Señora Buccola/Señorita Kenny – Spanish 1
¡Bienvenidos a la clase de español! The following is a list of things for you to be aware of in order to be successful as a student in Spanish.
Grading policy
1. Grades will be determined as follows:
Daily Supplies
Please come to class prepared with these materials every day.
1. Binder with loose-leaf paper (can be shared with other classes)
2. Textbook*
3. Pencil or black/blue pen.
4. Spanish/English Dictionary OR download the
“WordReference” app on your phone.
5. “Cuadernito” (A small spiral notebook or composition book that will be used for the Hazlo Ahora daily. This notebook will be kept in the classroom.)
Classroom Regulations
In order to for everyone to feel safe and learn as much as possible, we all need to adhere to these rules:
1. Speak in Spanish as much as possible since the more you speak the faster you will learn!
2. Arrive to class on time every day with all necessary supplies.
2. Enter class quietly, take your cuadernito from the designated box, and begin working on the “Hazlo Ahora.”
3. Raise your hand before making your contribution or answering a question.
4. Water bottles are the only food/beverage allowed in the room.
6. Keep cell phones on silent and away, unless told to use it for an educational purpose.
8. Speak kindly to others, respect personal space and belongings.
Binder
The learning of another language is cumulative. Therefore, it is important for you to keep your binder neat, organized, and complete. You will be expected to keep your binder organized with all handouts, homework, and class notes in
the order at which the information is given to you.
Cuadernito
At the beginning of the period you are expected to come in, sit down, and start working on your do now (hazlo ahora) activity. You must write down the activity, along with the date every class period. In your journal only Spanish is accepted.
At the end of each marking period we will collect your cuadernito. It will be worth one quiz grade each marking period.
Tests
Quizzes/Projects
Homework
Class Participation
40 %
30 %
15 %
15 %
Homework
1. Homework should be done in a separate portion of your notebook.
2. Homework is to be completed neatly and accurately.
3. Homework is to be labeled with your name and section.
4. Homework will usually be either collected or checked at your seat.
Absences/Missing Work
1. If you are absent the day a quiz or test is given, you will be expected to make it up the day you return. If you are absent for several days, you will have one week to make work up.
Please see us to arrange a time.
2. If an assignment is due the day that you are going on a field trip or have a lesson/rehearsal, it must be handed in that day or it will be marked late.
3. Quizzes/tests that are missed must be made up on your own time. You may not take a quiz or test during class time.
Class Participation
It is very important that you practice speaking Spanish. You are expected to use the language as often as possible, speaking to your peers and to me in Spanish. We know it can be scary to speak a foreign language and make mistakes, but practice really does help!
Academic Integrity
Cheating will not be tolerated. Cheating on homework, quizzes, tests, projects, and/or any other assignments will result in a zero and a phone call home. Copying of any kind is considered cheating; this includes the use of an online translator. We expect all of your work to be your own.