Martin Luther High School
Parent Night
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Mi nombre es Paul Kollmorgen, y enseño los siguientes cursos:
Spanish 2
Spanish 3 Honors (Dual Credit)
Spanish 4 Honors (Dual Credit)
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The Dual Credit Program is a way to get college credit while still in high school
– Credits are highly transferable, but students are encouraged to contact institutions to verify they will transfer
– Cost per credit hour is cheaper than as an undergraduate enrollee ($85/hr)
– Deadline for enrolling is September 8 th
Enrollment is completed through the OSS
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Option 1
Concordia University,
Nebraska (CUNE)
College Credit Options
Option 2
Placement Test
(CLEP, etc.)
Option 3
AP Spanish Test
Spanish 3 = Span 101
3 hrs. for $255
CLEP = $80 (2014) Cost = $91 (2015)
Spanish 4 = Span 102
3 hrs. for $255
Take college Spanish course you tested into
($300/hr. or more)
3 to 4 hrs. college credit with score of 3 or better
6 hrs. = $510 Retro credits possible after passing first college class
Retro credits possible depending on placement in
Spanish program
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Selected Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
– Demonstrate progress in the five key areas of any world language: speaking, reading, writing, listening, and cultural knowledge
– Use Spanish to converse about everyday situations involving life at school, home, work, at a hospital, on vacation, etc.
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Grading Scale: School-wide scale
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Grading Categories / Weights:
40% = unit tests and verb quizzes
15% = vocabulary quizzes
15% = unit projects (real-life communication)
15% = homework
15% = semester exam
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The student is expected to:
– Complete work on time
– Complete missing / make-up work promptly
– Pass vocabulary quizzes by 8 am of test day!
– Study vocabulary and grammar concepts on a regular basis to develop skill and proficiency (Quizlet, StudySpanish, etc.)
– Seek help immediately if questions arise
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Ideas to Help Your Child Succeed in Spanish
– Take an interest in Spanish! Have your child teach you what they know
– Help your child study their vocabulary words
– 2 nd Year: Take advantage of Vistas support CD ROMs and website
– 4 th Year: Take advantage of the Conexiones website
– All years: Take advantage of useful websites: www.quizlet.com
, www.studyspanish.com
, www.spanish411.net
, www.wordreference.com
, www.drlemon.com
, www.123teachme.com
, www.spanishlistening.org
– There are links to these websites on each class page
– Contact me early in the semester if you feel your child needs extra help
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¡Muchas gracias por asistir esta noche!
¿Preguntas o sugerencias?
Póngase en contacto conmigo:
Paul Kollmorgen
414-421-4000 ext. 254 pkollmorgen@martinlutherhs.org
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