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Spanish : i s a course designed to initiate a lifelong interest in the Spanish language and Culture. In this course you will learn
to listen, read, write, and speak in Spanish. Throughout this year, you will gain a greater understanding of Hispanic culture
and the Spanish language.
Course Introduction
¡Bienvenidos a la clase de español! Welcome to Spanish class! I am looking forward to a successful year of Spanish for all of
my students. In this classroom we have the opportunity to communicate frequently with our classmates and look beyond our
borders to learn new and interesting things about different cultures. In order to create a successful learning environment, I
have put together the following guidelines for the students in this classroom.
Materials:
Textbook (you will use in class),notebook, filler paper, folder, blue or black pens ONLY, and notes taken in a notebook.
Tardiness:
Being tardy to class means arriving to class after and/or not sitting in your seat after the bell rings. My door is locked after
class begins. Make sure you arrive to class with a valid to pass in order to come in. If you are tardy, you are not to disrupt the
classroom when you arrive, but are to simply knock on the door and sign the sign in sheet and the time you arrived.
Restroom policy:
Every quarter you will receive 10 “potty pesos”. Each time you wish to leave the room to use the restroom you must give me
one of your potty pesos. And sign out in the proper location. After the quarter ends each potty peso you have left will be worth
1 extra credit point per peso. Ex: 0 potty pesos= 0 points
Seating Policy:
Seating in the classroom is assigned by the teacher. Sit in your assigned seat unless given permission to change. Do not get up
to get tissues without permission. Please throw away scraps/garbage at the end of the period as you dismiss. High school
students should not have to be told daily to stay in their seats! Take responsibility for yourself, your actions, and your work.
Grooming:
The classroom is not the proper place for grooming and is therefore not permitted. Furthermore, no materials used for
grooming are to be visible in class (such as hair brushes, makeup, mirrors, etc.)
Electronic Devices:
At some points during the year, we may use cell phones to assist us in an academic manner for research. IF I direct you to use
your cell phone for this purpose, the phone is to remain on your desk during use. Failure to comply with the above rules in the
‘electronic devices’ section will result in the surrender of your cell phone to administration.
Classwork:
Any work assigned in class must be done on your own unless the teacher permits you to work with other students. Individual
work is to be completed quietly on your own (any questions during this time should be addressed to the teacher by raising
your hand silently.)
Grades:
Spanish grades will be on a point value system. The course will consist of the following major graded activities
● Participation (answering questions, asking questions, and contributing to class)
● Effort (preparedness for class, attention, handing in work, punctuality, asking for assistance, attendance, being on
task)
● Tests and Quizzes
● Classwork
● Homework
Attendance:
When you are absent, you are responsible for getting missed notes and assignments.
You will have the same number of days that you were absent to make up the work that you are missing – (other arrangements
can be provided in the event of a lengthy absence.) Per the handbook, if a student is absent on the due date of a previously
announced assignment, project, or other long-term assignment, that item is still due on the date announced. There are no
exceptions to this rule unless prior notification has been given.