Spanish III-Mr. Ruiz
Room #109
rruiz@lakeworth.k12.tx.us
817-306-4200
About Me
This will be my second year teaching here at Lake Worth and my 6th year overall. My wife,
daughter and I moved to the DFW metroplex from a small town in East Texas, which is where I grew
up. I attended school at Stephen F. Austin State University. I have coached in the past, but have
taken a break from it the past couple of years to enjoy time with my family. I enjoy watching and
playing all sports. I love to be outdoors. During the summer you can probably find me fly fishing on a
river in Colorado, or travelling someplace new. I love music, and trying new things (especially foods)!
Course Description and Goals
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Lake Worth High School and to my
Spanish III class. I am looking forward to an awesome year and the opportunity to get to know you
and your child. I believe that language acquisition and exposure to different cultures is very
important. We will engage in a wide variety of activities this year ranging from weekly notecards,
power points and notes, classroom discussions, group activities, and individual projects. In order for
all of us to have a successful year I hope to gain your full support in the classroom in guiding your
student to being the best they can be inside the classroom and out. I believe that everyone has the
necessary tools to excel in my classroom. I will communicate weekly through email to give you an
idea of what we’ll be covering in class and any items you should be looking for to come home with
your child. If you ever have a question, concern, or comment, please feel free to contact me at
rruiz@lake-worth.k12.tx.us
Classroom Expectations/Supplies
 I expect my students to be kind, courteous, and respectful of me as well as their peers in, and
out, of my classroom.
 Students are expected to bring something to write with and a single subject notebook to class
EVERY DAY.
 Electronic devices will be used in class at my discretion. If they are being used at inappropriate
times they will be taken up by me.
 Extra Credit is not available
 Homework is not common, but is a possibility if class time is not used properly.
 Most projects will be done during the class period.
 All students will be expected to keep a journal of information for the year. This journal will
serve as their study guide for test and quizzes as well as a place to keep their agenda for my
class and other miscellaneous information.
Spanish III Units:
Unit 1
 Review Grammar present tense
 Introduce new Vocabulary Phrases and Expressions /Preterit tense
 Show and Tell Project
Unit 2
 Introduce Imperfect tense –Ar,-Er,-Ir verbs
 New vocabulary Phrases and Expressions
 Día de los muertos Project
Unit 3
 Introduce Future Tense of regular verbs
 Comparatives and Superlatives
 Future Job project
Unit 4
 Introduce The Present Perfect Tense
 Comparison of like things
 Spanish Speaking Country Presentation
Unit 5
 Introduce The Past Perfect Tense
 Irregular past participles
 Spanish book project
Unit 6
 Introduce Imperative Tens
 Commands (regular)and (irregular)
 Restaurant Menu/Business brochure
Conference/Planning Time
Mon-Wed (10:53-11:40) Fri (9:50-11:15)
Tutorials
 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday-7:50-8:20 a.m. 3:30-4:00 p.m.
 You must let me know if you plan on attending tutorials
Grading Policy
25%-Daily Work/Homework…………….a minimum of 7 daily grades
20%-Daily Participation………………….a minimum of 3 participation grades
25%-Quizzes/Projects…………………….a minimum of 2 quiz grades
30%-Tests………………………………...a minimum of 2 test grades
 If you make below a 70 on a test or quiz grade you have the opportunity to re-take that quiz
or test for up to a 70 for a new grade
 Re-takes must be done within one week of the original test or quiz…NO EXCEPTIONS
Please Return the section below and keep the top portion to reference during the school year
Student’s Name __________________________________________
Parent’s Name __________________________________________
Parent/Guardian email address _____________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Phone number_____________________________________________
RETURN TO Mr. RUIZ