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Spanish 1 2012-2013 Instructor: Mr. Mario A. Lopez Jr. E-Mail Address: [email protected] Conference/Planning: 1st Period Phone: 940-369-3063 Tutorials: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays by appointment.

The Denton Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap, race, color, and or national origins in its educational programs. Admission to career programs is based on age, grade, interest, aptitude and ability. Lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admissions and participation in any educational programs.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course begins with the basic structures of the Spanish Language. Vocabulary memorization, writing, reading, speaking and listening are developed through practice, role-play, conversation and self-expression. We will also examine various aspects of culture, geography and history of the Spanish Speaking world.

TEXTBOOKS: Exprésate Level 1 textbook

SUPPLIES NEEDED: Folder with pockets for handouts/graded work Spiral Notebook specifically for this class Pens (black or blue and red) Pencils Note cards as needed for vocabulary flashcards Box of Tissues GRADING: The following grading percentages will serve as a basis for the grades for this class: Large Projects and Tests 25% Small Projects and Quizzes: 25%

Communicative activities: 40%

Homework: 10%

I will accept late work; however, there is a price to pay. For every day the work is late, ten points will be deducted from the grade. I do not give extra credit unless it is offered to everyone in the class. HOMEWORK: Students will likely have homework due each class period. This may be from the workbook, a reading or a project. Even when no homework is assigned, your student should ALWAYS work on vocabulary memorization. MAKE-UP WORK: When a student is absent it is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements with me to complete the work. Students have the number of days absent plus one day to complete the work. All absent work must be turned with the student absence form by the date given, or it will not be accepted. Tests and project grades follow the same policy.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: 1. Be on time. 2. Be prepared for class. 3. Be courteous. 4. Be respectful. 5. Participate.

CONSEQUENCES: When the student does not follow these simple rules, he/she will receive the consequences written in the student handbook and adopted by the district.

Parents are entitled to have access to all written records of the district concerning the parent's child, including test scores. Tex. Educ. Code, section 26.004. Parents are also entitled to review each test administered to the parent's child after the test is administered. Furthermore, the school district is required to make tests readily available for review by parents; however, the school district may specify reasonable hours for such review. Tex. Educ. Code, section 26.006. Providing a parent access to and review of the teaching materials and administered tests fulfills the requirements of the Texas Education Code's mandate that parents are partners with the school district in the education of children. EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENT LEARNING (TEKS): Communication – Communicate in languages other than English. Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions. Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics. Students present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics. Cultures – Gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures. Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied. Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the culture studied. Connections – Connect with other disciplines and acquire information. Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the foreign language. Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the foreign language and its cultures. Comparisons – Develop insight into the nature of language and culture. Students demonstrate understandings of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and their own. Students demonstrate understandings of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own. Communities – Participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world. Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting. Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment.

Important Language Lab Rules: August 19, 2011

Dear Parent or Guardian, As a second language learner, your student will have the opportunity to visit our language lab. This lab will allow each student to practice his/her listening and speaking skills individually. Because of all of the technical equipment in the language lab, it is imperative that ground rules be established. There will be grades given for all lab work: practice and testing. Each student will have an assigned station in the lab. Each student will be responsible for his/her station and that station will be checked at the end of each lab visit. The master console, the cabinets, the drawers, and all other stations except the specifically assigned station are strictly off limits.

No gum, candy, or drinks are allowed in the lab and only such materials as specified by the teacher.

We believe that the language lab will enhance your child’s ability in foreign language if the facilities are properly used. We request, therefore, that you sign this letter acknowledging all parties’ responsibilities for proper use and maintenance. This letter serves as a guideline, so if disciplinary/financial action is taken, you will fully understand the basis of such action. Please, keep a copy of this letter for your files. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely,

Mario A. Lopez Jr. Spanish 1 [email protected] Please sign and return to the teacher. A signature indicates that you have read and understood the course syllabus and lab policies.

I, ______, parent/guardian of ______have read and understand the syllabus for the Spanish I class and the lab policies.

Parent/Guardian: ______Signature Date

Student: ______Signature Date