SPANISH I
SYLLABUS
TEACHER’S NAME: Doctora Barbara
E-MAIL: Kathleen.barbara@ccboe.net
CLASS LOCATION: Room 2044
TEXTBOOK: Senderos. Textbook and workbook will be issued in class. Textbook will need to be covered.
DAILY MATERIALS: Every day you will need: textbook (covered), workbook, Spanish binder, notebook paper, sharpened pencils, and a red pen. If possible, it is suggested to have a personal pencil sharpener, mini personal hole punch to place in binder ($1 at Staples), construction paper to leave in your locker, and a project pouch (which should include a few crayons/colored pencils, glue stick, mini ruler, small safety scissors).
*If your textbook or workbook is lost or stolen it is the student’s responsibility to pay for and replace that book in order to be given another one to use in class. Detentions may be assigned for students who fail to bring materials to class, including the textbook.
STUDENT NOTEBOOKS:
One binder with TWO dividers: 1). General and keeps sake papers 2). Work organized by date (write last name and date in Spanish).
Keep-sake papers include but are not limited to: syllabus, group work guidelines, speaking rubric, frase del dia, emotions chart, verb lists, any other handouts indicated in class.
TARDY POLICY
This class will follow the school tardy policy. The consequences for tardies are as follows:
Tardies 1, 2, verbal warning by teacher
Tardies 3, 4, 5: written referral
6+ or more tardies: Principal's discretion / ISS / OSS
If you are tardy to class and do not have an excused note or pass from a teacher, admin, or the front office, you will be marked Tardy.
RESTROOM
Students are expected to use the restroom during transitions unless there is an emergency. In such cases, per school policy, students are to leave their phones in the classroom, take a pass to the nearest bathroom, and return in a timely manner.
ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY
No electronic devices (including, but not limited to, headphones, cellphones, tablets, and computers) are allowed at any point during class time, unless approved for a specific assignment. If your electronic device is visible in any way (even if it is just sitting on your desk), you will be asked to sign the ‘Electronic Devices’ sheet that will serve as a record of offenses.
Your first electronic device offense will serve as a verbal warning. Additional offenses will be written referrals.
TUTORING
Weekly tutoring is offered on Tuesdays at 7:05 am in Room 2038. Students may also schedule an appointment with their teacher. During tutoring, students may receive extra help, practice, discuss grade concerns, or complete makeups and reassessments. Private tutoring by appointment with advance notice..
JOIN SPANISH CLUB!
The club meets once a month (typically last Thursday). Attendance is monitored. There are so many reasons to join.…Spanish Club will help members apply knowledge of Spanish language and culture, which is a highly valued skill to add to any qualification, major, or field. Spanish Club also looks outstanding on college applications. Furthermore, it is one of the most fun clubs at LHS! There is a fun-filled cultural activity planned for each meeting. All activities are on campus for an hour immediately after school once a month. Keep in mind that Spanish Club is prerequisite for Spanish Honor Society. Check out the website and photographs at the link listed above and the bulletin board outside Room 117.
LHS Membership Dues: $27. Optional Spanish Club T-shirt: $15
To receive Remind 101 notifications: Text the number: (706) 621-5813. In message box: @bab5be. You will receive a text asking you to reply with your name.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed for students continuing from level 1 of Spanish. Students build upon the receptive skills in listening and understanding the instructional lessons delivered in the target language. Gradually, students begin to use the target language to manipulate and discuss the lesson elements. Greater emphasis is placed on reading and writing skills than in level 1. The culture of the various Spanish-speaking countries is integrated into the instructional activities and reading materials. The students will develop proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing through conversation, the use of visuals, paired and group activities and emphasis on vocabulary acquisition and word study. Students will continue the study of grammar and culture.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Vocabulary
Greetings,conversational starters
Classroom objects, school, and commands
Numbers
Countries and Colors
Calendar and Weather
Telling Time
Articles of Clothing
Sports /Leisure Activities
Foodsand Restaurant
Family members and Pets
Celebrations
House/neighborhood
Spanish pronunciation and culture
Grammar
Subject Pronouns
Gustar/Encantar
Negative Sentences
Definite and indefinite articles
Conjugation of Regular–ar, -erand –irverbs
Question Words
Stem changing and Irregular verbs
Descriptive Adjectives – formation, position and agreement
Possessive adjectives
Culture
Geography of Spain and Latin American countries
Physical Gestures while greeting
Education in Spain and L.A.
Music, Food and Fashion
Movies and Television
Family traditions & activities
Historic places and monuments
PRESENTATIONAL METHODS
Speaking Activities
Pronunciation rules
Pronouncing all new vocabulary with the online textbook and the teacher
Dialogues, songs, poems
Paired and group activities
Role-play
Listening Activities
Class activities – following directions; commands/appropriate response
Relevant DVDs in Spanish
Textbook Audio CDs
Educational Games
Writing Activities
Short paragraphs on selected topics
Original dialogues
Selected projects
Writing maps
Reading Activities
Selections from textbooks, newspapers and magazines
Reading activities for comprehension
Grading Policy
Assignments weighted the least ~40%
Given to evaluate student progress over a few content standards; designed specifically to provide detailed feedback on content areas which are below proficiency.
6-12 formative grades given each semester.
Assessments weighted the most ~60%
Given to evaluate student proficiency over several content standards
6-8 summative grades given each semester.
All assignments are expected to be completed and turned in on the day it is due.
You are responsible for getting all makeup work if you are absent!
If you are absent on the day that an assignment is due but you were in class when it was given, you are expected to turn it in on the day you return.
If you need to make up an assignment due to an absence on the day the assignment was given, you have five days from the original absence to complete the assignment per CCBOE policy.
Reassessment Policy
Students have the opportunity to remediate and reassess on summative assessments for a maximum grade of 90. This must be done before the next graded assessment.
The reassessment will not be the same test and may not be the same format.
To remediate, students will relearn the standard through tutoring, assigned material, or online instruction through the Edmentum. Edemntum is accessed through Class Link. Credit will not be given for completing the relearning instruction because this is part of remediation.
Upon request, prior test corrections may be used as a supplement to remediate. Credit will not be given for test corrections.
If a student scores lower on the reassessment, the higher score will remain. A score of 90 is the maximum for a reassessment.
Students have one opportunity to reassess on assessments. They may not reassess on assignments. All reassessments must be completed before the next assessment
Make Up Policy
Absenteeism negatively impacts academic performance. Please minimize absences to the best of your ability.
If you are absent on the day of an assessment, you will be expected to take the assessment the day you return. Be prepared!
If you are absent on review day, you are still expected to take the assessment. Be prepared.
If you were absent
Check Google Classroom for what you missed and missing work. Handouts are attached to assignments on Google Classroom. Hard copies are available in the handout bin on the student shelf in our classroom.
Get notes from a friend and/or my Google Classroom. I suggest you do both because classmates can provide information on emerging class discussions or questions. Of course, after you do check Google Classroom and meet with a classmate, please see me for any remaining questions.
Work must be done within 5 school days of your absence and you will only get credit for the work if your absence is excused.
Lakeside High School
533 Blue Ridge Drive Evans, GA 30809
Columbia County School System
Phone: 706-863-0027 Fax: 706-868-3721