Class Expectations
WELCOME Spanish Class: In our Spanish class, we will explore new, fun themes relevant to middle schoolers like you. We will use authentic materials (reading, audio, video) throughout the year to help you become proficient in the language and the various Hispanic cultures. Other fun and engaging activities will also be used in class to help you learn and retain what you learn.
WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS EVERYDAY: All instructional materials will be posted in Google Classroom and hard copies will also be given out in class. In addition to these provided materials, you will also need the following for class everyday:
Writing utensils (pens and/or pencils).
A notebook or notebook paper in a section of a binder.
A folder reserved for Spanish class only.
A fully charged Chromebook and ear buds.
Enthusiasm and the desire to learn!
SECRETS TO YOUR SUCCESS: Each student should...
...come to class on time.
...have the necessary materials.
...come with a positive attitude.
...participate and try to be a good language learner.
...not use online translation tools to get work done. Click here for more details.
...ask teacher for help when necessary.
USE OF TARGET LANGUAGE IN CLASS: One of our main goals is to help students become comfortable using Spanish and become more proficient with practice. To accomplish this, students will need to actively engage in class and ask/respond to the teacher and classmates in Spanish. You are encouraged to have fun and take risks and learn from your own mistakes and the mistakes of others.
HOMEWORK: Homework is meant to help you review and reinforce the day's learning and prepare you for the next day's activities. To keep yourself from falling behind in class, you should complete your homework by the due date.
Homework assignments will be posted daily on the class page and google classroom
Try to do the best you can. If you truly get stuck, email me or ask a classmate for help
GRADING: Our curriculum is divided into different learning standards (speaking, listening, reading, writing, and culture). The standards-based grading system (or mastery based) will be used to measure students' progress towards each of these standards. Students may retake quizzes for any of the standards until they achieve proficiency or mastery. This system allows students to clearly see their strengths and weaknesses and work to improve them. From the teacher's perspective, it allows me to see which standards might need to be retaught and which students are struggling to meet which standards.