Mr. Gonzalez
Spanish
Fall 2015
CLASS SYLLABUS
COURSE DESCRIPTION.
Bienvenidos! This course is an introduction to the study of the Spanish language and its culture. Students
perform the most basic functions of the language and become familiar with some elements of its culture.
The emphasis is placed on the development of the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing within
a given context extending outside of the classroom setting when possible. A general introduction to the
culture and products (literature, laws, foods, games,) perspectives (attitudes, values, beliefs,) and
practices (patterns of social interaction) is integrated throughout the course. Students acquire some
insight into how languages and cultures work by comparing the Spanish language and cultures to their
own.
MATERIALS
1. Ring binder and college ruled loose-leaf paper
2. Section Dividers
3. Black or blue pen and a colored pen of your choice
4. Pencil or mechanical pencil with eraser
5. Colored pencils
6. Spanish/English dictionary
COURSE METHODS/ASSIGNMENTS
 Reading from textbook and other material
 Lectures and note taking
 Class discussions relating to assigned topics
 Videos, movies and songs
 Homework including assigned readings and written responses
 Projects
 Small group activities and partner work
GRADING POLICY
Every student receives a grade in the subject, work habits and cooperation.
The following scale will be used to determine the student grades:
PERCENTAGE
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
Below 60%
LETTER GRADE
A
B
C
D
Fail
At the beginning of the course every student starts with an “E” in work habits and cooperation. Violation of
class rules and policies will result in the lowering of these grades.
0 violations = E
1 or 2 violations = S
3 or more violations = U
CLASSROOM RULES AND POLICIES
1. Students are expected to be in their seats working or studying when the tardy bell rings. If you are
standing or sitting without working when the bell rings, YOU ARE TARDY!
2. Absolutely no food, drinks or gum are allowed in the classroom. Because this is a language class,
it is important that your “boca” is free to participate orally. There will be times that food will be
brought in for a cultural project. This will be the only time when eating will be allowed in the
classroom.
3. No cell phone use or any other electronic devices are allowed in the classroom.
4. Raise your hand and wait to be recognized before speaking.
5. Show respect for your classmates, your teacher and yourself.
6. Throw away trash and sharpen pencils before class begins.
7. Homework and projects are due on the assigned date. No late work is accepted unless you have
an EXCUSED absence.
8. If you are absent it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and make up the work.
9. As work is handed back, place it in the correct section of your notebook. Your notebook should be
ready for an announced notebook check.
My child and I have reviewed the syllabus together. We agree to the terms of this contract.
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Advisory
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DO NOT TEAR.
KEEP THIS COMPLETE SIGNED CONTRACT IN THE ELECTIVE SECTION OF YOUR PORTFOLIO.