Pchs Course Syllabus

PCHS COURSE SYLLABUS 1 Semester Course Teacher: Heather Ríos Course: Spanish III

Week Major Topics to be introduced 1 Review Spanish I & II vocabulary and grammar 2 Classroom objects, activities, rules 3 Extracurricular activities 4 Getting ready for a special event, daily routines, people and things 5 Clothing & fashion, going shopping 6 Things you did and where you did them (The preterite tense) 7 Giving Directions for getting to places 8 Childhood toys and games, what you were like as a child and what you use to do 9 Holiday celebrations 10 Emergencies, crises, rescues, heroic acts 11 Describing an accident scene, injuries & treatments 12 Talking about what you saw on television, movie plots & characters 13 Food & cooking 14 Outdoor food & cooking 15 Visiting an airport 16 Travel 17 Plans for the future 18 Predictions about the future

Textbook Title No book will be issued but books are available for check out. Lessons will be guided by Realidades II text. Students may access study materials at www.phschool.com and enter the webcode jdk-0001. Other materials may be posted on the teacher website.

Teacher Planning Period: After School I will be available for students to receive extra help before & after school as needed and prescheduled.

GRADING PROCEDURES: Course with no EOCT Class Work (Including daily work, projects quizzes, tests, and writing exam) 75% Final Exam 25%

*the benchmark exam will count as part of the 2nd 9 weeks grade for semester and year-long courses. The test will be given at the teacher’s convenience during the 9th/10th week for all courses and again at the 26th/27th week for year long courses.

COURSE GRADING POLICY FOR BREAKDOWN OF CLASS WORK THE GRADE FOR THIS CLASS IS BASED ON A POINT SYSTEM THE SCALE OF POINTS IS AS FOLLOWS.

Major tests 40% Lesson Quizzes 20% Daily Assignments 20% Homework 10% Projects 10% EXAM EXEMPTIONS: All students will be required to take the EOCT for courses in which it applies. Students may exempt the final exam (1 semester courses) or 1st semester post test (year long courses) for a course in the following way:  A student must have an average of 70 or above  Miss no more than 2 days per semester

MAJOR PROJECTS OR ASSIGNMENTS AND DUE DATES: To be announced CLASS RULES ARE ATTACHED. Spanish III

Teacher: Mrs. Heather Ríos

Contact Information:

School Address: 4850 County Farm Road, Blackshear, GA 31516 (mail-P.O. Box 349) School Phone: 912-449-2055 E-mail: [email protected]

Qualifications:

Master of Arts in Teaching Georgia College & State University Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Psychology Georgia College & State University Associate of Science in Teacher Education Waycross College

Course Description

Spanish III focuses on the continued development of communicative competence of Spanish and understanding of the culture(s) of the people who speak the language. Students use basic language structures with accuracy and recombine learned material to express their thoughts. They will be exposed to more complex features of the language, moving from concrete to some abstract concepts.

Materials required

Students are required to come to class prepared to learn. This requires that students bring a notebook (3 ring binder), paper, and a pencil or pen. The teacher will provide any other materials required.

Goals and Objectives

The goals and objectives for this course are based on those of the Georgia Performance Standards of the State Department of Education. You may locate these standards from Georgia Learning Connections at: http://www.glc.k12.ga.us

At appropriate intervals, rules will be introduced to facilitate and enhance the student’s understanding of concepts presented and practiced. The student will be required to listen attentively, take good notes, and respond in Spanish using topical vocabulary to answer/ask questions and react in uncomplicated situations.

Homework

Homework usually consists of work begun in class. If the student has insufficient time to complete the assignment in class, it becomes homework and is expected to be completed by the following day. Students who do not turn work in on time will be assigned lunch detention until all work is complete.

Since all of the material in a foreign language course is new to the student, it is very important that he/she study at least 10-15 minutes daily. Unannounced quizzes will not be given the first day after new material is presented; but anytime after the first day, the student should be prepared. Make-up work

Unless a student has been absent, all work is expected to be turned in on time (the date given by the teacher). If a student is absent, the teacher will determine a make-up day within the time allotted in the PCHS Parent/Student Handbook. Failure to make up work within this time will result in the student being assigned lunch detention until all work is complete. Extenuating circumstances must be discussed with the teacher prior to the make-up day.

Make-up Days- Wednesday and Thursday

Extra Credit

In accordance with the PCHS Handbook, no extra credit assignments will be given.

Classroom Rules of Conduct

1. Respect yourself and everybody in our classroom.

2. Listen (and do not talk) while the teacher is talking or while another student is talking. Raise your hand to be recognized before speaking.

0 3. Be prepared. Bring all materials needed to class. 1 2 4. No sleeping or putting your head down on the desk.

5. No eating or drinking in the classroom.

6. Students must remain in class at all times, unless given the permission to go to the restroom or nurse.

Other expectations of the teacher or student will be discussed and agreed upon collectively by the teacher and students.

Consequences: Warning Student-Teacher conference Parent/Guardian phone call Detention Parent-Teacher conference Office Referral

The teacher reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus. Students will be notified in writing if any changes occur. Thank you! Pierce County High School 4850 County Farm Rd., Blackshear, GA 31516 912-449-2055

Dear Parent or Guardian,

Thank you for taking the time to review what your child is learning in his or her Spanish class. I am looking forward to this year. I promise this will be a fun, exciting, and educational experience for your child as they learn to communicate using the Spanish language. You can also play an integral role in your child’s acquisition of Spanish by staying informed of what is being taught in class and supporting language learning at home.

Attached you will find our course syllabus with a brief description of what your child will be learning in our class as well as the course requirements, grading procedures, and rules for this course. No book will be issued for this course. Lessons will be guided by Realidades II text. Students may access study materials at www.phschool.com and enter the webcode jdk-0001. Other materials may be posted on the teacher website.

In order to better serve you as your child’s Spanish teacher I offer several forms of parent notification services. These are our class webpage, and text message notifications. These notifications inform you of topics and information they are learning in class as well as important quiz and test dates. Please fill out the information below and have your child return it to me at your earliest convenience.

I am truly excited about teaching your child and I look forward to a great year!

Sincerely,

Heather Ríos [email protected]

------* Information on remind 101 text message notifications is attached.

Please sign below stating you have read the attached syllabus.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS, GRADING PROCEDURES, AND RULES FOR THIS COURSE :

______Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature