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Spanish 1: Course Syllabus 2015-2016
Mt Zion High School
2535 Mt Zion Pkwy, Jonesboro, GA 30236 ( (770) 473-2940 Main Office
|Instructor: Señorita Puckett |Room: 203 |
|Free Period: Period 3 |Phone: 678-653-4372 |
|Text: En Español Level 1 |E-mail: sarah.puckett@clayton.k12.ga.us |
| |*best way to contact me* |
|Tutoring: Mondays & Thursdays 7:30-8:30 AM |Class Website: puckettspanish. |
Course Description
Spanish 1 is an introductory course to the Spanish language and Hispanic culture. Students will develop Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing skills through acquiring new vocabulary and learning grammar and culture throughout the year. The first semester units detailed below are subject to change.
|Unit |Dates |
|Unit 1: Getting to know each other |August-September |
|Unit 2: Describing myself and others |September-October |
|Unit 3: Mis buenos amigos (My good friends) |October – November |
|Unit 4: Un día de clases (One day of classes) |November |
|Unit 5: Una comida deliciosa (A delicious meal) |December |
Please Note: The pacing of these topics is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
Required Materials
Every student must have a spiral, a two-pocket folder, and pens or pencils for every class.
Clayton County Grading Categories and Percentages
|Classwork: 25% |100-90 A |
|Homework: 15% |80-89 B |
|Quizzes: 10% |79-71 C |
|Projects: 10% |70 D |
|Tests: 20% |Below 70 F |
|Final Exam: 20% | |
Information on Categories
Classwork: Students will be graded daily using a classwork tracker that will be collected at the end of every two weeks. This grade will be out of 100 points and divided into three sections: Warm-up, Classwork, and Behavior & Professionalism. Classwork may consist of worksheets, book activities, or partner work. Behavior & Professionalism is based on behavior, preparedness, respect, and participation.
Homework: Homework will be assigned on , which is a free website and app for Android/iOS devices. Students with difficulty accessing internet at home may come to morning tutorials to use a classroom computer to complete homework.
Quizzes: Students will have 2-3 quizzes per unit graded out of 100 points. These quizzes will be multiple-choice assessments and warning will always be given prior to a quiz. Quiz retakes will be given in morning tutorials. In addition, students will take Exit Tickets on the back of their classwork trackers, and a quiz grade will be given based on Exit Ticket grades.
Projects: Projects will be assigned throughout the year on a wide array of topics. Projects are not optional, and will always be assigned ahead of time.
Tests: Tests will be given at the end of every unit to gauge understanding of the topics covered. Almost every test you take this year will have a Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing section.
Final Exam: There will be a Final Exam given in December and in May. You will have one final that covers Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing, and another that is called an Achievement-Based Final that will focus on things like vocabulary and grammar from the year. There is no EOCT in Spanish, but there is a SLO that will count toward your final grade in the second semester.
Academic Integrity
As per the student handbook, the utmost academic integrity is expected at all times. If a student is found cheating on a graded assignment, the student will not receive credit for that assignment and will face possible disciplinary action. The following actions are considered to be violations of academic integrity:
o Using unauthorized materials in a test situation
o Knowingly giving information from a test situation to another student
o Passing on definite answers to questions to someone who has not taken the test
o Turning in work for credit that is not the student’s own (Plagiarism)
o Using electronic devices to provide answers, etc. is prohibited
Tardiness
Tardiness is not tolerated unless excused. Any student that enters class after the bell will be marked as tardy. Excessive tardies are subject to school policy. Students caught in hall sweep may not enter class without a pass.
Absences/ Make-Up Work
Students have three days to make up missed assignments after missing a day of class. Any missed PowerPoints, worksheets, etc. will be located on the class website, linked on the first page. If a student misses a test or a quiz, they will have three days to schedule a retake in tutorial, or a zero will be given in place of a grade. They must take personal responsibility to schedule this on in their own time.
Late Work/Extra Credit
Assignments that are handed in late are subject to 50% off at all times. Certain late assignments will not be graded, as per instructions on individual assignments. Extra Credit will be provided at the discretion of the teacher.
Progress Reports & Infinite Campus
Progress reports will be given at 4 ½ weeks, 9 weeks, and 13 ½ weeks. Grades are always available via Infinite Campus. ALL PARENTS AND STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO INFINITE CAMPUS. If you are unable to access your account, please talk to the counselors’ office. I will also primarily use Remind and email to contact parents, and will use the information provided in the survey at the beginning of the year.
Restroom Policy
Students will receive 4 bathroom passes per semester, as per MZHS handbook rules.
Tutorial
Tutorial will usually be on Mondays and Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 AM in the classroom. Any student is free to attend tutorial on these days, but must receive a pass prior to attending. Check website for updated schedule.
Students will sign in class acknowledging that they have read and agree to this syllabus, and must keep a copy in their folder. Parents will sign on the contact sheet provided with the parent letter.
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