1. Welcome to Spanish Class! SYLLABUS 2013-2014

2. Class Rules 1.Treat others as you want to be treated a/k/a R-E-S-P-E-C-T; 2.If you do not have something nice to say, then keep it to yourself (or else talk to me about it in private outside of class); 3.Be prepared with paper, pencil, and flashcards.

3. Tardiness Both feet need to be completely touching the carpet before the last ding. DO NOT RUN IN THE HALLWAY OR CLASSROOM because safety is first! Log your name and time in the tardy log in the event you arrive tardy (even if you have an excuse note); Put your excuse in the tardy log pocket. Consequences for tardiness were review on the first day of school and are in your student handbook for review.

4. Class Procedures Have flashcards ready everyday to study during TIMER TIME (the first ten minutes of class) unless an alternate activity has been given to you by Señor Gaddis. Have flashcards ready everyday to study during TIMER TIME (the first ten minutes of class) unless an alternate activity has been given to you by Señor Gaddis. TIMER TIME happens during the first ten minutes of class after teacher has introduced your learning goals for the day. TIMER TIME happens during the first ten minutes of class after teacher has introduced your learning goals for the day. During TIMER TIME: NO TALKING, NO WALKING! Unless teacher calls you for something. During TIMER TIME: NO TALKING, NO WALKING! Unless teacher calls you for something.

5. Class Procedures II You will get four restroom/water/stretch breaks per nine weeks, so it is important that you guard your punch card with your life. You will get four restroom/water/stretch breaks per nine weeks, so it is important that you guard your punch card with your life. Lost punch cards can be earned through voluntary detention with your teacher. Lost punch cards can be earned through voluntary detention with your teacher. Use your planner every day to copy down “I Will” statements for your class. These statements will be on small white board daily. Use your planner every day to copy down “I Will” statements for your class. These statements will be on small white board daily.

6. Online Assignments (homework) You have 7 calendar days to complete online assignments. Student who complete them by the next class day will earn extra respect. You have 7 calendar days to complete online assignments. Student who complete them by the next class day will earn extra respect. The computer lab is open every morning in case you have computer problems at home. The computer lab is open every morning in case you have computer problems at home. Online assignments will be based on notes you take in class: Notes = Online Assignments. Online assignments will be based on notes you take in class: Notes = Online Assignments. Online assignments factor in the 40% portion of your overall grade. Online assignments factor in the 40% portion of your overall grade.

7. Test and Quizzes Tests and quizzes will make up 60% of your final average. They will usually take place on Fridays. If you miss a test or quiz due to absence, you may make it up preferably after school to give you ample time. If you make below a 70 on any test or quiz, you may also retake it after school.

8. How NOT to earn a DETENTION DO NOT WALK OR TALK DURING TIMER TIME (while timer is ticking); DO NOT ARGUE OR BE DISRESPECTFUL TO PEOPLE including the teacher; HAVE YOUR FLASHCARD OR NOTES TO STUDY DURING TIMER TIME; DO NOT CAUSE PROBLEMS THAT AFFECT OTHER PEOPLE’S LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.