Cordova High School Folsom Cordova Unified School District World Languages Department Course Expectations Course Title: Honors Spanish 2 Teacher name: Señora Aviña Teacher contact info: [email protected] (916) 294-2450 ext. 810343

Course description: Honors Spanish 2 is an accelerated continuation of the first year of Spanish, either through Spanish 1 or Honors Spanish 1. Honors Spanish 2 is designed for those who excelled in Spanish 1 and who desire a more rigorous and challenging course of study to better prepare for the advanced IB language classes. It completes the introduction begun in Spanish 1 to the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. The four skills of the language learning are again stressed: understanding, reading, speaking, and writing. There is continued focus on understanding and speaking. Through the use of text, video, audio, and workbook program, each student has the opportunity to gain mastery of everyday Spanish and to learn skills that will enable him/her to function in a Spanish-speaking environment.

Grading policy: Students will be assessed using MYP assessment and final grade policies. We expect you to actively participate in your own learning by completing ALL of your assignments. Not all of your work is graded. Some assignments give you the opportunity to practice your skills; others allow you to demonstrate your mastery of the subject specific standards. Although your final grade is based on summative assessments, your performance on formative assessments will prepare you for the summative assessments and will also guide instruction in the classroom.

Formative Assessments Summative Assessments Formative assessments occur after small amounts of Summative assessments occur at the end of a large chunk of instruction while the students are making meaning of new instruction. The results may take a while to be returned to concepts. The feedback is nearly immediate and helps the students. The purpose of summative assessments is to students integrate new information with previous help a teacher evaluate a student’s mastery of learning goals knowledge. Formative assessments also help teachers for the unit of study. Summative assessments occur less adjust instruction to best meet the needs of our students. frequently than formative assessments. Summative Formative assessments are powerful tools that can help assessments will be given at the end of each 5-6 week unit improve a student’s understanding. of study. Examples of Formative assessments can be: Examples of Summative assessments can be: Class work, warm-ups, interviews, homework, quick writes, Chapter exams, embedded assessments, essays, unit exams, quizzes, Socratic seminars, and exit tickets. presentations, projects, and final exams.

MYP assigns four criteria to be assessed within the Language Acquisition course. Each criteria will be assessed two (2) times per semester. When more than one criterion is assessed in a task, there will be multiple grades (one grade for each criterion).

Language Acquisition Criterion – - A: Comprehending Spoken and Visual Text - B: Comprehending Written and Visual Text - C: Communicating in Response to Spoken, Written and Visual Text - D: Using Language in Spoken and Written Form **Please refer to the Cordova High MYP section of the website for additional details.

Citizenship – Your citizenship grade will be based upon:

- Your participation - Your preparedness - Your adherence to CHS’s Learner Profile. Cordova Lancers strive to be:

Inquirers Open-minded Knowledgeable Caring Thinkers Risk-takers Communicators Balanced Principled Reflective

Classroom rules:

Respect teacher, classmates and their property. Respect school property. Be prepared (homework, class materials such as paper, pencil etc). Dress appropriate (see dress code student handbook). Be responsible (be on time to class, check grades, turn in assignments on time, wait to be dismissed, etc). Disruptive behavior in class is NOT acceptable (see discipline). Electronic devices need to be off and in backpack during class.

Discipline –

Positive and productive behavior is expected from you. If your choices in the classroom detract from your ability to learn, or interfere with the learning of others, we will take measures to help you alter your behavior. These measures (progressive discipline) include, but are not limited to, verbal warnings, communication with your parents/guardians, and behavior reflection in another classroom.

As a last resort, you might be suspended from the class or sent to administration with a referral. Some behaviors may result in an immediate suspension if they are particularly dangerous or unacceptable.

Attendance –

You are expected to attend class regularly. It is difficult to help you learn when you are not present. Language Acquisition relies heavily upon class participation and interacting with your fellow language learners.

You are expected to be in your seat and working when the bell rings. If you walk in as the bell rings or your materials are not ready, then you are late. You will remain seated until dismissed (regardless of when the bell rings).

You are responsible for checking the course website for notes or missed assignments, and for arranging with the teacher to make-up work, in the event that you are absent.

Late work –

If you are absent from school, you will be given two (2) days for each day of absence to make up any work without consequence, in accordance with the district’s policy. Formative assignments may only be effective if they are completed in a timely manner. It is in your best interest to complete all assignments on time to ensure your progress in your language study and preparation for the summative unit assessments.

Electronics policy –

World Language classes are all performance and participation based, and electronic devices will seriously affect your progress and success in these classes. Use of cell phones for educational purposes during class time is strictly at the teacher’s discretion within their classroom.

 Cell phones, ear buds, headphones and any other electronic devices are not allowed in class.  All electronics and ear buds/headphones must be put away when you enter a World Language classroom.  There is no charging of cell phones allowed in class.  If visible, the teacher may confiscate the item and lock it in a secure place for the remainder of the period or the day. It is your responsibility to collect the item from the teacher.

**Please note** The classroom teacher is not liable for any lost, stolen or damaged electronics

Materials –

A textbook will be checked out to you at the beginning of the year to take home for use. In most cases, there will be a class set of textbooks in the classroom.

A work book and grammar book will also be checked out to you at the beginning of the year. If you would like to purchase the workbook and/or grammar book so you may write in them, you must take them to the student store and pay for them. They will scan the barcode and sell those books to you for the following prices:

Spanish Que Chevere workbooks (levels 1-3) - $15

Spanish grammar workbook (for SL course) - $18

If you choose to NOT purchase the workbook, you may NOT write in it, and you must return it to the library at the end of the school year, in the same condition it was checked out to you.

Students are expected to have at all times:

- A composition notebook (preferred), notebook or section of binder – for grammar and vocabulary notes - A folder (for handouts) - Binder paper - Pencil, pen (blue/black) and a red pen for corrections - Dry erase marker (not light colors such as yellow) - Highlighter - Index cards for flashcards