***The syllabus for Spanish III is slightly different.  Click here to read.

Español I and II - Señorita Horner (Spring 2012)

Work e-mail: lacey.horner@carteretk12.org                Alternate e-mail: srtahorner@hotmail.com

Work phone: (252)393-7022; Planning period: 1st period (8:15 – 9:45am)

Website: http://www.carteretcountyschools.org/chs/fptwebs/LHORNER

Dear Students and Parents,  

          Welcome to Spanish class! This is going to be an exciting year, and to help make this as great a year as possible, I would like to outline my policies and expectations for our class. Please read, sign, and return the second page of this to me as soon as possible. Your child should keep this page of classroom expectations and grading policies in his/her notebook for future reference. My expectations are: 

  1. Be respectful of others and their right to learn.

 

  1. Be seated, prepared, and ready to work when the bell rings.

 

  1. Attend to personal business (lockers, water fountain, bathroom, etc.) between classes.

 

  1. No food or drinks (except clear water in a clear container) in the classroom.

 

  1. Nap at home, not in class!  If I don’t get to sleep, then neither do you!

Violations of these rules will result in verbal warnings, parent contact/conferences, ALC referrals, etc.   

Students are responsible for their own learning; a policy of ACADEMIC HONESTY will be closely followed. ***Using online translators as anything other than a dictionary is prohibited.***

Grading Policy:                  

93-100           A

92-85             B

84-77                  C

70-76                  D

69 – below     F

Breakdown of percentages: 

Class participation/Homework     25%           

Quizzes/Dialogues                    35%

Tests/Projects                        40%                                                                               

Final Exam                    *25% of semester grade (if the student IS NOT exempt) 

Class Participation: It is ESSENTIAL to learning a foreign language. Although English will be used occasionally in class, we will strive for Spanish proficiency as much as possible. Research shows that the total immersion method is the most successful in learning a foreign language.   

Homework: I expect the ENTIRE assignment to be completed by the due date. I give three grades for homework when checking for completion; 100 (complete HW), 50 (for incomplete HW – at least half), and 0 (anything less than 50% completed). I may also take up homework at random to check for accuracy.  After an absence, you have two days to contact me about make-up work. If you do not contact me within that period, I have the right to assign you a zero for the assignments missed. If there is no written assignment, there is ALWAYS homework - STUDY! Constant study & review is critical in mastering a foreign language. Habitual failure to complete homework will be addressed with parental/guardian contact.

Quizzes: (Announced and unannounced) will be given on material that has been covered in class. 

Tests/Projects: Tests will be given at the end of each chapter. Projects are occasionally given in place of chapter tests. Re-tests are not granted except under extenuating circumstances. If students as a whole do not perform well, corrections may be utilized when deemed appropriate by the teacher. Students that fail tests/projects may be required to stay after school for tutoring sessions.   

Notebook: Each student will need to purchase a 3-ring notebook for class. Active participation, including note taking and homework completion is an integral part of language learning. An organized, well-kept notebook is important in order to keep up in this class.

Make-up Work: School-related activities (i.e. field trips or athletic events) shall not be counted as absences from class. Unless previously assigned, all make-up work (this includes CLASSWORK and HOMEWORK) must be completed within two days upon a student's return to school (unless special arrangements have been made). It is the responsibility of the STUDENT to ask for his/her make-up work. Please refer to my school webpage for make-up work or see me outside of class.  IF YOU ARE ABSENT THE DAY OF A PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED QUIZ OR TEST, be prepared to take it the day that you return!

*Late work WILL NOT be accepted unless determined otherwise by the teacher.

Extra Help/Tutoring/Make-up work:  Although I am a first responder for athletics, I will be available for after school help on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursday afternoons (from 3-3:45) or by appointment.  Lunch time is also a possibility, just ask!

Materials:      Three-ring binder for class (for this class or all - keep it neat!)

Loose leaf paper

Blue/Black pens or Pencils (No “neon” colors please!)

XL/Jumbo sized book cover (our books are larger than most!)

Note cards for flashcards (4x6 suffice, or get bigger ones to cut)

Dry-Erase marker(s) (1-2 needed for semester)

Flash drive (recommended – for use in multiple classes)

Spanish dictionary for home (optional)

Feel free to check out my class webpage at Croatan’s website. You are also welcome to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. As stated previously, our phone number is 393-7022; you can leave a message and I will return the call either during my planning period or after school. E-mail is the easiest way to reach me. I respond to that faster than anything. ¡Gracias!

Señorita Lacey Horner

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