1. Spanish 3 & 4 This entire presentation is on my BRHS website
Mrs. Ríos

2. About me: 24th year at BRHS Have taught levels 1-AP
Have a Master’s Degree in Second Language Acquisition
Studied in Spain (Madrid & Valencia)
Enjoy reading, traveling, spending time with family and friends
*My husband is Puerto Rican
Have 3 boys: 14, 11 and 9

3. Remind.com *Join the Remind group for your child’s class to receive notices and reminders.   Go to the BRHS website under Spanish III or IV for the code for your child’s class.   

4. FIELD TRIPS
*usually around 4 per year for Spanish IV; flamenco show for Spanish III & IV
*Play/museum visit then authentic lunch
*great way to connect with culture and language

5. 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

6. Phoenix
Phoenix/ParentVue is updated frequently. Please check it often and have conversations with your child about their progress. * Z=a zero until it is made up and graded

7. Absolutely not allowed out during class unless used for an activity!
CELL PHONES & CHROMEBOOKS
Absolutely not allowed out during class unless used for an activity!

8. Verb Conjugation Quizzes (VCQ)
About 1 every 6 classes
Spanish IV 10 verbs; Spanish III 8 verbs
New forms added throughout year
Verbix.com, verbguru.com are resources
REQUIRES MEMORIZATION
Formations and meanings
Students given blank quiz when we start
Imperative to keep up!

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

10. Grades
Tests, quizzes, presentations, homework quizzes, 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

11. Homework Every night Written, online or studying
Posted daily on my BRHS website
Essential to reinforce and practice concepts and vocabulary learned in class

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

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

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