Bienvenidos Welcome Bienvenidos
Spanish Class
2014-2015
Mrs. Ward
LOVE IS THE REASON
FOR TEACHING
• It costs nothing, yet is
the most precious thing.
The more we give, the
more is returned.
Materials
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Loose leaf paper in binder
Pens, pencils, and eraser
1 red pen
Writing notebook (1 subject)
Highlighter
Meet Mrs. Ward
Mrs. Ward’s Classroom
Expectations
Will this teacher treat
me fairly?
YES,
ABSOLUTELY
What will I be doing this year?
• We will begin by reviewing
vocabulary words and greeting in
Spanish.
• We will learn grammar rules and
expressions.
• We will conjugate verbs, and learn
the use of nouns and adjectives in
Spanish.
•We will do reading comprehension
and learn about the Spanish culture.
How am I going to be
graded?
• Quarter grades will be determined by
averaging the following:
– Test grades
• (2 parts to test) Chapter
Vocabulary and Chapter Test
– Quiz grades
– Homework grades
– Participation grades
– Chapter Activities grades
Mrs. Ward’s Classroom Rules:
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Be courteous
Be prepared
Be on time
Follow all policies and procedures
Mrs. Ward’s
Classroom Contract
• Guidelines
• Procedures
Guideline #1
• Be in your assigned seat and
working on the assigned work
when the tardy bell rings.
Guideline #2
• Bring ALL books and
materials to class and take
them with you when you leave.
Guideline #3
• Follow directions the first
time they are given.
Guideline #4
• Treat each person in this
room with respect and
dignity.
Guideline #5
• Follow all procedures and
policies as outlined in the SVF
School’s handbook.
Special Guideline
This classroom is a “No Whining
Zone”. That means that there will
be no whining, for ANY reason.
Everything that I do is in your best
interest, so please respect the “No
Whining Zone” this year.
Following Guidelines will
result in . . .
• Verbal acknowledgement
• A stress-free learning environment
• A pleasant and orderly classroom
atmosphere
Not Following
Guidelines will result in . . .
1st
– Warning and documentation
2nd
– Action Plan, Parental Contact
3rd
– Disciplinary Referral
Mrs. Ward’s Action Plan
1.What’s the problem?
2. What’s causing the problem?
(Please list the factors)
3. What plan will you use to solve the
problem?
________________
Date
Student Honor Code of
Conduct
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"I want to live as a Child of the Light."
• On my honor, I pledge to tell the truth at all
times
• and respect others and their possessions.
• I pledge to do my own work
• and to develop my God-given talents.
Classroom
Procedures
• Explain, Rehearse, Reinforce!
Entering the Room
• Please enter quietly.
• Have a seat.
• Take out your materials and have the
Spanish prayer ready.
• Check your assignment tracker to review
your work.
When you are tardy…
• Enter quietly.
• Excused: Place excuse in
the basket on my desk.
• Unexcused: sign the book, have a seat and
take out your materials.
Getting Your Attention
I will . . .
• Stand in front of the class.
• Raise my hand.
• Wait for everyone to be
quiet.
• Begin speaking
Paper Heading
• Español plus your grade
• Nombre-name; Fecha-date in
“Spanish”
• Your homeroom number on the
right top corner.
• Placed on all tests and homework
assignments.
Student Responsibility Card
This is for students who do not
have the assigned homework.
• Fill it out.
• Sign and date it.
• Turn it in with the homework
papers.
Finish Classwork Early
“What do I do next?”
• Work on unfinished Spanish
assignments.
• Choose an “end of the chapter” reading.
• Write vocabulary words 3 times each.
• Review vocabulary words flash cards.
• Start working on tonight’s homework.
After an Excused
Absence
• Go to the school website and find assigned
homework.
• Ask me or a classmate for activities done
in class.
• Make-up work
Classroom Discussions
• PLEASE participate.
• I want to hear what you have to
say.
• Make all questions and comments
relevant to the current discussion.
• If your question is off the topic,
write it down and ask later.
Moving Around the
Room
• You must ask for permission.
• Do not ask during a classroom
discussion unless it is an emergency.
Class Dismissal
• The teacher dismisses you, not the
bell.
• Do not start packing up prior to the
bell.
• Wait until the teacher finishes and
officially dismisses you with:
“Hasta Mañana”
Contract
• Student agreement:
– I have read through Mrs. Ward’s class
expectations and I agree to follow her
guidelines.
• Name ________________ Date ________
• Parent agreement:
– I have looked over the class expectations with
my child.
• Name _______________ Date _________
• Daytime phone number ______________
• E-mail address: _____________________
Remember…
• “I truly believe
in your potential. I want you to
believe in it, too”!
• I know that you have the ability
to succeed!
Lets have an awesome year!”
– Mrs. Ward