New Smyrna Beach High School
Course Syllabus
Course Title: Spanish 3, 2015-2016
Instructor’s Information:
Name— Mrs. Brenda Mabry
Contact Information— blmabry@volusia.k12.fl.us
Resources and materials needed for the class:
• Textbook will be issued: Book: Español Santillana, High School 3 ($83.95 if lost, damaged or stolen)
o You must bring it to class every day. It must be covered details to be provided in class.
• Student Practice Workbook: Español Santillana, High School 3 ( $10 if lost, damaged or stolen)
o You must bring it to class every day.
• Have a 2” 3-ring binder with paper for your Spanish Portfolio.
Recommended Resources:
• Googledocs, dropbox or Microsoft Office 365 account
• Spanish/English dictionary
• Lots of note cards to make your own flashcards
• Highlighters
• Colored pencils
Course Description:
Level three is designed to further develop and strengthen Spanish language skills at a proficient level. We will
begin this course reviewing grammar concepts from levels one and two and continue adding new tenses to
your knowledge base. This course will provide the opportunity to improve your reading, writing and
comprehension skills by utilizing advanced reading resources and developing compositions and dialogues. In
addition, there will be an emphasis on speaking and accurately pronouncing the target language on a daily
basis
All activities in this class will relate to the 2011 FLORIDA NEXT GENERATION WORLD LANGUAGES STANDARDS
(see below). Students will build on basic vocabulary, pronunciation and grammatical structures learned in
level 1 and level 2 to expand their ability to communicate in Spanish. Students will listen, read and interpret
Spanish as it is used to communicate on a variety of topics such as personal traits and relationships, the home
and neighborhood, clothing and shopping, food and cooking, as well as its modern diversity, health and
personal hygiene, and travel, etc. Students will be challenged to produce Spanish language through a variety
of speaking and writing activities and projects.
Students will continue to broaden their insights into Spanish speaking countries and cultures. Each Unit will
explore a different region on the Spanish speaking world.
Working together with parents, school personnel and community members, New Smyrna Beach High School students
will graduate with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to be positive contributors to society.
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As a student of a World language your learning in other disciplines will be reinforced. Many topics covered in
class will connect with your social studies and language arts courses. As we study basic Spanish grammar you
will increase your understanding of English grammar.
Course Objectives:
2011 FLORIDA NEXT GENERATION WORLD LANGUAGES STANDARDS
World Languages Modes of Communication
1. Interpretive Listening:
The student will be able to understand and interpret information, concepts, and ideas orally from a variety of culturally authentic
sources on a variety of topics in the target language.
2. Interpretive Reading:
The student will be able to understand and interpret information, concepts, and ideas in writing from a variety of culturally
authentic sources on a variety of topics in the target language.
3. Interpersonal Communication
The student will be able to engage in conversations and exchange information, concepts, and ideas orally and in writing with a
variety of speakers or readers on a variety of topics in a culturally appropriate context in the target language.
4. Presentational Speaking
The student will be able to present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners on a variety of topics in a
culturally appropriate context in the target language.
5. Presentational Writing
The student will be able to present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of readers on a variety of topics in a culturally
appropriate context in the target language.
Intercultural Standards
6. Culture
The student will be able to use the target language to gain knowledge and demonstrate understanding of the relationship among
practices, products, and perspectives of cultures other than his/her own.
7. Connections: The student will be able to acquire, reinforce, and further his/her knowledge of other disciplines through the
target language.
8. Comparisons: The student will be able to develop insight into the nature of the target language and culture by comparing
his/her own language(s) and cultures to others.
9. Communities: The student will be able to use the target language both within and beyond the school setting to investigate
and improve his/her world beyond his/her immediate surroundings for personal growth and enrichment.
Instructional Methods:
Various teaching methods will be implemented in the course such as: Gradual release, partner dialog, choral
response, cooperative learning, project based learning, close reading, reciprocal reading, direct teaching
(lecture), computer based language lab, BYOT, skits, video and film, audio listening activities and student selfreflection on learning.
Homework/ Classwork Policy:
Students who are submitting late work (due to absence) have one day, or one day for each day absent (whichever is
greater), to submit work unless the teacher determines there are extenuating circumstances which necessitate an
extension. It will be a best practice for students to make up tests within a school week of the original assigned date unless
the teacher determines there are extenuating circumstances which necessitate an extension.
Intervention and Remediation:
The focus of instruction should be on getting students to achieve their full learning potential.
 When students demonstrate a lack of proficiency on standards they must receive intervention(s), which may lead to
assessment retakes or alternative assignments.
Working together with parents, school personnel and community members, New Smyrna Beach High School students
will graduate with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to be positive contributors to society.
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When students demonstrate a lack of mastery on standards they may receive intervention(s) that require them to attend
office hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of each week. Office hours take place during the first thirty
minutes of the lunch period on the four assigned days listed above.
Each 9 week grading period, students shall have the opportunity to retake at least one summative assessment. All
retakes require that the student attend office hours for intervention assistance on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
and/or Friday in order to retake a test during office hours. Additional retakes shall be determined based upon individual
student data.
Grading Practices:
Students and parents need timely and accurate feedback in order to effectively monitor learning progress.
 Best practice: Grade book should be updated weekly (except in the case of extensive assignments or unusual
circumstances).
 When a student’s score on a retake is less than the original score, the higher score should be used. Scores should not
be averaged.
Letter grades are a reflection of the student’s level of academic achievement on the courses’ performance standards as
defined in the high school curriculum guides/maps. The following grade scale shall be used to determine a letter grade and
the following quality point system shall be used to determine grade point average and honor roll:
Grade Grade Range Quality Points
Description
A
90-100
4.0
Outstanding Progress (Mastery)
B
80-89
3.0
Above Average Progress
C
70-79
2.0
Average Progress (Proficiency)
D
60-69
1.0
Lowest Acceptable Progress
F
0-59
0.0
Failure
I
0.0
In progress toward grade level proficiency
in skills and concepts
Grading Procedures and Weights
Diagnostic (class work/home work/pre-tests/practice quizzes, etc.)......................0%
Formative (All graded assignments/class work/ homework/quizzes)……………..40%
Summative (Unit Tests/Projects/Etc)........................................................................60%
4th nine weeks:
Diagnostic (class work/home work/pre-tests/practice quizzes, etc.)......................0%
Formative (All graded assignments/class work/ homework/quizzes)……………..40%
Summative (Unit Tests/Projects/Etc)........................................................................50%
End of Course Exam (May)………………………………………………………
10%
Class Participation:
All students are expected to take an active part in the learning environment of the classroom. This means coming to class
on time and being prepared to learn.
Academic Dishonesty:
The Volusia County School Board’s Code of Student Conduct has defined Academic Dishonesty as a level II offense.
Academic Dishonesty is defined as “Dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to
Working together with parents, school personnel and community members, New Smyrna Beach High School students
will graduate with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to be positive contributors to society.
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the school district. Such behavior may result in reduction in grades, classroom discipline as determined by the instructor,
suspension or expulsion from school and/or school activities including student organizations”.
Classroom Expectations
RESPONSIBLE: Come to class on time and ready to learn!
READY: Bring all your materials with you.
RESPECTFUL: All students must show
RESPECT for all people and property- disrespect of any kind is NOT tolerated and will involve grade level
principal, counselor, parent or guardian and the building principal if necessary.
Use appropriate language for the classroom.
Leave all food, drinks (water is ok) and gum outside the classroom.
All electronic devices should be turned off and put away during class, unless given specific direction and
permission by the teacher.
Guidelines for Success:
Students and parents are expected to track grades frequently on the VIMs on-line grade book. In addition I
post daily objectives, class work, homework, and upcoming assessments through my teacher link on the
school website on a daily basis.
Working together with parents, school personnel and community members, New Smyrna Beach High School students
will graduate with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to be positive contributors to society.
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Please sign that you have read these course requirements and that you understand your responsibilities to
ensure success. Then, have a parent or guardian read and sign. Please discuss with your parent or guardian
your personal goals and strategies for having a successful year in this class. Then remove this signature page
and return to teacher by due date Thursday 9/3/2015. Keep this Course Syllabus in your binder for future
reference.
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Student’s Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________
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ALSO……….Please check and sign the box that applies:
YES, my student, _________________ (student’s name) has my permission to view “Valentin,” “Which Way
Home,” “Even the Rain,” The Colors of the Mountains”
______________________________ (Parent/Guardian Signature)
I DO NOT grant my student, _________________ (student’s name) permission to view “Valentin,” “Which Way
Home,” “Even the Rain,” The Colors of the Mountains”
________________________ (Parent/Guardian Signature)
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All films have been viewed, approved and deemed appropriate for High School Students.
Working together with parents, school personnel and community members, New Smyrna Beach High School students
will graduate with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to be positive contributors to society.