1. Español I El 9 de agosto, 2013 Get una copia of the Syllabus!
If you go by a different name other than what is listed on the seating chart, let Blanton know!

2. Syllabus Review
Binder Requirements
Tentative Weekly Outline

3. GET SYLLABUS SIGNED! Get your syllabus signed ASAP!
What are some things you all do to remember to get stuff signed?
REWARD IF SIGNED BEFORE DEADLINE!

4. Syllabus Review
Complete #1-11 on the Handout using your Syllabus!

5. Other Reglas Bathroom Breaks
#12.) You will have three bathroom breaks throughout the course of the semester – USE THEM WISELY!
Do NOT ask to use the bathroom in an interruptive manner, such as in the middle of Señor Blanton speaking aloud to the class.
#13.) Unused bathroom breaks will count as ten points EACH on the Midterm/Final.
You must write the date of your bathroom break beside your name.

6. Other Reglas Tardiness 14.) Must be in class when the bell rings
Must have note from another teacher or Mr. Blanton needs to receive a call if you are late due to their class.
Here is the order of disciplinary actions:
Warning
15.) 30 min. detention
45 min. detention
60 min. detention
Etc.

7. Other Reglas Disruptions and Excessive Chatter
16.) Señor Blanton is a fan of talking at APPROPRIATE TIMES
There is a time for speaking and a time for silence.
There is also a way to speak to a neighbor in a non-disruptive manner.
17.) TALKING IS ENCOURAGED WHEN DOING GROUPWORK AND PRACTICING THE LANGUAGE.

8. Other Reglas Class Participation & Daily Work 18.) HARD WORK PAYS OFF
When you all participate and work hard during class, it makes me want to reward you more often with “fun” activities.
19.) 15% of your grade AND it will make you do better on homework, quizzes, and tests.
20.) You will receive a grade EVERY DAY. 21.) It is 5 pts.

9. Symbols used to grade daily work
22.)
A Absent/Not In Class
T Tardy
L Left Class
Participated & Completed Class Work for the Day
-1,-2,-3,-4 Did not Participate &/Or Did not Complete Class Work for the day
* Excessive Talking/Disruptions
D Disrespect &/Or Other Inappropriate Classroom Acts
# Cell phone &/Or Electronic Device Without Permission

10. Other Reglas Other Miscellaneous Reglas 23.)
You cannot leave class early.
Don’t ask to leave class for another class, library, etc. unless you have a note.
24.) Do not ask me, “did we do anything yesterday?” Of course we did something. Reference your Weekly Outline and/or side table to know what you missed.
25.) Use the final five minutes of class to handle grades, homework, or other questions.
26.) Graded work will be in the blue chairs, in the chair with your block!

11. Other Reglas Other Miscellaneous Reglas
27.) PENCILS: If you do not bring a pencil to class, an angel loses its wings. Bring a writing utensil to class, I do not have a tree farm and neither does BCHS.
If you don’t have one, ask someone or REMEMBER TO BRING ONE.
28.) You must be INSIDE the classroom when the bell rings.
29.) Señor Blanton cannot give you a grade if he doesn’t know who did the work.
30.) WRITE YOUR NAME ON EVERYTHING

12. Preguntas
What is my purpose as a teacher?
What is my ideal class day?

13. Write your animal and # on your Syllabus.
Must use the word the with your animal…
If ends in “o” use el
If ends in “a” use la

14. Write the names of two cities in the U. S
Write the names of two cities in the U.S. that begin with “El …” or “La …”