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Spanish Class Spanish Class 2014-20152014-2015

Mrs. WardMrs. 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• 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 We will begin by reviewing vocabulary words and greeting in vocabulary words and greeting in Spanish.Spanish.

• We will learn grammar rules and We will learn grammar rules and expressions.expressions.

• We will conjugate verbs, and learn We will conjugate verbs, and learn the use of nouns and adjectives in the use of nouns and adjectives in Spanish.Spanish.

•We will do reading comprehension We will do reading comprehension and learn about the Spanish culture.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:

1. Be courteous2. Be prepared3. Be on time4. 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’s Signature Parent/Guardian Signature

Student Honor Code of Conduct•

"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