SPANISH 3
Syllabus, 2015-2016
Ware Shoals High School
Instructor: Mrs. Romy Diaz
Phone: 864-456-7923-2121
Email: rdiaz@gwd51.org
Room: WSHS 121
Planning: 4th Period
Spanish 3 is designed to expand the students’ understanding of the Spanish language and its culture, and to enhance the
four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Oral language is stressed more than in previous classes and
major emphasis is placed on advanced grammar and composition. Reading and writing skills are developed through studies
of literary selections and students’ compositions.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Because the emphasis of the course lies in “communication” or oral proficiency, the Spanish 3 student will:
 Obtain a reinforcement of the previous year’s Spanish skills with emphasis on receptive and productive mastery of the
present, past, and future tenses;
 Progress in the ability to communicate about daily needs, wants, and past experiences using previously learned and
recombined vocabulary in familiar and unfamiliar situations;
 Ask and answer questions and maintain simple conversation in areas of immediate need, preferences, and other
familiar topics;
 Improve upon learned pronunciation and phonetics skills;
 Read and understand the information presented in simple paragraphs, adapted selections, skits and simple poetry;
 Deal with everyday situation in the culture such as daily routines and travel;
 Develop oral and written skills in asking and answering questions, forming complex sentences and paragraphs;
 Develop an awareness of the way of life in several Spanish-speaking countries, and
 Master vocabulary necessary for the objectives of the course.
MATERIALS REQUIRED DAILY FOR CLASS
 ¡Avancemos! , Level 2&3
 ¡Avancemos! Practice Workbook, Level 2&3
 Three-ring binder
 Loose-leaf paper for notebook
 Pencils and pens (blue and black only, please)
 Spanish/English Dictionary (recommended, not required)
 3x5 note cards and note card case
GRADING PROCEDURES AND POLICIES
Homework (20%)
Homework is usually assigned daily and will be checked regularly. This category also includes any daily grades or
class work. To receive credit for assignments, they must be legible and complete when checked. Late homework will not
be accepted unless approved by the teacher.
Quizzes (30%)
Quizzes will usually be announced. Oral presentations, group work, and skits are also counted as quizzes. If a student
is absent, he/she will make up quizzes as soon as he/she returns.
Tests (35%)
The number of points earned will be recorded on each test. Tests will vary in format to include multiple choice,
true/false, short answer, fill in the blank, essay, and oral/listening activities.
Participation (15%)
Students will be required to bring all materials to class daily and to participate in class. One participation point will be
given for each day in each 9 week period (45 total). Although only one point is designated per day, students may lose more
than one at a time if warranted. Students can lose points by not bringing materials, not participating (refusing to do work,
sleeping, etc.), not completing the daily warm-up, etc. Students may also be awarded extra participation points for
exemplary work or behavior.
Exams: Midterm and Final
Two exams will be given throughout the year: a midterm and a final. Both the midterm and final exams will count for
20% of each semester’s grades. The nature of the class (cumulative language skills) requires that the exams be cumulative.
*Extra credit, when offered, will be available to the entire class.
*Students will be encouraged to keep a list of their scores so they will always know their grade.
MAKE-UP WORK
THE STUDENT is responsible for all work missed due to absences. Students who are absent need to check in the
daily folders to get handouts, graded assignments, etc. Also, I encourage you to get the phone numbers of several of your
classmates so that you can call them to get any assignments that you missed. Students who are absence the day before an
announced exam or test must still take the exam on the scheduled date. Work that was due on the date of an absence must
be turned in at the beginning of the next day that you attend class. All make-up tests will be administered after school as
scheduled by the student and teacher. Students WILL NOT be permitted to make up tests or other class work during
class. If a student fails to make up a test or quiz more than 3 days after returning, the student will receive a grade of 0
for that quiz/test/assignment. I will not track you down to ensure that the assignment is completed. It is the
responsibility of the student to keep up with makeup work.
Class Rules
In order for me to teach and you to learn properly, we must have certain rules and procedures in place to ensure than the
class runs in an orderly fashion. Please do your part to enhance the learning environment. Students who interfere with the
productive learning environment will be punished. The following rules will be enforced in my classroom:
1. Be in your seat when bell rings.
2. Be courteous and respectful to others.
3. Raise your hand before speaking or leaving your desk.
4. Be quiet while others have the floor.
5. Come to class prepared daily with proper materials and a positive attitude.
6. All school rules in the handbook will be enforced (ex. No phones, cameras, iPods, etc)
Positive Consequences:
1. Orderly classroom and learning environment.
2. Special privileges/games/activities.
3. Additional participation points.
Negative Consequences
1. Verbal or visual warning – identification of rule broken
2. One page writing assignment on designated topic
3. After school detention/parent contact
4. Referral/Parental Contact
*If negative behavior problems start to develop, the teacher may deem it necessary to refer the student to guidance.
*The teacher will determine consequences for serious infractions. The teacher reserves the right to contact parents
and administrators at any time in order to preserve a healthy classroom environment.