Spanish Levels I and II

Course Syllabus 2014-2015

Instructor: Señora Williamsonvoicemail: 330-954-2396

AHS Room 103email:

Textbook: Realidades Level II Prentice Hall

Workbook: Realidades Level II Prentice Hall

  1. You will need to come to class prepared to learn with:
  1. your coveredtextbook w/ name written on the inside cover
  2. workbook w/ name written on the inside cover
  3. Writing instruments-pens & pencils. Please use pencil in workbooks
  4. A blue and a pink highlighter
  5. 3 ring binder with front & back pocket-for Spanish only
  6. 3 dividers/tabs for your binder. The dividers will be used for grammar, vocabulary, and graded work.
  7. Spiral notebook with perforated edges or filler paper
  8. A package of index cards
  1. This class will be challenging, interesting and fun. However, we are here to work, study, grow and move on to a higher level of understanding. We will be working at a rigorous pace.
  1. I expect you to:
  1. Use Spanish as much as possible. I know what you are capable of and I want to see you use the knowledge you have learned. Cuándo estamos en la clase de español¡hablemos español!
  2. Be in your seat when the bell rings, prepared and focused on this class. Have your materials out and be ready to begin class.
  3. Be respectful to me and your classmates.
  4. Wait until you have been dismissed by the teacher, not the bell.
  5. Clean the area around you and not leave papers and garbage on the floor.
  6. Do your homework and complete assignments on time
  7. Participate and try-effort, it doesn’t always have to be right!
  8. Ask for help and clarification when needed
  9. Raise your hand to speak to the teacher or ask a question
  10. Study independently for at least 15 minutes each evening

Infractions result in detention, call to parent, office referral.

  1. Grades are composed of assessments of each of the four language skills (speaking, writing, reading, and listening) as well as homework, quizzes, projects and tests.

90%-100% = A70%-79% = C

80%-89% = B60%-69% =D

Below 60% = Failing

-Late long term assessments may be accepted for credit but for fewer points and/or additional work within an appropriate, determined time frame

-Homework is generally assigned Monday-Thursday, and not usually over the weekend, except for occasional projects Homework is due at the start of class. Copying from another will result in a referral to the office for academic dishonesty and a call home to your parents.

The global language department uses the following weighted system:

-Formative Assessments = 30% Assessment for learning, a check of learning points, feedback provided, usually consists of graded class work, graded homework, and quizzes.

-Summative Assessments = 70%Summation of learning, final check, usually consists of presentations, papers, and tests.

  1. Extra help: If you are experiencing difficulty with a concept in class or didn’t understand the homework, please come see me for extra assistance. I am available on Wednesdays from 2:30 – 3:10 and at 7:20 a.m. most days. Please see me if neither of those times works for you.

Notes: There is no extra credit offered.

If I feel a student needs additional attention or assistance I may mandate that they go to the Academic Study Center after school or come to my classroom.

I am looking forward to working together and having a great year!