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Back to "español 1" page **// ¡BIENVENIDOS A LA CLASE DE ESPANOL! //**   **// La clase de la Sra. Arnold //** **// 2011-2012 //**   **// Buffalo Grove High School //**

EXPECTATIONS FOR SPANISH 1

* The atmosphere of this classroom is to be built on mutual understanding and trust. * **//All members//** of the classroom community have the responsibility to make sure that **//each person//** has the right to learn and that no one interferes with that right.

• It is **your responsibility** to come to class with the following items **//daily//**: - A pencil, eraser, and RED pen (used for editing/correcting) - Loose-leaf notebook paper - Three-ring binder (1" or 2") __with dividers__ - Text, workbook, and/or any handouts/other materials currently in use - Zip-lock bags (for flashcard storage) • Coming to class unprepared will negatively impact your learning opportunities as well as your ability to participate (and your participation grade).
 * __ SUPPLIES __**

• __FIELD TRIPS & PRE-PLANNED ABSENCES__ • __UNEXCUSED ABSENCES OR CUTS__ - A grade of **ZERO** will be earned for any work that was due on that day. - Points will be deducted from your participation points for each cut. • __IN-SCHOOL AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS__ - If you are suspended, it is **your responsibility** to complete your work for those days that you miss and turn it in. The amount of credit earned will depend on the circumstances of the suspension. • __EXCUSED ABSENCES/ILLNESS__ - Be sure a parent or guardian calls the attendance office **__on the day of your__ __absence__** so that it is promptly recorded as excused. - Email me (beth.arnold@d214.org), check with a classmate, or check sraarnold.wikispaces.com to see what we did in class and what homework is due.
 * __ ABSENCES __**
 * - ** It is **your responsibility** to __complete all work__ by the **__day before__** you are absent (unless you have made other arrangements __with me__).

• When you return to class, it is **your responsibility** to ask about **any** make-up work, including in-class notes and activities, homework, tests, or other assignments. You must **__check with me__** __the day that you return__ to school. • If your absence is excused, you will have **one school day for each day of absence** to complete any make-up work (INCLUDING TESTS AND QUIZZES). Failure to make up work within this time frame will result in a grade of **ZERO**. If you have other obligations, come to see me **BEFORE** the deadline and together we will work it out. • You must schedule **a time with me** to complete any assignments or tests. • If your absence is unexcused, you will be able to receive the assignments, but you will not be able to earn any credit for them.
 * __ MAKING UP WORK __**

• Bring a pass from a teacher if you are going to be late in arriving from his/her class. • Arriving late to class (without a pass) will also cause you to lose participation points and homework credit.
 * __ TARDINESS __**
 * • Be in your assigned seat, __ready for class__ ** (pencil/pen, homework, texts, etc.), when the bell rings.

• You will have homework to do **every** day. (Yes, even on the weekends!) • I will check each assignment for **__completeness and learning-based effort__**. • Any assignment that is not 100% complete and with you **at the beginning of class** (NOT in your locker, at home, etc.) will earn a zero. • You may earn half credit by turning in the completed **assignment by the beginning of the next day of class**. • Habitually missing, incomplete, or late assignments will earn you after school detentions and a conference with your parents/guardians. • Late and/or absent homework __must be noted on your calendar__, or no credit will be awarded. • No homework calendar with you in class equals no homework points awarded. • All assignments must have a heading, including your **complete first and last names, class name and period, and date**. Papers that have missing or illegible information will **not** be **accepted** for credit.
 * __ HOMEWORK __**

• We will complete a chapter approximately every five weeks that may include: - Several vocabulary and grammar quizzes - A final chapter test - An oral assessment, class presentation, and/or written assessment • There may be other assessments as time and student needs dictate.
 * __ TESTS, QUIZZES, ASSESSMENTS __**

• Students are required to know and follow policies in the Student Handbook located at: [] --> (Student Resources, "Academic Handbook" & "BGHS Handbook") • A student’s work must reflect his/her own ability. Therefore, **__language translators and Internet language sites are not permissible__ to use at any time in Spanish class. Use of electronic or Internet translators as well as copying another student's work will result in a grade of __ZERO__ on the assignment and a disciplinary referral sent to the dean.**
 * __ Buffalo Grove High School policies and procedures __**

• There is **__NO "ROUNDING UP"__** of grades! • EVERY grade that you earn is important. Your grade is based on the total points you earn. • The grading scale is: **//A//** //= 90% - 100%// // **B** = 89.99% - 80% // // **C** = 79.99% - 70% // // **D** = 69.99% - 60% // // **F** = any percentage below 60% //
 * __ GRADES __**

• Your grade for this class will be calculated as follows: - Homework --- 10% - Participation/Use of Spanish--- 10% - Tests/quizzes/assessments 65% - Final semester exam -- 15%

• Don't wait if you have a concern! I am here to help you!!! • Come and find me in class anytime during the day. Leave me a note on my desk in the WL/SS/ELL resource room. Leave a voice mail. E-mail me.
 * __ NEED HELP OR HAVE QUESTIONS??? __**

// **__El horario de la Sra. Arnold__** //
 * ** 1st per. ** || **// Planning //** ||  ||
 * ** 2nd per. ** || ** German 1 ** || ** D-205 ** ||
 * ** 3rd per. ** || ** Spn 1 ** || ** D-205 ** ||
 * ** 4th per. ** || ** Spn 1 ** || ** D-205 ** ||
 * ** 5th per. ** || **// Lunch //** || **// desk //** ||
 * ** 6th per. ** || ** Spn 4 ** || ** D-205 ** ||
 * ** 7th per. ** || ** Spn 4 ** || ** D-205 ** ||
 * ** 8th per. ** || **// Planning //** || **// desk //** ||


 * //__ Números importantes __//**


 * BGHS switchboard -- (847) 718- 4000 **


 * Attendance office -- (847) 718 - 4002 **


 * Sra. Arnold at BG -- (847) 718 - 4313 **


 * Sra. Arnold’s email -- beth.arnold@d214.org **


 * __ THE FIVE "DOs" __**

1. **DO** arrive on time to class. We'll need every minute!

2. **DO** attend class every day. Everyone gets sick, I know. When you're not here though, you will miss a lot (and we will miss you)!

3. **DO YOUR OWN WORK!** Don't even look like you are __contemplating__ cheating! Any suspicious activity (**__including copying or "loaning out" your homework__**) counts as an infraction in the Academic Integrity Policy in District 214. Please review this policy (in the Student Handbook) so that you will make //__appropriate__// behavior decisions!

4. **DO** be supportive of your classmates. Everyone sounds "funny" when practicing a foreign language. It is all right to laugh __with__ someone, but it is **//__inexcusable__//** to laugh __at__ someone. The only people who don't make mistakes are the ones who are not trying. Anyone exhibiting inappropriate behavior will be sent from class and will schedule a conference with me in order to work on attitude adjustment. If need be, I will contact your parents.

5. **DO** be ready to have fun! Learning a second language will open your mind to new and exciting experiences and opportunities!

Dear parent or guardian:

Your child will need your support while learning this new language. **__Every night there will be some sort of homework__**. Also, it is important to practice spelling and writing the vocabulary words **__daily__**. It doesn't matter whether or not you know any Spanish – just providing the support in learning the new words will have a very positive impact on your child's progress. Our textbook has a web site with practice activities that can be accessed at __ www.vhlcentral.com __. If you have any concerns or need to contact me at any time during the school year, my phone number here at BGHS is 847-718-4313. You can also e-mail me at beth.arnold@d214.org.

You and I are in a partnership with your child to achieve all that is possible. When we all work together, we can succeed!

Sincerely,

Señora Arnold

Student name: __Class period:__

__ To the parent or guardian: __

__ Please review these class policies carefully with your child. After doing so, __**SIGN and** **DETACH** this top page__, and return it to me by Friday, September 3, 2011. Thank you!__

__// (Parent/guardian signature) (date) //__

__ Also, please supply me with your preferred method of contact: __ __ (Fill in those you prefer me to use, as well as any other pertinent contact info.) __

__** Parent/guardian name: **__

- e-mail

- phone (cell)

- phone (work)

__ - phone (home) __


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__ This __**first year Spanish course__** is a thematic and grammar-based course. The objective is to provide the student with a strong base of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. This foundation will prepare the student for continued success in Spanish 2.

• **Thematic units** will cover everyday vocabulary topics as well as contemporary social and cultural issues. Thematic units utilize a variety of sources such as magazines, newspapers, cultural texts, and Internet sources.

• **Grammar** will focus on beginning concepts that set the stage for more advanced structures in the subsequent levels of Spanish. In addition, grammar units will cover structures that are key to verbal and written communication.

// • // R**eading skills** will be supported throughout the course via exposure to formal and informal authentic readings as well as literary and cultural selections.

• **Listening** practice is also continuous throughout the year. Again, sources are authentic materials from DVDs, CDs, Internet sources, and music.

• **Writing (**formal and informal) practices connect to thematic units as well as grammar topics, providing the student with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of vocabulary and grammar through written expression.

• **Speaking (**both prepared and spontaneous) activities are incorporated into every unit. Each student will be graded daily for his/her use of the language as well as participation in class activities.

Students at this level are **expected to focus on demonstrating proficiency of vocabulary and expressions** (as they are learned) in Spanish in class with increasing mastery as the year progresses. The goal is for the students and teacher to interact in class using mostly Spanish by the end of the school year. **Both the students and the teacher will use less English and more Spanish every day**.