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While class starts off relatively easy, it will get progressively more rigorous. I will go through each section in great detail giving you the opportunity to practice. Each quarter is progressively more challenging and REQUIRES you to know material from previous lessons. Build your foundation right and you will be successful!
~Sr. Samuels
2026-2027 GRADING
2026-2027 GRADING
Students will be asked to demonstrate their ability to READ, WRITE, LISTEN, and SPEAK in Spanish. All grades will fall into one of two categories:
MAJOR (60%)
MINOR (40%)
Homework and classwork. Students are given ample time in class to begin (if not finish) their work. This provides students the opportunity to ask questions and fully understand the assignments. Students are expected to complete ALL classwork by the end of class.
All grades that THAT COUNT towards the students' final grade will be graded for proficiency and be a true reflection of what the student can demonstrate using what is learned.
Completion checks may appear on Infinite Campus to provide parents with feedback tracking the student's work ethic towards learning a new language. Though they may have a score total attached, the score will reflect as either
COMPLETED and will NOT COUNT in the calculation of their proficiency.
ZERO (NOT DONE). Failure to do any requested assignments will always result in a zero.
LATE WORK. Work shouldn't be late ... but life happens. Just keep me posted if something comes up.
NOT ACCEPTED AFTER (NAA DATE). This ONLY applies to homework assignments. Students that do not complete a homework assignment by the due date have ONE more additional class day to complete it. Homework is NOT ACCEPTED AFTER that second opportunity.
The NAA date is NOT the norm. It is the EXCEPTION! Students need to submit their work by the deadline. Only if some extenuating circumstance happens should students rely on the NAA DATE.
Assessments: I am primarily interested in seeing WHAT YOU CAN DO with the language. ALL assessments are proficiency-based focusing on three modes of communication:
PRESENTATIONAL (writing and speaking)
INTERPRETIVE (reading and listening)
INTERPERSONAL (writing and speaking)
First let me say ... I LOVE TECHNOLOGY! Many assignments I create for my students will allow them to use technology in class. There is clear evidence and advantages to having access to technology as we learn. HOWEVER, using technology to give you answers does not mean you "know" the language. It means you "know" how to use your technology. Our goal is for you to KNOW (learn) Spanish.
Final Exam Exemption Policy
Final Exam Exemption Policy
Students in grades 9-12 may be exempt for a teacher-made exam when they meet ALL of the following:
A (90% or above) with no more than 3 unexcused absences.
B (80%-90%) with no more than 1 unexcused absence.
4 or less tardies in the course.
NO VIOLATION OF HONOR CODE POLICY 4310.
HONOR CODE POLICY 4310 - "CHEATING is an academic deception where a student intends in some way to receive or attempt to receive credit for work not originated by the student..."
NOTE that ...
The use of Bluetooth smart devices (such as wireless earbuds or smart glasses) that provide translations and/or generate answers is cheating!
The use of AI to provide translations and/or generate answers is cheating!
PARENTS - To avoid any potential cheating, the use of Bluetooth devices (such as wireless headsets/earbuds and smart glasses are prohibited in class. They must be completely put away. PLEASE note that I will NOT take away phones/devices. I will, however, grade the work accordingly as a violation of the honor code by using an unauthorized device. Parents provided the phone/device. If a device needs to be taken away ... it will be done (SHOULD BE DONE) by the parent. Thank you in advance for you support!
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