Spanish 1 cp2 Instructor: Mrs. Elena Keyser
ekeyser@moeller.org VM: (513) 791-1680 ext. 1994
Office hours: M blocks, and after school by appointment in room 247 Mentor group: Zaragoza 6 room 247
General overview of the course: This course is designed to accommodate sophomores through seniors who are in college prep 2 and have learning difficulties or special needs or MAPs. The course touches on the basic points of grammar and vocabulary in the Spanish I course using all four skills--- listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students are also introduced to the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Prerequisite: Registration by permission of the department chair and with the recommendation of the English and Special Needs departments.
Required supplies and fees: There are no additional fees, per se, involved in this course. If there would be a field trip or other activity that would involve payment, it would be made optional. Textbooks and other materials are supplied by the school. We currently use Buen Viaje 1 series by Glencoe and the accompanying websites.
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Academic rigor-students should expect homework after each class period minimum of 30 minutes. Practice is essential for language acquisition. Short papers, reading of short stories and selections, presentations, and frequent evaluation in different forms. Open channel of communication between teacher, student and parents—email is by far the quickest form of communication Specific course expectations—see pg. 2 below Tablet PC expectations: computers are used frequently, student must be able to have DyKnow, internet and other computer programs used in the class in good working order and ready to use in class and at home. Classroom behavior / Respect expectations—see page 3 below Academic Violations- the teacher will follow the policies described in the student handbook regarding academic violations. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the policy.
Grading policies—see pg. 3 Make-up Work Policy—the instructor will follow the makeup policies described in the student handbook. Students should familiarize themselves with the make-up policies.
CLASSROOM RULES PROFESORA KEYSER
1. Students may not leave the classroom unless there is an emergency. (You are expected to go to your lockers and to the restroom between changes of class or during teacher designated times.) 2. When the bell rings, be seated and quiet. Be sure you sharpen pencils, throw things away, etc… before the bell rings. Once class begins you will not be allowed to get up unless instructed to do so.) 3. Students are to be on time for class. Only signed teacher permits for special reasons will be accepted. 4. Take care of our classroom. No defacing of school property—computers, desks, textbooks, or other students’ property. 5. If for any reason I must leave the room or am not here when the bell rings, you are expected to be in your assigned seat and remain quiet. If class is interrupted by a messenger or a visiting teacher, you are to remain seated and quiet. 6. At your desk you should have your Spanish textbook, computer, and a pen or pencil. No other materials at your desk. Deposit book bags in designated areas, or under your desks, OUT OF THE AISLES. 7. Dress code—Please refer to the student handbook. I will enforce the dress code. 8. Lost workbook or textbook—report to me immediately. I will issue you another text. If at the end of the year it is still not found, you will be charged a pro-rated amount by the business office. If you lose your workbook, you must purchase a replacement. 9. Laptops are to be used only during the designated times when we are working with computers in class. NO GAME PLAYING, SURFING THE NET, USING EMAIL WRITING/SENDING OR OTHER INAPPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES WILL BE PERMITTED. STUDENT WILL ONLY BE PERMITTED TO BE “ON LINE” AT DESIGNATED TIMES. CONSEQUENCES: IF ANY OF THE ABOVE RULES ARE BROKEN---1ST OFFENSE—WRITING ASSIGNMENT—250 WORDS 2ND OFFENSE-- WRITING ASSIGNMENT 500 WORDS 3RD OFFENSE--- WRITING ASSIGNMENT 750 WORDS, detention slip and phone call to parents stating that if behavior does not improve, a report of misconduct will be issued. 4TH OFFENSE—REPORT OF MISCONDUCT (BLUE SLIP)
COURSE REQUIREMENTS— ELENA D. KEYSER 1. Students are to turn in assignments on time. No late assignments will be accepted. In the event of illness or absence, it is the student’s responsibility to ask the teacher what assignments he missed and he will have a reasonable amount of time in which to complete them. Each missing assignment will be recorded as a “0”. CHECK NET MOELLER. 2. Students need to bring a pen, COMPUTER, textbook and workbook to class daily. Laptops should be available for use at any given time. Please be sure you have charged batteries before arriving at school. 3. Only materials needed for class are permitted on the tables. Any student doing work for another class will be considered in violation. 4. Homework will be posted on Net Moeller and announced in class. In the event that the assignment does not appear, you are still responsible for the assignment or test that the teacher announced in class. 5. Expect at least 30 minutes of homework for each class period. 6. There will be frequent quizzes. Grades will also consist of all the items mentioned below under evaluation. All levels will have a semester exam. At the end of the year, the students will take a comprehensive final exam. In addition, there will be reports, papers or projects and oral presentations and tests. 7. Students are expected to participate in class by volunteering answers, demonstrating knowledge of the subject matter, asking appropriate questions, bringing in news or travel items of interest , etc. EVALUATION: POINT SYSTEM. Your quarter grade will be calculated by your total number of quality points divided by the total possible number of points for the quarter. KEEP TRACK OF YOUR OWN GRADE. IN CASE OF DISCREPENCY, PLEASE SEE ME. POINTS
ITEM
20-50
quiz
20
compositions
5-10
lab exercise
20
class participation
2-10
group work task
80-100 tests
2-10 20 150-200
class work assignment group dialogues semester and final exams
POINTS
ITEM
20-40 oral presentation 40 project 2-10 homework
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