Spanish I Syllabus

Señora Rogstad

 ¡Hola!  Bienvenidos a la clase de español.

Hello!  Welcome to Spanish class.  I am looking forward to a great year filled with exciting opportunities to learn more about the Spanish language and culture.  I am available for additional help during my prep hour and after school.  Please feel free to ask for extra help, if needed.

Classroom Rules

1. Come to class prepared and ready to work.
2. Be in your assigned seat when the bell rings.
3. Begin the start up activity within 1 minute after the bell.
4. Follow directions the first time they are given.
5. Hand in assignments when they are due.

*Allow Señora Rogstad to teach.

Required Materials

I will provide the necessary supplies to do most in-class activities. 

ALL students are responsible for bringing the required supplies to class.  Unfortunately, the list in the Back to School Newsletter was incorrect! Therefore, I will give you until Monday, September 10^th to bring in your school supplies.  

·        Spanish-English dictionary   (You can get one for less than $5 at Wal-Mart!)

·        2" binder

·        loose leaf paper for taking notes and homework

·        colored pencils (no markers!)

·        highlighters

·        glue stick

·        1 LARGE box of Kleenex

Promotion to Spanish II as a Freshman

Promotion to Spanish II is dependent upon the following 3 things:

1.      Maintaining a grade of a “C” better throughout the year.

2.      Passing the Spanish II entrance exam in April.

3.      A recommendation from Señora Rogstad.

4.      A recommendation will be based on points 1 and 2 above.  In addition, my decision will be based upon Spanish speaking ability, listening attentively, working well with others, using class time wisely, following the classroom rules and procedures, etc.

Grading Scale

Your overall grade will be broken down into the following 3 areas:

1. Tests                                                    30%
2. Quizzes and AR points                         20%
3. Projects and Presentations                    20%
4. Class work and homework                   20%
5. Class participation and responsibility     10%
   • This includes Speaking Spanish, listening attentively, working well with others, using class time wisely, following the classroom rules and procedures, etc.  (Didn’t we just see this description above?)

 Late Work Policy

1. My late work policy will be consistent with the rest of your 8^th grade core teachers. 

I day late = 25% reduction in grade                      2 days late = zero credit

2. If you had your work done but you left it at home you will be able to have your parents write me a note or leave me a voicemail saying that it was completed by the due date.  You may only use this excuse 1 time per quarter.

AR Reading in Spanish

A portion of your grade will be based upon reading AR books in Spanish.  These books are available in our library.  I will be borrowing books through interlibrary loan to help give us a variety of books to read; however if you have a specific interest please let me know! 

AR Points Required

 ***Points in excess of the quarterly requirement will be considered extra credit!

 Discipline Plan

This is a high school class.  My expectations of you will be higher this year!  Your admittance into this class was based upon not only your grades as a seventh grader but also your maturity level, and ability to participate in a classroom without disrupting others.

REFOCUS

This is a program used school-wide.  It is from the “Time to Teach” program and will help our classroom run more smoothly.  If at anytime your conduct disrupts the class to the point that I cannot continue to teach (ie you are not following the classroom rules or procedures) you will be asked to REFOCUS.

 After 3 REFOCUSES or 2 in one class period I will fill out a discipline referral form that will be sent to the office.

08/30/07 JR

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