From Middle to High
School
 Class meets 4 times per week @ 90
minutes per class.
 Class lasts 4 months.
 Accelerated pace = increased
homework and frequent assessments
 Absences = 2 (MS) classes missed
Inside the High School
Classroom
 Students are expected to remain in their seats.
 Hold onto items to thrown out or given to another
student until the end of class.
 Avoid distracting class if it is absolutely necessary to
get up to fetch a tissue or sharpen a pencil.
 Students are expected to respect the teacher and
each other.
 No talking when teacher/student is speaking to class
 No conversations with other students during lesson
 Students are expected to address the teacher and
classmates with a respectful tone.
Inside the High School
Classroom
 Students are expected to manage their time
and their learning
 Don’t miss instructional time to use bathroom,
get drink, etc. – plan ahead.
 Listen to explanation of homework and ask
questions for clarification.
 Bring all materials, including textbook, to class.
 Move efficiently and quietly between activities
and/or classroom to language lab.
Classwork and
Homework
 Vocabulary: practice
activities (textbook,
workbook, on-line)
and quizzes
 Reading: short
passages with
comprehension
questions
 Grammar: practice
activities (textbook,
workbook, on-line)
and quizzes
 Listening/Speaking:
language lab, skits,
presentations
Additional
Assessments
Projects: make a
video, prepare a
presentation, other
Unit tests – including
writing, speaking,
listening, reading,
and culture
Cumulative (Final) Exam – last
week of semester, including
writing, speaking, listening,
reading, and culture
Grading
10%
Homework
10%
Class participation/speaking Spanish in class/lab
20% Written expression (grammar/vocab quizzes, writing
assignments)
20%
Oral expression (skits, presentations, interviews, etc.)
20%
Reading comprehension (short passages with questions)
20%
Listening comprehension (audio exercises, quizzes, tests)
 Daily Homework assignments = 10 points.
 Late homework = maximum of half-credit.
Consult grades on-line
Student & Parent Access
1. Your flyer contains your name, your secret
Engrade Access Code, and the URL where you can
sign up for an account.
2. With your Access Code, go to the URL listed, enter
each those codes, and create a username/password
combination.
3. Use your username and password to log in
anytime and see your classroom information on
Engrade.
Materials
•spiral notebook for
notes and pocket
folders for handouts
OR
•binder for notes
and handouts
•plenty of paper
•pencils and pens –
obviously!
•white board marker
•highlighter
Make-ups & Extra Help
Absences
 check for homework on the class website
 all homework is due upon return (1 day’s grace per day missed)
 any quizzes, tests, assessments that you have missed must be
made up within a week
 it is very important to be present, especially on days when you are
making a presentation!
Extra Help
 after school most days – please sign up
Useful Websites
 class documents, messages
 useful links
 links to music, videos, etc.
 Activities done in class
 Activities for Homework
 Fun Spanish stuff
Practice
 Textbook companion site (Realidades 2)
 Vocabulary and grammar exercises,
 Reading practice
 Grammar and vocabulary
 Activities, games, and exercises for grammar and
vocabulary
 flashcards and vocabulary games – fun and effective!
Listen  Speak  Read
 fun Spanish activities
 site where you can record your responses to an
image or slideshow
Create
 to create animations
 to make interactive presentations
 to make presentations with images and music
Guatemala – April 2011
Home Stay • One-on-One Language Study • Tourism
Gracias