Bienvenidos a la clase del señor James

Tonight’s agenda… Introduction Blog Syllabus Synergy Behavior Marks NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. Tonight’s agenda… Introduction Blog Syllabus Synergy Behavior Marks School Store

Who is señor James? Panamanian background Army brat NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. Who is señor James? Panamanian background Army brat 7th year of teaching Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Augusta University

NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. Blog link: www.cobblearning.net/sjames10 Students are responsible for keeping up with the blog Books – Class set & online access: www.vhlcentral.com

y Señora Eréndira Torres Instructors Señor Stephen James y Señora Eréndira Torres Stephen.James@cobbk12.org Erendira.Torres@cobbk12.org Blog links: www.cobblearning.net/sjames10 www.cobblearning.net/etorres   COURSE DESCRIPTION The Level I language course focuses on the development of communicative competence in the target language and understanding of the culture(s) of the people who speak the language. It assumes that the students have minimal or no prior knowledge of the language and culture. An important component of language classes is the use of the language beyond the classroom in the real world. TEXTBOOK All students will receive a Spanish textbook; however, a multitude of additional resources will be used throughout the year to enhance learning. The student workbook is consumable and should be brought to class every day. We will use Descubre in the classroom. GRADING SYSTEM (Evaluation process and weights) Grammar & Writing Formative Assessments (10%) {classwork, homework, quizzes/checkpoints} Summative Assessments (20%) {unit tests, projects, performance tasks} Vocabulary & Reading Formative Assessments (10%) {audio, literacy, classwork, homework, practice} Summative Assessments (20%) {projects, tests, performance tasks} Listening and Speaking (25%) {daily practice & activities, classwork, presentations) Midterm and Final Exams (15%) REQUIREMENTS (Assignments, books, reading, materials, etc.) Spanish/English dictionary (digital allowed) Pens (black and blue ink only) Pencils College-rule paper 3-ring binder (1/2 inch) & dividers Colored pencils Glue stick & scissors Dry-erase markers OTHER INFORMATION (Policies, procedures, etc.) Make-up work – it is the student’s responsibility to check CobbLearning (the blog) whenever absent. The student will have the number of days absent plus one to complete and return any work that was missed. NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED! BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT Behavior infractions will be documented in the “comments” portion of Synergy. The number of the violation, the date of the infraction and how the situation was handled will all be included in the comments section. Example: {3 - 8/23 W, 3} stands for "Unkind to others" which occurred on August 23rd and W means the student received a warning. 1) Out of seat/desk, 2) Disruptive, 3) Unkind to others, 4) Off task, 5) Sleeping/head down, 6) Throwing objects, 7) Inappropriate conversation, 8) Failure to follow directions 9) Other… C – counselor, D – detention, M – moved seating, O – other, P – phone call, R – referral, W – warning, S – silent lunch

This class counts for High School credit 

CONTACT INFORMATION E-mail: Stephen.James@cobbk12.org This is the best method of communication

1+ is the number of infractions given. SYNERGY – Lovinggood will be using Synergy to document infractions for the school year. We believe this is a positive management system. Parents will have immediate access to behavior infractions that impact their students’ conduct grades. In addition, parents will be able to see infractions across time and across content areas. “0” is good. 1+ is the number of infractions given.

School Store Spiritwear! Hours 8:50—9:15 LMS Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. 7th grade hall School Store Hours Notebook Paper Binders Folders Graph Paper Notecards Spiral Notebooks Composition Notebooks Pencils and Lead Dry Erase Markers Highlighters Colored Pencils Pencil Pouches Pencil Sharpeners Master Locks Scissors Poster board LMS Prepare Organize Excel And much more! New items arriving weekly! We have what students NEED to SUCCEED! Spiritwear! Cash and Check accepted

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