Del Sol High School
Foreign Language Department
Spanish 2 -- Student Course Expectations
Instructor: Sra. Catarino (702) 799-6830 Ext. ____________________________
E-mail: macatarino@interact.ccsd.net
You may contact your teacher, check academic grades and attendance regularly, and find lesson plans and
homework through ParentLink and my.ccsd.net.
Materials Required:
1) The class workbook: Realidades 2
***Students are provided with a workbook free of charge upon enrollment, and expected to be responsible for it. If the
original is misplaced, students must pay for a replacement or receive a zero on each assignment from the workbook.
2. An organized three ring binder with paper and at least 4 dividers (Portfolio)
3) Paper, Pencils, Pens and highlighters.
In addition to the class set of textbooks entitled Realidades 2, published by Prentice Hall, each student may be issued a
textbook with a Del Sol barcode and is responsible for this book throughout the school year. If it is lost, damaged, or if the
barcode is missing when he/she turns a book back in to the teacher, the student will be fined for the cost of a replacement
text. The barcode is the only information that proves the student was assigned that particular book.
Course Scope:
1st quarter – Review the use of Present Tense regular, irregular verbs and stem changing and reflexive verbs, review
adjectives, interrogative questions, read about Hispanic culture and focus on conversational Spanish language.
2nd quarter -- Learn Preterit Tense regular and irregular verbs, direct object pronouns, affirmative commands,
Present Progressive, Imperfect Tense, new adjectives, read about Hispanic culture and focus on conversational Spanish
language.
3rd quarter – Continue with past tense(s) of irregular verbs and complex language structures, read about Hispanic
culture and focus on conversational Spanish language.
4th quarter -- Combining learned skills in meaningful contexts, read about Hispanic culture and focus on
conversational Spanish language.
Course Goals:
1.
To expand the ability to converse in Spanish using accurate pronunciation.
2.
To increase oral and written comprehension in Spanish.
3.
To present information and ideas to an audience in Spanish. To explain the relationships among the
practices, products, and perspectives of the diverse Hispanic cultures.
4.
To further connect knowledge of Spanish with other disciplines.
5.
To explain the distinctive viewpoints of other cultures. To continue the comparisons of the Spanish and
native languages. To contrast Hispanic cultures with individual ethnic backgrounds.
6.
To extend the use of the Spanish language both within and beyond the school setting.
7.
To value the study of the Spanish language for personal enrichment.
The Nevada State and National Standards for the teaching of foreign languages are the foundation for all lessons
and activities. They are based upon the following principles:
“The 5 C’s”
COMMUNICATE in languages other than English.
Gain knowledge and understanding of other CULTURES.
CONNECT with other disciplines and acquire information.
COMPARE and develop insight into the nature of language and culture.
Participate in multilingual COMMUNITIES at home and around the world.
Grading Policy:
90 -- 100%
80 -- 89%
70 -- 79%
60 -- 69%
0 -- 59%
Per quarter:
Homework assignments: 15%
Classwork assignments: 45%
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Projects/oral presentations: 20%
Exams and quizzes 20 %
Students are welcome to inquire about and discuss their own progress and grades with their teacher before or after
school. It is the responsibility of students to inquire in regards to make-up work in the case of an approved or prearranged
absence. Students will have three days for each day absent in order to turn in make-up work, unless other arrangements
have been made in advance. If you are in class when something is assigned and are absent (approved or prearranged) on the
day that assignment is due, it must be turned in the day you return in order for you to receive credit.
As a general rule late work is not acceptable. In many cases, if a student’s assigned work hasn’t been completed
before class begins, they cannot continue to progress at the same rate of those students who have completed their
homework. While extenuating circumstances may call for some exceptions, late work will be docked 20% for each day that
it is late. After five school days, this work will not be accepted.
At the end of each semester, students’ final grades will be evaluated according to the following scale:
45% for each grading quarter (2)
10% for the final exam and assessment activities
Classroom rules:
In addition to the rules and guidelines of Del Sol High School and the Clark County School District, we will be using the
following behavioral guidelines:
“The 5 P’s”
POLITE – treat each other, the teacher, and equipment with respect
PRESENT – come to class on time and daily and focus on the class discussions
PREPARED – come to class with assignments and appropriate supplies
PROGRESSIVE – always try your best, never settle for the bare minimum
POLICY-PRONE – adhere to all school policies and regulations
*** In the case of any severe behavioral problems or classroom disturbances, students will be automatically referred to the
dean.