Grading and Classroom Expectations

Grading

Grading in this class is weighted. (Divided into categories of different values.)

60% - Unit Assessments

(May include writing or speaking quizzes or tests, formal writing assignments, formal exams, or any other activity that is not pre-prepared and for which the students do NOT have access to notes, electronic help, etc )

30% - Daily Assignments and Activities

(May include: worksheets, informal speaking, listening or writing activities, drawing or acting out stories or songs and/or class participation activities.)

10% - Projects and Presentations

(May include individual or group projects, presentations, interviews, and/or other pre-prepared skits or role plays)

Necesitan Traer…

(You Need to Bring…)

You will need to bring the following items to Spanish class TODOS LOS DIAS (every day).

• A 3-ring binder with loose-leaf paper to be used exclusively for Spanish class

• At least one pencil or pen

• Any handouts or notes that you have been given.

• A pocket folder to keep loose papers in.  

• At least 1 pkg of 3” x 5” index cards

Expectaciones -- Tres Cosas Importantes

The following are my expectations for classroom participation and behavior:

1. RESPETO -- Demuestren respeto para personas y propiedad.
Speak and act in a respectful manner toward others at all times. This includes all people who are (or are not) in the classroom.  Also, respect the property of others – including property that belongs to the school.    

2.  RESPONSABILIDAD – Sean responsables.  Hagan todas las tareas y pórtense bien.
Act responsibly at all times.  Complete and turn in (on time) all homework assignments. Take responsibility for your own behavior and learning.  Behave in a way that is beneficial to the class and that does not distract from anyone’s learning.  

3.  ACTITUD – Tengan una actitud positiva.  
Have a positive attitude.  Be willing to work with others in a positive way and willing to look at the world from different points of view.  Come to class every day ready to learn, work,  and contribute in class. 

Las Consecuencias (The Consequences)

Choosing not to follow the rules may result in any of the following consequences:

1. Lower grade (For late work.)

• Late work will be docked 10% of the total points possible.

• Papers handed in without a name will be considered late and will be docked 10% of the total points possible.

• Excessively late work (more than 2 weeks late) will not be accepted and will be given a “0”.   

• “Google Voice” assignment grades will be lowered 10% per DAY and will not be accepted more than 3 days late.   

• If a student is caught cheating or plagiarizing, the work will receive a “0”.

2. Detention

3. Contacting of your parents.

4. Filing of disciplinary form.

5. Referral to principal’s office.

                               Link to full syllabus for all classes: Syllabus