Apponequet Regional High School
Foreign Language Department
2013-2014
Spanish 3, Honors
Amanda C. Nardi
anardi@freelake.org
Mission Statement:
Room 209
Teacher Ext. 1209
Achievement, Rigor, Honor, Success for all students.
Academic Expectations:
1. Read critically
2. Write effectively
3. Communicate appropriately
4. Problem solve effectively
5. Apply technologies
6. Work collaboratively
7. Work Creatively
Social and Civic Expectations:
1. Be punctual and attend school regularly
2. Behave appropriately in academic, athletic and civic environments
3. Treat all members of the school community and society with respect, tolerance, and
acceptance
4. Recognize their responsibilities as participants in a democratic society
Resources
● Classroom Website: http://anardi.weebly.com/
○ Visit the website for course documents, resources and other important information.
● Facebook: Mrs. Nardi
○ “Like” my teacher Facebook page to receive updates, post questions, talk with classmates etc.
● Quizlet.com
○ Quizlet.com is a website where I have created practice tests and quizzes for students to
practice vocabulary and grammar. There is a quiz for each lesson we do in class. Directions can be
found on the Information page of my website (see above).
● Twitter: @ANardiEDU (#courseNardi14)
● Extra Help is available during AO or after school by appointment.
● Moodle: www.freelake.org / Apponequet / MOODLE / Languages / Pick the class
○ Moodle has lots of course documents and resources and it’s also where students upload projects
and participate in discussion forums.
This Spanish 3, Honors course continues the accelerated approach to the study of Spanish II Honors. It
integrates a rapid review of previously learned material with advanced vocabulary and grammatical concepts.
Emphasis will be placed on drawing all concepts together with the ability to comprehend and to express oneself
in Spanish. Cultural activities center on the situations one would experience while visiting a Spanish speaking
country. In addition to text and workbook activities, the student will be introduced to more advanced reading
selections.
PREREQUISITE: Recommendation of the Department.
Textbooks: Realidades 2
Replacement Cost: $74.47 (subject to change after October 1st)
Leyendas de España
Replacement Cost: $22.98
Please note: If a student loses a textbook a bill will be sent home.
A new textbook will NOT be issued until the first book is paid for.
Academic Integrity
● The Foreign Language Department encourages the use of technological and computer resources.
Scholastic dishonesty through the use of these materials, however, is unacceptable. In addition, any
scholastic dishonesty (cheating) such as copying on tests or homework, etc., will not be tolerated.
Class Preparation:
Students are expected to come to class prepared to learn. This preparation includes:
● textbook (covered), Spanish/English dictionary, pen/pencil
● a three ring binder which should contain this course orientation, notes, verb charts, vocabulary,
corrected tests and quizzes and all written assignments and handouts distributed in class.
Grading Procedure:
● All grades will be established by a point system. Each assignment, quiz, test, or project will be
assigned a numerical point value.
● Quizzes will be given frequently, at least once a week. Pop quizzes my also be given.
● Essays will be assigned, both in and out of the classroom.
● Oral presentations will be an important component of your grade. At least once each term, you
will be assessed on your pronunciation, grammar, comprehension and fluency in Spanish. Often a
poster or PowerPoint will accompany your presentation. There will be both individual and group
presentations. A rubric explaining the grading and expectations of the presentation will be
presented to you prior to each assignment.
● Random binder and book checks will count as quiz grades.
● Projects and presentations may be counted as a quiz or a test grade depending on the assignment.
The following represents a breakdown of percentages for the final grade:
● Quizzes/Tests/Projects :
70 %
● Homework:
15 %
● Participation/ Classwork:*
15 %
*Euros and, the Págame System and the discussion of videos are all part of the Participation/Classwork grade.
Homework:
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Homework will usually be assigned each day.
○ Full credit will be given if the assignment is complete and there are few mistakes.
○ Partial credit will be given if the assignment is 75% complete and/or contains frequent
mistakes and/or does not demonstrate student’s best effort.
○ No credit will be given if less than 50% of the assignment is complete and/or there are
many mistakes and/or lack of effort is apparent.
○ Copying homework/classwork is cheating and both offenders will receive a zero.
I do not accept late homework and there is no extra credit. The grade you earned is the grade
you will receive.
Classwork:
 Students are expcted to complete all classwork. Please remember to make-up classwork when you are
absent.
 In addition to the grade for classwork completion, the Págame system will be used. The Págame system
is designed to maintain a classroom environment where students are engaged and the focus is on student
learning. All students start with a 100%. Págame means “pay me” and each págame is worth 5 points.
When a student is not actively engaged in class and/or prepared to learn a págame will be issued and 5
points will be deducted from the overall grade.
 Reasons a “págame” will be issued are as follows:
o (B) Student does not have the book and/or necessary materials. Students should come to class
each day with all required materials.
o (A) Student is not paying attention and/or is not engaged in the classroom activity.
o (C) Student is not completing the assigned classwork.
o (S) If we are a conducting a “Spanish only activity, págames will be given for speaking English. You
may raise your hand and wait for permission to speak English or wait until after the activity. You
must ask “¿Puedo hablar en inglés?” (May I speak in English?)
 All students have the opportunity to make-up two págames each term. In order to make-up a págame
students must apologize in Spanish and say something positive about the class, the teacher or a
classmate in Spanish.
 If you are always ready, prepared, on task and engaged in learning activities you will receive 100%. 
Participation:
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Participation is a very important component of this class. The goal for learning a foreign language
is to be able to communicate and this can only be practiced, reinforced and assessed through
active participation in the classroom. You will have plenty of opportunities to speak Spanish in
class. The more you express yourself in Spanish, the easier mastery becomes.
By participating in class you are also checking your comprehension. If you get an answer wrong you
will be able to learn from your mistake so that you will have a better understanding of the topic
before being formally assessed.
“Euros” will be distributed at times when you volunteer an answer in class. Once you collect four
Euros please turn them in to me at the end of class and you will receive a check in my book. Twice
a quarter you will be given a quiz grade based the amount of checks you have received.
At times, participation and speaking in class will count as a quiz grade.
Make-up Policy:
● If a student is absent it is his/her responsibility to get and complete class work and homework.
● For each day absent, a student has two school days to complete the work. This includes tests,
quizzes and homework. Students who miss class due to a field trip, assembly or extra-curricular
responsibility are still responsible for any assignment due on the next class day.
● There will be a binder with an outline of the class agenda that contains all of the material covered
and assignments for each day. It is the students’ responsibility to check the binder for the day they
were absent and write down necessary information. Handouts the student missed will be in the
appropriate class folder. Absent work must be turned in on time in the appropriate class folder with
the date the assignment was due written at the top. Therefore, there is no excuse for not having
make-up work completed.
● The names of students who missed a quiz/test will be on the board and it is their responsibility to
either get a pass from the teacher to come during AO or decide on a time to stay after school.
Quizzes and tests may not be made up during class time and there are no retakes.
Classroom Rules:
● Please be on time and prepared. This means that you are in your seats and ready to work when the
bell rings. If you walk into class as or after the bell rings you will be marked late. First tardy is a
warning. Second tardy is a teacher detention. Each additional tardy after the second offense will
result in an office detention.
● Please be courteous and respectful!!!! This means not only to me, but to your fellow students as well.
I encourage and expect class participation, but you need to be respectful when either I or other
students are talking.
● Please be attentive and participate actively in all class activities.
● Please do not eat, drink or chew gum in class.
● Please do not write on desks or furniture.
● Please be responsible for the proper care and use of technological equipment.
● Please do not ask to use the bathroom in the middle of class unless it is an emergency.
Tips for success:
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Be organized and take good notes. . It is essential to stay organized in Spanish class. In Spanish,
everything you learn builds on something you already know. Therefore, you must stay organized to
have notes and charts to refer to as a reference if you happen to forget something. If you keep
up with your binder, you will have no problem having a successful year in this class.
● Come to class prepared to work. If you forget your book or homework you will not be allowed to
leave the classroom to go to your locker and you will receive a zero.
● Pay attention and correct your mistakes as we go over classwork, homework, quizzes and tests.
● Participate in class. Speak without fear of mistakes. Listen carefully when people are speaking in
class.
● Read Spanish as often as possible. The more Spanish you read and hear, the more you will learn.
● Write all assignments down and do all your homework.
● Study the grammar. This will enable you to communicate and write more effectively. Grammar is
the base of every language.
● Use the dictionary.
● Use the online resources I have designed to help you learn Spanish!
● Ask for help! As you learn Spanish, everything you learn builds on something else you have
previously learned. If you don’t understand something ask before it’s too late! If you start to fall
behind it is very difficult to catch back up!! It’s common sense to fix a problem before it’s too big
to be unfixable. It’s just like getting a flat tire while driving. If you ignore the problem and keep
driving, it may seem okay for a little while, but eventually, you’re going to damage more than just
the tire and the once simple problem will have turned into a large and unfixable one. If you would
have simply pulled over and asked for help and changed the tire you would have been able to have
gotten right back on the road and catch up with the rest of traffic.
¡ Buena suerte y bienvenidos a la clase de español! 
Mrs. Nardi – Spanish 3 Honors – Period _____
Please return this sheet with appropriate signatures by _________________________, 2013.
I, _______________________, have read and understand the course orientation for Spanish 3, Honors.
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Parent Survey: Please answer the following questions about your child to the best of your ability.
1. Describe your child’s strengths. (academic ability, physical and/or social strengths etc.)
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2. What does your child enjoy doing? How does he/she learn best? _______________________________
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3. What do you want your child to achieve in class this year? ____________________________________
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4. Describe any concerns you have (if any) about this upcoming school year? ________________________
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5. Are there any cultural values and/or traditions that are important to your family that you wish to share?
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6. Please list any additional information about your child which would be helpful for me to know.
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If you have any questions feel free to contact me!
Thank you,
Amanda C. Nardi
anardi@freelake.org / X1209