2. Bienvenidos a la clase de español 1 This is a high school level course

3. Academic goals I will prepare you to be successful in a Spanish 2 program Those who achieve an 80 average or better will be recommended for Spanish 2 Those with an average of 90 or higher will be recommend for Spanish 2 honors all others will be asked to repeat Spanish 1.

4. Materials for class 1 three ring binder 1” or bigger w/dividers 180 filler sheets A highlighter A good supply of pens and pencils Recommended A clip in pencil case to be kept in Spanish binder

5. Textbook Realidades 1 2008/or later (replacement cost $~79.00) Textbook to be kept at home

6. Grading point system (total divided by total possible points) quizzes, tests, projects, writing samples, homework, class productivity, notebook (all worksheets need to be kept for each term- vocabulary sheets need to be kept in folder for the whole year) quiz points can vary in range depending how challenging they are A+

7. Late work will receive partial credit until end of unit NO WORK wil be accepted after Unit Test

8. Extra credit- up to 10% of the term’s final average ( Each chapter extra credit must be turned in before Unit Test) 5 points- for word puzzles (20 words) 15 points- Powerpoint for All chapter vocabulary, visual included 10 points- Powerpoint for All chapter vocabulary without a visual ½ point- for sentences using current vocabulary 2 points- for flashcards

9. Homework Usually 4 nights a week Students get a calendar with assignments for each unit. Homework is also written on the easel/whiteboard and online www.spanishpcis.wikispaces.com Not assigned on Fridays unless necessary

10. Seating arrangement Flexible/Assigned seating on the first day of school (Please notify teacher with special concerns)

11. Extra help Tuesday Sra. Borstel Srta. Lovell Sra. Pacheco Thursday HW club Srta. Lovell

12. Contact information sborstel@plymouth.k12.ma.us mpacheco@plymouth.k12.ma.us rlovell@plymouth.k12.ma.us Call school at 508-830-4450

13. Progress Reports Given to you the first week of every month. These reports do not have to be signed. Please check your Aspen account on a weekly basis