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**¡BIENVENIDOS A LA CLASE DE ESPANOL!** La clase de la Sra. Arnold 2008-2009 Buffalo Grove High School


 * EXPECTATIONS FOR SPANISH 3**


 * 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 pen (in a contrasting color, used for corrections) - Loose-leaf notebook paper - Three-ring binder or pocket folder (to hold worksheets, notes, homework, etc.) - Text, workbook, or any handouts/other materials currently in use • The penalty for coming unprepared is a point deduction from your habits of work points. • A Harper-Collins Spanish/English dictionary is recommended but not required.
 * SUPPLIES**

• FIELD TRIPS & PRE-PLANNED ABSENCES - Because you know about these absences ahead of time, it is your responsibility to complete all work by the day before you are absent (unless you have made other arrangements with me). • UNEXCUSED ABSENCES AND CUTS - A grade of ZERO will be given for any work that was due on that day. - Points will be deducted from your habits of work points for each cut.
 * ABSENCES**

• IN-SCHOOL AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS - If you are suspended, it is your responsibility to complete your work for those days and turn it in.

• 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. • When you miss a class, it is your responsibility to ask about any make-up work, including in-class notes and activities, homework, tests, or other assignments. • 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 there are extenuating circumstances, come to see me BEFORE the deadline and we will work something 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**

• Be in your assigned seat, ready for class, when the bell rings. • Bring a pass from a teacher if you are going to be late in arriving from his/her class. • Your first UNEXCUSED tardy will cost you nothing. The second and any other tardies will cost you points from your habits of work point total. • The school tardiness policy is strictly followed.
 * TARDINESS**

• You will have homework to do every day. (Yes, even on the weekends!) • I will check each assignment for completeness and 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. • Habitual missing or late assignments will earn you after school detentions and a conference with your parents/guardians and me.
 * HOMEWORK**

• The grading sheet is attached.
 * HABITS OF WORK/PARTICIPATION/USE OF SPANISH**

• We will complete a chapter approximately every three to four weeks that may include: - Several vocab and grammar quizzes - A final chapter test - An oral quiz &/or a class presentation • There will be other assessments as time and student needs dictate.
 * TESTS, QUIZZES, ASSESSMENTS**

//(See the Student Handbook.)//
 * Cheating** on any assignment or test will be handled per the __District 214 Academic Integrity Policy__.

• 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 or copying another student's work will result in a grade of ZERO on the assignment.

• There is NO "ROUNDING UP" of grades! • EVERY grade that you earn is important. Your grade is based on the total points you earn, less the points you lose. The semester final is worth 15%. • 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: - Habits of work---	10% - Homework ---	10% - Participation/Use of Spanish	10% - Tests/quizzes/assessments --	70%

• Come and find me in class anytime during the day. Leave me a note on my desk in the FL/SS/ELL resource room. Call me and leave a voice mail. E-mail me. • Don't wait if you have a concern! I am here to help you!!! **El horario de la Sra. Arnold** 1st per. Spn 4	C-239 2nd per. Spn 3	C-239 3rd per. Spn 3	C-239 4th per. Supervision 5th per. Lunch 6th per. Spn 3	C-239 7th per. Spn 4	C-239 8th per. Planning
 * NEED HELP OR HAVE QUESTIONS??**?

BGHS switchboard	(847) 718 - 4000 Attendance office	(847) 718 - 4001 Sra. Arnold’s email	beth.arnold@d214.org Sra. Arnold at BG	(847) 718 - 4090 Sra. Arnold at BG -- voice mail -- (847) 718 - 4313
 * Números importantes**


 * 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 (or even copying homework) counts as the first infraction in the Cheating Policy in District 214. Please review this policy (in the Student Handbook) so that you will make good 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 get parental input.

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.PHschool.com (Realidades is the name of our text). If you have any concerns or need to contact me at any time during the school year, my phone number here at BGHS is 847-718-4090 (voice mail 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. Together we can succeed! Sincerely,

Sra. Arnold