Spanish 1CP/2CP/3CP Class Rules & Policies

Español 1,2,3-Señora A. Rollins/Room: 61H/Phone Number: 805.487.6711 X1108

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Classroom
Daily Routine: / Greeting from Sra Rollins at the door, while she does a “Chicle” check; Esponja (warm-up on the overhead, while I check off for HW); “Tarea” (from night before); Instruction; Individual/Group Classwork; 2-Minute “Downtime”
Materials: / Textbook: ¡Exprésate!, Holt Rinehart and Winston -Issued through library and to be covered and brought to class EVERYDAY.
Practice Workbook: Issued in class and to be brought to class EVERYDAY.
Materials: Textbook, lined notebook paper, 2 subject spiral for warm-ups (divided by semesters), 2 pens (Black and/or Blue), pencil, a RED pen for self-corrections, ONE manila LETTER size folder for all recorded tests and quizzes.
(Recommended: Mini Oxford English/Spanish Dictionary, a mini-stapler, & highlighters)
The
“RESPECT”
Rules / R espect the rights and property of others
E ating/gum chewing, drinks, cell phones, & digital games will NOT be tolerated in my
classroom and will be sent to the principal’s office to be picked up by your parent/guardian
S wift silence at the signal
P ut downs, swearing and rude gestures are prohibited
E arnest effort to listen ensures success(classroom practice and participation are integral parts of
your language learning experience, this also means to be working with the task at hand, not other work!)
C ome to class on time with materials and homework everyday
T alk when called upon or when working in groups, not while teacher is speaking (demonstrating
self-discipline in class and beingcourteous to your peers and me is my highest priority)
Attendance
Make-up Policy / YOUare responsible for making up homework (which is provided daily on my website),tests and turning in absent work (it is always wise to have a study buddy system as well! Ask someone for their number!). Zangle is provided for parents and students who wish to access their student’s grades, please use it (I will only lead you to the website if you ask me what your grade is).
  1. Illnesses, Missed Assignments, Quiz & Test Make-ups:
You MUST sign your name on the Test Make-up List. This list will beposted by the door and will have a test make-up date at lunchtime. Please be prompt to your test make-up or you will forfeit that time to make it up. I do not write late passes, so please finish the test within the time allotted.
If you are out for an extended period of time we will decide on a date for you to get your work in to me.
If you were present when I assigned a project, quiz date or test date, you must turn it in or take the quiz/test whether you were absent the day before or not. One absence does not excuse you from doing it or taking an assessment.
  1. Tardies/Truancies
We will follow the WHS Tardy and Truancy Policies (please refer to WHS student planner).

*Throughout the next year we will share many experiences together and I hope all of these experiences will be enjoyable. In order for us to maximize each class period and have the best experience possible, it is necessary that certain rules and policies be established, followed, and enforced. These rules are not designed to restrict you or inhibit your ability to feel comfortable in my class; rather, if you are consistent in following these rules, you will see that the learning environment in this classroom will enable you to be successful in learning Spanish. Our department goal is to comply with Conejo Valley Unified School District Essential Standards, National F.L. Standards, and to align lessons by bridging Communications, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons and Communities in Spanish, as well as comply with our WHS ESLRs--Inspired Learners, Effective Communicators, Contributing Members of the Global Community.

Grade
Breakdown
Disciplinary Issues
Other Noteworthy Policies: / Grade Policy:
(My grades are point for point):
Grading Categories:
-Test/Quizzes/Projects/Orals/CW: Points vary
-Homework: 1 point per assignment
-Participation: 50 points by grading period (Participating an average of 5 times per week)
-Midterm & Final Exam: 100-300 points
**Grades are posted on Zangle, please make sure you obtain your parent and student passwords from the counseling office. Since we are mandated to post current grades to Zangle, please do not ask me what your grade is unless I am filling out a required grade sheet from the counseling office for sports, thank you.**
Disciplinary issues:
A student who is not adhering to the above “Respect Rules” are sent to the office with a detention or a long form referral form after a student has received:
  1. A fair and general verbal warning (Teacher notes in her book)
  2. A second warning where student records his offense, loses his/her 2 points of participation and (depending on offense) receives a detention
  3. A referral is issued-Sent to principal’s office
Other Noteworthy Classroom Policies:
1.Written HW will be assigned 5 days a week
2.There are 2 tests that range from 60-100 pts (approx.) per chapter
3.Cell phones will be set on the board during test days and when we pass back exams to review
4.Chapter tests are recycled, therefore are not allowed to be taken home (Dept. policy)
5.Tests will not be returned unless all students have made up the test
6.All projects are due on the due date, No Exceptions (“Printer was out of ink” notes will not be accepted, please prepare ahead of time)
7.There are NO Extra Credit Assignments in this course with the exception of a few
minor points at teacher’s discretion (i.e.-all in attendance and taking test on test days, etc.)
Dishonesty, Attendance, Dress Code Violation: / Please refer to the WHS Student Planner; I will adhere to these policies and consequences.
Office Hours: / LUNCH office hours are as follows:
Mon: CLOSED
Tues: Spanish Club
Wed: Lunchtime Tutoring
Th: Spanish 1/2 Make-ups (By appt only! Exams not made up by the following week are a zero.)
Fri: Crossroads Club
**If you are unable to join me for lunchtime tutoring, please refer to the tutors who are posted on my website for extra help, my time is very limited during lunch and after school.
Curriculum Overview: / Sp1, Sp2, & Sp3 curriculum overviews for ¡Exprésate! are online. It breaks down the textbook by the themes and grammar concepts that we will be studying throughout the year. This is a great handout to print, especially if the student is working with a tutor or if the student likes to work ahead.

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byto Sra Rollins in Period, Rm 61H.

These rules and policies will help our Spanish class run smoothly, and if followed will maximize our learning experience. If you give your best effort, I am confident you will enjoy this class and will develop and appreciation of the Spanish language, the people who speak it, and their cultures. I look forward to working with you and hope we have a great year together in Spanish!

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