1. Bienvenidos Welcome to Spanish

2. What they will need / supply list  PENS ( blue or black and RED )  PENCILS  Crayons or colored pencils  Spanish/English dictionary  FLASH DRIVE

3. Course overview Students will learn: Basic vocabulary, Grammar, Conversational Spanish, and various aspects of Hispanic culture. We will also integrate other disciplines into our lessons when we can.

4. What gets graded?  If we do it then they are accountable for it.  35%Tests/ quizzes  15% Homework  50% Classwork ( including bell work, oral responses participation work sheets etc) IF NO NAME ON WORK IT GETS THROWN AWAY  Some assignments may have more value ( weight ) than others due to difficulty. ( students will be advised when this is the case) Students will have the opportunity to fix or redo work for full credit if grade is under a 70. It needs to be returned the class period after I return it to them. TESTS cannot be redone!! Quizzes will usually be on Fridays. There may not be 1 every Friday it depends on the topic and how long we cover before we are quiz ready.

5. In the grade book M = missing for any reason ( not turned in on time, absent etc.) will become a grade when turned in after retuning from. I = incomplete. It was done but not finished they have 1 class period after I return it to them to complete for full credit. Notes in grade book: Finish, Fix, Redo etc. Student has 1 class period to return for full credit.

6. Personal policies: 1.Assignments can be made up only if a student is absent. 2.Students are expected to be prepared for class (on time with supplies). 3.Students are expected to begin working on their bell work as soon as they enter the class. 4.Students are expected to have all their supplies and be ready for class (this should include all there material and any homework due. 5.Make up work will be found in files in the back of the class ( each student will have a folder ) and it is the students’ responsibility to take, complete and turn in any make up work on time. They have one class period for each day absent. After that, work will not be accepted. 6.Students will sign out and in when leaving the classroom. 7.Students will have assigned seats and are expected to be in their seats unless otherwise instructed.

7. Rules and regulations  Raise your hand and wait to be called.  Be prepared for class ( supplies)  Start to work as soon as you enter class ( DO NOW)  Keep you hands to yourself  Do not disrupt me or others in class.  Stay in seats unless you are given permission by me to move. Consequences Consequences Verbal warning E mail home E mail home Written notice home ( e-mail ) Office referral

8. Please check my website for work assigned and details on what is happening in class. Check the ¿ que pasa ? Link for details on what is happening in class each week. Also make sure your students can log on to the on-line text book ( directions on my website ). They have the password and user name.

9. Thank you for coming and if you ever have any questions feel free to me e-mail me. styron.maria @cusd80.com DONATIONS OF COPY PAPER, LINED PAPER,TISSUES AND HAND SANITIZER ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!!