West Linn High School
Spanish 3 2015-2016
Teacher: Sra. Gretchen Hughey
Classroom: D201
Office Hours: After school and before school by appointment
Email: hugheyg@wlwv.k12.or.us
Phone: TBD
Website: http://www.wlhs.wlwv.k12.or.us/Page/8519 → Check me often!
Course Description
Spanish 3 is a course conducted mostly in Spanish with a limited use of English for clarification of concepts. It
continues the development of students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will be able to
speak and write about numerous topics, express opinions, narrate past events and request information using
increasingly advanced vocabulary and grammar, using grammatical concepts such as ser vs estar, future and
conditional tenses, present and pluperfect tenses, present and present perfect subjunctive, object pronouns, por
vs para. Vocabulary will focus on outdoor activities, art and Hispanic artists, health and nutrition, professions,
the community, and history and geography of Spain. Students will be expected to ask and answer questions in
Spanish as much as possible.
Course Objectives & Goals
In Spanish 3 we will…
 Further develop vocabulary and grammar base for success in intermediate communication in Spanish.
 Solidify language-learning strategies and skill building techniques.
 Use communicative / cooperative learning during activities with partners and small groups.
 Interact almost exclusively in the target language with the instructor and classmates.
 Participate in class activities designed to enhance cultural understanding and language mastery.
 Maintain a cooperative and respectful learning environment.
Class Materials
Required:
 3-ring spiral notebook or binder specifically dedicated to Spanish 3
 pencils/pens
 dry erase marker, eraser (can be an old sock or other piece of fabric)
Suggested:
 Spanish/English dictionary – I will have a few available for you to use in class when necessary.
 Verb conjugation reference book (like 501 Spanish Verbs or similar)
Course Evaluation
Classwork and Homework
Attendance and Participation
Tests and quizzes
Semester exam
30%
15%
40%
15%
A = 92-100%
A- = 90-91%
B+ = 88-89%
B = 82-27%
B- = 80-81%
C+ = 78-79%
C = 72-77%
C- = 70-71%
D+ = 68-69%
D = 62-67%
D- = 60-61%
F = 0-59%
Classwork and Homework (30%)
In class we prepare you for the work you will do outside of class. There will be homework assigned daily. All
assignments are to be completed on time and in hand when you walk into class. Assignments turned in
one (1) day late will receive half credit, unless due to an excused absence, in which you have 2 weeks to
submit make up work. No exceptions. For each day in class, you should plan to spend 30-60 minutes of
studying outside of class.
Attendance and Participation (15%)
Participation is an important part of your grade in the class. Participation happens by speaking in the target
language through questions and answers, and pair-share activities. Participation points (Puntos por Hablar may
also be gained through one-on-one speaking practice with the teacher outside of class, by special arrangement
and with the instructor’s agreement.) Attendance is mandatory for participation.
Tests and quizzes (40%)
There will be a variety of exams and quizzes during the year, testing a variety of skills and knowledge. If there
is an unexcused absence on the day of a test or quiz, it cannot be made up. Students are allowed a
maximum of 2 weeks to make up tests and quizzes following an excused absence. No test retakes.
Semester exam (15%)
The semester exam will include material studied during the entire semester. I highly recommend you keep all
work, packets, flashcards, etc. throughout the semester to use as study materials for the exams.
Remind Text
Would you (or your parents!) like to receive text message reminders on your cell phone about important class
events and deadlines? All you have to do is enroll yourself in our class by texting @ghughey to 81010 to
receive mobile text reminders! If this is your first time using Remind, the first response text will prompt you to
text back your name. Please give your first and last name as you would like to be called in class.
Make-Up Work
In the case of an excused absence, you are able to make up any missed work. This includes homework
assignments, in-class activities (as appropriate, or substitute activities at the teacher’s discretion), and
tests/quizzes that you may have missed while you were gone. You have a maximum of 2 weeks from when you
return from your absence to make up the missing work. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO
COMMUNICATE WITH ME REGARDING YOUR MISSING ASSIGNMENTS – NOT MINE! If you
know in advance you are going to be gone from class, check with me beforehand and plan ahead.
Class Expectations
1. Attend class every day and be in your seat when the bell rings.
2. Come prepared to class every day. You will not be allowed to run to your locker for forgotten materials
after the bell rings.
3. We will work “bell to bell.” This means we will start working as soon as the bell rings and will continue
working until the bell rings at the end of the period. Be prepared to spend the entire time period
working for this class. You will not have time to work on assignments from other classes or other
outside work.
4. Respect others. This includes respecting their personal property, listening when someone else is
speaking, and being supportive of your peers as they learn a new language.
5. NO GUM OR FOOD IN CLASS. Drinks in closed containers are okay.
6. Give your best effort and take responsibility for YOUR learning.
7. NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES, unless authorized by the teacher. This includes, but is not limited to,
cell phones, iPods and tablets.
Extra Resources
 Academic Center – Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:30pm – 5:00pm in G202
 www.quizlet.com
 www.verbix.com
 Barron’s 501 Spanish Verbs
 www.wordreference.com (Be careful! Plugging in whole bodies of text often come out incorrect and I
will be able to tell when I read your writing if it’s not your own work!)
Academic Integrity
Working together is absolutely encouraged and can be a very helpful way to learn. However, copying another
person’s work is unethical and will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, copying materials from
classmates, books, the Internet, online translators, etc. Specific instances of academic dishonesty will be dealt
with at the instructor’s discretion, but consequences may include loss of credit for the assignment as well as
intervention by school administers and the student’s/s’ parents.
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