07/24/08

 

Expectations & Outcomes

 for Spanish 8

 
  • Participation refers to interaction in Spanish, asking and answering questions with the teacher and other students, giving and responding to commands, working in pairs or groups on skill-building tasks, participating in games & skits, singing and dancing or other communicative assignments. Inappropriate behavior or non-participation will lower the participation grade. A good attendance record is very important as participation grades cannot be made up.

 

  • Homework is necessary to reinforce what is presented in class, identify problem learning areas, and facilitate student competency in Spanish. Regular preparation guarantees that students will recognize what they have learned and what they still don't understand. It gives the students and the teacher an opportunity to decide whether to review material or to go ahead. If students haven't done the work, they're unaware of their own knowledge base. Homework is normally assigned Monday through Thursday, with tasks designed to require 20-30 minutes of student concentration. Homework must be done legibly and it will be checked for quality. No credit will be given for assignments copied from other students. There are no make-ups for daily homework, except for excused absences. Any homework not done will result in a 0.

 

  • Tests and quizzes will be announced 1-2 days ahead of time with a description of the material to be covered, and the general format. The teacher will endeavor to have all tests graded and returned within one week. Students may only make up tests missed due to excused absences.

 

  • Classroom policy, students are given two days from the date they  return to school to hand in missing assignments. Making up an assignment is the student's responsibility; I will try but will not always be able to remind him/her. Make ups and tutoring will be arranged by the student with the teacher in room 101.

    e-mail:richardsm@bpcsd.org

     

     

    Student/Parent/Teacher Contract

     

    Student's name __________________________________________________

    STUDENT/PARENT/TEACHER AGREEMENT

    PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN FORM TO SCHOOL ON OR BEFORE

    SEPTEMBER 9, 2005.

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    Dear Mrs. Richards

    I have read this letter, the rules and regulations, and the grading system. I understand the aims of the program, your expectations, and my responsibilities. I shall do my best to prepare my assignments daily and to follow the rules of the class, and school. I understand that if I have any questions and/or concerns in regard to assignments, projects, my grades, progress, and/or conduct that I should make arrangements with you for a teacher/student conference.

    ________________________(Student's signature)

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    I/We, too, have read your letter, rules and regulations, and grading system. I/We understand the aims of the program. I/We will do my/our best to see that my/our son/daughter prepares his/her assignments daily. I understand that I should feel free to contact you, if ever I have questions or concerns, regarding my child's progress, grades, or conduct. I also understand that should I not be able to speak with you directly, I should leave a message (e-mail, notes, snail-mail, or telephone) and you will contact me at your earliest convenience.

    ______________________(Parent/Guardian's signature)

    _______________________(Other parent/guardian's signature, if applicable

    e-mail: richardsm@bpcsd.org

    Spanish 8

      Class materials: 

    • notebook- (BLACK) 3 ring binder only -   loose leaf paper, Section Dividers   @ least 2'

    • Highlighter

    • 1 Folder

    • Writing utensils (Blue/black pen) 

    • textbook -  Spanish 8- ¿Cómo te va? B Nivel Azul

     

    Grading :All grades are recorded manually  as well as in my Electronic Grade Book.

      Grades will be determined on the following basis:             

    Participation & Speaking 

    		20%

    Homework assignments                          

    		20%

    Tests & Quizzes

    Projects  - will be counted as a test grade.                   

                   

    		60%

    TOTAL    

    		100%

                                                                      

    Classroom Homework policy
    • Home work is to be completed upon entering the room.

     
    • Homework must be corrected during class review of assignment.

     

    • Late assignments will earn ½ credit  and will be give for all homework turned in by the next class day.

     
    • Students are required to make up all homework, tests and quizzes due to legal absences. 

     

    • Students are allowed two days after their return to school to hand in any missing tests, quizzes, and homework assignments.

     

    • All homework assignments will be posted in the front of the room.

     

    • Any worksheets or other papers handed out during their absence will be in the folder located below the Home Assignment Sheet.

     

    • Making up test or quiz is the student's responsibility; the teacher will not always be able to remind him/her. Make-ups and tutoring will be arranged by the student with the teacher in room 101. Students can also earn extra credit by tutoring each other during study hall periods and after school if pre-arranged with Mrs. Richards.

     

     

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