Spanish I 2015/2016
Profesor Guardado
Course Outline
E-mail: [email protected]
Classroom: H208
Course Description & Objectives:
Spanish I is an introduction to spoken and written Spanish. The course is designed to acquaint the student with the Spanish language and with various aspects of Hispanic life. Much practice is given to the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing; nevertheless, the focus of the course is placed on the students’ ability to use the language for spoken purposes as a communicative approach is applied in the classroom. Spanish I is a skill class and the language is best learned if the skill is practiced; thus, we will do communicative activities in the classroom. If you practice conscientiously to improve your language skills, you will progress daily and recognize your advancement.
Required Materials:
1. Fully charged Chromebook
2. Earphones (preferably with microphone)
3. Pen or pencil.
4. Other materials as needed.
Expectations:
Consequences:
First Time: Verbal warning. Second Time: Verbal warning. Third Time: Referral to office and/or call home.
Read you agenda for more information: “Behavior Guidelines and Discipline” and “MUHSD School Board Discipline Policy”. ALL SCHOOL RULES WILL BE ENFORCED AT ALL TIMES
• Electronic devices—cellphones, ipods, etc.
Homework:
Homework is assigned periodically. Please, pay close attention to due dates.
Attendance:
If an absence is unavoidable, YOU are responsible for asking a classmate or teacher for homework, assignments, and notes. Please see me before school, during 5th period, or at lunch for any missed assignments.
Note: All absences will require make-up work. You have two days from the day you return to make-up any work.
Grading System: (Weighted Grades)
90%--100% = A
75% = Assessments: Summative and Formative / Signature Assignments 75%--89% = B
25% = Concept Development: Classwork, Homework and Participation 60%--74% = C
50%--59% = D
Below 50% = F
Bathroom Passes:
Tardies:
Class begins when the bell rings. You must be sitting in your desk when the bell rings or you will be marked tardy. Have all your materials ready to start working as soon as the bell rings. (Chromebook, “cinco al día”)
Helpful phrases in Spanish:
Here are some phrases that you will be expected to use in class at all times. (Study the following phrases)
1. No entiendo. (I don’t understand) 2. Más despacio, por favor. (Slower, please) 3. Repita por favor. (Please repeat) 4. ¿Me permite ir al baño? (May I go to the bathroom?) 5. ¿Me permite ir a la oficina? (May I go to the office?) 6. ¿Me permite ir a la enfermería? (May I go to the nurse’s office?) 7. ¿Me permite cargar mi Chromebook? (May I charge my Chromebook?) 8. Necesito... (I need...) 9. Afuera, por favor. (Outside, please.)
What is academic integrity?
As members of an academic community, students and faculty have the responsibility to foster and maintain Academic Honesty. Academic dishonesty is a serious violation of the trust upon which an academic community depends. Academic integrity means that all work you submit is created by you and is an original representation of your work. It means that what you submit as your work is your work.
Contacting the teacher:
Parents: If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact me at 384-5500 (Room H208). You may also
email me at [email protected]
Mr. Guardado reserves the right to change and/or modify the syllabus at his own discretion.
Profesor Guardado
Course Outline
E-mail: [email protected]
Classroom: H208
Course Description & Objectives:
Spanish I is an introduction to spoken and written Spanish. The course is designed to acquaint the student with the Spanish language and with various aspects of Hispanic life. Much practice is given to the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing; nevertheless, the focus of the course is placed on the students’ ability to use the language for spoken purposes as a communicative approach is applied in the classroom. Spanish I is a skill class and the language is best learned if the skill is practiced; thus, we will do communicative activities in the classroom. If you practice conscientiously to improve your language skills, you will progress daily and recognize your advancement.
Required Materials:
1. Fully charged Chromebook
2. Earphones (preferably with microphone)
3. Pen or pencil.
4. Other materials as needed.
Expectations:
- Bring your power cord and Chromebook fully charged with you to class each day.
- Be sitting down in your seat when the bell rings or you will be considered tardy.
- Be ready to complete your “five a day” (Cinco al día) activity at the beginning of class.
- Listen carefully—Participate and SPEAK ONLY SPANISH. (Failure to do so will result in a lower participation grade)
- Respect others as well as myself. When someone is speaking, listen. When I speak, listen—do not talk.
- I dismiss class, not the bell.
- DO NOT do homework from other classes or mine in the classroom.
- Notify the instructor immediately if you become ill.
- No gum chewing, drinking or eating will be allowed in class. (Bottled water is fine)
Consequences:
First Time: Verbal warning. Second Time: Verbal warning. Third Time: Referral to office and/or call home.
Read you agenda for more information: “Behavior Guidelines and Discipline” and “MUHSD School Board Discipline Policy”. ALL SCHOOL RULES WILL BE ENFORCED AT ALL TIMES
• Electronic devices—cellphones, ipods, etc.
Homework:
Homework is assigned periodically. Please, pay close attention to due dates.
Attendance:
If an absence is unavoidable, YOU are responsible for asking a classmate or teacher for homework, assignments, and notes. Please see me before school, during 5th period, or at lunch for any missed assignments.
Note: All absences will require make-up work. You have two days from the day you return to make-up any work.
Grading System: (Weighted Grades)
90%--100% = A
75% = Assessments: Summative and Formative / Signature Assignments 75%--89% = B
25% = Concept Development: Classwork, Homework and Participation 60%--74% = C
50%--59% = D
Below 50% = F
Bathroom Passes:
- ONLY EMERGENCIES----No exceptions! (Incentive: At the end of every quarter, I will give you 25 extra credit points toward “homework and classwork”; however, every time you go to the bathroom during class time, I will deduct 10 out of your 25 extra credit points).
Tardies:
Class begins when the bell rings. You must be sitting in your desk when the bell rings or you will be marked tardy. Have all your materials ready to start working as soon as the bell rings. (Chromebook, “cinco al día”)
Helpful phrases in Spanish:
Here are some phrases that you will be expected to use in class at all times. (Study the following phrases)
1. No entiendo. (I don’t understand) 2. Más despacio, por favor. (Slower, please) 3. Repita por favor. (Please repeat) 4. ¿Me permite ir al baño? (May I go to the bathroom?) 5. ¿Me permite ir a la oficina? (May I go to the office?) 6. ¿Me permite ir a la enfermería? (May I go to the nurse’s office?) 7. ¿Me permite cargar mi Chromebook? (May I charge my Chromebook?) 8. Necesito... (I need...) 9. Afuera, por favor. (Outside, please.)
What is academic integrity?
As members of an academic community, students and faculty have the responsibility to foster and maintain Academic Honesty. Academic dishonesty is a serious violation of the trust upon which an academic community depends. Academic integrity means that all work you submit is created by you and is an original representation of your work. It means that what you submit as your work is your work.
Contacting the teacher:
Parents: If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact me at 384-5500 (Room H208). You may also
email me at [email protected]
Mr. Guardado reserves the right to change and/or modify the syllabus at his own discretion.