Español I
Sra Wiesley
¡Bienvenidos a la clase de español!
Overview
This year you will learn the language of over 400 million
people. Course topics will include basic
vocabulary, grammar and culture. In
addition, you will begin to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing
skills. These are the tools you need to
communicate effectively in Spanish. Much
of the class will be conducted in Spanish and you will be expected to speak as
much as possible in Spanish.
Expectations
I have high expectations for all students and believe in
your ability to succeed in this class. To be successful:
1.
Be in your seat when the bell
rings and ready to work every day.
2.
Bring the required materials to class every day. Please keep cell phones, iPods, and other
similar
devices turned off and stowed away!
- Participate in class activities. Speak Spanish and ask
questions. Give your best effort at
all times, and be willing to try new things.
- Study every day. You will have homework most every day. It
is expected that all students will study vocabulary and grammar notes on a daily basis. Homework is to be completed before
class.
- Do your own work. Copying someone else’s homework,
looking at someone
else’s quiz or using any type of
notes during a test will earn you a 0 (zero).
You
cannot make this up. Personal
integrity is very important.
Integrity means doing the
right thing even when no one is looking.
- Get help if you don’t
understand!! See me before or
after school for extra help and make-up work. I will gladly assist you. I would appreciate knowing ahead of time
that you are coming in. I am at
school by 7:30 each morning. Thank
you!
- Show respect for self and others,
including substitute teachers and guests. Be supportive and encouraging of your
classmates. Do your part to help
create a positive and cooperative learning environment.
Attendance
Daily attendance is very important as it provides an
opportunity for practice in listening, reading and writing Spanish. This daily
practice will also help you to improve your ability to speak in Spanish and to
feel comfortable doing so. Students
should be familiar with West High’s policy on attendance. The penalties for tardies and absences are
outlined in your WEST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PLANNER (pages 10-13).
When you return to class
from being absent, you will find a list of missed assignments and worksheets
stapled together with your name in your class’s envelope on the homework
wall. I do this as a courtesy to you. As a courtesy to me, you will be expected to
complete make-up work in a timely manner.
If your absence is pre-excused, see me about making up the work in
advance. |
Materials
Please bring to class every day:
- Textbook-Realidades
1
- Accompanying workbooks (2)
- A 3-ring binder (1-inch), loose-leaf paper, with
5 dividers - Use the binder for
this class only.
4. Pencils
5. West High Student Planner
Grading
Grades are calculated based off of
total points:
1. Daily assignments (normal homework assignments are worth 2 points)
Ø 2
points = complete & accurate, 1 points = partially complete or student
simply filled in the blanks, 0=
homework is incomplete and/or not in class
Ø Homework
is to be completed before class begins. Late assignments will not be accepted for
credit.
Ø It
is more important that you complete an
assignment, although it may have errors, than to not try at all or to leave
the assignment unfinished. “I didn’t get
it” is not an acceptable excuse.
Ø In
addition to any written assignment, it is
expected that all students will study vocabulary
and grammar on a daily basis.
2. Assessments
This includes quizzes and tests, as well as compositions and
projects. Quizzes will usually be
worth 20-30 points and tests worth 50-60 points.
3. Participation/ Oral Proficiency
30 “Readiness points” will be given at the beginning of each
trimester for in-class behavior and preparedness. I will evaluate you at least one time per
week and deduct a ½ a point for negative, disruptive behavior and/or a ½ point
for not having all Spanish materials for that day.
~25-30 Target language usage points will be given per
trimester. You will be graded 2-3 times
per trimester based on the rubric handed out in class.
Grading
scale
The grading scale is as follows:
100-99% A+ 79-77% C+
98-93% A 76-73% C
92-90% A- 72-70% C-
89-87% B+ 69-67% D+
86-83% B 66-63% D
82-80% B- 62-60% D-
59%-below F
NO EXTRA CREDIT
PROJECTS WILL BE PROVIDED.
Let’s work together to make this a productive and enjoyable
year. ¡Sí, se puede!
¡Buena suerte!
wiesley.catherine@iccsd.k12.ia.us
HELPFUL WEBSITES:
An excellent excuse for being on the Internet
Ø
www.mswiesley.blogspot.com
– The class blog to find daily information about what we did in class, what we
have for homework, what you should be studying / practicing, and very useful
links.
Ø
http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=jck&wcsuffix=0001
Realidades Level 1 Student Home Page
Great exercises from the textbook company
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