Ms. Portillo
Español I 2015-2016
dianeportillo@mooreschools.com
Welcome to Español I (for High School Credit)! I am very excited to work with each one of you. We have a
lot planned for this year and I look forward to the fun and challenges ahead of us. Remember my job is to
help you learn so anytime you have questions, feel free to ask during class. However, if you do not feel
comfortable asking in class, please see me before or after school.
Classroom Expectations
 Be respectful…of yourself, others and your school!
 Be responsible…be on time to class and ready to learn!
 Be prepared…bring class materials and completed work!
 Be cooperative…follow all Highland West staff directions!
*Students are expected to follow all rules in the Student Handbook.
Discipline Plan
 1st Offense – verbal warning
 2nd Offense – student/ teacher conference
 3rd Offense – lunch detention(s)
 4th Offense – before/ after school detention(s) and parent contact
 5th Offense – referral to principal
*Severe Behavior Clause – In cases of major disruption or violations, students will be referred
immediately to the principal.
Daily Procedures
1. Sharpen PENCIL
2. Get out planners, paper, and homework.
3. Write down homework for the night/week in your planner
4. Start warm-up found on SmartBoard
5. Grade warm-up and homework
Grading
Grading will mostly be based on three main categories.
 Proficiency Based Assessments (50%):
These assessments test a student’s ability to use the language. “It’s not what a student knows, but
what the student can do with the language.”
 Daily work and homework (40%):
All daily work and homework are necessary to prepare the student to perform well on their
proficiency-based assessments. Therefore, all work needs to be completed with due diligence.
***Late Work Policy: Work will be accepted for a 10% penalty each day it is late.
 Semester Test (10%):
As per district policy each semester test (winter & spring) will count for 10% of your final semester
grade.
Learning
I believe all students can achieve success in Spanish. However, YOU will be responsible for your own
learning. In order to do that, you must PARTICIPATE! I’ll help guide and direct in your learning.
There will be lots of participation. Get ready to work hard and have lots of fun. If you do so, you WILL
be successful in my class.
To do this you are expected to:
• Work in class by paying attention, participating, and asking questions when you struggle.
Materials – Bring these everyday!
 Binder with the following categories
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Entregados (Handouts)
Notas (Notes)
Para Empezar (Bell Work)
Tarea (Assignments)
Cosas Extras (Extra Things)
Loose leaf notebook paper
Sharpened Pencils (Mechanical pencils are preferred.)
Spanish/English Dictionary – either electronic or paperback (Optional)
Highlighter (Any color)
Girls – 1 container of Clorox wipes / Boys – 1 box of Kleenex
If any special materials are requested, I will give you at least two days notification.
Tardiness
You are expected to be in class on time. Class begins immediately and you should be in your seat
prepared to work. Students who are late to class must sign the tardy sheet. The tardiness policy of the
school will be followed in this class, 2 tardies = 1 absence.
Make Up Work
 You are required to make up work that you miss when you are absent from school.
 Arrangements to make up missed class work, tests, or quizzes should be made immediately upon a
return. It is your responsibility to get your make up work. Extra copies of daily work can be
found in the blue tote by the smart board and are labeled by day.
 Work that was due on the day of the absence should be complete when you return to class.
Homework
Homework will be assigned Monday-Friday unless otherwise stated in class. The amount of homework
you have to take home is dependent upon how hard you work in class. Homework is to be completed as
assigned with an honest effort made. While collaboration and obtaining help from peers is openly
encouraged, collaboration is not the same as copying. Assignments copied from other students
or thrown together the minute before class will not be acceptable. Homework is not optional.
 Please refer to the Grading Procedures for other details on homework.
Cheating Policy/Procedures
 A student found to be cheating will receive a zero for the test, quiz, or assignment on which he/she
cheated, along with all those knowingly involved.
Textbook
 ¡Así se dice!
 If you would like more information about what will be covered in this course please
refer to http://ok.gov/sde/oklahoma-academic-standards
Extra Help
 I am available for extra help before school. I will need advanced notice to stay after school.
Electronic Use Policy
 Electronic devices may be used in class when they are approved by the teacher and serve an
approved academic purpose. At all other times, all electronic devices must be put away.
Teacher/Student Behavior Contract
Spanish I
Classroom Expectations
1. Be respectful…of yourself, others and your school!
2. Be responsible…be on time to class and ready to learn!
3. Be prepared…bring class materials and completed work!
4. Be cooperative…follow all Highland West staff directions!
*Students are expected to follow all rules in the Student Handbook.
Discipline Plan
 1st Offense – verbal warning
 2nd Offense – student/ teacher conference
 3rd Offense – lunch detention(s)
 4th Offense – before/ after school detention(s) and parent contact
 5th Offense – referral to principal
*Severe Behavior Clause – In cases of major disruption or violations, students will be referred immediately
to the principal.
Food/Drink/Gum Policy
 Students are never to bring food, drink (other than a closed container of water), or chewing gum into the
classroom.
 Students will immediately receive a before/after school detention should they choose to not comply with the
Food/Drink/Gum policy.
Once you have reviewed the above classroom expectations and policies, please sign, date and return to Ms. Portillo. This
is worth a homework grade.
Student
I understand that 8th grade Spanish I is a year-long high school level course and that I, the student, will receive
high school credit for this course. I also understand that the grades I receive will remain on my high school
transcript for the duration of my high school career and can positively or negatively impact my college and/or
work application process.
Printed Name____________________________________________________
Date_______________
Signature________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian
I, the parent/guardian of an 8th grade student, understand that 8th grade Spanish I is a year-long high school
level course and that my child will receive high school credit for this course. I also understand that the grades
my child will receive remain on my child’s high school transcript for the duration of my child’s high school
career and can positively or negatively impact my child’s college and/or work application process.
Printed Name____________________________________________________
Signature________________________________________________________
Date________________