Bienvenidos a la clase de español  Hoy es Lunes, el 22 de Agosto Yo soy la maestra Zárate

Objectives for today: -Students will understand classroom expectations by learning the syllabus. -Students will learn and practice classroom procedures and routines.

Mingle Bingo Game Card Get to know your peers! Find someone in the group that has pictures/images that meet the described activities, have them write their full name (first and last) in the box, and then have them describe or explain the image to you.

Ms. Zárate Ms Zárate not Ms. Sánchez Born in México Graduated from UT Austin Favorite color: Can you guess? Favorite restaurant: Chuys Favorite drink: Water and coffee Favorite movie: The best of me Favorite book: The alchemist Favorite snack: Almonds Hobbies: Running, working out, singing I love to sleep, watch movie, and spend time with my family, oh and teach.

Classroom Procedures and Routines

Entering the classroom: Greet the teacher in Spanish and shake her hand Come in silently and begin the warm-up (calentamiento) Take out your homework and supplies for the class If you are tardy sign in and begin working.

Class materials Supplies required: 1 inch binder 5-tab dividers Loosely paper for binder (100 sheets) Scissors Markers Writing utensils Supplies that are not required but would really benefit our classroom: Tissue box Hand sanitizer

Class expectations Follow the social contract. The class will build a social contract that will state how they want to be treated by teacher, each other and how they will treat leader and classmates. Learn and follow all routines and procedures. In order to have a safe and fun learning environment you will need to know and follow all classroom procedures. Se habla español en la clase. I do not expect you to speak perfectly or fluently, but as the year progresses, you should be able to ask and respond to questions in Spanish Organization is KEY. It is very beneficial to have a system in place to keep order to your assignments. For some, a notebook will be a very effective way to keep order in your Spanish. Bring your materials to class. Every day you will need your Spanish materials. You need these tools to adequately perform in class.

Department grading policy The grading policy at Austin High School is: 50% Major grades: tests, projects, and presentations 50% Minor grades: quizzes, individual practices, daily grades.   Late work For Major grades One calendar day late: grade can be up to maximum of 90 Two calendar days late: grade can be up to maximum of 80 Three calendar days late: grade can be up to maximum of 70 More than three calendar days late: maximum grade of 60

Department grading policy For Minor grades One calendar day late: maximum of 80 More than one calendar day late: Maximum grade of 70 If the answers for an assignment have already been reviewed in class, the teacher will assign the student a 50 or alternate assignment. All work must be turned in by the penultimate week of each 6 weeks grading period. I will not accept work after that time period. Retest Students receiving a grade of 79 or below on a test will be allowed to retest for up to a maximum grade of 80, provided that the student comes in for tutoring.

Important dates Last day of the six weeks September 30th  End of 1st six weeks February 14th  End of 4th six weeks November 10th  End of 2nd six weeks April 7th  End of 5th six weeks December 14th  End of 3rd six weeks May 24th  End of 6th six weeks

Remind I will be using remind to remind you of important deadlines. Please follow instructions to sign up to receive reminders. Your first homework assignment is to get the first page of the syllabus signed.

Restroom: Students will be given 2 restroom passes during the six weeks that can be turned in for extra credit at the end of the grading period. Only three students can leave the class during a class period. You must sign out when you use your pass. 2 restroom passes = drop one quiz grade (grade cannot be lower than a 50) 1 restroom pass = drop one minor grade (homework, classwork, etc..)

Electronic devices Phones and other electronic devices are not allowed in the classroom. In case of an emergency a student will have access to the classroom phone. Texting is not allowed nor is the use of ear phones to listen to music. I provide Spanish music daily from many for the students to listen to.   Phones will be picked up until the end of class. If we need to use technology I will provide chrome books for students to use.

Leaving class: Stay seated until the teacher dismisses your section.