1. ¡Bienvenidos a la clase de español!
Please come in and look at the roster on the front table. Please sit in the seat that has the same number as your name. Also, grab a warm up sheet from the table.

2. Why study Spanish or another foreign language?
Warm Up
Why study Spanish or another foreign language?
¿Por qué estudiar el español?

3. Science, technology, engineering, and math are not the only (or even the most) valuable 21st century skills. Even Google says so.
The soft skills valued by employers are byproducts of foreign language acquisition.
Communicating and listening well
Possessing different values and points of view
Having empathy toward others
Being a good critical thinker
Making connections across complex ideas

4. Hillgrove’s Spanish Program
You do NOT need a Foreign Language credit to graduate from Hillgrove.
However, many 2-year and all 4-year colleges will require at least 2 FL credits for entry. The more FL credits you take, the more competitive your application will be.
Spanish 2 / Spanish 2 Honors
To get into Honors-level 2, you must have a 90%+ in Spanish 1 as your overall grade
Honors 2 will give you a ½ quality point on your weighted GPA.
Spanish 3 Honors
To enter Honors 3, you will need to have earned an 85%+ in a level 2 class
We begin planning a trip to Europe and/or Latin America at this level, which we will go on when you are either in Spanish 4 or 5 (depends on the calendar).
Completing level 3 earns you a Foreign Language pathway.

5. Hillgrove’s Spanish Program
Spanish 4 Honors
To get into Honors-level 4, you must have an 85%+ in Spanish 3 as your overall grade.
At this level you may apply to be a member of Spanish Honor Society (requires that you hold an overall “A” average in Spanish levels 1-3).
Participate in a travel opportunity to Europe or Latin America.
You will earn 1 full quality point toward your weighted GPA.
Spanish 5 Honors (Pre-AP)
To get into Honors-level 5, you must have an 85% in Spanish 4 as your overall grade
Spanish 6 (AP Spanish)
Taking the AP exam will allow you to earn up to 12 college credits (4 classes!)

6. Supply List Pens/Pencils Notebook paper 1” Three ring binder
2 tab dividers.
Flipgrid app (iOS & Android)

7. Grading Categories Formative Assessments (15%)
(classwork, homework, warm ups, lab work, practice, rough drafts)
Summative Assessments (30%)
(quizzes, projects, presentations)
Formal Evaluations (40%)
the SGM & Unit tests: (listening, reading, writing, speaking, vocabulary, and grammar)
Final Exam (15%)
(4-part cumulative final exam that will assess listening, reading, writing, speaking, vocabulary, and grammar skills)

8. Class expectations & Information
Make-up Policy & Restrictions
When a student is absent, students are allowed the number of days absent, plus one day to turn in ALL missed work. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule make-up appointments for quizzes and tests within the grace period before or after school.
It is your responsibility to check the daily blog for missed work. I will detail each day what was done and will provide digital attachments of worksheets and powerpoints.

9. Class Expectations & Information
Homework
Completed homework is due at the beginning of class. NO late work will be accepted, unless it’s an excused absence. It will be assigned at various times throughout the week, and we will go over homework to make sure students comprehend the concepts.
Classwork/Homework grades are based on completion, and are worth 10-points per assignment. At the end of each unit, a formative grade will be recorded in Synergy.

10. Class Expectations & Information
Extra Credit?
NO extra credit work will be given to substitute or take the place of another grade. Please note: If final grades are on the border (69, 79, 89, etc.) they will NOT be adjusted/bumped up to the next letter grade.

11. Class Expectations & Information
Hall Passes
A sheet with 10 hall passes will be given to each student at the beginning of the semester. If you lose the paper, that’s it, I will not provide another one. (This does not apply to student with health conditions and who have been given a permanent bathroom pass)
If you get to class quickly and ask if you can use the restroom before the “hawk squawk” I will let you go without using one of your passes.
Students should use the restroom during class change and/or lunch, and instruction should not be interrupted except for emergencies.
The first and last 15 minutes of class are “dead time” when no student is permitted to be in the hall.

12. Class Expectations & Information
Late Work Without an Absence
If a student comes to class without a graded assignment on the day it is due (like a project), the following point deductions will apply:
One day late - 11 percentage points are deducted
Two days late - 21 percentage points are deducted
Three days late - 31 percentage points are deducted
Four or more days late – No work may be turned in for credit. A permanent grade of zero will be assigned.

13. Class Expectations & Information
1. Be attentive. 6. Follow handbook guidelines. 2. Be courteous. 7. Participate often. 3. Be prepared. 8. Respect others, yourself, & the classroom. 4. Be responsible. 9. Stay seated until dismissed. 5. Be punctual. 10. Speak Spanish! And remember… Only bottled water is allowed in the classroom, unless it’s for a designated food project. Selling fundraiser items must take place between classes. Please refer to the student agenda regarding all school and county policies.

14. Cell Phone Policy How many of you have a smart phone?
The use of electronic devices will be permitted at the teacher’s discretion and only for specific instructional and educational purposes. Students may NOT have out or use their electronic devices during class time unless indicated by the teacher. Failure to follow the teacher’s directions will result in an insubordination referral, and will be handled by the administration.

15. Consequences
For most offenses the consequences are as follows: 1st Verbal warning 3rd Detention; Call Home; Conference 2nd Call Home; Conference 4th Administrative Referral The teacher reserves the right to change consequences as needed based upon the severity of the individual situation. Disrespect of any kind for any reason will result in an immediate administrative referral.

16. Un poco de mí (A little about me)
I nearly failed 8th grade Spanish, and I didn’t like Spanish class when I was in high school.
I really started learning Spanish when I began working at Chick-fil-A. I finally had a real use for knowing the language.
I am married, but have no children. I do have a very spoiled dog, though.
I love to travel as much as I can, especially internationally. I try to collect a flag or at least a classroom decoration from every place I go.
I went to UGA for undergrad – GO Dawgs!

18. List 1 Spanish word you already know.
Ticket Out the Door
List 1 Spanish word you already know.

19. A B C CH D E F G H I J K L LL M N Ñ O P Q R RR S T U V W X Y Z
El Alfabeto A B C CH D E F G H I J K L LL M N Ñ O P Q R RR S T U V W X Y Z

20. Los Números 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21. 4 Basic Questions ¿Cómo te llamas? ¿De dónde eres? ¿Cuántos años tienes? ¿Cómo estás?