The syllabus for Spanish 2 is below.
Official Spanish 2 syllabus:
İBienvenidos a Español 2! Señora Shea email: [email protected]
(Welcome To Spanish 2!) website: http://sheaspanish.weebly.com/
Dear Parent/Guardian,
I hope you have enjoyed your summer, and hopefully your child practiced and maybe had an opportunity to use some Spanish. I am looking forward to working with you and your child in Spanish 2 this year! For your convenience, I have included my expectations; please review this syllabus with your child returning the last page signed no later than Monday September 11th. The signed syllabus is worth 10 points.
Class Overview: Spanish 2 is a high school level course for which your child has the opportunity to earn high school credit with a passing grade for both first and second semesters. As such, I continue to have high expectations.
Students need to actively participate in class in order to learn a language. We will be speaking primarily in Spanish during class, and I expect that students practice at home as well every day. Your child should practice Spanish for 20 minutes every day, including homework and studying on Quizlet or the other links I have listed on my website. The links I provide are a great and fun way to practice with the vocabulary as many of them include games instead of using traditional flash cards. The parent portal is a great resource for both you and your child; please check it weekly. Missing assignments will be marked as a 0 until they are turned in, and the most a student can receive on a late assignment is 60%.
To learn grammar and vocabulary, I want to use as many real world examples as possible. We will use two notebooks: one for taking notes and sentence practice and the other for interviewing classmates.
Expectations for Spanish 2:
Be kind and respectful to yourself, others and objects.—I do not tolerate put downs, and I expect everyone to be respectful. If you put someone down, you will need to give them 3 put-ups in Spanish (saying 3 nice comments to replace the disrespectful remark).
C = communication - level of talking needed, rated from 0-3 depending on the task.
I use “ABC Escuchenme.” (ABC Listen to me.) and other ABC phrases to get the students’ attention and to transition to the next activity. When they repeat the ABC phrase, I should have a level 0.
Otherwise as we will be using Spanish a lot, the talking level will vary. Tests are a level 0 as well.
H = help – For help, raise a hand in class; send an email if you have questions, and raise a hand with one finger if you see a teacher mistake (I sometimes make them on purpose, and I reward those who catch mistakes with a bonus homework point)
A = Activities for class. Come into the classroom singing our good morning song, ready to learn with your supplies. Read the board; turn in your homework (unless the board says otherwise); write down your assignment in your planner; start bell work. Then we’ll do the rest of the day’s activities, taking notes, answering questions about the day’s interviews or listening activity, learning new vocabulary, etc.
M = movement permitted for the day's activity will vary—I love to practice vocabulary by acting it out.
P = Participation - Participation is crucial to being able to learn and use a language. I expect everyone to actively participate during the whole class period and volunteer answers to practice their language skills.
S= Success! –students are successful when they are communicating in Spanish with words they have learned themselves and not phrases found on computer translators. J
Remember, your child should practice Spanish for 20 minutes every day, including homework and studying on Quizlet or the other links I have listed on my website.
Grading Policy: Assigned work is weighted according to WCS District Policy: Classwork/Homework: 25% and Assessments: 75%. I use the District Grading Scale. As this class is for high school credit, your final grade for each semester will be calculated using 40% for each quarter and 20% for the exam.
Your grade will be determined based on homework, tests, quizzes, and projects as well as a midterm and final exam. All tests and most quizzes will be preceded by a study guide or suggestions. Students can also use my website, their notes, their homework, and their textbook for extra study resources.
Do not talk or look at other’s papers during assessments. If you talk or give me the impression that you are cheating, you will earn 0%.
Projects that are turned in with phrases that were obviously found with an internet translating service will receive 49% until they are redone with vocabulary they have learned in class.
This is a high school level class, so the most you can earn on a late assignment is 60%. Homework is due at the beginning of class unless the note on the board says otherwise. It will be marked as a 0 until it is turned in. Late assignments need to be turned in within a week of when they were due. I always list the tarea (homework) on my website.
PowerSchool notes: Missed homework assignments will be listed in the gradebook as 0%, M (missing) or M and ANHI =Absent Not Handed In. Late assignments will be listed at 49- 60%, L (late),
Absences: Per District policy - students have as many days as they have missed to make up their homework without penalty as long as the absence is excused within 24 hours. The student should check my website for the assignment, and if they need a worksheet or have questions about it, they should either email me or see me during class.
When a student misses a test or quiz, he/she is responsible for coming to me right away to set up a time to make up the missed assessment. Because plenty of notice is always provided for projects, they must be turned in immediately upon the student’s return to school.
With the exception of excused absences, late work can only earn up to 60% unless it is specified in the individualized student plan or 504.
Required Daily Supplies (please let me know if you’d like assistance):
2 pencils (in case one breaks)
2 spiral notebooks We will use one notebook for taking notes and sentence practice and the other for interviewing classmates and doing homework. —If these notebooks run out throughout the year, you may need more, so I would suggest having 4 available for the year to start out.
Additional paper for daily homework practice, they can use half sheets.
A folder for storing papers (homework, quizzes, study guides, and tests)
A working dry erase marker (this year I hope to do white board practice many times a week, if not daily), so your child should have as many as they will need for the year
Your Spanish textbook(s)—We will have two books this year. We will finish last year’s book and start the next one.
Please provide the following information and sign below.
This assignment is worth 10 points and is due to Señora Shea by Monday September 11th. If it is turned in after September 11th, it is worth 6 points. If you found this online and turned it in on the first day of class, it is worth a get out of homework free card.
We understand that my student will need internet access to access their PowerSchool, Sra. Shea’s website (http://sheaspanish.weebly.com/), and the links she provides, including Quizlet. We may also use other website programs throughout the year. (If this is difficult for you, please write me a note. Also please write me a note or send me an email if you have trouble providing any of the school supplies.)
We have read and understand the contents of this Spanish 2 syllabus, and we realize that there will be Spanish homework or practice to do every day, including the half day Fridays when we don’t have Spanish class:
________________________ _________________________________________ __________
Student Name (print) Signature Class time
__________________________ _______________________________________ ___________
Parent/ Guardian Name (print) Signature date
_____________________________ ____________________________________ ___________
Optional 2nd Parent/ Guardian Name (print) Signature date
Parent Contact(s) (name and phone #s) :________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Parent Contact (s) (Email or emails): _______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Donations are appreciated.
We can always use boxes of tissues, and extra dry erase markers and pencils for students who forget are appreciated.
Additionally, if you are willing to volunteer in class sometime for a project or field trip, please let me know on this sheet or send me an email.
(Welcome To Spanish 2!) website: http://sheaspanish.weebly.com/
Dear Parent/Guardian,
I hope you have enjoyed your summer, and hopefully your child practiced and maybe had an opportunity to use some Spanish. I am looking forward to working with you and your child in Spanish 2 this year! For your convenience, I have included my expectations; please review this syllabus with your child returning the last page signed no later than Monday September 11th. The signed syllabus is worth 10 points.
Class Overview: Spanish 2 is a high school level course for which your child has the opportunity to earn high school credit with a passing grade for both first and second semesters. As such, I continue to have high expectations.
Students need to actively participate in class in order to learn a language. We will be speaking primarily in Spanish during class, and I expect that students practice at home as well every day. Your child should practice Spanish for 20 minutes every day, including homework and studying on Quizlet or the other links I have listed on my website. The links I provide are a great and fun way to practice with the vocabulary as many of them include games instead of using traditional flash cards. The parent portal is a great resource for both you and your child; please check it weekly. Missing assignments will be marked as a 0 until they are turned in, and the most a student can receive on a late assignment is 60%.
To learn grammar and vocabulary, I want to use as many real world examples as possible. We will use two notebooks: one for taking notes and sentence practice and the other for interviewing classmates.
Expectations for Spanish 2:
Be kind and respectful to yourself, others and objects.—I do not tolerate put downs, and I expect everyone to be respectful. If you put someone down, you will need to give them 3 put-ups in Spanish (saying 3 nice comments to replace the disrespectful remark).
C = communication - level of talking needed, rated from 0-3 depending on the task.
I use “ABC Escuchenme.” (ABC Listen to me.) and other ABC phrases to get the students’ attention and to transition to the next activity. When they repeat the ABC phrase, I should have a level 0.
Otherwise as we will be using Spanish a lot, the talking level will vary. Tests are a level 0 as well.
H = help – For help, raise a hand in class; send an email if you have questions, and raise a hand with one finger if you see a teacher mistake (I sometimes make them on purpose, and I reward those who catch mistakes with a bonus homework point)
A = Activities for class. Come into the classroom singing our good morning song, ready to learn with your supplies. Read the board; turn in your homework (unless the board says otherwise); write down your assignment in your planner; start bell work. Then we’ll do the rest of the day’s activities, taking notes, answering questions about the day’s interviews or listening activity, learning new vocabulary, etc.
M = movement permitted for the day's activity will vary—I love to practice vocabulary by acting it out.
P = Participation - Participation is crucial to being able to learn and use a language. I expect everyone to actively participate during the whole class period and volunteer answers to practice their language skills.
S= Success! –students are successful when they are communicating in Spanish with words they have learned themselves and not phrases found on computer translators. J
Remember, your child should practice Spanish for 20 minutes every day, including homework and studying on Quizlet or the other links I have listed on my website.
Grading Policy: Assigned work is weighted according to WCS District Policy: Classwork/Homework: 25% and Assessments: 75%. I use the District Grading Scale. As this class is for high school credit, your final grade for each semester will be calculated using 40% for each quarter and 20% for the exam.
Your grade will be determined based on homework, tests, quizzes, and projects as well as a midterm and final exam. All tests and most quizzes will be preceded by a study guide or suggestions. Students can also use my website, their notes, their homework, and their textbook for extra study resources.
Do not talk or look at other’s papers during assessments. If you talk or give me the impression that you are cheating, you will earn 0%.
Projects that are turned in with phrases that were obviously found with an internet translating service will receive 49% until they are redone with vocabulary they have learned in class.
This is a high school level class, so the most you can earn on a late assignment is 60%. Homework is due at the beginning of class unless the note on the board says otherwise. It will be marked as a 0 until it is turned in. Late assignments need to be turned in within a week of when they were due. I always list the tarea (homework) on my website.
PowerSchool notes: Missed homework assignments will be listed in the gradebook as 0%, M (missing) or M and ANHI =Absent Not Handed In. Late assignments will be listed at 49- 60%, L (late),
Absences: Per District policy - students have as many days as they have missed to make up their homework without penalty as long as the absence is excused within 24 hours. The student should check my website for the assignment, and if they need a worksheet or have questions about it, they should either email me or see me during class.
When a student misses a test or quiz, he/she is responsible for coming to me right away to set up a time to make up the missed assessment. Because plenty of notice is always provided for projects, they must be turned in immediately upon the student’s return to school.
With the exception of excused absences, late work can only earn up to 60% unless it is specified in the individualized student plan or 504.
Required Daily Supplies (please let me know if you’d like assistance):
2 pencils (in case one breaks)
2 spiral notebooks We will use one notebook for taking notes and sentence practice and the other for interviewing classmates and doing homework. —If these notebooks run out throughout the year, you may need more, so I would suggest having 4 available for the year to start out.
Additional paper for daily homework practice, they can use half sheets.
A folder for storing papers (homework, quizzes, study guides, and tests)
A working dry erase marker (this year I hope to do white board practice many times a week, if not daily), so your child should have as many as they will need for the year
Your Spanish textbook(s)—We will have two books this year. We will finish last year’s book and start the next one.
Please provide the following information and sign below.
This assignment is worth 10 points and is due to Señora Shea by Monday September 11th. If it is turned in after September 11th, it is worth 6 points. If you found this online and turned it in on the first day of class, it is worth a get out of homework free card.
We understand that my student will need internet access to access their PowerSchool, Sra. Shea’s website (http://sheaspanish.weebly.com/), and the links she provides, including Quizlet. We may also use other website programs throughout the year. (If this is difficult for you, please write me a note. Also please write me a note or send me an email if you have trouble providing any of the school supplies.)
We have read and understand the contents of this Spanish 2 syllabus, and we realize that there will be Spanish homework or practice to do every day, including the half day Fridays when we don’t have Spanish class:
________________________ _________________________________________ __________
Student Name (print) Signature Class time
__________________________ _______________________________________ ___________
Parent/ Guardian Name (print) Signature date
_____________________________ ____________________________________ ___________
Optional 2nd Parent/ Guardian Name (print) Signature date
Parent Contact(s) (name and phone #s) :________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Parent Contact (s) (Email or emails): _______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Donations are appreciated.
We can always use boxes of tissues, and extra dry erase markers and pencils for students who forget are appreciated.
Additionally, if you are willing to volunteer in class sometime for a project or field trip, please let me know on this sheet or send me an email.