Course Information and Class Policy Agreement
Academic Year: 2013 - 2014
World Languages Department
Sr. Pazo – lpazo@paulvi.net
Phone: (703)352 09 25 extension 540
Spanish 3
Please read the information below, sign and detach the bottom portion of paper,
and return it signed to me.
A.- Required Materials:
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One ( 1 ) composition book
One ( 1 ) ring binder for handouts
One ( 1 ) pencil and one ( 1 ) pen
Textbook and Workbook “Realidades 3”. Prentice Hall. Pearson
B.- Course Goals:
. To develop proficiency in the four communication skills: listening, speaking, reading and
writing in Spanish.
. To gain knowledge about geographic, history, culture, and daily activities of different
Hispanic countries.
. To increase vocabulary in Spanish using discussion, videos, and lectures.
This course is conducted entirely in Spanish.
Your success in this course will depend upon several things:
1. Attendance: It is extremely important in a foreign language course that students are in class on time
every day. We spend much of the class time using the language, so absences always affect the
performance and, consequently, the grades of students. In case of extended absences, I will make every
effort to help you catch-up
2.- Organization: Please purchase one composition notebook. Organization is a key element of success. I
return quizzes and chapter test promptly, for corrections and review. Bring your notebook, folder,
textbook, and workbook to class daily. You will use most, if not all, of these every day so you need to
have them always available. I will not allow you to go to your locker to get your things, so come to class
prepared every day.
3.- Risk taking and class participation: It is important that you begin to take risks using Spanish. You
need to overcome your natural bashfulness and use the vocabulary you have learned without worrying
about making mistakes, especially in speaking. This is how you will achieve better fluency. Also, each
student must be prepared for class daily in order to master lesson of the day. Adequate time should be
spent on homework for reinforcement of that day’s lesson. It is imperative that the student be prepared
every day as each day’s lesson builds upon what was learned the day before.
C.- Grading Policy:
I believe that everyone can be successful and I will help you succeed. The grade you will receive each
quarter is composed of four categories: class participation ( including attendance ), quizzes, chapter test
and homework.
1.- Participation and use of the language (15% ): If you actively participate, raise your hand, take risks,
ask questions, participate fully in group activities, and use the Spanish language to communicate your
ideas, you will receive the highest grade in this field. Also oral presentations are an essential part of this
rubric.
2.- Quizzes ( 35% ): There will be at least one quiz weekly, sometimes more. Quizzes may be
unannounced. Missed quizzes should be made up the next day.
3.- Tests ( 35% ): There will be at least three test each quarter. These tests will be announced with
plenty of time, so that students can be prepared.
4.- Homework ( 15% ): You will receive a daily homework assignment. Spot-checking of homework will
occur each day. Complete homework will receive a grade of 93%. If a student prefers to attempt to
achieve a 100%, the teacher will grade the homework, based on the answers, but the student must
accept whatever grade he/she receives, even if the result is less than a 93%. No partial credit for
incomplete or late homework will be given. Missed homework due to illness is due the day immediately
after the student returns.
* NOTE:
1.- For all absences, the student is responsible for obtaining their missed assignments, test, quizzes, etc.
in order to receive credit. Mitigating circumstances as illness or death in the family will receive special
consideration at the department discretion.
2.- Make-Up Test/ Quizzes: If you miss a test or quiz on account of an excused absence, you will have
three (3) days upon return to school to make up the missed test or quiz. It is your responsibility to
inquire about missed work and to set up an appointment with the teacher (right before or after school
hours) to make up the missed test or quiz.
The above mentioned areas of evaluation (1, 2, 3 and 4) will be averaged to arrive at a percentage. The
percentage will then equate into a letter grade corresponding to the Paul VI Catholic High School
grading scale. This grade will be the quarter grade.
The semester grade will be computed as outlined in the Student Handbook.
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Course Information and Class Policy Agreement
Academic Year: 2013 - 2014
Sr. Pazo – lpazo@paulvi.net
Phone: (703)352 09 25 extension 540
Spanish 3
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