1. Spanish 4
Mrs. Ríos

2. About me: 22nd year at BRHS Have taught levels 1-AP
Have a Master’s Degree in Second Language Acquisition
Studied in Spain
Enjoy reading, traveling, spending time with family and friends
*My husband is Puerto Rican
Have 3 boys: 12, 9 and 7

3. Remind.com *Join the Remind group for your child’s class to receive notices and reminders.   *Text to     

4. Enter the following codes: 1st period- @bg6hk3 2nd 4th period- @9h6ge8 6th period- @6ab98 8th period- @8d32a Then send the message to enroll.

5. FIELD TRIPS *usually around 4 per year *Play/museum visit
*great way to connect with culture and language

6. We will… Polish the four basic language skills
Review major grammar points
Learn new tenses
Expand knowledge of Spanish and Hispanic culture and geography through study of literature and authentic materials (FIELD TRIPS!)
Realidades for grammar
Speak mostly in Spanish

7. Phoenix 2 categories: Homework-10% Assessments-90%
* Z=a zero until it is made up and graded

8. Absolutely not allowed out during class unless used for an activity!
CELL PHONES
Absolutely not allowed out during class unless used for an activity!

9. Verb Conjugation Quizzes (VCQ)
About 1 every 6 classes
10 verbs
New forms added throughout year
501 Spanish Verbs book highly recommended
REQUIRES MEMORIZATION
Formations and meanings
Students given blank quiz when we start
Imperative to keep up!

10. Grammar Explanations given in class Practice concepts
Subjunctive heavy year (present and past) mood
Writing and reading
Uses and forms of verb tenses
Verb sequencing and appropriate verb use

11. Grades
Tests, quizzes, presentations, homework, class work, participation
Total points earned/total points possible
Extra credit vocab.lists
Please follow your students progress on Phoenix; Login frequently and discuss with your child

12. Homework Every night Written Homework Written or studying
On BRHS website
Written Homework
100% complete for credit
when checked for completion not accuracy
Homework quizzes for
accuracy

13. Make Up Work
Check my website on the BRHS webpage to read the policies and procedures/expectations

14. Extra Help NHS tutors Private tutors
Websites such as studyspanish.com, website for the textbook (link on my website)

15. Mrs. Ríos kim.rios@lcps.org 571-252-2300
This entire PowerPoint is on the BRHS website under Faculty then Rios, Kim