Bienvenidos a la clase de español This course is an introduction to Spanish 1

Academic goals To provide students with an introduction to World Language that builds a solid foundation of vocabulary, grammar, and culture. This will enable students to have success in grade 8th

Materials for class 1 three ring binder 1” or bigger w/dividers 180 filler sheets A pack of 100 3x5 index cards A good supply of pens and pencils 2 extra pencils to be kept in class

Textbook Realidades /or later (replacement cost $~75.00) The textbook will be used only in class

Themes Greetings Calendar items (days/dates/months) Classroom objects Weather Likes/dislikes Telling time

Grading point system (total divided by total possible points) quizzes, tests, projects, writing samples, homework, class productivity, notebook (all worksheets need to be kept for each term- vocabulary sheets need to be kept in folder for the whole year) quiz points can vary in range depending how challenging they are A+

Homework When necessary Students will get a homework sheet for each month Homework is also written on the easel/whiteboard and online

Class size +/- 30

Seating arrangement flexible (notify teacher with special concerns)

Extra help Tuesday Sra. Borstel Srta. Lovell Sra. Pacheco HW club Sra. Scully Thursday Sra. Scully HW club Srta. Lovell

Contact information Call school at

Progress Reports Given to you the first week of every month These do not have to be signed

Items needed Kleenex/tissues Handwipes/lysol wipes Yarn/popsicle sticks- craft supplies Embroidery floss Index cards Dry erase/expo markers Scissors Pencils/pens Recycle school suppliers (binders, hole punchers, dividers, glue sticks)