1. Bienvenidos a la clase del señor James

2. Tonight’s agenda… Introduction Blog Syllabus Synergy Behavior Marks
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Tonight’s agenda…
Introduction
Blog
Syllabus
Synergy Behavior Marks
School Store

3. Who is señor James? Panamanian background Army brat
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Who is señor James?
Panamanian background
Army brat
7th year of teaching
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Augusta University

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Blog link: Students are responsible for keeping up with the blog Books – Class set & online access:

5. y Señora Eréndira Torres
Instructors
Señor Stephen James
y Señora Eréndira Torres
Blog links:
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Level I language course focuses on the development of communicative competence in the target language and understanding of the culture(s) of the people who speak the language. It assumes that the students have minimal or no prior knowledge of the language and culture. An important component of language classes is the use of the language beyond the classroom in the real world.
TEXTBOOK
All students will receive a Spanish textbook; however, a multitude of additional resources will be used throughout the year to enhance learning. The student workbook is consumable and should be brought to class every day. We will use Descubre in the classroom.
GRADING SYSTEM
(Evaluation process and weights)
Grammar & Writing
Formative Assessments (10%) {classwork, homework, quizzes/checkpoints}
Summative Assessments (20%) {unit tests, projects, performance tasks}
Vocabulary & Reading
Formative Assessments (10%) {audio, literacy, classwork, homework, practice}
Summative Assessments (20%) {projects, tests, performance tasks}
Listening and Speaking
(25%) {daily practice & activities, classwork, presentations)
Midterm and Final Exams (15%)
REQUIREMENTS
(Assignments, books, reading, materials, etc.)
Spanish/English dictionary (digital allowed)
Pens (black and blue ink only)
Pencils
College-rule paper
3-ring binder (1/2 inch) & dividers
Colored pencils
Glue stick & scissors
Dry-erase markers
OTHER INFORMATION
(Policies, procedures, etc.)
Make-up work – it is the student’s responsibility to check CobbLearning (the blog) whenever absent. The student will have the number of days absent plus one to complete and return any work that was missed.
NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED!
BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
Behavior infractions will be documented in the “comments” portion of Synergy. The number of the violation, the date of the infraction and how the situation was handled will all be included in the comments section.
Example: {3 - 8/23 W, 3} stands for "Unkind to others" which occurred on August 23rd and W means the student received a warning.
1) Out of seat/desk, 2) Disruptive, 3) Unkind to others, 4) Off task, 5) Sleeping/head down, 6) Throwing objects, 7) Inappropriate conversation, 8) Failure to follow directions 9) Other… C – counselor, D – detention, M – moved seating, O – other, P – phone call, R – referral, W – warning, S – silent lunch

6. This class counts for High School credit 

7. CONTACT INFORMATION
This is the best method of communication

8. 1+ is the number of infractions given.
SYNERGY – Lovinggood will be using Synergy to document infractions for the school year. We believe this is a positive management system. Parents will have immediate access to behavior infractions that impact their students’ conduct grades. In addition, parents will be able to see infractions across time and across content areas.
“0” is good.
1+ is the number of infractions given.

9. School Store Spiritwear! Hours 8:50—9:15 LMS Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri.
7th grade hall
School Store
Hours
Notebook Paper
Binders
Folders
Graph Paper
Notecards
Spiral Notebooks
Composition Notebooks
Pencils and Lead
Dry Erase Markers
Highlighters
Colored Pencils
Pencil Pouches
Pencil Sharpeners
Master Locks
Scissors
Poster board
LMS
Prepare Organize Excel
And much more! New items arriving weekly!
We have what students NEED to SUCCEED!
Spiritwear!
Cash and Check accepted

10. Questions?
¿Preguntas?

11. ¡Muchas gracias!
¡Adiós!