Español 1
BGHS Fall 2012
Srta. Pearson
Programa de estudios
Course Objectives: Students will develop and build upon communicative skills that will allow
them to read, write, speak, and listen in the Spanish language. Additionally, students will
explore some of the cultures found in the Spanish-speaking world.
Course Standards: A copy of the Virginia Spanish Standards of Learning can be found at the
following web site: http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE/Instruction/Language/flsol.pdf.
These standards focus on:
 person-to-person communication
 listening and reading for understanding
 oral and written presentation
 cultural perspectives, practices, and products
 making connections through language
 cultural and linguistic comparisons
 communications across communities
Required Materials: Students will arrive to class every day with the following items.
Lacking these items may cause a deduction in the participation grade.
 Realidades 1 textbook (provided)
 Realidades 1 workbook (provided)
 Three-ring binder
 Composition notebook (for bell work)
 Pencil / blue or black pen
 Spanish-English Dictionary (recommended)
Grading Practices: Grades will be weighted as follows:
 Tests and Projects
40%
 Quizzes
35%
 Participation and Class Work
20%
 Homework
5%
Rounding: The percentages will be rounded to the nearest percentage point at the end
of each marking period and letter grades will be assigned to final percentages as follows:
A+= 99-100
A= 96-98
A - = 94-95
B+ = 92-93
B= 88-91
B - =86-87
C+= 84-85
C= 80-83
C - =78-79
D+= 76-77
D=72-75
D - =70-71
F = 0-69
Notification: In terms of grades, parents will receive formal notification of the student’s
progress roughly half-way through the marking period with a progress report and at the
end of each marking period with a report card. However, at any point throughout the
course parents and students are encouraged to contact me with any questions or
concerns regarding grades.
Curriculum: As stated by the Augusta County guidelines, our goal is to cover the first five
chapters of the textbook.
Grade Components: The graded components of the class are:
Tests and Projects: Several tests will be given during each marking period. At times, a
project/presentation will be assigned in place of or in addition to a test. Once graded and
returned, test corrections will be required. Students will be awarded half credit back for
every answer they correct. Students are encouraged to use their notes and / or book.
Mr. López and I are also available to help students with test corrections. However,
students may not work with other students on their test corrections.
Quizzes: Quizzes will be given regularly each week. They will be in the form of written,
listening, and speaking quizzes, and may be announced or unannounced. Students
may choose to retake a maximum of three quizzes per semester; however, only quizzes
from the current marking period will be accessible. In other words, once the six weeks
has ended, students will not be allowed to retake quizzes from that marking period.
Participation and Class Work: Students must actively participate in class. This
participation will include behaving appropriately, paying attention, taking notes,
completing class work, and speaking in Spanish. This assessment will be based on the
instructor’s observations through the course of the class period. A vital part of this
process involves students keeping all notes, handouts, worksheets, quizzes, and tests in
chronological order in their 3-ring binders. On or near test day, randomly selected
handouts and worksheets from the marking period may be requested by and presented
to the instructor, who will check for completeness.
Homework: All homework assignments must be completed as they will be graded
randomly throughout the marking period for completeness and correctness.
Late Work: Work not completed and turned in on time will be dropped a letter grade for
the day it is late. After that, the work will not be accepted and it becomes a zero.
Students with an excused absence will have three days to turn in the work they missed
without penalty.
Extra Credit: Extra credit will be built into existing tests, quizzes, and activities
throughout the marking period.
Tardiness, Absences and Make-up Policy: Students must arrive to class on time and must do
everything reasonable to attend class. Work that is missed due to an absence must be made up
as soon as possible or within 3 school days of returning to school. It is the responsibility of the
student to see Srta. Pearson on the first day returning to school so as to promptly make up
work. Passes to activity block must be obtained in advance. When possible, students are asked
to email or give other advance notice to Srta. Pearson regarding absences.
Character and Class Rules: All students must show respect towards themselves, each other,
and the instructor. Additionally, cheating on any test, quiz, or assignment will not be tolerated
and will result in a zero grade on that item as well as a referral to the administration. The use of
any online translator (including google translator) will be considered cheating. Students
may use paper dictionaries or the dictionary section of www.wordreference.com.
Honor Pledge: All work must be pledged before it is turned in. The pledge states, “On my
honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this assignment/exam.”
Instructor’s Contacts:
Phone:
Email (preferred):
Please direct phone calls through BGHS
lpearson@augusta.k12.va.us
Final Notes:
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Please read, sign, and return the behavior contract on the following page.
For the parent(s)/guardian(s):
Srta. Pearson’s fall schedule:
1st block: Planning / office
2nd block: Spanish 1 (Room 32)
3rd block: Spanish 2 (Room 35)
4th block: Spanish 2 (Room 35)
Srta. Pearson’s contact information:
Email (preferred):
Phone:
lpearson@augusta.k12.va.us
Please direct calls through BGHS
If your child is in danger of failing, or if I notice a substantial down-swing in performance, I will
do my best to let you know. However, please feel free to contact me at any time if you have any
concerns. It is much easier for me to simply reply and give you the information you might need. I
will try to respond within 48 hours. I look forward to meeting and speaking with you within the
first few weeks of the semester.
---------------------------------------cut here and keep the top portion------------------------------------------To the parent/guardian of ________________________________________:
printed name of student
Please sign and return this portion of the syllabus with which you and your child acknowledge
that you have read and understand your child’s responsibilities and expectations for Spanish 1
for the 2011-2012 school year.
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signature of parent/guardian
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signature of student
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printed name of parent(s)/guardian(s)
Preferred method(s) of communication:
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email _____________________________________________________________
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phone (h) ____________________ (number) ___________________ (times)
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phone (c) ____________________ (number) ___________________ (times)
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phone (w) ____________________ (number) ___________________ (times)
The Augusta County School Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or gender in its programs and activities. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination
policies:
Title IX Coordinator
Eric W. Bond, Ed.D.
Section 504 Coordinator
George Earhart
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