SPANISH 1 SHELBY HIGH SCHOOL FOREIGN LANGUAGES 20192020 Makenzie Mull • [email protected] •704-476-8325 SE HABLA ESPAÑOL SPANISH IS SPOKEN HERE GRADING POLICY In Spanish 1 we will focus on exploring the language through the use of verbs, descriptions A total points grading system people and places, greetings, likes/dislikes, basic personal information, as well as school will be used in this class. You vocabulary and activities. We will also explore cultures of various Spanish speaking will be graded on the countries through food, dance, music, and movies. It is expected that you attempt to following categories: speak Spanish in class. Don't be afraid to make mistakes! Vocabulary, Writing, Listening, Speaking, and Reading. Tests & Projects: SÉ HONESTO BE HONEST 40-60 points Quizzes: 1 0 - 2 5 p o i n t s Homework/Classwork: 5 - 1 0 points Weekly Participation: 15 The use of online translators will not be permitted and in most cases are not helpful. To look up the meanings of individual words you may use www.wordreference.com. Consequences for using an online translator are disciplinary action as well as a points zero (0) on the assignment(s). ESTÁ PRESENTE BE PRESENT SUPPLIES When you are absent from Spanish class you will receive an email telling you what you missed in class that day. Please be proactive & check Canvas when you are out as the According to CCS policy you will have 5 days once you return to make up any work, test, or quiz that you missed. Assignments on Canvas will close 5 days after they have been assigned and will only be re-opened on a case by case basis. daily assignments and warm-ups will be listed there as well. WE WILL USE BRING YOUR INTERACTIVE CHROMEBOOK NOTEBOOKS TO CLASS DURING EVERY DAY! CLASSTIME. ¡ ESTUDIA! STUDY! Students will be allowed to make test corrections on any test in which the score was a 60% or below. Corrections are worth half of a point. Students are responsible for attending PRIDE or staying after school in order to make their corrections. Corrections must be made within a week of receiving the initial grade. PLEASE BRING GLUE OR TAPE IN ORDER TO ADD THINGS TO YOUR NOTEBOOK YOU WILL NEED ¡ NO USES CELULARES EN CLASE! HEADPHONES/EAR NO CELL PHONES IN CLASS BUDS IN ORDER TO Upon entering the classroom students will be asked to put their cell phone away in their COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS ON CANVAS book bags. Additionally, students may choose to put their cell phone in a numbered pocket chart during class time, and extra credit points will be given to students who consistently make that choice. Students who choose to have their cell phone out during instructional time will receive a minor office referral. SÉ UNA PARTE DE LA MANADA BE A PART OF THE PRIDE The World Languages department will hold PRIDE Tutorials on Tuesdays (1st lunch) and Thursdays (2nd lunch). Students will be assigned PRIDE if their grade is below a C (70) or if they are missing assignments. assigned by a teacher! Students can attend PRIDE sessions without being
