ESPAÑOL 3 SUPERIOR
Sra. Holko
2014-2015
BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL/WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT/RM. 271
Course
Description:
Honors Spanish III reviews the present,
preterit, and imperfect tenses. The
subjunctive mood along with the future and
conditional tenses are introduced. There is
an emphasis on grammar, vocabulary, and
reading in the target language. Essay writing
using correct word order and oral
presentations will be a major focus. The
class provides continued exploration of
Spanish and Latin American cultures as well
as an introduction to the history of Spain.
MATERIALS
✤ college-ruled paper
✤ pens, pencils, highlighters
✤ flash drive
✤ course binder
**Students will be given a course binder
with supplemental materials and for storing
all course materials. BINDERS MUST BE
IN CLASS DAILY!
**This course uses an online textbook.
Students will be issued login information for
our e-textbook,Voces.
Dominican Republic
Grading
Quarterly grades will be calculated by using the following weighted
categories.
• Quizzes and tests – 40%
• Quarter projects – 30%
• In-class assignments/participation – 20%
• Homework – 10%
Mexico
Puerto Rico
Classroom Cooperation
Please follow the five guidelines listed
below. Failure to do so may result in
consequences such as home phone
calls/emails, teacher detentions, or office
referrals.
CONTACTING
Attendance/Tardies
SRA. HOLKO
216.485.8100 x8653
Teacher web page on BHS site
jacalyn.holko@brooklyn.k12.oh.us
1. Arrive on time and follow all directions
given by the teacher.
I am available for tutorials before or after
school with a scheduled appointment. It is
extremely important that you seek extra
help if you are confused with a certain
topic. As the year progresses, we will be
2. Respect all members of the classroom:
teacher, classmates, self, guests.
3. Use respectful language at all times.
building off previous skills. I am here to
help you!
4. Cheating (in any manner) will not be
tolerated and result in failure.
**If you have any special circumstances
that I should be aware of, please meet with
me as soon as possible to discuss
accommodations.
5. Remain in your seats or groups until you
are dismissed.
ATTENDANCE
Our textbook is online! The new
eTextbook Voces will be used this
year. Keep your user name and
It is the student’s responsibility to make up all work and tests as well as collect any papers
needed. Students must turn in all work or make up tests upon return to school within the
number of absent days.
password in a safe place!
** An unexcused absence DOES NOT permit you to make up any missed work or tests
for credit.
** A tardy is considered unexcused. On the second tardy, the student will be assigned a
morning teacher detention.
Assignments
Daily assignments (practice exercises, worksheets, vocabulary, etc.) are
graded on a 5 points, 0 points, and –5 points policy. The focus is on
completion and effort, not correctness. Homework is then reviewed with
student examples and corrected together as a class.
**Late daily homework assignments WILL NOT be accepted (unless
excused absence is documented).
**Lengthy writing assignments/essays/projects will be collected at the
beginning of class and reviewed individually by the teacher. These
assignments may be turned in ONE day late for half credit.
**eTextbook assignments will be assigned regularly to complete online.
**The class baseline goal for homework completion is 85%. Students
should work as a class to increase this percentage in order to receive
incentives for upcoming tests and assignments.
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