SPANISH 1 SYLLABUS
Overview.
This course is the first in a series of high school Spanish classes. It is important for students to study foreign languages not only because they will be able to communicate with people who speak languages other than English, but also because it is a highly marketable skill in the work force today.
Objectives and Goals
1. Communicate in languages other than English .
2. Gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures .
3. Connect with other disciplines and acquire information .
4. Develop insight into the nature of language and culture
5. Participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.
Materials Required Daily:
1 Spanish/English - English/Spanish Dictionary,1 Notebook, 1 Binder or folder( this is for the copies received in class and work developed in class) Paper - Pencil – pen – eraser - Pencil sharpener - color pencils , glue, ruler, eraser , scissors.
Note: The Spanish Textbook will be provided by the school but the student is responsable for it.
Class Expectations and Responsibilities
Be on time.
Be respectful.
Complete all assignments.
Bring all materials.
Follow instructions
Grading Scale Tests/Projects 30% Quizzes 20% Homework 10% Class work 40%
Class Policies:
1. Respect yourself and respect others
2.Get to the bathroom beforeor after class not during my class.
3. Be in your seat before the class starts.
4. No food, No drinks, No chewing gum in my class.
5. If you have an absence, you are responsible for obtaining your make-up work.
6. Admit slips are required after any excused or verified absence.
7. If I do not see and sign your admit slip, you will receive a zero for participation for the day(s) you missed.
8. No late work will be accepted without an excused absence.
9. You will have an assigned seat
10. Bullying or any kind of violence act will not be tolerated in class.
This course is the first in a series of high school Spanish classes. It is important for students to study foreign languages not only because they will be able to communicate with people who speak languages other than English, but also because it is a highly marketable skill in the work force today.
Objectives and Goals
1. Communicate in languages other than English .
2. Gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures .
3. Connect with other disciplines and acquire information .
4. Develop insight into the nature of language and culture
5. Participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.
Materials Required Daily:
1 Spanish/English - English/Spanish Dictionary,1 Notebook, 1 Binder or folder( this is for the copies received in class and work developed in class) Paper - Pencil – pen – eraser - Pencil sharpener - color pencils , glue, ruler, eraser , scissors.
Note: The Spanish Textbook will be provided by the school but the student is responsable for it.
Class Expectations and Responsibilities
Be on time.
Be respectful.
Complete all assignments.
Bring all materials.
Follow instructions
Grading Scale Tests/Projects 30% Quizzes 20% Homework 10% Class work 40%
Class Policies:
1. Respect yourself and respect others
2.Get to the bathroom beforeor after class not during my class.
3. Be in your seat before the class starts.
4. No food, No drinks, No chewing gum in my class.
5. If you have an absence, you are responsible for obtaining your make-up work.
6. Admit slips are required after any excused or verified absence.
7. If I do not see and sign your admit slip, you will receive a zero for participation for the day(s) you missed.
8. No late work will be accepted without an excused absence.
9. You will have an assigned seat
10. Bullying or any kind of violence act will not be tolerated in class.