3rd

Spanish Disclosure 3rd Grade

Welcome to our 3rd grade Spanish class! This is the fourth year that your students could have been exposed to the Spanish language. Speaking and writing in Spanish will be our main objective.

I am so proud to let you know that your student will be using the program “Descubre”, a well-known language learning system created by Santillana, a company with more than fifty years of experience.

“Descubre” is a wonderful language program, that integrates authentic contemporary language, brings students to real live experiences, and provide the tools to master the language.

Spanish Schedule:

Spanish classes will last 60 minutes and will be taught 2 days per week, Mondays and Wednesdays.

Spanish classes are active and progressive. They will be learning something new in every class. Please support your students and ensure they are here at school every day. Mastering a language requires a lot of practice and the classroom is the best place to do it.

Class materials:

-Pencil

-Pencil sharpener

-Colored pencils

Your student will receive a notebook, a workbook, and a plastic bag at the beginning of the year. In the case that they lose any of them, they will have to replace it.

 Students Expectations:

Spanish classes last 60 minutes, we need to be very efficient using our time, for that reason:

Students need to be prepared: they will have the workbook, notebook and writing utensils ready.

Students will be responsible: Students will work in class assignments and finish them on time.

Students need to be kind: Students will use good manners all the time with the teacher and their classmates.

Students will be supportive: In our class we are going to do a lot of oral practices, students will try to help their peers and cheer them. Any form of mocking will not be tolerated.

Students will be respectful:  Each student is unique and valuable; students will respect their classmates all the time under any circumstances.

Grading:

The grades of your student will be determined by the following concepts:

70% Class Activities

        30% Projects

For the Citizenship the following traits will be considered for grading this part.

·   Responsibility: follow directions and complete assignments. Students that are absent they will have three days to complete the missing assignments.

·   Being in place: In their seat when the class starts and stays in the assigned area during class.

·   Preparation: Comes prepared with the writing utensils, workbook and notebook. Holds all the materials in the plastic bag.

·   Engaging in Learning: Participates appropriately in class discussions and activities.

·   Respecting self and others: Follows classroom rules and procedures and treats other with respect.

Grade Scale for citizenship:

H= 0-1 behavior infractions

S= 2-3 behavior infractions

N=4-5 behavior infractions

U= 6+ behavior infractions   

Make-up work:

Students will be able to makeup missing work and get full credit if the absent is excused, they will have three days, after they return to school, to do so.

It is crucial to have open lines of communication. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at cvega@scholarcharter.com, and I will respond as soon as I can. You are more than welcome to phone me or come and find me at the Spanish Office. I am accessible from 3:15 to 4:00 p.m.

This year will undoubtedly be fantastic; I enjoy working with your students and will do everything in my ability to ensure their success.