Spanish 1 Syllabus
Boswell High School
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the Spanish language. It is taught through the skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Students will learn to understand the Spanish language as it is spoken at a basic level and to communicate with simple verbal and written responses. Spanish sounds will be learned through imitation. Basic grammar and sentence structure will be taught in basic, everyday vocabulary. Basic cultural themes of the Spanish-speaking world will be introduced and interspersed through the course.
Goals:
*Introduction to listening, reading, speaking, and writing in Spanish.
*Understand the cultural and historical framework of the Spanish-speaking community.
Materials:
The following materials should be brought to class each day:
*Writing paper
*Pencils and/or pens (blue or black ink only, please!)
*One dry erase marker. Students will use these on the mini white boards for practice and review.(Not daily)
* A Textbook “En Español” may be checked out at any time. (I will have a class set available)
*I also recommend that you buy an English-Spanish/Spanish-English dictionary for your use throughout this course and throughout your life as a speaker of Spanish!
ClassRules: The Expected Behaviors
1. Be prepared - ready to start, with all materials in class.
2. Bring a positive attitude with you to class.
3. Respect others - Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Use appropriate
language.
4. Each student should be in his/her seat when the bell rings.
5. Follow directions - no side conversations.
6. Leave personal grooming and eating outside the classroom.
7. Keep classroom clean.
8. A teacher pass and permission is required any time you need to step out of the classroom.
9. Academic honesty is essential! (*see below)
*Each student is responsible for his/her own learning. All work should be completed independently unless otherwise notified. Cheating will result in the grade of a zero.
Assignments:
All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date specified. If turned in after due date, the assignment will not receive full credit. All work is to be done neatly.
Tests:At least 4 major test grades per six wks. May include projects, grammar, speaking, and writing. A week is given to make up tests.
**Students are responsible for making up Test below 70 by attending tutorials and retesting within a week of failure.
Class Participation: Speaking is an integral part of learning a foreign language. Although we are in the beginning levels of instruction, students will be expected to use Spanish in class as much as possible. You will not be penalized for incorrect answers, so don’t be shy! A positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and being prepared are also important parts of your class participation grade. Student success is a direct correlation between good attendance and good grades. Students are expected to be present and participate each day.
Make-up Work: A student is expected to make up all work missed regardless of the reason for the absence. The student is responsible to find out from the teacher what work was missed. All assignments missed due to an excused absence are due the number of days absent plus one extra day. You must see the teacher on the day you return to make arrangements for missed tests and quizzes.
Assessment:
Your grade will be comprised of the following elements:
Class work
Class Activities: Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing, and Culture
Homework
Projects
Quizzes
Tests
Final Exam
Attendance and Tardies:
The school’s policies will be followed and enforced.
Contacting the Teacher:
Edee Newcomb: Ext: 8112
Jennifer Pittman: Ext: 8109
Leticia Ward: Ext: 8111
Dear Parents:
I am pleased to be given the opportunity to teach your child in my class. Your involvement is key to his or her success in this (or any) class. Please review this syllabus with your child. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at the school or by email. I look forward to working with your child.
Thank you,
Edee Newcomb Jennifer Pittman Leticia Ward
Spanish I and II Teachers
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