Mrs. Hayes

(661) 294-1188 ext. 924

rhayes@hartdistrict.org

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CLASS DESCRIPTION

This is a beginning study of the Spanish language. The curriculum will stress speaking as well as listening to the Spanish language, in addition to learning new vocabulary and grammar. We will also be learning different aspects of the Hispanic/Latino culture.

MATERIALS NEEDED IN CLASS

We will be using the textbook, Navegando 1 (replacement cost $70) and the Workbook. Due to the fact that we are unable to stock extra workbooks, you will be responsible to order your own replacement from the publisher’s website, in the event that yours is lost or damaged. The publisher’s URL is www.emcp.com Click on “buy on line” to continue. You will need to bring your textbook, your workbook, a separate spiral notebook (for this class only), pens (black or blue and a red pen for correcting) to class every day.

RULES

*Adherence to these rules will insure a proper learning environment that is safe and effective for every student. It is in everyone’s interest to uphold them. Thank you in advance.

1. Come prepared for class. Bring your own textbook and workbook every day!

2. Respect each other’s views and opinions.

Do not talk while the teacher or a fellow classmate is talking.

5. Come to class on time and participate during class.

6. No food, candy or drinks (water is ok) are permitted in class.

7. No headphones or audio equipment may be brought into the classroom.

8. Cell phones must be turned off and put away (not on top of your desk) before entering the classroom.

* Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. A student who cheats will receive a 0 for that assignment, a U for cooperation, a step and his or her parents will be notified.

The step system (as described in the parent handbook) will be used to enforce these rules during class.

Also, fifty standards (to be done at home) may be assigned if any rule is broken. They will be written in Spanish. If the standards are not completed accurately and turned in on the following day, they will be doubled. If the standards are still not completed on the second day, a fifteen-minute after school detention will be assigned. If they are still not completed on the third day, or if the student fails to report for detention, Saturday school will be assigned.

GRADING POLICY

The student’s grade will depend on the total points earned divided by the total possible points. A letter will be assigned based on the following percentage scale. A grade of C- or better is necessary in order to advance to the next level.

90-100=A

80-89=B

70-79=C

60-69=D

Anything below 60% is and F

Quizzes and tests – Students will be taking written tests and quizzes. Quizzes will be announced and unannounced. There will be two to six quizzes per chapter. Quizzes are worth 10-40 points each and account for about 30%* of the overall grade.

Tests will always be announced and will cover material presented in class. They cover the entire chapter and are worth 80-150 points each, or about 32%* of the overall grade. There will be four tests this semester.

If a student is absent on the day of a test and the absence is excused, the student must make up the test the day of the student’s return. If the student is absent more than one day, the length of the absence shall determine at which point the student shall make it up. If the absence is unexcused, the student will automatically receive a zero (0) for that quiz/test.

The written portions of both can be made up during class or after school. The listening portion can be made up during brunch, lunch or after school at the teacher’s convenience.

Due to the number of tests and quizzes given, no quiz or test shall be dropped. The final exam is cumulative and is worth about 200 points, or 13%* of the overall grade

Homework and Class Assignments – Homework will be assigned on a daily basis. Any work that is not completed in class may be assigned in addition to homework. Homework and class assignments will be checked (not collected) daily and assigned a point value based on completion. Each assignment is worth 5 points, and the total homework points account for about 18%* of the final grade. Students will correct their own work with the rest of the class. NOTE: The only way to obtain credit is to do the full assignment. If one sentence (one vocabulary word) is missing, the assignment is not complete and credit may not be given. I do not accept late homework or class work.

If a student misses an assignment due to an excused absence, it is the student’s responsibility to find out what the assignment is and show it to the teacher. Students will be given the number of days absent to turn in assignments.

Warm Ups (calentamientos)- There will be a warm up activity on the board every day. As students come in to class they should sit down and start on the warm up immediately. The warm ups should be kept in a separate section of the binder. Each warm up should be titled with the day’s date. They will be useful as a study guide. If a student is absent it is his or her responsibility to get the questions or directions for missing warm ups.

Notes (apuntes)- There should also be a section in the binder for notes. As with the warm ups, students must take notes each day and date them. Some time should be spent each evening reviewing notes and warm ups completed that day/week in class.

Listening and oral assignments - These assignments will be done during class. Make up work for excused absences will be given outside of the classroom hours (during brunch or lunch). The number of days absent shall determine when the student makes up the assignments.

Projects- There will be a project assigned for some or all of the chapters that we complete. They will be worth 25 to 50 points depending on the project and may account for 5 to 10%* of the total grade.

Please remember it is the student’s responsibility to find out what assignment or test he/she needs to make up. All assignments are posted on my website. Go to www.valenciavikings.com . Click on staff and scroll down to my name. Click on website and Español 1. There is a section for class work and one for homework.

Parents are always welcome to contact me by e-mail or phone if they have questions or concerns about their student’s progress.

*These percentages are an estimate and may vary slightly.

I have read, understood, and will follow these guidelines for Spanish 1A.

Student Name: __________________________ Signature: _______________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _____________________