1. Español 3 CP Sr./Señor Geher 31 de enero de 2017 Períodos 2 y 3 (805) , ext best time to call is at 12:00 Website: just Google Sr. Geher/Teacher Web

2. Supplies: dictionary, composition journal book, handouts (especially verb charts), pencils, reader, and textbook

3. Culture, Grammar, Listening, Reading, Speaking, Vocabulary and Writing

4. Sr. Geher is required to cover textbook ch.’s 1-8

5. Grades are based on a total points’ calculation
Grades are based on a total points’ calculation. There are 5 categories into which grades will be entered: 1) tests 2) quizzes 3) classwork/participation 4) projects 5) homework

6. Each chapter will have: 1 vocab
Each chapter will have: 1 vocab. quiz, taken orally 1 speaking test 1 chapter test Separately, there will be: a mid-term, if time permits some oral presentations, done in small groups or pairs An individual oral presentation, in June A comprehensive final, in June

7. Opportunities: so that students can learn the material better and make academic gains (known as Mastery Learning), there will be opportunities to redo many assessments like-

8. -all 8 chapter tests, where they can improve their grade by up to 50% from their previous chapter exam score -1 vocab. quiz per quarter (each quarter is 10 weeks long), where they can entirely replace their single, lowest (vocab. quiz) score -1 oral chapter exam, where they can entirely replace their single, lowest (oral chapter exam) score -redo 1 journal entry per submission, where they can earn up to 50% higher on the journal piece; it will be graded with more scrutiny (the other journal entries from each submission period are graded on effort and format, though)

9. Raising your grade is great, but the ultimate goal is for students to learn the material BETTER! So encourage your son or daughter to take advantage of the opportunities afforded them, and more importantly, to study!

10. Rosetta Stone is one, but there is an overload of great on-line language programs to enhance the learning of the Spanish language So decide which one you works best for your son or daughter However,……..

11. Study abroad is still the best and most fun way to learn a language
Study abroad is still the best and most fun way to learn a language! Among many great places to study abroad, consider Salamanca, Spain. Check this great Spanish city out at your convenience – we only have 10 minutes here, and we’re almost done!

12. El futuro: Students who go on to the next level can choose from either: -*Spanish 4 CP -IB Spanish level 1 -or (in a rare circumstance) IB Spanish level 2 *We don’t offer Spanish 4 AP, but Sr. will tell you some good news!