SPANISH CLASSROOM PROCEDURES Las clases de Sra. Hanes Penndale Middle School

FOREWORD Welcome. Bienvenidos. I am here to teach; you are here to learn. If we both do our jobs, we will together use this year wisely and beneficially. A positive attitude is the key to success. Let’s keep it all the time.

WHY DO WE HAVE PROCEDURES? A procedure is the way that we do things. To do things correctly, we have to follow some simple procedures, for example: To open your locker, you have to use your combination as directed by the lock manufacturer. To place a call on your phone, you need to enter the numbers in the correct order. So, to be successful in learning, you need to follow some simple procedures. For example: ….

ENTRANCE Make sure you have all necessary materials for the class. Enter the classroom quietly. Sharpen your pencil, if necessary, as soon as you arrive. Sit in your assigned seat.

RIGHT AFTER THE BELL RINGS Immediately start the Repaso that is written on the board. Stay in your assigned seat while the teacher takes attendance. When you finish the Repaso, review the vocabulary we are currently learning.

DURING INSTRUCTION Listen to the teacher with full attention. No pencil sharpening, talking, or whispering. Ask permission to speak or do something by raising your hand. Ask questions related to the subject. Other questions which are not related to the subject can be asked after instruction. After instruction, make sure you understand the concept. If not, ask questions by mentioning which part you didn’t understand.

WHILE YOU ARE WORKING Make sure you read or listen to the directions about your work and that you understand them. If you didn’t understand, ask help from two other students sitting around you. If they also don’t understand, ask to the teacher to re-explain it. If you are asked to help, be polite, kind, and do your best. Talking to each other should be no louder than a whisper. The person sitting on the other side of the room should not be interrupted by your noise. Respect each other and be friendly. Use your time wisely. Put forth your best effort to finish your work on time.

IF THE TEACHER STARTS COUNTING BACKWARD IN SPANISH Stop whatever you are doing at that moment. Face the teacher and wait silently. Notify any classmates who haven’t noticed that the teacher is waiting for his/her attention. No talking or whispering. All of your attention should be given to the teacher.

IF YOU ARE FINISHED Check your work and the directions one more time to see if you missed anything or did something incorrectly. If the assignment is to be turned in, do so. Write down the homework assignment and begin working on it, if all your work is correct and complete.

DISMISSAL Clean your work area and gather your trash for the trash can. Check to see that your desk is lined up in its row. Remain seated until dismissed by the teacher. Wait for Señora Hanes to dismiss you. The ring of the bell or the time on your watch does not dismiss you. Muchas gracias. Muchas gracias.

HOMEWORK PROCEDURE You will be given homework on a regular basis that will be collected or corrected the next school day. Sample Heading: YOUR NAME SPANISH 1 OR 2 HORA 1, 3, 4, 5, OR 7 MONTH/DAY/YEAR “HOMEWORK TITLE and PAGE NUMBER”

WHEN YOU ARE TARDY Stand by Sra. Hanes’ desk. Inform her of your reason or give her your tardy pass. Go to your seat and begin the work the class in doing without interrupting the class activity. You will not be excused from any work you missed. Please get the missed class work from a classmate and do it at home.

WHEN YOU ARE ABSENT Get the assignments from your classmates, the homework section of the board, and the teacher web page. Get any worksheets from Sra. Hanes. You have one day for each day you were absent to complete your work. No late work will be accepted. If you missed an assessment, contact Sra. Hanes and arrange a convenient time to make it up.

CLASSROOM RULES Classroom rules are posted on the wall: Bring all necessary materials to class Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak Always act and speak in a respectful manner Attend to personal needs before class begins Do not use electronic devices.

CONSEQUENCES Verbal Warning Conference with Student Parent Contact Student Detention Referral to Administration by Student Behavior Report

GRADING Grading Policy Major Tests/Examenes30% Class work and Homework30% Quizzes/Pruebas40% Extra Credit 1pt./each Use Web page links only

¡Que tengamos un año muy agradable! Señora Hanes