Español 2 y Español 3

Mr. Mina Clase M1 Año escolar 2017-2018

PART I:COURSE DESCRIPTION

SPANISH 2

Students review, strengthen, and amplify the basic principles of Level I. Spanish II continues to emphasize the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, & writing) and it is designed to facilitate the use of Spanish in the classroom. Daily life and familiarization with geography and history form the basis for this year’s cultural study. The students’ common assessments will be parallel to the AP Exam in content and format. The common assessments as well as the curriculum will incorporate the six AP Global Themes: Global Challenges, Personal and Public Identities, Science and Technology, Families and Communities, Contemporary Life, and Beauty and Aesthetics.

SPANISH 3

Students communicate in Spanish through the sequential development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. A firm foundation in grammatical principles and structures is built simultaneously. In development of these areas, the students also gain information regarding daily life of the Spanish-speaking world.

The students’ common assessments will be parallel to the AP Exam in content and format. The common assessments as well as the curriculum will incorporate the six AP Global Themes: Global Challenges, Personal and Public Identities, Science and Technology, Families and Communities, Contemporary Life, and Beauty and Aesthetics.

PART II:GENERAL GUIDELINES

What does Mr. Mina expect from me every day in class?

A. Character Education Oath:I must be a caring, kind, fair, responsible, respectful and a trustworthy citizen in the classroom at all times. I am a unique and valuable member of our team.

B. Always on Time or Early!:I will always be on time for class or early by being in my seat before the bell rings. I am not permitted to be tardy to or absent from class for any unexcused reason.

C. NO Gum, NO Food, NO Candy, and ONLY water(if I need a beverage) …KEEP THE ROOM CLEAN!

1. I will dispose any gum, food, candy, or beverages other than water PRIOR to entering the classroom.

2. I am responsible for making sure my space and the entire classroom is kept clean with my classmates. I

will not be permitted to leave until the entire room is ready for the next class.

D. No electronic devices permitted for use without permission: Electronic devices will be permitted during class under teacher direction. If students are using cell phones, tablets, laptops, or other devices without permission, Mr. Mina will confiscate the device and turn in to the main office. Students may pick up confiscated items at the end of the day.

E. Prepared to Participate: Upon being seated before the bell rings before class, I will “dress my desk” with my Spanish materials and will immediately begin copying the classroom daily agenda of activities. I will be ready to participate in class fully prepared, with all necessary materials and assignments required, every day.

F. Sign-Out: Whenever I must leave class for an office-related departure or an emergency, Mr. Mina will give me a hall pass. I must then sign out and back in on the logs in the binder closest to the entrance door. I need to visit the restroom between classes.

G. The Bell Does NOT Dismiss Me: Mr. Mina dismisses me.

The bell is his signal to say, “¡Adiós!” when he is ready.

PART III:THE DAILY AGENDA OF ACTIVITIES

What are our daily activities and goals?

A. Thedaily agendaprovides a list of activities as goals for completion for class each day. If an activity remains incomplete on any agenda, it may stay on it until it has been fulfilled for a few sessions depending upon the pacing of the course.

B. Students are required to copy the daily agenda from the board for every class into their notebooks.

C. Students who are absent from class must copy the missed agenda(s) and notes from another student or assigned study partner on their own time…NOT during the next class upon return.

D. Students should consult GOOGLE CLASSROOM for any missed work stemming from agendas in case of an absence.

Ask Mr. Mina questions via e-mail at any time! Google Classroom will also be used for students to be able to catch up on any missed work.

PART IV:CLASSROOM MATERIALS

What materials are required in class each day?

(NOTE: Students who are unprepared for class on any day will receive a zero on the check chart, eliminating five points of extra credit.)

  1. One binder with 4 division tabs
  2. One composition notebook
  3. Pens in two colors
  4. One packet on index cards
  5. Sharpened pencils with erasers
  6. Color pencils
  7. Highlighters
  8. Spanish pocket dictionary

The following items will be brought to class ONCE and shared by all Spanish 2 & 3 students:

Español 2:Block 2 – 1 box of markers

Block 3 – 1 box of color pencils

Español 3: Block 1 – 2 Dry erase markers (any color)

Block 5 – One pack of index card

Block 6 – One box of tissues

PART V: ASSIGNMENTS and GRADING:

How will we be graded in this course?

A. The Loudoun County Public Schools Grade Scale will be used in distributing all individual and final grades during the nine-week marking periods, semester averages, and year-end averages.

B. Overall grades are based on the number of total points earned per nine-week marking period. All graded assignments will be based on points and utilize the scale below for associations to letter grades:

Letter Grade / Numeric Grade Range
A+ / 98-100
A / 93-97
A- / 90-92
B+ / 87-89
B / 83-86
B- / 80-82
C+ / 77-79
C / 73-76
C- / 70-72
D+ / 67-69
D / 63-66
D- / 60-62
F / 0-59

1. Homework will be NOT assigned, but students are expected to study their vocabulary daily.

2. Time necessary to complete assignments will vary.

3. Late assignments will be penalized by ten points (10%) for every day late. (See next section)

A reasonable attempt contains three elements:

1) the student attempted at least 50% of the work

2) the student follows the directions as outlined by the teacher

3) the student’s answers are on topic

PART VI: MAKE-UP POLICY:

What if I miss class?


PART VII: THE CHECK CHART and BEYOND

What types of extra credit or grade assistance can be earned in Mr. Minas’ classes?

A. In-Class and Out-of-Class Cultural/Academic Activities/Games: Students may be awarded bonus points (checks) based upon the performance on in-class and out-of-class cultural/academic activities or special review games.

BE READY AT ALL TIMES TO PERFORM, IT CAN EARN YOU POINTS!

PART VIII: RETAKE POLICY

What if I didn’t do my best on a quiz or test?

A. Students are permitted ONE re-take on a quiz or test per quarter

B. Students must inform Mr. Mina via email that they would like to retake a quiz or test within 72 hours of receiving the grade. Students are NOT permitted to retake old assessments at the end of the quarter.

C. The new grade on the assessment will be AVERAGED with the old grade.

PART IX: ASSISTANCE/ENRICHMENT

What if I need help beyond the classroom setting?

A. Mr. Mina is here for you! Email or see Mr. Mina to set up an appointment for extra help before school or after school.

B. Tutoring: If you would like to schedule an appointment with a National Spanish Honor Society student or a PEER tutor for additional assistance, please e-mail Mr. Mina for information and, if you would like a Spanish tutor at home, see or email Mr. Mina for a list of several tutors in the area.

PART X: THE KEY TO SUCCESS

DISCIPLINE

This course will be a very enjoyable one for you in many aspects, but will also require your hard work and dedication to succeed. We are a team with high expectations moving towards a common goal of learning as much as possible concerning the Spanish language and associated cultures. You will notice your skills becoming more and more proficient with the endurance required to succeed. Be confident and follow the instructions in this document carefully to provide yourself with the opportunity to achieve the best! You’ll do very well if you are disciplined and dedicate yourself!

------STUDENT/PARENT CONTRACT------

I understand the guidelines listed above and will follow them completely for the duration of this course. I will also follow all other policies in our JCHS and LCPS handbooks, recognizing that they are in full effect in this classroom. Please returned this paperback signed by you and a parent / guardian by the next time we have class. ☺

STUDENT PRINTED NAME: ______

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¡Buena Suerte!