Spanish I & II

Sra. Barbara J. Moomey

Welcome to Spanish class! In this course you will be learning and practicing to communicate in the Spanish Language. You will also learn about the people, places, and customs associated with the people who speak Spanish through a variety of activities and resources. Most work will be done in class, but practice at home is essential as well. Except for large projects, I expect all written assignments to be completed fully and turned in on time at the beginning of the period following that in which it was assigned. Each assignment is designed to give practice to master the concept taught in class. It is necessary to do this work before the following class or you will be behind. For this reason, late work may be penalized. 

Regular attendance is vital. Missing one class will put you at least one day behind. If you must miss class, you are expected to either get your work from me ahead of time or stop by and get your assignments the day you return so that you can complete them on time. Any notes missed will need to be copied from a classmate who was here or you may make arrangements to come in after school to get them from me. Nothing can replace lost class time … remember that always! If you are absent, you will be allowed one day for each one missed as makeup time. For example, if you miss class on the 21^st and return on the 22^nd, your makeup work will be due on the 23^rd. If you miss class on the 21^st and 22^nd and return on the 23^rd, your makeup work for the 21^st will be due on the 24^th. Arrangements must be made to make up any missed tests or quizzes after school.

After the first few weeks of school, there may be a short daily quiz at the beginning of class instead of bell / daily work (Hagan Ahora). This is especially true for Spanish II. One daily quiz/bell work grade per quarter may be thrown out.

Arrangements may be made to retake any quiz or test that earned below 70% after school. This does not include quizzes or tests that earned 0 for cheating or talking during the test/quiz.

Required Materials:

·         #2 (regular) pencil or mechanical pencil and/or

·         blue or black ink pen

·         lined paper

Recommended Additional Materials:

·         1 ½” or larger 3-ring binder

·         5 or more indexed dividers

Suggested Additional Materials

·         green ink pen (some will be available)

·         crayons/markers/colored pencils (some will be available)

Although we will also be doing written work, this class will stress oral communication. Your notes are your personal textbook to help you study. I recommend a 3-ring binder and indexed dividers for your Spanish notes. You will have notes (Vocabulary, Grammar, & Songs), Written Assignments (both Classwork & Homework), Bell Work, Daily Quizzes, and Other things such as this letter and the rules sheet.

I am really looking forward to working with you this year.  If you ever need and wish extra help, let me know. I am available for tutoring most days after school.