¡Bienvenidos!  In Spanish I we will begin with a beginner chapter where we focus on basic everyday vocabulary used in the classroom.

We will use a 100 sheet composition notebook everyday in class. 

We will also use a workbook that accompanies the textbook.

We will learn many new grammatical concepts, practice speaking and listening as well as writing.  We will learn how to describe ourselves, talk

about likes/dislikes, food, clothing, daily routines, and much more.

Keeping up with your work on a daily basis is essential for success in this class.

Materials:

• One 100 sheet (200 page) composition notebook (NOT a spiral)
• A pen or pencil
• A box of tissue
• Cell phones (ONLY when teacher approves)

Prohibited: Translator software sites of any kind are prohibited from use on any assignment.

If used, this is considered cheating and the student will receive a “0” for the assignment.

Grading:

Major- 50% (Quizzes, Exams, Projects, Interactive Notebook)

Daily-  50%  (Classwork, Participation, Homework, Notes)

Make-up Work:

Student is responsible for all missed work.  Student has as many days to make up work as he/she

was absent. Student may come before or after school to make up warm-ups, class work, notes,

quizzes or tests.  Participation points will be given when student makes up missing assignments.

Late Work Policy:

One day late: - 15 points       Two days late: -30 points      Three days late: No Credit (Zero)

Classroom Expectations:

• Prompt (be in class and seated on time or lined up outside on wall for door questions)
• Prepared (bring composition notebook, workbook*, pen or pencil EVERYDAY)
• Positive (always try your best and understand making mistakes is part of learning)
• Polite (treat everyone in the class with respect)
• Productive (participate in class and work hard, don’t waste time)

*If student loses workbook, he/she will have to purchase another one.

Behavior Consequences:

• The LOOK/Verbal Warning
• Student/Teacher Conference
• Phone Call Home
• Parent/Teacher Conference and/or Referral

Privileges:

*MUST ask in Spanish*

• Restroom- ¿Puedo ir al baño? (poo-way-dough ear all bawn-yo?)
• Music-  ¿Puedo escuchar música? (poo-way-dough es-coo-char moo-see-kah?)
• Office- ¿Puedo ir a la oficina? (poo-way-dough ear ah la oaf-fee-see-nah?)

Follow expectations and students have privileges.  Do not abuse, or the answer is NO.

Tutoring Times:

Mondays and Wednesday- 2:50-3:50

Other days by appointment ONLY