Spanish 9
What to bring to class every day:
- pen or pencil
- 1" – 1 ½" ring binder used for Spanish only
· Realidades 1 workbook
· Realidades 1 textbook
What you should do at the beginning of class every day:
· Be in your seat by the time the second bell rings.
· Take out pen or pencil, homework, notebook and textbook.
· Write down homework assignment, which you will find on the side chalkboard.
· Check front chalkboard or overhead projector for a warm-up activity.
A word about our program…
Quizzes: at least one per week
Chapter Exams: approximately 2 per marking period
How much homework? How much is it worth? What if I miss an assignment?
In an average week you will have approximately four homework assignments, usually consisting of one or two pages in your Realidades workbook.
Each daily assignment is worth one (1) point if done on time. Late homework will not be given credit, unless homework is missing due to absence.
What if I am absent for a quiz?
A quiz that is missed in the first half of the marking period must be made up before interim grades are turned in. If you do not make it up by the end of the first 5-week period, you will receive a 0 (zero) and will not have another opportunity to take it. Quizzes that are missed during the second half of the marking period must be made up before report card grades are turned in. We start fresh after interims and after report cards.
How will my report card grade for Spanish be calculated?
You will receive a certain number of points for each piece of work you do. At the end of the marking period your points will be added up and divided by the total number of points you could have received.
Does spelling count?
Yes. You should do the best job you can in spelling Spanish words. Spanish words are generally spelled the way they sound. When learning a new Spanish word you should focus on three things: what it means, how to pronounce it, and how to spell it. Spelling a word correctly includes proper use of stress marks.
I’m really worried about Spanish …….How can I help myself to do a good job?
Don’t worry! You have resources all around you that will help you in Spanish:
1. Do your homework! Those points add up and
will help push you to success!
2. If you don’t understand something or don’t know whether you understand it or
not or just want to reassure yourself that you’re doing ok………..talk to me!!!!
3. My extra help hours are Periods 3, 6, 7 and 9 in the library BY APPOINTMENT
and after school on Monday’s and Thursday’s until 3:30.
4. Don’t give up! Everybody has a bad quiz once in awhile. Put it behind
you and bounce back!
I wish you all a great year in Spanish and in all your classes at High School West………..
Señora Gordon
¡Bienvenidos a la clase de español!
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