Matthew Kelly
Spanish I and II
Spanish I and II
Link to Student Information Sheet here.
Email: matthew.kelly@cms.k12.nc.us
Work phone: 980-343-6900
Classroom: M711 (in the World Languages trailers behind the 500 building)
Fall Schedule:
1st Block Spanish I
2nd Block Spanish I
3rd Block Planning
4th Block Spanish I
Spring Schedule:
1st Block Spanish I
2nd Block Spanish I
3rd Block Planning
4th Block Spanish I
Tutoring: TBA.
Missed assignments due to absence: check Canvas for current and missed assignments and message me if you have any questions. Please turn in missed informal assignments within five school days for a 1-2 day absence. For assignments with a formal grade attached you will have ten school days to get the work completed and turned in. For longer absences see me for a make-up and remediation plan.
Testing: work through the study guide posted on Canvas before you take a unit test. See Canvas for testing dates.
Make up tests: if you miss a test, make arrangements to take the test within five school days upon your return to school. Make up testing may be after school or during class time.
Retesting: if you wish to retest, see me immediately upon receiving your grade. Plan to complete the study guide and schedule a tutoring check-in with me before you retest. Plan to schedule a retest within five school days of receiving your grade.
Conferences: email me and cc your assigned counselor to schedule a student/parent conference.
Grading policy and CMS grading plan: All CMS middle and high schools will use a 10-point grading scale: A: 100-90 B: 89-80 C: 79-70 D: 69-60 F: Below 60
High School Grading Policy
Assignment Definition and Quarterly Expectations
PREPARE - 20%
Smaller assignments that allow students to practice new learning. Can be graded for completion or accuracy. (i.e. Homework, warm-ups, exit tickets, smaller checks for understanding)
9 min/18 max (4x4/sem)
5 min/9 max (year-long)
Assignments that provide students with feedback on progress towards mastery of standards (i.e. Quizzes, labs, mini-assessments, mini-projects, classwork)
REHEARSE - 30%
6min/10max (4x4/sem)
3min/5max (year-long)
Culminating/formative assessment that measure mastery of one or multiple standards (i.e. Unit assessments, common assessments, performance tasks, writing assignments, projects with rubrics)
PERFORM - 50%
3min/4max (4x4/sem)
2min/3max (year-long)
Minimum Grade Guidelines
50% should be assigned as the lowest grade for any assignment for which the student shows a reasonable attempt to address the minimum requirements of the task. The comments section in Powerschool should note actual reflection of student mastery when a minimum grade of 50% is given.
50% should be assigned as the lowest grade for any assignment for which the student shows a reasonable attempt to address the minimum requirements of the task. The comments section in Powerschool should note actual reflection of student mastery when a minimum grade of 50% is given.
50% should be assigned as the lowest grade for any assignment for which the student shows a reasonable attempt to address the minimum requirements of the task (except midterm and final exams). The comments section in Powerschool should note actual reflection of student mastery when a minimum grade of 50% is given.
Late Assignments
(not due to an absence)
Late assignments will be accepted for a grade until one week (5 school days) after the “Perform” date unless the “Perform” grade falls at the end of the quarter for which the principal may set the final date for all work to be submitted. Late penalties of no more than 5 points per day (unless absent) will be deducted for late work (using a 100 point scale). Assignments submitted after the “Perform” date will receive a 50% and feedback on progress will be provided to the student. The comments section in Powerschool should note actual reflection of student mastery when a minimum grade of 50% is given. Principals may provide final dates for the collection of assignments no more than 3 days prior to the end of the grading period. The principal may allow submission of assignments after this period for students who experience short or long term hardships.
Late assignments will be accepted until one week (5 school days) after the “Perform” date unless the “Perform” grade falls at the end of the quarter for which the principal may set the final date for all work to be submitted. Late penalties of no more than 5 points per day will be deducted using a 100 point scale. Assignments submitted up to one week after the “Perform” date will receive a 50% and feedback on progress will be provided to the student. The comments section in Powerschool should note actual reflection of student mastery when a minimum grade of 50% is given. Principals may provide final dates for the collection of assignments no more than 3 school days prior to the end of the grading period. The principal may allow submission of assignments after this period for students who experience short or long-term hardships.
Guidelines for ReAssessment
(PERFORM only)
Additional learning opportunities based on student needs and reassessment opportunities on “Perform” assessment/task will be provided:
Students must attempt the initial assessment in order to be provided an opportunity to re-test.
Students will participate in new learning opportunities meeting the student needs (i.e. Edgenuity, extra practice, small group instruction within the class, recorded videos/practice, Canvas course, tutoring) and be reassessed using a parallel assessment to show mastery within a 3-week period.
One reassessment opportunity will be given for each Perform assessment (except midterms or final teacher-made and State exams).
Students may earn up to 80% on a re-assessment after completing re-learning opportunities.
Students may retake portions of assessments for which they have not reached mastery, but the teacher should adhere to re-assessment grading terms. (Final grade to not exceed 80% on retake.)
Tips for success: use the resources provided through Canvas and follow the unit study guides. Students who complete the study guides achieve satisfactory scores. When students do not, results vary. It's that simple! Ask for help when you do not understand a topic or need more review.
Tips for studying Spanish:
Use Duolingo.
The most effective way to study is through games.
Second most effective is through quizzes: being quizzed face to face by another person, using a digitally interactive quiz, or quizzing yourself with flash cards.
Simply reading your notes or reading a vocabulary list is only marginally more effective than not studying at all.
Given the choice of a quiz or a game, play the game.
Given the choice of taking a quiz or just reading your notes, take the quiz.
Given the choice of just reading your notes or getting fifteen extra minutes of sleep, get the extra sleep. It will help you more.
You will ALWAYS have interactive games and quizzes available for your tested material.