It's important to follow the Class Norms: L.I.S.T.E.N.S.

Look at the speaker
Involve yourself in the class activities
Stop the teacher when you don't understand or don't follow the Spanish conversation
Tune back in when your mind wanders
(Make) an Effort to use Spanish
No talking over the teacher or others
Sit with head-up

Listening is the primary means of acquiring language and it's also an important skill to develop for life!

Materials: To ensure success, you MUST bring the following to class every day:

1. A single composition notebook (used ONLY for Spanish class)

2. Fully charged Chromebook

Norms and Procedures

Procedures are ways of doing routine activities that help the classroom to run more smoothly so that we can focus on learning.

Procedures are not exactly rules, but repeated disregard of procedures can result in disciplinary action because not following procedures will affect learning in the classroom.

Speaking: This is a language class and we will work on speaking in the target language. Make an effort to use the language as much as you can.

Here are a few key classroom procedures:

Before Class Officially Starts: Be in your seat and ready to work before the bell rings—usually this means having your composition book open and a pencil or pen in hand. On days with a Do-Now, which are most days, have your composition book open, a pen or pencil ready and begin working on the task.

At The Beginning of Class: You are considered tardy if you are not in class by the time the bell stops ringing. Any time you arrive late to class, seat yourself quickly and get started on the Do-Now. You are responsible for making up any activity that you missed. After two tardies, your parents / guardian will be contacted. The third tardy is an after-school detention.

During class: Spanish is an interactive class. To be successful, you need to follow the class norms. Participating positively and respectfully with partners and the teacher will help you learn the language and make a better class environment. Raise your hand if you have a question or comment and wait to be called on.

At The End of Class: Class is not over until the bell dismisses you. Until that time, please stay in your seat and work. Do not put you materials away early, line up at the door or walk around the room. Before you leave, please make sure that you pick up any trash in the area around your seat and the chairs are lined up.

Restroom: If you have to go to the restroom during class, you can complete the E-hall pass. Once I approve it, you can quietly go to the restroom. You need to return within 5 minutes. Talk to me privately if you have a medical need that prevents you from following this policy so that I can accommodate you.

Kleenex / Trash: Please wait until a break in the lesson to get kleenex or throwaway trash.

Pencils / Pencil Sharpener: Have your pencil sharpened and ready to go when class starts. You can borrow pencils from me, but they need to be returned by the end of class.

Cell phones: Keep cell phones away from you during class, per school policy