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    This document provides a syllabus for a Spanish course taught by Ms. Laura Ortiz. It outlines basic course information like required materials, grading policies, and classroom procedures. The course emphasizes speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in Spanish. Daily activities are conducted in Spanish and participation is required for success. Mistakes are accepted as part of the learning process. The syllabus describes consequences for rule violations and how grades will be determined based on formative and summative assessments. It also addresses policies on late work, attendance, academic honesty, and communicating with parents.

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    Miller Middle School

    Spanish Course Syllabus

    ¡Bienvenidos!
    My name is Laura Ortiz, and teaching Spanish has been fun. I graduated from Texas State
    University with a degree in Spanish and a minor in International Studies. My teaching
    philosophy is to provide a positive and engaging learning environment, so that all students
    may be successful in the steps to acquiring the Spanish language. I believe learning a
    foreign language is important. Research shows that it increases mental focus, reading and
    writing skills, critical thinking, and broadens perspectives about a multi-faceted world.

    Basic Information
    Teacher: Ms. Laura Ortiz
    Conference Time: Parents please email me to set an appointment.
    Email: ​laura.ortiz@smcisd.net
    Webpage: ​http://senoritaortiz.weebly.com/
    <<Estar preparado es la mitad de la victoria.>> -Cervantes

    Required Materials
    ● Composition notebook
    ● Black/Blue- ink pens, if you prefer pencil- please write dark.

    Course Description
    Spanish is a four skills course, which emphasizes speaking, listening, reading and writing in
    the Spanish language. The teacher understands that students may be nervous. With that
    said, daily class activities are conducted primarily in the target language, and active
    participation from all students is REQUIRED to be successful in the class.
    Novice-level-Spanish-speakers should not worry about making mistakes, as mistakes are a
    vital part of the learning process. We are all here to learn!

    Procedures
    1| ​Attendance Check:​ As you enter the room, please take your assigned seat. When the bell
    rings everyone should be quiet and be working on their warm-up activity.

    2 | ​Tardy Students:​ Any student who is not in the classroom when the bell rings will be
    considered tardy. If you are late, please go to the office for a tardy slip.

    3 | ​Leaving the Room:​ Please ask me for permission first, and then sign your name and
    destination on the exit slip sheet. Be sure to take the hall pass with you.

    4 | ​Finishing Early:​ If you finish your work early, read your book or work on any other
    school work.
    5 | ​Seating Charts:​ You must sit in your assigned seat. We will change seating arrangements
    every four weeks.

    6 | ​Ending the Period:​ Please listen to class announcements /reminders for the next class.
    Additionally, I will let you know when to start putting away your materials. You may leave
    when the school bell rings.

    Rules
    ​1 | ​Respect and be polite to all people.
    In my classroom, this means listening and staying seated when someone is talking. As well
    as respecting others property, such as keeping the room neat, using equipment carefully,
    and getting permission when borrowing an item or leaving the room. ​ ​Any ridiculing or
    otherwise bullying behavior of any students will NOT be tolerated under any circumstances.

    2 | ​Try your best


    In my classroom, this means ​participating​ in class discussions and having a positive
    attitude. It means speaking in Spanish as much as possible.

    3 | ​Bring all needed materials to class.


    In my classroom, we will be learning everyday and note taking is very important.
    *Personal electronics are to be used only to be used for educational purposes with teacher
    permission.

    Consequences
    If a student fails to obey the class rules, the consequences will occur in the following order:

    1. Verbal warnings
    2. Think Sheet Reflection Sheet
    3. Parent/Guardian will be contacted.
    4. Lunch detention.
    5. Referral to the principal's office.

    Grading
    The course grade for each grading period will be calculated based on the following
    components, each of which will be weighed as indicated:
    Formative grades (in-progress)………………………..………………………………..40%
    ● Such as Daily Assessments
    ● Such as Journal grades
    Summative grades(conclusion of specific- instructional period)………...60%
    ● Such as Tests/ Projects/ Skits
    ● Such as Quizzes
    Your grades will be based on the categories as explained below.
    Category What it measures.

    Grades in this category reflect the preparation


    work that you will do to be ready to use the
    Learning language in real world ways. Homework,
    Practice participation, in-class work, discrete point
    vocabulary and grammar quizzes count in this
    category.

    The interpersonal mode of communication


    measures how well you speak the language and
    is the mode that prepares you to speak the
    Interpersonal
    language. You speak or write to exchange
    (Speaking)
    information in natural ways and you do not have
    a chance to script or memorize conversations or
    dialogues.

    The interpretive mode of communication


    measures how well you understand spoken or
    Interpretive
    written authentic texts. There is no opportunity
    (Reading and
    to interact with others so you must be able to
    Listening)
    understand the spoken or written text on your
    own.

    The presentational mode of communication


    allows you to think about what you will say or
    Presentational write. When writing, you may have time to draft
    (Speaking or and revise before producing a final product.
    Writing) When speaking, you may be able to rehearse
    and/or to record multiple times until you are
    satisfied with the final product.

    II. Late Work Policies


    Students are expected to turn work in on time. Late work will be accepted until the
    material has been assessed summatively or within a three- week grading period. Students
    who turn in late assignments on a consistent basis will receive any of the following based
    upon individual teacher discretion or school policy:
    no credit
    tutoring during lunch
    communication with parents
    Students who miss homework because of an ​absence​ will receive the opportunity to make
    up missed work. Students are given one calendar day for each day absent to turn in their
    work. It’s the student's responsibility to get work missed from the teacher due to illness or
    absence.

    Attendance
    Attendance means coming to school on time, being present in every class period, and
    remaining in class until the school day is officially over.
    Parents must call the school attendance office if his or her student is not going to be in
    school.
    What is Truancy? ​Absences from school ​not authorized by the parents of the student ​will be
    considered TRUANCY and are subject to disciplinary consequences.
    Truancy is:
    ● Not showing up to school
    ● Showing up late
    ● Skipping class, detention, ISIS, etc.
    ● Cutting class
    ● Missing classes without a valid excuse
    ● Being in an unauthorized area instead of class
    ● Leaving campus without permission
    * more information about Truancy is available in the front office

    Please come to school, I want to see you everyday in my class.

    Academic Honesty
    All work turned in for this course should be the original work of the student. Cheating of
    any kind, including plagiarism, will not be tolerated. The first instance of cheating will be
    handled by the teacher, repeated instances of cheating will be referred to the office.

    Parents
    We all know the equation:

    Parents + Teachers= Successful Students

    Dear Parent or Guardian,

    Please read the attached pages that contains the behavioral expectations, grading procedures, and course
    content for your child’s world language class. Once you have reviewed these pages with your child, please
    sign and have your child return this form. Feel free to contact your child’s teacher with any questions or
    comments you may have.

    ________________________________________ _________________________________________
    (student signature) (parent/guardian signature)

    What is the best way to contact you on SchoolStatus? Please indicate those that you prefer.

    Email: _______________________________________________

    Text: _______________________________________________

    You may also use this page to indicate any questions or comments that you may have. I am especially
    interested in hearing your thoughts on how I can best support your child as a learner in my classroom.

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