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Seora Montoya
Telephone: 623-703-2048
E-mail:perla.montoya@dvusd.org
Website: Boulder Creek High School
Classroom- 302
Class: M-V 7:40-8:35am
Tutoring: By appointment
Textbook: As se dice
Online text: estudio.quia.com
Course Description/Objectives
This course builds on the Spanish 1-2 curriculum, allowing students to enhance their skills in the
areas of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and grammar. By the end of the course the
students will be able to speak and write extemporaneously using short sentences and sentence
strings in present and past tenses on topics within their experience with the language. They will
be able to describe personal experiences, ask and answer questions; engage in simple
conversations; and carry out simple realistic functions. This class requires oral participation
in the target language at all times.
Course Expectations
The student will demonstrate:
Knowledge of daily Spanish language by recalling facts, terms, basic
concepts.
Understanding of facts and ideas of Spanish culture and language
Application of the Spanish language in grammar, vocabulary speaking,
listening, writing and reading
Analyze the Spanish language by breaking down and examining language,
grammar, and vocabulary.
Synthesize the Spanish language by combining vocabulary, grammar and
cultural aspects into speaking, reading, writing, and listening activities
Evaluation by listening, speaking, reading and writing in the target language
A list of beginning survival expressions will be given to you so that you can ask clarifying
questions. This is a language class, it is imperative that students strive to make a meaningful oral
contribution on a daily basis in the ultimate end being able to communicate in the target
language!
**All students will take the National Spanish Exam in April. This exam requires a minimal
fee that will be explained in a handout well before test registration. This test is an opportunity to
measure the achievement and proficiency success of your student for the year. It also allows
reflection on behalf of teachers to monitor and adjust instruction accordingly.
Materials: Due by Aug 18, 2014 Please see me if you cannot complete this by the due date.
Internet access IS ESSENTIAL at home, school or library.
3 ring binder
Pen/pencil
Paper
One colored (not blue- black) pen
4 tabs for:
Informacin de la clase/cultura
Continuous Classroom Improvement (PDSA)
Reglas -gramtica
Vocabulario tarea
Powerschool Access
The Powerschools site allows parents/guardians and students to access the students grades,
attendance, and other information. If you need your access information, please stop by the front
desk during business hours. You will need a photo I.D.
The web address is: http://ps.dvusd.org/public
Adherence to the Boulder Creek Academic Integrity Code
All students enrolled in Spanish 3-4 will adhere to the framework and guidelines set forth in the
Boulder Creek High School Academic Integrity Code. Cheating and Plagiarism will not be
tolerated. The purpose of this code is to promote a positive learning environment for all
involved. Any student who violates this code will be referred to the Students Rights and
Responsibilities handbook and assignment of appropriate consequences. Please refer to the
Academic Integrity Code in your student handbook for more details.
Communication
Please contact the teacher for any student concerns: perla. montoya@dvusd.org. It is crucial
that teachers, parents, and students maintain open lines of communication. Contact information
is also provided at the top of the first page.