Deaf High School
Course Syllabus
Course Title/Code: Spanish 1/ 0708340
The goal of this class is to introduce the students to the Spanish language and the culture. The students will develop communicative skills in various mode and cross-cultural understanding. An introduction of reading and writing is included.
Term: First Semester and second semester
Location: Pope Hall #107
Teacher: Rosablanca Matteo Email: matteor@fsdbk12.org
Class Time: Look at the new DHS schedule
Planning Time: Planning times: Mo - Th 9:44 AM - 10:32 AM and 2:42 PM - 3:30 PM, Fri. 9:24 AM - 10:44 AM and 12:46 PM - 2:04 PM
Contact Information: Phone (904) 827-2550
VP N/A
Fax (904) 827-2543
E-mail matteor@fsdbk12.org
Web site: https://sites.google.com/a/fsdbk12.org/matteor/home
Core Textbook/Curriculum Materials:
Spanish 1 - Avancemos
By Estella Gahala, Patricia Hamilton, Audrey Heining, Ricardo Otheguy, Barbara Rupert.
Holt McDougal
Supplemental Intervention Materials:
Workbook from the Avancemos textbook and online practice.
Teacher-made-homework and materials from the Internet and the textbook.
Assessment Tools:
Classwork, homework, quizzes and tests. Participation is also paramount.
Classwork/homework will be provided daily.
At the end of each chapter a quiz will be provided.
Online Access:
My.hrw.com
Students will be given access to the digital material which includes the textbook and extra practice.
Grading Policy:
Homework/Classwork 30 %
Journal/Log 5 %
Participation 20 %
Project 15 %
Quiz/test 30 %
Grading Scale
100 - 90 = A
89 – 80 = B
79 – 70 = C
69 – 60 = D
59 – 0 = F
Rosablanca Matteo's class expectations
1. Be on time, on task.
Be prepared to work hard and learn everyday.
2. Put away all personal electronics.
3. Be responsible of your own learning.
4. Respect the teacher, the classroom and other students.
5. Trash goes in the trashcan!
As you come in. leave bad mood outside the classrroom.
Before you leave, make sure to leave your work area clean.
Consequences
Yellow card: 1st. Warning Red card: 2nd. Daily grade lowered Black card: DH
Reminders
You will have homework Monday through Thursday.
You will have quizzes often.
Course Description:
This course introduces students to the Spanish language and its culture. The student will develop communicative skills and cross-cultural understanding. An introduction to reading and writing is included. Once a month we will prepare a traditional simple dish from the Latin/Hispanic culture.
Additional Information:
Extra practice with the vocabulary, please go to :
Students will have their own account with password and can access vocabulary presented in class.
Emergencies do happen…
If you need to contact Dee or the school counselors, just send an email to:
DHS Counseling Support Team