1. Bienvenidos a la clase de español
Sra. Lopez

2. Classroom Expectations
RULES TO LIVE BY:
Be on time and be prepared for class.
Do not interfere with the teaching and learning of others.
Speak when the time is appropriate, use proper language, and speak Spanish every day.
Be polite and respectful of the teacher, yourself, your classmates, and the school.
Always do YOUR BEST

3. BEHAVIOR Please be polite, positive and respectful R ESPONSIBLE
O RGANIZED
A CCEPTING
R ESPECTFUL

4. Consequences Positive behavior Negative behavior
Rewards if you choose to follow the rules:
Daily: Homework-free pass
Every Week: Rewards such as stickers, pencils, pens, highlighters, etc.
End of Marking period: A surprise gift for the class
Every Five Weeks: Class Celebration
If you choose to break a rule:
First Time: Verbal warning
Second Time: Seat Change
Third Time: Call to parents
Severe Disruptions: Students will be referred to the dean and or principal.

5. Classroom Materials Composition Notebook
Writing utensils (pencil, pen- blue or black ink ONLY)
1 Highlighter
1 Plastic Folder
12 Count Markers
2 Glue Sticks
1 Box of tissues

6. Homework Policy
It is important that you complete each homework assignment to the best of your ability.
Homework will be given at least three nights a week. Your homework must be completed before you walk into class the day it is due.
Another component to homework is studying vocabulary each day for five minutes. This will help you learn the large amount of words necessary to be successful in Spanish Class.
Late work will NOT be accepted if you have an unexcused absence.
In case of an excused absence, you have one day to complete work in order to receive full credit

7. GRADING POLICY Projects/Assessments------------35%
The study of a foreign language consists of four main skills: listening, reading, writing, and oral proficiencies. Each of these areas are equally important and will be assessed in a variety of ways.
Projects/Assessments %
Quizzes %
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8. Heading
All students must have the follow heading on a daily basis. This is the easiest way to receive a good grade for organization.
Notebooks will be checked on a bi-weekly basis
Nombre:______________ Fecha:__________
Clase:_________________ Sra. Lopez
Objetivo:_______________________________________
Haga Ahora:____________________________________

9. Need Extra Help?
Learning another language can be very challenging. Please do yourself a favor and see me as soon as you feel necessary. Please don’t hesitate to make arrangements for extra help.
YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME IN MY CLASSROOM!!