1. Señora Berger D102

2.  Grew up in Iowa  Attended ISU for undergraduate studies  Spanish and K-12 Education  Study abroad program to Cuernavaca, Mexico  Master’s in Education: ASU  Curriculum and Instruction  Emphasis in English as a Second Language  Master’s in Education: NAU  Administration/Principalship  Highly Qualified in Spanish  Endorsement in English as a Second Language and Structured English Immersion  Personal life: married with a 6 month old

3.  Be organized  Be an advocate for yourself  Check Infinite Campus, ask questions, e-mail, chunk your studying, reach out for help if needed  Don’t cram for an assessment the night before!!!  HW  Save your back—no need to carry your Spanish book back and forth from home!

4. AP Spanish 4/5 Spanish 3 Spanish 2 Spanish 1 In a foreign language each level is based on the foundations built in previous levels. Notice that each level gets a little narrower and a little deeper. This directly reflects the amount of information and depth of material learned in each level. **Students must master the foundational levels in order to be successful in the subsequent levels**

5. Foundational Front loaded with lots of vocab Intro to culture Teaching grammar patterns Present tense Simple conversation, listening, reading and writing Basic grammar skills Some instruction in Spanish

6. Still lots of vocabulary Reiterating patterns Intermediate grammar skills More verb categories More verb tenses Continuation of grammar Intermediate conversation, listening, reading and writing Increased instruction in Spanish

7. Specialized and higher levels of vocabulary Complex grammar structures Complex conversation, listening, Reading and writing skills taught Majority of instruction in Spanish

8. Similar to level 3H but more in depth in all areas Students continue to work on complex structures More complex vocabulary and ideas Class conducted entirely in Spanish

9. Analyze Critique Investigate Synthesize Class culminates in students challenging the AP Exam My pass scores were 100% last year Class conducted entirely in Spanish

10.  HW=practice  Destinos  Literature (1/semester)  Tests (1/unit)  Quizzes (~4/unit)  ~2 vocab; ~2 grammar  Listening  Speaking  Writing  Games  15 minutes a night of work *****Diagnostic***** First day assessment

11.  Class will be conducted in Spanish  Off-the-cuff speaking  Presentations  HW=practice  Destinos  Literature (3 novelas)  Tests (1/unit)  Quizzes (~4/unit)  ~2 vocab; ~2 grammar  Listening  Speaking  Writing  Games  30 minutes a night of work *****Diagnostic***** First day assessment

12. Credit can be earned through Chandler Gilbert Community College If you have any questions, head to the computer lab to see the CGCC at 7:50 this evening. Accuplacer Testing Dates: Tues., July 29th and Thurs., July 31st in the PC Lab after school until 4:30 Dual Enrollment Registration- Representatives from CGCC will be here on Aug. 7th $84/credit hour + $15 registration fee each semester ($351/semester for Spanish) C- or better required to receive credit Note: Students who do not provide their registration forms during the designated due date to ACP are responsible for bringing their paperwork to Chandler-Gilbert Community College.

13. Steps to complete:  Create MEID  Take a Placement Test If you have not taken and met/exceeded the High School AIMS test, need to pass ACCUPLACER placement tests in order to register.  Fill out Student Information Form  Submit Registration Packet at ACP or CGCC Complete the Dual Enrollment Registration Form and submit it to Sra. Berger by July 30th, or turn it in at the CGCC Admissions and Records office Pay Tuition Pay online by logging in to your Student Center at my.maricopa.edu and clicking the "Make a payment" button under the "Finances" section. Using this option allows you to pay all at once or sign up for the monthly payment plan  Payments can also be made in person at the Chandler-Gilbert Community College or by calling the Cashier's Office at 480-732- 7312 and having your college ID number ready.

14.  Check their agendas—are they writing down their homework/when an assessment is coming?  Ask them what they are studying -Can they explain the concept?  Vocabulary help  www.classzone.com www.classzone.com  Helpful websites on my webpage that students can utilize  Encourage them to attend tutoring if needed -Mondays 7:25-7:45 or by appointment

15.  Weighted Categories:  Tests/Quizzes-60%  Skill Reinforcement-40%  Unscored Skill Reinforcement-0% (communication tool)  Small (3-5 question) Pop Quizzes may occur  Tests and quizzes will remain in my room. You may make an appointment to view your child’s assessments if necessary.

16.  I want the students communicating with me  If you have questions, please ask your child first. They should be able to answer your questions. If they can’t, ask them to talk to me. Then, if you still don’t have an answer, please email me.  We strive to teach students to advocate for themselves  Try not to rescue them by bringing projects, papers, etc.  Sign-up for e-alerts and check the portal often

17.  3 inch binder—to be shared with all classes  2-pocket folders (6—one for each class)  Divider tabs (6; 1 for each class)  You may want to purchase more to have sub-categories within each subject  a highlighter  a blue or black pen  a #2 pencil  3x5 cards (if that’s how they will do vocabulary)  An organization system for your vocab cards  a red pen  College rule loose leaf paper  a weekly planner (provided by the school)  a set of dry erase markers  access to a working computer, printer and internet

18.  Spanish Club Mondays from 7:47-8:08 (SUCCESS)  Please consider donating Box Tops for Education!!  National Spanish Exam—If interested e-mail Mrs. Michaelson to join.

19.  Questions?????

20.  -box tops  -white board markers  -tissues  Anti-bacterial cleaning wipes  -paper towels  -napkins  -hand sanitizer  -red pens  -beads, feathers, art and crafts supplies  -candy for game rewards  -5X8 flashcards