Spanish 1 Syllabus

Spanish 1 Syllabus

¡Hola, Bienvenidos a la clase de Señor V.!

Instructor Information:

Profesor: Señor Edward van der Schalie

Email: evanderschalie@eupschools.org

Room: 167

Phone: 906-635-3839 x5896

Planning period: None (A Lunch)

Introduction:

Spanish I is a course designed to introduce the student to all aspects of foreign language study, including grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. A cultural framework is provided throughout the duration of the course. Students will do research on various cultural topics in groups, with partners and in individual practice depending on the subject. Emphasis is placed on conversation, vocabulary, and correct usage of the language. Correct pronunciation and oral proficiency are primary goals, which will be achieved through an emphasis on listening and speaking. The classroom experience will provide an appreciation and development of cultural awareness through various readings, media resources and authentic materials. I am looking forward to guiding you on this journey learning Spanish which I know you will find many new and exciting experiences.

Course Objectives:

Proficiency is the Goal

1. All four modalities: We listen, read, write, and speak in Spanish.

2. Language and Culture: We use the language to explore our cultures, Spanish-speaking cultures, world cultures, and ancient cultures.

3. Real world preparation: We use useful language in the class so that we are prepared to communicate in the real world.

4. Student Centered: We center our interactions on what each student needs, knows, and can do now and what each student needs to move forward.

Course Units/Layout:

Unit 1 – Geography & Greetings

Unit 2 – Alphabet, Cognates & Classroom Phrases

Unit 3 – Calendar, Numbers 0-31 & Pronouns

Unit 4 – Describe yourself & others

Unit 5 – Likes & Dislikes, Question Words

Unit 6 – School, Parts of the Classroom & School Supplies

Unit 7 – School, Subjects, Locations in the School, Telling Time

Unit 8 – Family

Unit 9 – House & Chores

Additional Resources:

Somos 1 which includes stories, songs, film, articles, art, legends and history.

Duolingo

Kahoot

Spanish Dictionary.com

Required Materials:

1. 3-ring binder (1 in. or larger) to keep graded papers, printed notes etc.…

2. Notebook (Warm-ups, apuntes (notes), entradas diarias.

3. Loose leaf notebook paper (College or Wide ruled).

4. Pencils and pens.

5. Chromebook – Bring every day!

Grades:

The grade for the course consists of the following:

Unit Assessments: 25%

Projects / Quizzes: 20%

Quarterly Assessments: 20%

Speaking: 15%

Participation: 10%

In-Class Assignments: 10%

Grading Scale:

A: 100-93 A- : 92-90 B+ : 89-87 B: 86-83 B- : 82-80 C+ : 79-77 C: 76-73

C- : 72-70 D+: 69-67 D: 66-63 D- : 62-60 E: 59-0

Homework/Daily Practice:

Most work will be conducted in class and enough time will be given for students to complete their work in class. Occasionally projects and other activities will require work outside of class with the due date given when the activity is assigned. You will have a Google Classroom that will mirror what we do in class. Assignments, worksheets, etc. will be posted in your Google Classroom.

Quizzes/Tests:

Written quizzes and tests over each objective/skill will take place on a regular basis. THERE WILL BE POP QUIZZES ON OCCASION, SO PLEASE BE PREPARED.

Making Up Missed Quizzes and tests: It is your responsibility to make up missed quizzes and tests. You have ONE WEEK upon your return to school to make up any missed test or quiz for full credit.

Cell Phones:

All SAHS classrooms will be phone, smartwatch and Bluetooth earbuds free during school hours. Students will place their devices on silent or turned off and store them in their lockers. Device time will not be given as an incentive for free time.

Consequences for not following this policy: 

1st Offense:

PED turned into the office

Parents will be notified

Student picks up the PED upon school dismissal

Students will be required to turn in their device to the office for 5 days

2nd Offense

PED turned into the office

The PED will be picked up by the parents

Student will be required to turn their device into the office for the rest of the semester.

3rd Offense

PED turned into the office

Student will have an out-of-school suspension

Parent meeting will be required when student returns to school

Student will be required to turn their device into the office for the remainder of the school year

Refusal

Student refusal to bring their device to the office will result in a suspension.

Student may return after a parent/student/admin meeting.

Classroom Procedures:

Cleaning – Paper towels and disinfectant spray are available to students who wish to wipe down their desk prior to the beginning of class. Desks are cleaned at the end of each day.

Hand Sanitizer – Provided to all students in the dispenser by the door.

Seating Chart – Will be in use all year. Initially it will be alphabetical but will be changed throughout the year to accommodate students’ needs and promote a positive learning environment.

Bathroom Breaks – Students may use the bathroom during class but not during instruction using the following procedure:

Students must wait until after the first 10 minutes of class before requesting to sign out using Smart pass.

One student at a time will be allowed to sign out in Smart pass for bathroom breaks.

Upon return, students must close their Smart pass.

Students shouldn’t request to leave the room while instruction is taking place.

Entering Class –

Enter the classroom quietly, find your seat and begin your bell work.

Secure your phone as soon as you enter the room in the pouch provided.

The bell work will be on the board for students to complete at the beginning of class and students are expected to begin working on it when they arrive.

You may chat quietly with a neighbor if you have completed your bell work, but bell work comes first.

Do not use translators for work unless the class has been given permission.

Bell work – Each day students will be selected at random (Wheel of Fortune) to put their bell work on the white board. All students should complete the bell work to the best of their ability prior to it being put on the whiteboard. Bell work for the week is turned in on Fridays for a weekly participation grade.

Technology

Chromebooks – Need to be brought to class every day. Many activities in class will be through your Chromebook and you will need it to access your online Google classroom. Code for your class: ______________________________

Absences – If you are gone from class for any reason, you can find any work for that day in your Google classroom. I will post any activities that require student completion (including bell work) the day prior in Google classroom. See the student handbook for maximum absences allowed.

Assignments – Can be turned in through Google classroom, email, or physically in the box that corresponds to your hour on the table by Señor V’s desk.

Late Assignments

All assignments are due on the assigned due date. All late work will still be given credit based on effort and timeliness. If turning in work late becomes a consistent issue, we will have an individual conversation to understand the causes and effects of the student's late work.

If there is any missing work, it will be a 0 in the grade book until it is turned in. This is for a student to realize an assignment is missing. It is up to the student to turn in any missing work by the end of the unit / unit test.

Food/Drink - No food, drinks are fine if they are in a sealable container. No gum!!

Leaving Seat - Students should stay in seats unless given permission by the teacher.

Using Spanish – It’s very important for students to be always paying attention in class to listen to and understand what they are hearing in Spanish. That is how we acquire language and become proficient. In Spanish 1, students will be able to give one word or short answer verbal responses to common questions.

**All procedures are subject to change based on current environment/conditions.**