Professional Documents
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Chelsea Richter
Main Building Room 243
Ninth Grade Center Room 319
Email: crichter@cvs.k12.mi.us
Phone Main Building: 586-723-2643
Phone Ninth Grade Center: 586-723-3233
Website: crichter.weebly.com
Each student in this class has an opportunity to learn and excel. Everyones actions in the
classroom must allow themselves and others to reach their fullest learning potential. Failure is
not an option. The following guidelines will help us create an environment for success.
Students will have a binder check once a quarter. Seorita will go through the binder and check that
the student has their binder organized with the materials from the quarter. Important documents
will be posted on the class website (crichter.weebly.com). If students need extra copies they may
print it off at home or in the school media center. This will be worth 5% of their quarter grade.
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Remind 101 Seoritas schedule
text @7k83cc to 81010 Main Building Room 243
My name is Chelsea Richter I am very excited to be working with your student in his/her Spanish class
this year! I wanted to personally write you to give insight about what I will be expecting this year and
some things your student may experience in my class.
First and foremost, I believe that following school policy and procedure is vital to help maintain a fair
and safe learning environment. Therefore, I invite you to refer your students handbook relating to the
referral process, tardiness and unexcused absences, food/drink, ID, dress code, and the electronics
policy. Cell phones and other devices should be kept in the students locker at all times during the
school day. Cell phones and other electronics that are out during class without permission for ANY
reason will be taken for the day and a referral will be written.
Also, I wanted to let you know that I will be speaking Spanish at times each day and will use it on
worksheets. Your student shouldnt feel stressed about understanding everything. Remind them to be
patient and observant. Its important for students to be surrounded by the language as much as
possible in order to effectively learn it. I understand that learning a foreign language can be
challenging so I want to assure you that I will speak slowly, repeat myself a lot, use gestures, have cues
around the room and allow for questions. I do announce important information such as quiz/test
dates in English and give grammar notes in English.
Furthermore, it is important for students to be engaged and using the Spanish they know as often as
possible. During communicative activities I require students to also speak in Spanish and require them
to learn basic phrases to leave the room. Each day I will keep track of how much each student
participates and is engaged in the class activity. At the end of each quarter your student will receive a
grade equivalent to a quiz grade that will reflect their participation in class.
You too have the opportunity to support your students academic progress this year by checking
Power School at least once every 2 weeks. If you are in need of a log-in please contact me or your
students counselor. In addition, I have a classroom website that I encourage you and your student to
visit periodically. Lastly, I suggest that you and your student sign up for remind101 to receive test/quiz
reminders via text or e-mail. See my website or the syllabus for directions to sign up. Your students
success is my priority, so they may make an appointment to see me before or after school is they
would like extra support. Failure is not an option.
Should you have questions about the coursework or your childs progress/behavior please feel free to
contact me via e-mail at crichter@cvs.k12.mi.us . In conclusion, I would like to personally invite you to
our parent-teacher conference this school year on October 12th & 13th. Finally, I would appreciate if
you could fill out the attached form to better educate me about you and
your family. Note that it is confidential and voluntary. I look forward to
hearing from you and cannot wait to begin working with your student. Lets
make it a great year!
Saludos,
Chelsea Richter
Student/Parent Survey
1. Is anyone fluent in a language other than English in your immediate family? YES NO
7. May your child watch educational videos pertaining to Spanish class? YES NO
PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION:
I, _____________________(student name-printed), and my parent(s), have read and understood the classroom rules,
procedures, and expectations noted in my student handbook and class syllabus in order to be successful this year in
Spanish I.