Author: kps

Crestwood Middle School

Syllabus de Espaňol 1

Profesora Kuipers

Materials needed:

Writing Utensils / (pencils/pens)
3-Ringed Binder (1&1/2” or 2”)
5 Dividers
Spiral Notebook
Note Cards
Agenda
SSR Book
A Positive Attitude

Course Objective (Objetivo del Curso)

The purpose of a course in Spanish is to open the minds of students to different ways of life. We will be studying not only the language, but the culture of many Spanish-speaking countries. The world is becoming more and more connected in the business and social worlds with the increasing use of the Internet. Knowing another language is one of the best skills to have in this global society. The growing population of Spanish-speakers in the United States also plays a role in the importance of being able to speak Spanish.

Classroom Expectations
(La Manera de Actuar)

In order for the class to run effectively and to maximize learning potential we all must:
Abide by the social contract.
Come to class prepared to learn.
Participate in ALL activities.
Keep your hands, feet, objects and insults to yourself.
Expect to work from the time class begins to the time it ends. Begin your Do Now right away.
Understand that class is not over until the teacher dismisses the class.

If a student needs help, I am available before and after school almost every day of the week. Please make arrangements ahead of time if possible.

Grading Procedure (Manera de Recibir Marcas)

Contact Information:
E-mail: tammy.kuipers@kentwoodps.org
Website: www.tkuipers.weebly.com
Grammar and Vocabulary Website: www.quia.com
******IMPORTANT NOTE:*****
This course is a year-long course that fulfills the requirements for high school Spanish 1. The grade the student receives in this class will be factored into their high school Grade Point Average (GPA).

Grading is on a points-based system. Each assignment carries a point value. At the end of the marking period, I total all points the student earned throughout the course and divide that number by the total points possible giving me a percentage by which to assign a grade. Grades will be determined by scores on:
Tests
Quizzes
Homework/Class work
Projects /Skits
Weekly participation
-Quizzes and tests will weigh significantly more than homework assignments.
-Participation grades are based on your active participation during class and is shown through coming to class prepared, completing warm up activities, answering questions, as well as participating in songs, group activities and discussions.
-You can log in to Student Vue or Parent Vue at any time during the term to see your progress in the class. Grades are updated weekly.

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Cell Phone/Electronics Policy
(La Póliza de Teléfono Celular/Electrónicos)

Your phone/electronic device must be put away during class time. That means that it must not be visible. You may not text, call, play on or use it to listen to music without permission from me. Headphones and ear buds also should not be visible during class.
You may not charge your phone/electronic device in my classroom.
If you have an emergency, you can ask for a pass to the office to use your phone.
1st offense- Your phone will be taken away for the rest of the class period.
2nd offense- Your phone will be taken away for the rest of the day.
3rd offense- Your phone will be taken to the BSC. A parent will have to come in to get it back.

Homework (Tarea)

All homework and projects are due at the BEGINNING of the class period.
Any homework not handed in when asked for by the teacher is considered late and will receive a 50% mark down when it is handed in.
Once the term ends, it will no longer be accepted for credit. All work must be handed in the Friday BEFORE the marking period ends.
Each student will receive two cupónes from me. The cupón can be stapled to a completed late assignment in order to receive normal credit for the assignment. In other words, I will correct the assignment as if it was not late.

Make-up Work (Tarea Cuando Faltes la Clase)

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Any make-up work you have from missing days of class is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY and must be completed within a reasonable amount of time (for example, if you have missed two days of class, you have three days to make up the missing work, which is the amount of days you missed plus one extra day).
All students can pick up the work that they missed in the “Ausente” tray. Find all papers with your name on it, then get all missed notes from a classmate and write them in your notebook. Finally, get the “Do Now” from the days you have missed and complete the blanks with your own answers to the questions.

Syllabus de Espaňol 1

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Course Outline/Syllabus for Ms. Kuipers 2017-2018
(Signature Page)
We have read, understand, & agree to the policies and requirements of this class.
Student Name (Print): ________________________________________________________
Student Signature: ________________________________________________________
Date: ___________________
Parent/Guardian Name (Print):________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________________________
Date: ___________________
Phone Number/-s: ________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________
Best Time to be Reached: ___________________________________________________
Please check the box if student has NO INTERNET ACCESS on a daily basis.
Is there anything else you need me to know? Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________