Mrs. Sherri Romero Room S4 miprofesora@yahoo.com or
sromero@dusd.net
CLASS EXPECTATIONS
The State Foreign
Language Standards
Communication:
Communicate in languages other than English
Cultures:
Gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures
Connections:
Connect with other disciplines and acquire information
Comparisons:
Develop insight into the nature of language and culture
Communities:
Participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world
COURSE CONTENT: This yearlong College Preparatory course
will begin with a review of the basics that you learned in Spanish 1.
Throughout the course, we will compare and contrast Spanish with
English. You will be expected to use basic grammar and the
structure of the Spanish language from your previous year of
instruction. You will learn several new tenses in Spanish, such as
Commands, the Preterite, the Imperfect and the Past Progressive.
We will practice both oral and written Spanish. All aspects of
language acquisition will be covered in the course. (Listening,
Speaking, Reading & Writing) We will cover a minimum of Unidades
1-4 in our textbook, En español dos. During the course of the
semester, students will read longer, passages that are more
complex, listen to, and produce longer, more complex sentences
and conversations in Spanish. Much of the course content is
conducted in Spanish. There also is cultural content that deals
with various Spanish-speaking countries and their customs that is
integrated into the instruction.
In addition to classroom work, you are
responsible for practicing Spanish
outside of the classroom.
You must be willing to dedicate
sufficient practice time
in order to be successful.
This practice is beyond the time spent completing daily
classroom assignments and studying for exams. The more
you expose yourself to Spanish, the more confident and
accurate you will become.
Class Participation 30%=
Attendance-Oral Participation-Cooperation & Effort
(Following the Class Rules)
Tests, Quizzes, Projects 40%
Homework/Class work Final Exam 30%
If you are absent, you can’t participate. Make up this lost time and points at www.quia.com
*GRADING SCALE : A=100%--90% B=89%--80% C=79%--70% D=69%--60% F=59%--0%
TESTS, QUIZZES & PROJECTS
There is a test after each unit. Vocabulary quizzes are usually weekly. There may be
random Pop quizzes. A comprehensive final exam will be given at the end of each
semester. The final exam will count (20%) of the final semester grade.
EXTRA HELP-- Please let me know if you have a problem soon enough so I can help you
so you do not get behind. I am usually available after school in room S4, Mon-Thurs. or by
appointment. Students and/or parents may E-mail me at sromero@dusd.net. You can
practice vocabulary and grammar and take quizzes at the following site on the internet:
*You will be required to register at the following site on the internet: www.quia.com
You will need an email address. If you don’t have one, ask your parents if you can get
one--or if they will register you using theirs. This is an excellent site, I have used it with
students for over 10 years. It is free to you.
• ACADEMIC HONESTY:
• Cheating will not be tolerated on either exams or
any assignments. Turning in sentences, stories, or
essays that you did not write, or for which you had
• a lot of direct help from someone else, or which
have been translated by a translation service or
computer program will be considered cheating.
Anyone copying from others, allowing others to copy
their work, or using information fraudulently
obtained will receive an "F" on the assignment and
may receive an "F" in the class.
• *If someone helps you, then you should be able to
explain what they did and what you learned. You
should know all new vocabulary used. You must
double check the spelling and meaning of words
and phrases with which you may have been
helped. Use a dictionary and/or the
glossary of the textbook.
• I do not recommend electronic translators
or electronic dictionaries. You will not
always be accurate when using them, unless
you have a basic knowledge of Spanish, know
parts of speech, how to check for errors in
syntax and usage, and, most importantly, are
willing to do so.
• CELL PHONES:
• IF I SEE OR HEAR YOUR CELL PHONE I
WILL CONFISCATE IT. This is a district
policy and a school rule. Be sure you have
read the school rules. If you registered at
Warren High, you signed a paper stating
that you have read and understand the rules
and consequences.
• COURTESY:
• When I am talking, you need to listen. When a
designated student or guest is talking, you need
to listen. When I provide time for pair and/or
group work, you need to work with your partner or
group. This is not time to talk to your friends
about matters not related to the assigned activity
or to work on other assignments. I will warn you
first, and ask you to get back on task. If you
continue to engage in disruptive behavior, I will
ask you to leave the class. (Stand outside so I
can impress you with the importance of good
behavior and positive classroom participation.)
The first time I ask you to leave; I will give you a
warning and/or detention depending on the
severity of the problem and your attitude. Any
further disruptions will result in a call home
and/or a referral to the office.
• * HOMEWORK: No late work will be accepted.
Generally, when homework is assigned, it is due the
next day. If your homework is not ready, you will not
get credit. Do not throw your homework or any
assignments away after they are returned. Use them
to study for tests and to resolve issues with your
grade in the event of a discrepancy.
• MAKE UP POLICY
Students are encouraged not to miss class. Class
participation points may not be made up. Obviously, if
you are not in class, you can’t participate. In the event
of illness, or other excused absence, students have as
many days to make up written work as they have been
absent.
• SUPPLIES:
• Red pen for grading
• Composition book or Small Spiral notebook for translation
practice, and various notes.
• Notebook paper. I will not accept papers with a shredded edge
ripped from a spiral notebook. They look sloppy and do not
stack neatly. If you use a spiral notebook for notes, get one
with perforations to facilitate the removal of an assignment or,
better yet, keep your notes separate.
• Glue, scissors, crayons, colored pencils or markers occasionally.
(Usually used at home.)
• Stapler--either a little portable one in you backpack or one at
your home. Your homework is due when I ask for it. There is
not time to staple it in class. Homework is to be finished
before you come to class--unless otherwise specified.
• Magazines--Save old magazines for their pictures of vocab
items and other things.
• I will be asking you to purchase a Spanish /English dictionary.
CLASS RULES:
What do they mean?
• 1. Be Punctual— You are in your seat prepared to work when the bell
• 2. Be Cooperative—You remain in your assigned seat unless otherwise
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rings.
instructed.
You follow instructions the first time they are given.
Your book papers and other materials are ready when the bell rings.
You are aware of and follow school rules.
• 3. Be Respectful & Courteous—
• You use appropriate language and courtesy when interacting with
anyone.
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• You raise your hand and wait to be called upon before speaking.
• You do not interrupt the designated speaker.
• You do not talk loudly when working with a partner or group.
• You say,“Please and Thank you” when requesting anything.
• 4. Be Diligent-• You do all assigned work, turn it in on time and spend time practicing
Spanish at home and as opportunities arise.
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You ask for help when you need it.
Español
Romero
Please read THE CLASS EXPECTATIONS with your parents and have them
sign below. Return this to class tomorrow:
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