New School Year Norland SHS Room 703 Señora Guzman

¡Bienvenidos! Welcome! Bienvenidos a la clase de Español de la Señora Guzmán.

¡Bienvenidos! Welcome! The mission of Miami Norland Senior High School is to provide a quality experience that will educate students to fulfill their roles as responsible, productive citizens who respect individuality, cultural differences, and realize their potential as life long learners

Why Study Spanish? Learning Spanish is necessary to keep pace with popular culture. Learning Spanish is actually a medical device! For many, learning Spanish is rapidly becoming a business necessity. Spanish, Spanish everywhere. Learning Spanish will (truly) expand your universe. Read the Power Point in my website. Knowing Spanish will completely transform your travel experience. Knowing how to speak Spanish will enable you to help others. There are reasons to learn language for language's sake. Learning Spanish will allow you to better appreciate Hispanic cultural contributions. Learning Spanish is fun!

Who is this Teacher? Professional Teacher for 25 years. I love and enjoy what I Do! I speak three languages. Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Education Field. ESE & ESOL Certified Mother of two wonderful boys, one is USMC Lance Corporal, the other is a RN. Grandma of two grandsons. I have been teaching in all fields of education, in both private and public sectors. - Elementary schools - Middle schools - High schools - Adult Education - Online school (FLVS) - Translation field - A year in Washington DC

Where I am from? I am from Holguin, Cuba. I have two sons, two grandsons. I like to cook, to travel, to fish, to spend time with my family. I like to drive. My favorite series: NCIS, Homeland, Criminal Minds, NCIS Los Angeles. Key: Perseverance.

Where I am from? ¿De dónde soy? I am from Holguin, Cuba. Yo soy de Cuba, nací en Cuba. Pero, ahora soy ciudadana americana.

Text Book & needs for class Realidades 1 & 2 Prentice Hall Realidades 1 Practice Workbook Prentice Hall

Gradebook There will be 2 assessments/week, plus Oral Assessment every other week. \Description Weight Class Work 30 Chapter test 25 Quizzes 15 Project 20 Oral Participation 10 Total Weight: Attendance and make-up work Regular attendance is important especially when trying to learn a new language and will affect your grade. Come to class every day! In the event of an excuse absence, it is the students responsibility to find the missed homework/assessments/work by themselves. If your absence is unexcused, you won’t have the opportunity to make up the assignment.

Procedures & Expectations. We will go through school wide and room 703 procedures and guidelines, so we will maintain a structures line of work throughout the school year. I expect the best of everyone of you, as I will give the best of me as well. You will be expected to adhere to this schedule/procedures. You will have minimal reminders. As High School students, you must be responsible for your choices and your work. I will be likely to reach out your parents after I talk with you first. I want to treat you like responsible students and therefore you will need to reach out to me when you need help. I will be in my room every Wednesday from 3:00 to 4:00 for tutoring.

Procedures & Expectations. Looking forward to creating an engaging learning environment with each of you filled with varied personalities and perspectives you each bring. Welcome to your Spanish Class! Señora Guzmán Looking forward to creating an engaging learning environment with each of you filled with varied personalities and perspectives you each bring. Welcome to your senior year!