TUSCARORA HIGH SCHOOL
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
2015-2016
World Languages and Cultures
Learning a second language
enables you to help others!
Course Name:
Spanish V Honors
Teacher Name: Señora Peña
Contact Information: THS L209 room
Janeth.Pena@lcps.org
Course Prerequisite: Spanish IV Honors or SFS III
Opportunities for Extra Help: Before school help sessions by appointment with
teacher. Peer to peer tutoring at THS.
Course Description
Students will refine the four basic language skills with the aid of authentic materials. Advanced grammar
structures are introduced for mastery while basic grammar points are reinforced to prepare for the
Advanced Placement course. Each quarter a Spanish Speaking region is examined with a focus on
history, geography, culture, literature, politics, current events, and global issues pertinent to the area.
Focus will be placed on the students’ ability to understand, apply, analyze, synthesize, evaluate, create,
and compare and contrast topics using the language.
Required Materials:
PHOENIX
Quizzes (PRUEBAS)
 1 1/2 inch Binder Tests (Performance Assessments and Projects) (EXAMEN UNIDADPROYECTO)
with clear cover Homework (TAREA)
 Dividers
Class Performance (Class work/Use of Spanish/Participation)TRABAJO
EN CLASE
 Lined Paper
 Pens
 Pencils
 3x5 Index
Cards (lots!)
 Highlighters
 Any boxes of
tissues you can
donate are
appreciated!
Loudoun County Public Schools Grading Scale
Grade
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
Grade Range
GPA
98-100
93-97
90-92
87-89
83-86
80-82
77-79
73-76
70-72
67-69
63-66
60-62
59 and below
=4.3
=4.0
=3.7
=3.3
=3.0
=2.7
=2.3
=2.0
=1.7
=1.3
=1.0
=.7
=0.0
GRADING POLICY
CLASS RULES
1. Be on time for class On time means in class, in your seat, and ready
30% Practice/Formative
homework, class
participation and daily
class work
70% Mastery/Summative
Quizzes, Tests , Projects
Homework Policy
Students are expected to
turn in assignments at the
beginning of class.
No late homework will be
accepted.
to work when the tardy bell rings.
2. 20 / 20 Rule: Students may not leave class during the first 20 or the
last 20 minutes of regular class time. .
3. Be a class participant: Students are expected to be in class and to
participate in class activities all period. Raise your hands and wait to be
recognized before speaking. Follow directions the first time they are given
4. Be respectful: In what you do and what you say, and of people, materials
and equipment.
5. Bathroom Passes: permission must be given to exit the room; sign
out and sign back in on designated sheet. Students will use the rest
rooms closest to the classroom.
6. Dismissal: Your teacher will dismiss you at the end of class, not the
bell: please remain in your seats until you are dismissed.
Consequences for Inappropriate Choices
MAKE UP WORK
Absent students have
maximum 2 class periods
to make up work per
LCPS.
A one-day absence is not
an exception for not
taking a test or quiz.
 Verbal reminder and/or conference with student
 Parent contact and/or conference with parent
 Written referral to Administration
Cell Phone Policy:
Cell phones are not permitted in class and will be confiscated
upon sight or sound as soon as the tardy bell rings. They will be
available for pick up after school in the main office.
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Parent Contact Information: Student Name______________________
Parent Name(s): ______________________________
Cell Phone:____________________ Home Phone:________________________
Email:______________________________________
Statement of Understanding
I have read the class expectations for Spanish V Honors and
understand the evaluation system. I agree to do my best in this class:
______________________
__________________________
Student Signature
Signature
Parent/Guardian