LA CLASE DE ESPAÑOL DOSRaymore-Peculiar High SchoolRoom 705 – NorthSeñora Hake

COURSE SYLLABUSContact Information Teacher Name: Mrs. N. Hake Email: nancy.hake@raypec.org Voicemail Number: (816) 892-3999 ext. 2073 Room Number: N705

COURSE DESCRIPTIONThis course assumes successful completion of Spanish 1. The purpose of Spanish 2 is to develop advanced thinking skills that can be applied to future study of Spanish, and eventually college - level work. Spanish 2 will familiarize students with Hispanic cultures and life, and aid them in the application of the language. Projects in this course will reinforce and develop the student’s knowledge of the language and cultures around the world that use the Spanish language every day. The study of Spanish will enrich the student’s school experiences and further their appreciation and value of other cultures outside of their own. Spanish 2 is important in the development of critical thinking skills. By the end of the year students' will be able to communicate at a more advanced level through speaking, reading, listening and writing. RECOMMENDED GRADE:

GOALS AND COURSE UNITS

Course Units: This is a general guideline of the Spanish 2 units and is subject to change. Unit 1 – Review Unit 2 – Health Unit 3 – Food Unit 4 – Shopping Unit 5 – Holidays Unit 6 - Travel

Course Goals: Students who elect to participate in learning a foreign language in the Raymore-Peculiar School District will learn to communicate in Spanish through speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students will also develop an understanding of cultures and traditions of a variety of Spanish-speaking countries.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONSStudents are expected to uphold all of the standards for student conduct stated in the student handbook as well as the following classroom expectations. Students will receive one warning for infractions of any of the expectations and then they will be sent to the corresponding grade level principal. They must process with me (before or after school) about the problem before they are allowed to come back into the classroom. Repeated offenses will result in calls or emails to parents and administrative referrals to the corresponding principal. Respect – other people, their belongings, and the space you’re in (be kind and polite, don’t curse, leave others’ belongings alone, don’t interrupt the teacher or other students, clean up messes, etc.). Preparation – be prepared to participate in class every day (this means bringing your materials with you). Following directions – this includes being seated and quietly working on bellwork when the bell rings. Integrity – honesty, doing your own work and making the right choices. Choose your mood – please come to class with a positive attitude

ATTENDANCE, TARDIES AND HALL PASSESS

Regular attendance is vital to learning a foreign language. It is important to be in class, on time, everyday. Students who arrive tardy to class are expected to join the class ready to learn. Any practice missed due to tardiness is irretrievable. A student may use his/her agenda hall passes and ID badge to be excused from class for an emergency restroom break only. No passes will be signed the first and last 10 minutes of the period.

CLASSROOM PROCEDURESEntering the classroom: Students are expected to use passing time to prepare for class. All items necessary for class (paper, writing utensil, agenda, etc.) should be brought by the student.

Bellwork: Each class period will begin with a 5-8 minute assignment. This assignment will either serve as a review over previously taught material or prepare students for a specific class activity.

End of class: Students will be given a few minutes notice to the end of the period. Students should return the supplies and the classroom to its original appearance, and wait in their seats for the end of class.

Travel time / Non-travelers: Students are expected to remain in their seat until they are dismissed by the bell and instructor. Students ARE NOT to line up at the door.

Electronic devices: Cell phones, iPods, mp3 players, and other electronic devices may not be used in class and while class is in session must be placed in BACKPACK. If these items are in use without prior teacher approval or unnecessarily visible, the device will be confiscated. Confiscated items will be taken to the appropriate administrator.

Dress code: The classroom environment is reserved for educational purposes. Inappropriate dress that disrupts the instructional environment will not be tolerated.

Food or Drink: Only water is allowed in the classroom. No gum or food should be consumed in class. Exceptions: fiesta days.

GRADING POLICYGrading Policy The following standard scale will be used to determine letter grades:

A 100-93% A- 92-90% B+ 89-88% B 87-83%

B- 82-80% C+ 79-78% C 77%-73% C- 72-70% D+ 69-68% D 67-63% D- 62-60%

F 59-0%

GRADING POLICYOverall grades are broken down as follows: Formative Assessments (30%) – Quizzes (3-4 per unit)– retakes allowed – 3 times per semester Summative Assessments (60%) – Unit Assessments (one per unit)– no retakes Semester Final (10% of overall grade) – No retakes – all material learned in first and second semester NO points will be given for daily homework (practice worksheets). There will NOT be any extra credit – per School District Directive

NOTEBOOK ORGANIZATIONrevised 8/1915

Organizing Your Spanish Notebook This sheet goes in front of your first section of your notebook.

It is the first sheet you should see when you open your notebook and should be used as a table of contents for your notebook.

You will need:

a binder (1 inch or 1½ inch) 6 dividers notebook paper

1) ORGANIZACIÓN

Syllabus, classroom rules, procedures, guidelines Homework to be turned in Bellworks

2) VOCABULARIO

Any vocabulary list copied or given to you

3) GRAMÁTICA Notes and handouts over grammar topics (verbs, adjectives, nouns, etc.)

4) CULTURA Y ¡A ESCUCHAR!

Listening packets Cultural information or assignments (projects, handouts, etc.) Lyrics to songs we sing or listen to Video notes

5) COMPOSICIONES

All writings (blogs, emails, brochures, descriptive essays, etc.)

6) TRABAJOS COMPLETOS Homework and quizzes that have been graded and returned

RPHS REDO POLICY

students will be afforded three opportunities per semester in each of their foreign language class to redo formative assessments.

All retakes must be completed before the Summative Assessment for the current unit.

show evidence of participation and active learning: some examples are completed bellwork, completed homework, participation in class activities, proactive attendance in tutoring, etc.

it will be the sole obligation and responsibility of the student to fill out the “Contract to Retake” and visit with the classroom teacher within one week of receiving a score and/or teacher feedback on the original formative assessment.

Once the relearning parameters have been established and a date was agreed upon, any student failure to adhere to the newly established timeframe will cause an immediate forfeiture in the student’s ability to redo the formative assessment.

The grade you will receive will be the 2nd grade even if it is worse than the 1st grade. To retake, expect that the 2nd assessment will test the same skills but will be more difficult.

CHECKING PROGRESS IN CLASSA grade check will be provided to students every three weeks in their advisement class. Students and parents may also use SIS online to view grades at anytime.https://sdm.sisk12.com/rp/

COURSE RESOURCESSeñora Hake’s Weebly Website: http://nhake.weebly.com The website is a work in progress. Updates and changes will be made throughout the school year as the Modern Language Department transitions curricula. Students could be directed to other sites to be used as resources. Quizlet vocabulary practice: www.quizlet.com Search for “RayPecSpanish”, click on the ‘classes’ tab and select your class. Or access the Weebly site and click on SPANISH 2 page to access direct link to Quizlet.Course Textbook: A variety of resources will be utilized during this course, however, our main textbook will be the Viajes: Introducción al español (2nd edition). Grammar notes and other study materials/handouts will be provided throughout the semester. These materials must be kept organized in student notebook.

TUTORING

With instructor: by appointment. Students attending tutoring by appointment must notify instructor two days in advance.No Spanish tutoring or testing available on Tuesdays due to faculty meetings and collaboration.

Panther Tutoring: Thursdays from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.(TBA)Hallway, South Building

PESO SYSTEM$ 1.00 peso paid to instructor for….. Restroom pass (show agenda & ID) Fill out water Phone goes off in class (*exception: If it is in backpack) Phone on the desk instead of backpack Did not listen to instructions Say inappropriate comments or words (Spanish/English) Using English during class / speaking activities Line up by door before bell rings

NO PESOS paid for….nurse/counselor/office passes (issued by nurse/counselor/office)

As a Class…..Class can pay 3 pesos per student to have a movie day.

HOW TO EARN PESOS Being prepared when bell rings to do bell work or class work. Fantastic job practicing in Spanish with a partner or

individually Doing practice worksheets (homework) Winning vocabulary games Participating FOUR times as a volunteer during the week

NO REFUND POLICY or REPLACEMENT IF STOLEN OR LOST

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE:

Pay attention. Students should be actively engaged, staying on task, taking additional notes, conversing in Spanish in class discussions or question-answer period, and reading along in guided texts. Study vocabulary. Study on a daily basis outside of the classroom, usually only about 20-30 minutes. Do your homework/practice. This is the student’s chance for feedback and practice before they are assessed. Homework is not “busy work” as it is directly linked to assessments and standards. Often the assessments, both formative and summative, come directly from the homework/practice. Feedback is not calculated in the student’s grade in the class. NO points will be given for daily homework/practice. Get organized. Your notebook is your textbook. All your resources (grammar and vocabulary notes) should be easy to find and use on a daily basis.