Bienvenidos a la
clase de Sra.
Kerekes
Spanish I Honors
Classroom
Procedures
Once you enter the
classroom, get prepared for
class. Get your materials
ready (pencil sharpened), be
seated, and start the Warmup.
Remain in your seat at
all times unless you
have received
permission to be on
the floor.
Raise your hand and
wait for permission to:
speak, answer, or ask
questions.
I will dismiss the class.
On the way out of class is
when (unless otherwise
stated) you should throw
away trash or turn in
work.
Make-up Work: Always check
for makeup work as soon as
you return to class following
and absence.
Expectations
To be successful in class, you need to
be prepared.
Write all assignments down, including
the due date
Bring assigned materials to class
daily: textbook, a three-ring binder
with 5 dividers and plenty of
notebook paper, pens, and pencils
Complete homework daily and study
Students are to communicate in
class in Spanish as much as
possible. Active participation is
required for success in this class.
We are all learning. We will all
make mistakes. Be respectful of
this.
Students are to show respect in class at
all times.
• raise your hand before you speak
• don’t talk while the teacher is talking
• complete assignments when asked stay
on task
• stay seated throughout class unless
directed otherwise
• pay attention
This is an opportunity to learn
something new!
Come with a positive attitude! We
are going to have fun!
Spanish I Honors
HONORS CLASS
-High school elective credit
-Part of high school GPA
-85 or higher
-Prepare student for AP and IB
-Semester Exams
-3 points
Assessments
-Unit Tests
-National Spanish Exam
-Semester and Final Exams
*Exemptions
Vocabulary
*One of the most important
aspects of language learning,
*Essential to memorize all words
for long term
*Your responsibility to learn all
vocabulary (spelling, meaning,
related words) for the test
Online Translators
Don’t use them.
Tutoring
Monday afternoons 3:15-4:15 PM
Let me know by 3 PM
No request, no tutoring
Come with book, workbook, binder,
a writing utensil, and a specific area
to focus on
Don’t come for help with vocabulary
GRADING SCALE
Homework
Classwork
Quiz
+ Project/Writings/Test
Quarter Average
5%
25%
40%
30%
Quarter 1
40%
Quarter 2
40%
+ Semester Exam
20%
Semester 1 Average
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