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Syllabus
Spanish 1A Syllabus
Teacher: Mrs. Felix
School: St. John's Lutheran School
Course Overview
In Spanish 1, students will build skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through interactive lessons, activities, and projects. We will use the Senderos 1A workbook along with class materials.
Materials
Binder (notes, vocabulary, activities, tests)
Senderos 1A workbook (keep safe and organized)
Chromebook and school supplies Expectations
We will respect the teacher, classmates, property, and the learning process.
We will come prepared, on time, and ready to participate.
We will do our own work and follow school/classroom rules.
Grading
Homework 10%
Class Participation 40%
Exams/Tests 50%
Policies
Missed Work: Check Google Classroom for lessons and assignments. Missed work is due by the following class for full credit.
Tests: If absent, tests must be made up within the week you return.
Retakes: Available after corrections and a retake form. Retake score replaces the original.
Objectives and Goals
Objectives and Goals
The main objective in Upper Spanish is to develop and reinforce communicative competency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as to expand their knowledge and awareness of the Hispanic culture.
The main objective in Upper Spanish is to develop and reinforce communicative competency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as to expand their knowledge and awareness of the Hispanic culture.
Goals:
Goals:
- Learn new vocabulary
- Build familiarity with grammar
- Interpret written Spanish
- Communicate in basic spoken Spanish
- Feel comfortable in basic Spanish
- Understand, appreciate, and value other cultures
Expectations
Expectations
Students are expected to:
Students are expected to:
Classroom Expectations
We will respect the teacher.
We will respect the rights of others.
We will take care of others’ property.
We will respect the learning and teaching process.
We will do our own work.
We will follow school and classroom etiquette.
- Attendance:
Attendance & Preparedness
Good attendance is key to success in Spanish! Students are expected to:
Arrive on time
Come prepared with materials
Be ready to participate fully in class activities
- Make-up Work:
Missed Work
It is the student’s responsibility to get any missed work on the first day they return to class. Students must check Google Classroom DAILY for lessons and assignments in order to catch up. Missing worksheets can be requested from the teacher, and students will have until the following class meeting to submit them for full credit. No grade will be entered in Sycamore until the work is completed, and all missed assignments must be made up within one week of being assigned.
It is the student’s responsibility to get any missed work on the first day they return to class. Students must check Google Classroom DAILY for lessons and assignments in order to catch up. Missing worksheets can be requested from the teacher, and students will have until the following class meeting to submit them for full credit. No grade will be entered in Sycamore until the work is completed, and all missed assignments must be made up within one week of being assigned.
- Make-up Tests:
Make-Up Tests
If a student is absent on the day of a test, they are expected to complete it during the week they return. Junior High students may arrange a lunchtime session to finish their test if needed. Making up tests on time ensures that valuable class learning is not missed.
If a student is absent on the day of a test, they are expected to complete it during the week they return. Junior High students may arrange a lunchtime session to finish their test if needed. Making up tests on time ensures that valuable class learning is not missed.
- Test Retakes:
Test Retakes
Test Retakes
Students have the option to retake a test if they choose. To qualify, they must first correct their original test and complete a retake request form. The retake score will be recorded as the final grade. Junior High students may arrange a lunchtime session to complete their retake. After all retakes are finished, test answers will be shared with the class so that everyone can review mistakes and learn from them, even if they did not choose to retest.
Students have the option to retake a test if they choose. To qualify, they must first correct their original test and complete a retake request form. The retake score will be recorded as the final grade. Junior High students may arrange a lunchtime session to complete their retake. After all retakes are finished, test answers will be shared with the class so that everyone can review mistakes and learn from them, even if they did not choose to retest.
- Binders:
Binders & Workbooks
Binders are an important resource for studying class materials. They must include the student’s notes, vocabulary, in-class activities, and tests. Students will be guided on how to organize their binders during class. This year, we will also use the Senderos 1A workbook. It is important to stay organized throughout the year and to keep both the binder and workbook safe—do not throw away any notes or class activities.
Binders are an important resource for studying class materials. They must include the student’s notes, vocabulary, in-class activities, and tests. Students will be guided on how to organize their binders during class. This year, we will also use the Senderos 1A workbook. It is important to stay organized throughout the year and to keep both the binder and workbook safe—do not throw away any notes or class activities.
Evaluation
Evaluation
Students’ grades will be determined by their weekly participation, test performance, speaking activities, as well as completed assignments and projects.
Students’ grades will be determined by their weekly participation, test performance, speaking activities, as well as completed assignments and projects.
Grades:
Grades:
Homework - 10 %
Class Participation - 40 %
Exams/Tests - 50 %
Classwork & Participation
Classwork & Participation
Students can earn up to 10 points each class by:
Staying on task and following class expectations
Participating in all activities
Putting consistent effort into assignments
Using Spanish whenever possible
Assignments:
Most work will be completed and submitted during class
If work is not finished, it must be turned in by the next class for full credit
Tests & Projects:
Tests & Projects:
Assessments & Projects
Unit Tests: Given at the end of each unit to bring together vocabulary and grammar.
Projects (Junior High only): Opportunities to showcase Spanish skills and knowledge.
Class Time: Several class sessions will be provided to work on projects.
Due Dates: Clearly communicated in advance.
Format: Some projects will be individual, others will be group-based.
Accountability: Students are responsible for their own contributions and for working collaboratively in group projects.
Optional Digital Resources
Optional Digital Resources
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