LA CLASE DE LA SRA. HAKE



Spanish 1Se?ora Hake’s Website: This website is a work in progress. Updates and changes will be made throughout the school year as the Foreign Language Department transitions curricula. Students could be directed to other sites to be used as resources.Quizlet vocabulary practice: ? Links to all vocabulary lists and class materials will be available in Weebly site. Tutoring available: By appointment.“committed to preparing students to find success”Lexington High SchoolCourse Syllabus 2019-2020Contact InformationTeacher Name: ?Sra. N. HakeEmail: nhake@lexington.k12.mo.usRoom Number: ?120Plan Period: 8:38 a.m. – 9:27 a.m.Course Description This course assumes no prior knowledge of Spanish. The purpose of Spanish 1 is to develop advanced thinking skills that can be applied to future study of Spanish, and eventually college-level work. Spanish 1 will familiarize students with Hispanic cultures and life, and aid them in the application of the language. Projects in this course will reinforce and develop the student’s knowledge of the language and cultures around the world that use the Spanish language every day. The study of Spanish will enrich the student’s school experiences and teach them to appreciate and value other cultures outside of their own. Spanish 1 is important in the development of critical thinking skills. By the end of the year students will be able to communicate at a basic level through speaking, reading, listening and writing.Course GoalsStudents who elect to participate in learning a foreign language in the Lexington R-V School District will learn to communicate in Spanish through speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students will also develop an understanding of cultures and traditions of a variety of Spanish-speaking countries.?Essential Understandings The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages, or ACTFL, has developed content standards, or essential understandings that all students should be able to do with foreign language education. The following are the national foreign language standards (essential understandings) upheld in the Lexington R-V School District:Communication – Communicate in languages other than EnglishCultures – Gain knowledge and understanding of other culturesConnections – Connect with other disciplines and acquire informationComparisons – Develop insight into the nature of language and cultureCommunities – Participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ?????*Adapted from the ACTFL websitePower StandardsThe student will be able to comprehend and interpret a variety of authentic input. The student will be able to use spoken language to communicate. The student will be able to use the language to communicate in writing. Course TextbookA variety of resources will be utilized during this course, however, our support textbook will be the ?Buen Viaje! by McGraw-Hill, 2005 Ed. No classroom copies are available for students. Course UnitsThis is a general guideline of the Spanish I units and is subject to change.Unit 1 – class commands, alphabet, greetings, introductions and good-byes, shapes, numbers 0-30, ?Cuántos(as) + hay?, number/noun agreementUnit 2A / 2B – class objects, definite and indefinite articles, plural/singular nouns, -ar verbs and subject pronouns, verb ser to express origin, clock time, Spanish date and birthdayUnit 3A / 3B – family and pets, verb ser, possession with “de”, possessive adjectives, adjective agreement, verb tener (hair/eyes), colors as adjectives, expressions with tener, numbers 0-101 and age; -er/-ir, deber + infinitive verbs, irregular yo verbs, Hispanic countries, capitals and nationalities + verb serUnit 4A / 4B – weather expressions, gustar + infinitives/places, irregular yo verbs, estar/ser verb forms and rules for using these verbs, ir + a + infinitives/placesClassroom ExpectationsStudents are expected to uphold all of the standards for student conduct stated in the student handbook as well as the following classroom expectations. ?Students will receive one warning for infractions of any of the expectations and then they may be sent to the principal. ?They must process with the instructor (before or after school) about the problem before they are allowed to come back into the classroom. ?Repeated offenses will result in calls and/or emails to parents and possible referrals to the principal.Respect – other people, their belongings, and the space you’re in (be kind and polite, don’t curse, leave others’ belongings alone, don’t interrupt the teacher or other students, clean up messes, etc.).Preparation – be prepared to participate in class every day (this means bringing your materials with you).Following directions – this includes being seated and quietly working on bell work when the bell rings.Integrity – honesty, doing your own work and making the right choices. Do not use online translators. Cheating will not be tolerated. If an assignment is copied or plagiarized, the student(s) will not receive credit on the assignment. If the student cheats on a test/quiz, s/he will not receive credit. As stated in the student handbook, cheating or copying may result in “suspension, and possible documentation in student’s discipline record.”Choose your mood – please come to class with a positive attitude. Types of Fraud - Actions constituting violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, the following:Plagiarism: the use of another’s words, ideas, data, or product without appropriate acknowledgement, such as copying another’s work, presenting someone else’s opinions and theories as one’s own, or working jointly on a project and then submitting it as one’s own.Cheating: the use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information, or study aids; or an act of deceit by which a student attempts to misrepresent academic skill or knowledge; unauthorized copying or collaboration.Fabrication: intentional misrepresentation or invention of any information, such as falsifying research, inventing or exaggerating data, or listing incorrect or fictitious references.Collusion: assisting another to commit an act of academic dishonesty, such as paying or bribing someone to acquire a test or assignment, taking a test or doing an assignment for someone else, or allowing someone to do these things for one’s benefit.Academic Misconduct: the intentional violation of school policies, such as tampering with grades, misrepresenting one’s identity, or taking part in obtaining or distributing any part of a test or any information about the test.If a student is in doubt regarding standards of academic honesty in a course or assignment he or she should consult the instructor before submitting the work. A student’s lack of understanding is not a valid defense to a charge of academic dishonesty.Attendance, Tardies and Hall PassesRegular attendance is vital to learning a foreign language. ?It is important to be in class, on time, everyday. ?Students who arrive tardy to class are expected to join the class ready to learn. ?Any practice missed due to tardiness is irretrievable. ?Students who are absent must visit before returning to class.A student may use his/her pesos and hall pass to be excused from class for an emergency restroom break only. Phones must stay in room while student is in restroom. The instructor will NOT allow passes the first and last 10 minutes of the period.Materials The following are things students should have in class every day:3 ring binder (1? or 2 ?inch) with 5 dividers and paper (you will need your binder EVERYDAY)Pens and/or pencils, blue or black ink preferred2 - 3 black Expo dry erase markers for whiteboard practice throughout the yearPlease donate Kleenex, hand sanitizer and black Expo dry erase markers Classroom ProceduresEntering the classroom: ?Students are expected to use passing time to prepare for class and going to the restroom. All items necessary for class (binder, paper, writing utensils, etc.) should be brought by the student. ?Bellwork: ?Each class period will begin with a 5-8 minute bell work assignment. This assignment will either serve as a review over previously taught material or prepare students for a specific class activity.End of class: ?Students will be given a few minutes notice to the end of the period. Students should return the supplies and the classroom to its original appearance, and wait in their seats for the end of class. Students are expected to remain in their seat until they are dismissed by the instructor. Students ARE NOT to line up at the door. Electronic devices: ?Cell phones and other electronic devices may not be used in class unless requested by instructor. If these items are in use without prior teacher approval or unnecessarily visible, the device will be confiscated. ?Confiscated items will be taken to the appropriate administrator. Keep all of electronic devices inside your backpack or in cell phone parking lot.Dress code: ?The classroom environment is reserved for educational purposes. Inappropriate dress that disrupts the instructional environment will not be tolerated. Review all dress code guidelines in student handbook.Food & drink: ?Only water is allowed in the classroom. ?No gum or food should be consumed in class after breakfast is served. The only exception will be fiesta days.? Make-up work: It is the student’s responsibility to make up missed work and obtain any missed material from the instructor, a classmate or by visiting the Weebly site. Students will have 2 days for every day missed to complete make-up work on time. Missed formative/summative assessments must be scheduled with the instructor.Grading PolicyThe following standard scale will be used to determine letter grades:A ??? ??100-95%A-??? ??94-90%B+??? ??89-87%B??? ?? 86-83%B-??? ??82-80%C+??? ?79-77%C??? ?? 76-73%C-??? ? 72-70%D+ ??? 69-67%D??? ?? 66-63%D-??? ??62-60%F??? ?? 59-0%Overall grades are broken down as follows:Formative Assessments (Quizzes)??(35%)Summative Assessments (Chapter Tests)? (55%)Class Assignments / Homework [10%]Semester Final ??(10% of overall grade)* No extra credit is available.Late Work PolicyAt Lexington High School, academic achievement, student responsibility, and student success are of paramount importance. ?All homework, assignment, or project deadlines will be strictly adhered to as defined by the instructor. ?Student failure to complete work by an established deadline will result in a corresponding grade that matches the completed nature of the content being submitted at the time of the deadline. ?Students who fail to submit any work at the time of a deadline can expect that a zero will be entered for their grade. ?Spanish Class Redo Policy for Formative Assessments:With the above policy being implemented, however, the Spanish instructor at Lexington High School fully understands that all students learn at different rates and under different parameters, and also believes that every student should be afforded the opportunity for academic success. ?Therefore, in an attempt to honor the commitment to student success, Se?ora (Mrs.) Hake will provide her students with the opportunity to “relearn/redo” information based on specific and timely teacher feedback. ?Throughout the course of the semester, students will be afforded three opportunities in their foreign language class to redo formative assessments (quizzes). It is very important to note that the purpose of this policy is to provide students with genuine opportunities to relearn information, not to provide unlimited opportunities to redo materials. Before students are allowed to redo any formative assessment (quiz), they will be required to complete and sign an “Academic Contract to Retake” with the instructor to establish the relearning parameters (a relearning contract if you wish) that must be fulfilled to demonstrate their efforts to relearn the information. ?In order to begin the relearning process, it will be the sole obligation and responsibility of the student to initiate a conversation or visit with the instructor within one week of receiving a score and/or teacher feedback on the original formative assessment. ?Once the relearning parameters have been established and agreed upon, any student failure to adhere to the newly established timeframe will cause an immediate forfeiture in the student’s ability to redo the formative assessment. ?Assessments and the Redo Policy: Formative Assessments: 35% of your gradeThese are regular quizzes to assess student learning at any point in the unit. They help guide the instructor in instructional planning. ?They can be announced or unannounced.Formative assessments may be retaken. ?This is an intervention for struggling students not an easy out for lazy students. Remember, per Mrs. Hake’s redo policy you are only allowed 3 retakes per semester. After 3 free retakes, students must pay $1.00 peso per retake.All retakes must be completed before the Summative Assessment (Chapter Test) for the current unit. In order to retake a student must:contact the instructor within a week of receiving your score for the formative assessment takenfill out an Academic Contract to Retake and turn in to instructor prior to the date of retakeshow instructor evidence of participation and active learning: some examples are completed bell work, completed homework, participation in class activities, proactive attendance in tutoring, etc. ??show instructor your corrected original formative assessment and any extra help necessary: tutoring, online practice, etc.Since you’ve had extra tutoring and extra time to study, you should get a better score than the first formative assessment if you are thoughtfully studying. ?The grade you will receive will be the highest grade.To retake, expect that the second assessment will test the same skills but will not be the same assessment as the first one taken.If the appointment is not kept without previous contact with the instructor, the students will forfeit any redo for this assignment and will count as a retake.Summative Assessments:55% of your gradeSummative assessments are the unit assessments or projects that encompass multiple skills from the unit. Students will have at least one summative assessment per unit which will be announced. May include an oral section as part of the summative test.Summative assessments are NOT eligible for a retake.In-Class and Homework Assignments:10% of your gradeWorksheets assigned in class or for practice outside the classroom.The “economy” of the classroom will be based on a “peso” system to reward student responsibility and participation in class. More details will be shared with students on how to earn pesos and instances where students must pay pesos due to penalties or infractions incurred in class.Semester Final:10% of your OVERALL gradeThis is a comprehensive assessment over the entire semester. Students will demonstrate mastery of the unit concepts and foreign language standards. A student may not retake the final exam. ?Finding Out Student GradesInformal Grade checks will be provided to students after each formative and summative assessment in class. ?Instructor will also contact parents of students who are not succeeding in class. Students and parents may also use SIS online to view grades at anytime: Be Successful in Foreign Language:Pay attention. ?Students should be actively engaged, staying on task, taking additional notes, conversing in Spanish in class discussions or question-answer period, and reading along in guided texts.Study vocabulary. ?Study on a daily basis outside of the classroom, usually only about 25-30 minutes.Do your homework/practice worksheets. ?This is the student’s chance for feedback and practice before each assessment. Homework/worksheets are not “busy work” as it is directly linked to assessments and standards. ?Often the assessments, both formative and summative, come directly from the homework/worksheets.Get organized. ?Your notebook (binder) is your textbook. ?All your resources (grammar, vocabulary lists, culture, completed worksheets) should be easy to find and use on a daily basis. ................
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