Introductory Spanish 7 Course Expectations

Introductory Spanish 7 Course Expectations

Course Expectations for Mrs. Russell’s Spanish 1 class

Phone: 546-3127 ext. 3160

E-mail:

After school: Tuesdays or by appointment

Learning a foreign language is an exciting challenge. It’s interesting to learn about other cultures and to gain the knowledge you need to communicate with Spanish-speaking people. To be successful you will need to put forth a lot of effort which means taking the time to study and memorize the information, having the patience to be persistent in overcoming any obstacles, and practicing at home what you learn in class. Our goal in this course is to apply the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking to effectively communicate at a basic level. You will also be introduced to the culture of Spanish-speaking countries focusing on geography, history, products, perspectives and practices of these areas. We will be using a new book this year – Descubre Level 1.

DAILY

§  Be prepared with notebook, pen/pencil

§  Have assignments ready

§  Books are to remain in the classroom

§  Book and help online @ www.vhlcentral.com – details to follow

HOMEWORK

§  Homework will be checked for accurate completion for 5 or 10 points

§  Homework may be graded on accuracy at times

§  Assignment must be completed BEFORE arriving to class

§  LATE WORK IS NOT ACCEPTED

§  Parents will be notified of multiple missed assignments

CLASSWORK

§  Complete all in-class assignments promptly

§  Work quietly individually or in small groups

§  Class work may be checked for a grade

§  Speaking Spanish will at times be a classwork grade

BELLRINGERS

§  Bellringers are usually part of the lesson

§  Complete any bellringers as soon as the bell rings

§  Bellringers may be graded

PROJECTS

·  You will be given time to work on projects in class

·  Use your time wisely – it will be part of your project grade

·  If your project is turned in 1 day late, it will be worth 50% of your earned grade

·  Projects are not accepted if more than 1 day late

QUIZZES AND TESTS

·  Your cultural knowledge and Spanish grammar will be checked with quizzes and tests

·  Quizzes and tests may include previously learned material

ASSESSMENT

§  There is no extra credit

§  Your grade is comprised of homework, classwork, quizzes, tests and projects

§  Monitor your grades online

§  WARNING: Interpret a D grade (70-74) as a sign that you are not establishing a strong enough academic foundation to assure passage of the class. You should seek extra help.

§  Do not be shy about asking for help during class or coming in for extra help after school – it’s your grade

ABSENTEEISM

§  Make arrangements to take missed tests or quizzes within a week

§  Take responsibility to make up missed homework assignments

§  Look for papers in the front of the room

CLASSROOM RULES

§  Arrive on time

§  Maintain and organize your handouts and work

§  Sign-outs permitted during the first and last 5 minutes only

§  Must have pathfinder to sign out

§  Do not ask to get a drink – get a drink on the way to class

§  Do not ask to go the nurse unless it is an emergency

§  Be respectful of the teacher and classmates

§  Be respectful of others’ possessions

§  Remain seated during class

§  Do not make inappropriate, negative or mean comments

§  Keep cell phones off and put away-I have no discretion in this – I must take your phone if I see you using it

§  Disruptions will result in a call home, detention and when necessary, an office referral