Spanish 1 Class Procedures and Policies
Class Goals: Students will strive to achieve level competence in reading, writing, listening and responding in Spanish.
Textbook : ¡Asi se dice! This text is available online or upon request from administration.
Supplies to be brought EVERY day! (Supplied by student)
Students need: Binder or organizer, dividers, blue or black pen for assignments, red pen for grading, wide-ruled 3-hole notebook paper. Assignments may be submitted in pencil, blue or black ink.
Class Rules 5 Tips for Success
Strive to Be … Not allowed Build on what you already know
Courteous & Cooperative No eating Study daily
Alert & Active No drinking Take your best guess
Relevant & Receptive No gum chewing Use your knowledge of English
Punctual & Prepared No cellular phone use** Don’t be afraid to make mistakes
Grading Principles
Grades are determined by major and minor assignments:
Major grades: 70% (Exams & Projects = 60%, Participation = 10%)
Minor grades: 30% (Daily assignments & Homework = 10%, Quizzes = 20%)
**There are NO extra credit projects.**
District Guidelines for Make-up work
Students are responsible for obtaining work they miss due to absences. Students have the same number of class days missed to complete work and the work will be due the class meeting following. For example, 2 days missed - the work will be due on or before the third day (2 days plus 1 day to turn in work). In certain circumstances where a prolonged illness is involved, an extension of this limit may be arranged between student and teacher. Exceptions to the normal make-up policy would be, in certain situations where the deadline was communicated ahead of time. Example: research paper due on or before May 3rd would be due May 3rd regardless of illness/absence. Exams missed are to be taken outside of class time within the make-up period at the convenience of the teacher. Students are informed of exams in advance and will be taken when the student returns to school after being absent unless other arrangements are made at the teacher’s discretion. Example: The test is Tuesday. You are absent on Monday and return to school on Tuesday. YOU WILL TAKE THE EXAM AS SCHEDULED.
District Guidelines for Late work for the Foreign Language Department:
• 1 day/ 80% of score; 2 days/40%
• AP courses will not accept late work
• Long term or Major assignment will not be taken late
• Assignment graded/corrected in class will not be taken late **THIS OCCURS IN SPANISH I VERY FREQUENTLY**
District Guidelines for Cheating include, but are not limited to:
• Copying, text messaging, faxing, e-mailing, or in any way duplicating assignments that are turned in wholly or in part, as original work
• Giving or receiving answers during tests or quizzes; using electronic devices during a quiz or test
• Taking credit for group work when you have not contributed an equal or appropriate share toward the final result
• Accessing a test or quiz for the purpose of determining the questions in advance of its administration
If your child is caught cheating and you are called, please remember that this is a learning experience. Please help your child to accept the consequences for his/her inappropriate actions.
**Consequences of Plagiarism/Cheating: Any student who is caught cheating or plagiarizing shall receive a grade of “zero” for the academic work involved, and the parent(s) of the student(s) will be notified and you will be written up. When work is copied from another student, both students shall be penalized with a grade of “zero”. Grades of “zero” which are the result of any form of academic dishonesty are irrevocable.
Tutorial Opportunities Barring scheduling conflicts, Tuesday-Friday 6:55-7:15 am & Monday-Wednesday 2:45-3:30 pm
Speak Spanish Students are encouraged to speak Spanish whenever possible. Participation points will reflect effort and acquired skills.
Practice every night: Students have homework in this class every night. Even when not specifically assigned, students have vocabulary and grammar lessons to master outside of class.
McGraw Hill Websites
Email for Mrs. McMahon Web Site: schools.misd.org/page/cotrneymcmahon-home
Montgomery High School Re-testing Policy – FOREIGN LANGUAGE
**This policy does not apply to Advanced Placement Courses or Dual Credit Courses**
Re-testing guidelines:
· *Only tests may be re-taken. Only written chapter exams can be re-taken.
· *The maximum grade recorded for a re-test will be 75; if the retest score is lower than the original score, the original score will remain.
· *Students may only re-take a test once.
· *The re-test may be different from the original-but will cover the same material.
· *Tests may be re-taken if at the end of the 6 week grading period, but cannot change eligibility.
· *Re-tests must be taken within 4 calendar school days after tests are returned (even if student is absent as grades can be checked on-line) regardless of absence.
· *Re-tests must be taken before or after school depending on time required to complete the re-test and must be prearranged. If student misses the pre-arranged time, then the opportunity for re-testing may be forfeited.
· *Student must meet teacher guidelines for re-takes (may include specified amount of tutorials, etc.) as stipulated in syllabus. One ½ hour tutorial is required for test corrections tutorial.
· *If a student fails a test due to cheating, student loses opportunity to re-take the exam.
· *Re-testing is a privilege, not a right.
Materials Needed
· 3 Ring Binder
· 5 dividers 1) Schedules 2) Reference 3)Verb Charts 4) Worksheets 5) Paper
· Loose-leaf paper for assignments
· 4 (four) Dry-erase Markers, bold color EXPO brand (leave in classroom)
· Box(es) of tissues (leave in classroom)
· Writing utensil (blue/black ink, pencil), and RED pen for correcting assignments