Spanish II



DAVID CROCKETT MIDDLE SCHOOL 2017-2018 COURSE SYLLABUS

Spanish I

Course Syllabus

Course Description:  Spanish I is a beginner level course providing introductory learning of Spanish.  Students will learn how to communicate in Spanish. In Spanish I, students will learn the basics from common polite phrases, greetings, foods and community, and living in a global community.

Instructional Philosophy:  I believe that all students can learn to speak, read and write in Spanish, and that it will benefit them in whatever field of endeavor they eventually choose to pursue.  

Major Course Goals:  1.) To instill in my students an understanding of the fundamentals of the Spanish language.  2.) To provide them with an overview of where Spanish is spoken in the modern world.  3.) To promote the students’ understanding of Hispanic culture. 4.) To develop the students’ first year of studying Spanish into a long term desire to master the language.  

Major Course Projects & Instructional Activities:  

Term 1 Grading Period (August 22 – October 19, 2017)

• Getting to know you.

 Progress Report 1 (August 22 – September 8, 2017)

• Greetings

• Alphabet

• Introductions

 Progress Report 2 (August 22 – September 26, 2017)

• Spanish-speaking countries and Capitals

• Birthdays and dates

• Classes and school

 Progress leading to end Term 1 (August 22 - October 19, 2017)

• Likes and dislikes

• Sports

• Activities

Term 2 Grading Period (October 23 – December 21, 2017)

Unit 2 - Family

 Progress Report 3 (October 23 – November 10, 2017)

• Nuclear Family

• Extended Family

 Progress Report 4 (October 23 – December 8, 2017)

• Cultures

• Physical descriptions

• Personality characteristics

 Progress leading to end Term 2 (October 23 - December 21, 2017)

• Places to go with family and friends

• Occupations

• Family celebrations

1st Semester Exam

Term 3 Grading Period (January 8 – March 9, 2018)

Unit 3 – A Day in the Life

 Progress Report 5 (January 8 – 26, 2018)

• Activities students like to do and don’t like to do

• Free time

 Progress Report 6 (January 8 – February 16, 2018)

• Accept and decline invitations

• Make plans

 Progress leading to end Term 3 (January 8 – March 9, 2018

Unit 4 – Consumerism

• Identify items they want or need

• Compare shopping habits among different cultures

• Brands and where they come from

• Exchange rates

Term 4 Grading Period (March 19 – May 31, 2018)

Unit 4 – Consumerism (continued)

Progress Report 7 (March 19 – April 6, 2018)

• Functioning in a real-world shopping environment

 Progress Report 8 (March 19 – April 27, 2018)

Unit 5 – Vacation Time

• Vacations students would like to take

• Vacation Destinations

 Progress leading to end Tern 4 (March 19 – May 31, 2018)

• Packing for a trip

• Weather

• Transportation

Course Assessment Plan:  Students take quizzes and tests periodically and also take assessments by doing presentations and interpersonal interactions. These evaluation elements make up 50% of the students’ grade.  

    The remaining 50% is comprised of at least two daily grades per week which can be based on class work, homework, class participation or miscellaneous assignments.  The lowest daily grade score in each nine-week marking period is dropped from the student’s average.  

Classroom Expectations:  

1.)  All electronic devices are to be turned off and put away during class.  

2.)  Be respectful of others and follow directions of school personnel.  

3.)  Be on time and come prepared.

4.)  Keep the classroom tidy. Books are to be put away and organized.

5.)  Food and drinks are prohibited in the classroom.

Retest Policy:

All students will have the opportunity to be reassessed if he/she make a grade below 75 on any assignment that counts as a major grade.  However, the opportunity may not take place during the regular instructional day, so parents will have to make arrangements to pick up their child.

In FBISD there are two options that may be used to be in compliance with the retest policy: retesting and progressive testing/cumulative testing.  For this course, students will be provided the opportunity to retest.  The retest may include items from all objectives covered on the original test or only those not mastered by the student.  However, students must attend a tutorial session or complete other approved remediation activities assigned prior to taking the retest. The tutorial or remediation activities must take place prior to the next major assessment in the course.  The maximum score that may be earned on a retest is 75%.

Make-up Work Policy:

A designated area in the classroom will be clear to all students to ensure they get the work missed due to an absence.  It is the student’s responsibility to pick up the missed work.  The due date of the assignment will be provided to the student.

Late Work Policy:

Students will be allowed to submit late work but no more than three days after the assignment is due.  However, for each late day, the student’s grade is reduced by 10 points.

Supplies and Materials Needed:  Students will be required to keep:

• A notebook for their work

• Loose leaf paper

• Pencils

For the health of all students, the following items are requested of each student:

• One box of tissues

• One bottle of hand sanitizer

 

Extra Help:  Spanish Tutorials are from 4:20 till 5:15 on Tuesdays, and before school starting at 8:25 on Thursdays. Additional tutorial times are available by appointment.

Contact Information:  Parents may contact me by phone, email or visiting the school.  

Teacher: Sr. Sheehan

Email Address:  gerard.sheehan@

Phone Number: (281) 634-0472

I am available for conferences M-F 1:25- 2:15 p.m.

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