Spanish II Syllabus Teacher : Mr. Cornejo This form must be reviewed and signed by the student and the Parent/Guardian and returned. Welcome to Spanish II. I am looking forward to a productive semester with all my students. The Goals and Objectives are provided by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and referred to as North Carolina World Languages other than English Essential Standards. Emphasis is placed on the development of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The students will also acquire insight into how language and culture work by comparing with their own. By the end of the semester the students will be able to: speak and write in the present and past tense; talk about their daily routine, where they live, household chores, school activities, emergencies and shopping; understand some grammatical differences between Spanish an English; cultural aspects of the countries where Spanish is spoken; learn how to write and talk about actions as they happen and how to describe things with pronouns and adjectives in a more advance context. I have high expectations for behavior and performance by all the students. Working together as partners will ensure success for each student. I am counting on your support. Please feel free to call the school to schedule appointments to discuss anything concerning your student. My email is ccornejo@iss.k12.nc.us. Please read and sign those things which I ask your student to have you review. The Grading Scale System is the one used in the Iredell-Statesville System. The grade Percentage is the following: 34% Tests (no retesting or test correction); 33% Quizzes; 33% Performance. Performance is based in how well prepared the student comes to class, disposition to learn and classwork. Homework is to study everyday, bring all material each day (notebook, pen and pencil). Tutorials will be offered during Smart Lunch. Completion of five tutorials during the first nine weeks will increase midterm exam grade by five points. Completion of five tutorials during the second nine weeks will increase final exam grade by five points. Supplies: 1. Composition Notebook (no binders) 2. Pencils and pens (blue or black only) Classroom Behavior Requirements: 1. Always listen carefully and follow directions the first time. 2. Bring all materials each day (Notebook, Pencil and Pen) 3. Respect others, yourself and all personal and school property 4. Be polite, work quietly, and do not disturb others. Be kind with your words and actions. 5. Be on time, in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings (pencil sharpened, etc) 6. Use the bathroom before coming to class. 7. One person should be speaking at any time. Please be acknowledged before speaking. 8. Assignments must be submitted when due; if not the grade will be Zero. 9. Spanish class is for Spanish work only. 10. All School Rules will be enforced. 11. Seating is assigned. Make-up All make –up work is responsibility of the student. Ask for make –up work the day you return. I will be glad to help you. If you are absent when the assignment is given, you have one day to make- up the assignment. If you are present when the assignment is made, it is due upon your return. A Zero is given for work not made on time. I will be available to help with make-up work or provide extra help buy appointment; please schedule in advance. Discipline Procedure: * 1. First offense – Verbal warning. 2. Second – Offense – Teacher/Student conference (After School Detention). 3. Third Offense – Parent Contact. 4. Fourth Offense – Discipline Notice written. Follow School Policy. *I reserve the right to conduct escalated enforcement/discipline dependent upon the severity of the offense. I have read, understand, and agree to follow the rule I received from Mr. Cornejo for my Spanish class. _________________________________ Student Name ____________________________ Student Signature and Date __________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name ____________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature and Date Day Phone: Home Phone: Cell Phone: