*All Middle School Spanish teachers follow the Spanish 1 Essential Units of Study and adhere to a common grading procedure. Spanish 1 is a high school credit course. 

CLASSROOM EXPECTATION:

We expect every student in our classes to be responsible, respectful, on task, and ready to engage with the language every day. 

CLASS MATERIALS:

Students are expected to bring the following supplies with them to class:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

It is our goal for students at CRMS to learn Spanish successfully through curriculum and instruction to ensure the language is learned accurately. Students must complete their work using only the information and curriculum taught for Level I Spanish. If a student would like to use a resource outside of the curriculum, they must have permission from their teacher before using it.​

In the event that a student uses unauthorized outside sources such as online translators (i.e. Google translate, AI), native Spanish speakers, etc. for work completion, there are campus-wide consequences. On the first offense in any class, the student will have two days of lunch detention and an opportunity to redo the assignment up to 60%. On the second offense in any class, they will have to attend a mandatory tutorial to demonstrate mastery of the material and receive a 0 for the assignment. On the third offense in any class, the student will be assigned ISS. 

GRADING STRUCTURE:

30% Daily grades: Self-paced Peardeck, Formative, workbook practice, homework, interactive slides, interpretive (reading/listening) assignments, written assignments, participation points, INB checks, etc. 

20% Quizzes: 2-3 per cycle

50% Major Assessments: Projects, Oral assessments in a small group, Integrated Skills Assessments, Tests (2-3 per cycle)

RETAKES/REDOS:

Items listed in GREEN in the are eligible for retake/redo if the score is below 80. Items listed in RED may not be redone. Students may retake any major assessment after attending a tutorial. Any major assessment is eligible for one retake within 5 days after a tutorial with one of the Spanish Teachers.  There is a tutorial sign up form on google classroom that the student must complete prior to attending. Projects that have been turned in late are not eligible for redo. 

The midterm exam in December, and the final exam in May are not eligible for redo. 

LATE WORK:   

Students may submit late work until the end of the unit or the last day of the cycle - whichever comes first. However, families with extenuating circumstances should reach out to the teacher for academic support.  The teacher may also assign mandatory morning or lunch detention if an assignment is incomplete.  Assignments that are turned in past their due date are not eligible for redo. 

DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES:

1. Student receives a verbal warning. 

2. Teacher has private conference with the student. (one on one) 

3. If the behavior persists, the teacher will assign a consequence such as morning detention. At this point, the teacher will communicate with parents for input. 

4. If, after a teacher consequence, the undesired behavior has not been resolved, the student will be referred to the office. 

PLEASE NOTE: Serious behaviors warrant an immediate office referral. (profanity, aggression, drugs, alcohol, theft, cheating, inappropriate virtual behavior, etc.) 


ATTENDANCE POLICY

Exposure to the language is paramount for success! Attendance is important. In the state of Texas, in order to receive the HS credit, students must be present at least 90% of the time. This includes both excused and unexcused absences. Students who fall below the attendance threshold may be required to make up class time in Saturday school in order to earn the credit. When students are absent, they have one day for every day they are absent to catch up on classwork. Detailed make-up work instructions can be found on google classroom. 


TARDY POLICY:

If students arrive to class late without a pass, they must sign into the tardy log. On the first and second tardies, the student will receive warnings and reminders of the expectations. On the third tardy, the student will have a discussion with the assistant principal, and parents/guardians will be contacted. On the fourth tardy, the student will meet with the assistant principal again and receive a consequence.