2. How were you selected to be here? You were chosen based on your most recent MCAS English and Math scores

3. Academic goals I will prepare you to be successful in a Spanish 2 program Those who achieve an 80 average or better will be recommended for Spanish 2 all others will be asked to repeat.

4. Materials for class 1 three ring binder 1” with 2 dividers (questions, content, culture) 180 filler sheets A good supply of pens and pencils

5. Textbook Realidades 1 2008 (replacement cost $65.00)

6. 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+

7. You may not: Cheat Cheat Text your friends Text your friends Use your cell phone Use your cell phone

8. Homework usually 4 nights a week You will get a homework sheet on Mondays. Homework is also written on the easel/whiteboard www.spanishpcis.wikispaces.com also Recorded –call the school (508) 830-4450 Mrs. Pacheco ext. 2617 Mrs. Borstel ext.2618 not assigned on Fridays unless necessary

9. Class size +/- 25

10. Seating arrangement flexible (notify teacher with special concerns)

11. Extra help Tuesdays after school

12. Contact information E-mail sborstel@plymouth.k12.ma.us Call school at 508-830-4450 ext. 2617 mpacheco@plymouth.k12.ma.us Call school at 508-830-4450 ext. 2617

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