Spanish I Syllabus
Sra. Cox
I. Contact Information
Lili Cox
Room: 220
Email: lcox@iss.k12.nc.us
lcox@cctlec.org
Planning: 2nd Block
II. Supplies Needed
* 3 ring binder/paper
* colored pencils/markers
* Spanish/English dictionary
* a box of tissues
* pen/pencil
* hand sanitizer
III. Class Overview
Students will study the language, culture, history and geography of Spanish speaking countries
worldwide. The students will learn vocabulary and grammar, with focus on developing skills in
listening, speaking, reading and writing at a novice-mid level. Topics that will be studied this
semester include:
Para Empezar
* En la escuela: greetings, introduction, numbers, time, body parts
*En la escuela: classroom, date, asking for help
* El tiempo: weather, seasons
Mis Amigos y Yo
1A Vocabulary: activities and expressions for saying what you like and don’t like
Grmmar: infinitives, making negative statements
1B Vocabulary: adjectives and vocabulary to describe someone’s personality
Grammar: adjectives, definite and indefinite articles, word order
La Escuela
2A Vocabulary: classroom items and furniture, prepositions of location
Grammar: subject pronouns, present tense of –ar verbs
2B Vocabulary: classroom items and furniture, prepositions of location
Grammar: the verb estar, plurals of nouns and articles
La Comida
3A Vocabulary: foods, beverages, adverbs of frequency
Grammar: present tense of –er and –ir, the verbs gustar and encantar
3B Vocabulary: food, beverages, expression to discuss health, expressions to discuss
agreement and disagreement
Grammar: the plural of adjectives, the verb ser
Los Pasatiempos
4A Vocabulary: leisure activities, places
Grammar: the verb ir, interrogative words
4B Vocabulary: leisure activities, feelings, expressions of accepting or declining invitations
Grammar: ir + a + infinitive, the verb jugar
Fiesta en Familia
5A Vocabulary: family and parties
Grammar: the verb tener, possessive adjectives
5B Vocabulary: describing people and ordering a meal
Grammar: the verb venir, the verbs ser vs estar
La Casa
6A Vocabulary: bedroom items, colors, adjectives to describe things
Grammar: comparisons
6B Vocabulary: rooms in a house, household chores
Grammar: affirmative tú commands, the present progressive tense
IV. Classroom Guidelines
Students are expected to follow these guidelines for classroom behavior.
 Be on time. This means students are present in my room at the sound of the bell.
 Be prepared. Students should have all materials for class and be prepared for the course of
study for that day, such as having studied for quizzes, tests, etc.
 Be respectful of each other - person, property and ideas. Follow all teacher directions
promptly.
 Conduct themselves as young adults and follow proper classroom decorum.
 Adhere to all VPAC rules and regulations – see handbook for more information.
V. Teacher Policies
Use of the language
• I will teach the class 50% or more of the time in Spanish.
• Students are expected to respond in Spanish whenever possible and should come to class
prepared to do so. Use of English in class should be limited and diminish as we proceed
through the course.
VI. Homework/Class work/Quizzes and Tests
• Students are expected to turn in all work labeled, completed and on time.
• Incomplete work will be accepted, but only for partial credit.
• Any late work is a 0 until it is turned in, and then it will be debited points as appropriate.
• Makeup work will be recorded in teacher grade book (paper and Powerschool) at teacher
discretion. Please do not expect or request an immediate update to your grade if submitting
makeup/late work.
• Work missed due to an absence is due no later than 5 school days after being out. After 5
school days, any missing assignments will convert to a permanent 0 unless other plans are made
between teacher and student. Multiday absences, injuries, etc. may need special accommodations
and plans for the work due should be arranged as soon as possible with the teacher.
VII. Required Online Work
• Students will have online work on a regular basis throughout the semester.
• Students must treat online assignments as they would traditional pen and paper assignments.
Due dates and penalties for missed work will be in effect for these assignments.
VIII. Absences, Tardies and Make up Time
If a student is absent more than 3 days (per nine weeks period), they must make up work and
time missed. Please keep in mind that three (3) tardies =1 absence. Making up time can be
accomplished through tutoring after school or Learning Lab.
IX. Learning Lab
Lab will begin August 24th and go through December 10th first semester. It will be available on
most Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays after school from 3:30-4:30. The Learning Lab will
allow students to work on academics, be tutored, and make up time. Norms (rules) are in place
and strictly enforced.
X. Multi-Tasking–Zero Tolerance
• Working on assignments for other classes during my class is not permitted, as students’ full
focus should be on the lesson
• There may be times where multi-tasking is an appropriate use of time (i.e. after a test but
before others are finished). Students may ask for limited permission to have out other subject
material at that time.
XI. Use of Electronic Devices
Please refrain from having out cell phones, IPods, etc. during class time. Any unauthorized use
of electronic devices in the class is prohibited. Devices will be confiscated as a consequence and
returned to owner/parent at the discretion of the teacher and/or per ISS school policy.
XII. Computer Use in Class
Students will be expected to follow the guidelines listed below for using computers in class.
• Students are expected to come to class with their devices charged and ready to take part in the
lesson.
• Students should have laptops open and in use only when instructed to do so by the teacher.
• Students are expected and allowed to use their computers to complete notes or assignments,
work on projects and take quizzes and tests. The laptop should not be used for entertainment
during class time. Students who are caught using devices in a manner other than instructed by the
teacher or in a way that violates the policies in the student handbook will be subject to
disciplinary action.
XIII. Grades
Your grades are based on the following areas:
Tests/Projects 40%
Quizzes 20%
Group Work 20%
Homework 10%
Classwork 1
GRADE SCALE FOR THE IREDELL-STATESVILLE SCHOOL SYSTEM
Grade Low High
90
100
A
80
90
B
70
79
C
60
69
D
0
59
F