Bienvenidos Knights a espaol 1-2!

Introduccin a espaol

Welcome Knights to Spanish 1-2! Introduction to Spanish

Mr. Snchez
Phone: 602-251-2500 Ext: 113
ssanchez@smknights.org
Course Description
This course is an introduction to Spanish, the study of the target language and its culture. We
will be focusing on the fundamentals of the Spanish language, its most basic functions that way
students may perform and become familiar with some of its important elements. There will be a
great focus and emphasis on the development of the four skills of listening, reading, speaking,
and writing. Along with these 4 skills, students will be introduced to the 5 Cs standards
related to foreign language which include:
Communication
Culture
Connections
Comparisons
Communities
These standards describe the what of world language and give students the ability to expand
their knowledge of a language in different forms. Furthermore, the context will focus on the
students lives and experiences, including an exposure to everyday customs, lifestyles, and
traditions. Students will also acquire some insight into how languages and cultures work by
comparing the Spanish language and culture to their own.

Class Rules/Expectations

Be on time to class every day.

Be prepared and ready to learn.
All class time will be used.
The bell does not dismiss you, I do.
You may speak only it relates to the current lecture, discussion, or group work.
You have a total of 5 hall passes for the semester.
There will be no tolerance when it comes to profanity.
Be respectful to all of your classmates.
Each student is responsible for his or her desk area.
I will move you and give you a new assigned seat if I find it necessary.
All other rules are consistent with the St. Marys Code of Conduct.

Materials

A 3 ring binder for notes and assignments

Loose leaf paper (College Ruled)
Pen and No. 2 Pencils
Spanish/English Dictionary
1 dry erase marker
Personal set of headphones
Any additional materials will be upon teacher request.

Grade Scale:
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = 59% or Below

Homework Policy
Homework is an important part of the curriculum and will be assigned and checked daily.
Students should study and practice their assigned vocabulary every night. In addition, a
cumulative homework grade will be given each week. Assignments will be posted every day in
the classroom and on the classs Google calendar, which all students will receive access to during
the first week of school. It is also the students responsibility to check for and write down their
homework for class each day, just in case there are issues with technology.

Late Work

In order to receive full points on any assignment, students will need to submit their assignments
on the day they are due. You will have an appropriate amount of time to complete and revise
major assignments and other homework assignments in the course. If you have any questions or
concerns regarding the assignment, please ask ahead of time. Do not wait until the last minute.
If an assignment is late, points will be subtracted. 10% will be deducted each day an assignment
is late. Assignments will not be considered late if the student has an excused absence.

Absences
Excused Absences You have as many days to make up any work for an excuse absence as days
missed. Although, if you are aware of an upcoming deadline and you leave for a school
sponsored event, you will still be expected to have your work ready the day it was originally due.
You will know what work is due before you leave for athletic and other club events.
Unexcused Absences Each day a student is absent without a valid excuse on a day an
assignment is due, 10% will be deducted from the overall score. At my discretion, larger
assignments can be made up for partial credit depending on the circumstance.
Throughout the course of the semester, you will have a couple of projects, class discussions,
group and individual presentations, homework, and quizzes. At any time, you or your
parents/guardians may check your grades on Canvas. Please allow at least two weeks for major
projects or assignments to be posted with feedback. Students and parents will be able to check
grades at home or at school.

Contact Information
If you have any further questions, comments or concerns, I am available for phone calls and
meetings each day before and after school, all by appointment please. To schedule a meeting,
you may contact me via phone (602-251-2500 Ext: 113) before or after school hours and via
email (ssanchez@smknights.org).
I am thrilled about working with all of you and am looking forward to a great year. Once again,
if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me.
Mr. Steven Sanchez Spanish Instructor

Spanish 1-2 2016-2017

Consent: I have read and understand the policies and procedures of this course, established by
Mr. Steven Sanchez and St. Marys Catholic High School. I will accept the consequences stated
if I should refuse to abide by them. I sign below under no undue compulsion, but by my own
free will. I acknowledge my responsibilities in undertaking this course.
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