2018-2019
    ​Disclosure Document Survey
    Mrs. Forman Spanish I, Spanish II
    Classroom Policies & Procedures    

    Contact Information and Period

    Please read the following procedures, rules and guidelines and identify the answer that best applies to your understanding and/or acceptance of each policy.  Submit your responses once you have completed the entire survey.

    Course Description & Objectives

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    Welcome Spanish Students!!  These six elements will be included within each Unit, then are necessary skills for successfully learning a secondary language. I.   Listening,  II    Reading
    III.  Person-to-Person Interaction,  IV.  Speaking, V.   Writing, VI. Culture.

    Spanish I covers Reading, writing, speaking, listening and understanding common greetings, expressions, date/ time, introductions, asking and answering questions, age, origin, and phone number, personality and physical characteristics, noun and adjective agreement correctly, uses of ser (to be) and tener (to have), subject pronouns. Students will be tested and held accountable for knowing all 5 state and district core Standards. Additional content will be covered as time permits.

    Spanish II will cover Reading, writing, speaking, listening and understanding, clothing, review of Spanish I content, clothing, weather, present progressive, reflexive verbs, chores, past tense, comparatives and commands.  Students will be tested and held accountable for knowing all 5 state and district core Standards. Additional content will be covered as time permits.

    Attendance, Tardy & Discipline Policies


    Attendance, Tardy & Discipline Policy:  Attendance:  Many projects are completed in class.   As such, regular attendance and active participation are important.  If a student misses class, it will be his or her responsibility to check objectives and assignments on the website@ nesshistory.org, and complete and return their assignments to the teacher within one week of the absence.  Willowcreek Middle School High attendance policy will be applied. 
     
    Discipline policy:  This course will support the school’s R³ policy, i.e., respect yourself, respect others, respect the school. If disruptive or negative behavior occurs, the following steps will be followed:  
    • * Verbal warning. 
    • ** Sent to a different seat in the classroom or staying after class. 
    • *** Sent to another classroom for the period with assignment. 
    • If a student has been sent to another classroom a second time, he/she will need to complete a behavior contract with the teacher, parents will be contacted.
    Fighting, harassment, challenging teacher authority, or using profane language will result in immediate removal from class and will be dealt with according to district policy and may result in reassignment to a different class. 

    Tardy Policy:   The school’s tardy policy will be followed.  Warm-ups, quizzes or self-starters cannot be made up due to tardies.  Citizenship grades will be dropped after the third tardy. A student is considered tardy if they are not in their seat when the bell rings, even if they are in the room. 

    Dead Days:
    All dead days are the same day the Unit Test is given.  After the Unit Test,all assignments for that unit are considered dead and cannot be turned in for credit. 

    Quizlet:
    With each unit, there will be several Quizlet assigned to help students with vocabulary practice.  Students will generally be given 2 weeks to finish their Quizlet assignments.  Once the due date for Quizlet has passed, it can no longer be done for credit. 

    Electronic Devices

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    Electronic Devices: Technology can and should facilitate learning.  Students are encouraged to bring their own devise (BYOD) to support their classroom learning. If unable to supply their own ipod, smartphone, etc... one will be supplied for them for use in class.   When students BYOD, they are responsible for the care and storage of their devise. If devises become disruptive to student learning (texts, cyber bulling, messaging etc...) devices will be taken away.  If there is time at the end of class to use devices for Quizlet, other homework etc...always ASK FIRST before using an electronic device. 

    Late Work & Grading Policies

    Late work   
    Work is considered late if the student is present in class and does not hand in the assignment on the due date, or as the teacher collects it.  Work turned in after the due date will be given a maximum grade of 70% of the earned score.  If a student neglects to write their name on their paper it will be considered late.

    ​Grading Policies:  Grades* will be assigned using the following criteria:
    • 55% Tests/ Quizzes  
    • 45% Homework​

    Grade Scale
    100-94= A       93-90= A-       89-87 = B+     86-82 = B        81-80 = B-      79-77 = C+     76-72 = C       71-70 = C-      69-67+ D+      66-63=D      62-60=D-   59 and Below = F   

    Class Materials and Internet Use


    Class Materials:   Students will need to bring the following materials to class DAILY
    • Ruled notebook paper
    • Colored pencils                 
    • pencils or pens
    It would be greatly appreciated if you are able or willing to donate to the classroom, Students can receive an extra late pass for donations:  
    • Treats (rewards, small penny candies without peanuts individually wrapped)
    • Colored Pencils/ Pencils and Red Pens
    • Boxes of Kleenex and/or hand sanitizer
    • Dry erase markers
    Internet Use: Parents, please note that students will be required to use the internet for this class. Prior to doing so parents must update their student's information in skyward and ensure their students have the right to use the internet.   Accommodations will be made for the students unable to use the internet. For those who do not have the internet at home, the following resources are available:  
    • Public Library
    • School Library :  7:45 am – 8:15 am and 2:45 pm – 3:15 pm/ During Lunch
    • In the Classroom: During Advisory and after school by appointment.

    ***Please feel free to email your student’s teacher at the following address [email protected] to arrange a meeting before or after school.

    ** Teachers are not available on early out Mondays.

    Feedback & Submission

    Prior to submission please check to ensure you reviewed and checked your response on each portion of the Disclosure Document Survey.   

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