From Middle to High School Class meets 4 times per 90 minutes per class. Class meets 4 times per 90 minutes per class. Class lasts 4 months. Class lasts 4 months. Accelerated pace = increased homework and frequent assessments Accelerated pace = increased homework and frequent assessments Absences = 2 (MS) classes missed Absences = 2 (MS) classes missed

Inside the High School Classroom Students are expected to remain in their seats. Students are expected to remain in their seats. Hold onto items to thrown out or given to another student until the end of class. Hold onto items to thrown out or given to another student until the end of class. Avoid distracting class if it is absolutely necessary to get up to fetch a tissue or sharpen a pencil. Avoid distracting class if it is absolutely necessary to get up to fetch a tissue or sharpen a pencil. Students are expected to respect the teacher and each other. Students are expected to respect the teacher and each other. No talking when teacher/student is speaking to class No talking when teacher/student is speaking to class No conversations with other students during lesson No conversations with other students during lesson Students are expected to address the teacher and classmates with a respectful tone. Students are expected to address the teacher and classmates with a respectful tone.

Inside the High School Classroom Students are expected to manage their time and their learning Students are expected to manage their time and their learning Don’t miss instructional time to use bathroom, get drink, etc. – plan ahead. Don’t miss instructional time to use bathroom, get drink, etc. – plan ahead. Listen to explanation of homework and ask questions for clarification. Listen to explanation of homework and ask questions for clarification. Bring all materials, including textbook, to class. Bring all materials, including textbook, to class. Move efficiently and quietly between activities and/or classroom to language lab. Move efficiently and quietly between activities and/or classroom to language lab.

Classwork and Homework Vocabulary: practice activities (textbook, workbook, on-line) and quizzes Vocabulary: practice activities (textbook, workbook, on-line) and quizzes Grammar: practice activities (textbook, workbook, on-line) and quizzes Grammar: practice activities (textbook, workbook, on-line) and quizzes Reading: short passages with comprehension questions Listening/Speaking: language lab, skits, presentations

Additional Assessments Projects : make a video, prepare a presentation, other Unit tests – including writing, speaking, listening, reading, and culture Cumulative (Final) Exam – last week of semester, including writing, speaking, listening, reading, and culture

Grading 10% Homework 10% Class participation/speaking Spanish in class/lab 20% Written expression (grammar/vocab quizzes, writing assignments) 20% Oral expression (skits, presentations, interviews, etc.) 20% Reading comprehension (short passages with questions) 20% Listening comprehension (audio exercises, quizzes, tests) Daily Homework assignments = 10 points. Daily Homework assignments = 10 points. Late homework = maximum of half-credit. Late homework = maximum of half-credit.

C Consult grades on-line

Student & Parent Access 1.Your flyer contains your name, your secret Engrade Access Code, and the URL where you can sign up for an account. 2.With your Access Code, go to the URL listed, enter each those codes, and create a username/password combination. 3.Use your username and password to log in anytime and see your classroom information on Engrade.