Course Syllabus

                

Spanish Level 1

CATA High School

2016-2017

 

Course Description: The Union County Public Schools Program of Studies describes this course as an introduction to the study of a second language through the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  In addition, culture, geography and grammar are integrated into the course.  Students have limited or no prior study of the language. This course aligns with the grammar concepts taught with Spanish I courses in Union County the context and vocabulary are geared towards the medical field.

 

Textbook(s) and Supplemental text: Textbook is created and provided by the county. The textbook is supplemented with Realidades I Textbook

 

Materials Needed: Pens/Pencils; Notebook Paper; Spanish/English Dictionary; index cards, index

                                       card holder and dividers; 3-ring binder with the following dividers labeled:

                                       Warm-Up, Notes, Classwork, Homework, and Projects. Earbuds and Laptop! 

 

GRADES:

Grading Policies	Final Grade will be dependent upon following Grading Scale: 30% Tests 20% Quizzes 20% Participation 20% Homework 10% Projects
Homework Policy	Homework is due at the beginning of class. No late homework will be accepted.  If absent, follow policy above on make-up work.
Quizzes/Tests	As you can see above in Grading Policies, tests and quizzes make up half of your grade.  Therefore, please take both quizzes and tests seriously!

Academic Integrity Code

Students are expected at all times to uphold standards of integrity. Students are expected to perform honestly and to work in every way possible to eliminate academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty includes cheating and plagiarism.

Students found guilty of the first instance of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, will receive a zero on the assignment and a referral to administration.

“Academic dishonesty” in a foreign language course includes allowing a native speaker or another student to do your work on any assignment, whether in class or on homework. It also includes using an online translator to do the work for you. Allowing someone to assist you is not cheating; allowing them to do the work for you is.

Classroom Rules

1. Be Respectful.
2. Be Responsible.
3. Be on task.
4. Be on time.

Discipline Plan

Respect is the most important part of my class. Students will be respected, and in turn, will respect me, our classroom, and their peers. This includes but is not limited to:

 Speaking respectfully.

 Coming to class prepared to learn.

 Participating in all activities and discussions.

 Following orders from the teacher immediately with a good attitude.  

 Not eating, drinking (unflavored water only), or gum-chewing.

If students choose to be disrespectful, the following consequences will be applied:

1st offense – Warning and 2 participation points deducted.

2nd offense – “Think About It” form, phone call home, and 4 participation points deducted.

3rd offense – After-school detention, phone call home, and 6 participation points deducted.

4th offense – Referral to administration, phone call home, and 10 participation points deducted.

**Serious offenses will require an immediate removal from class and referral to administration.

Absences: Union County Public Schools Board Policy States that a student will receive a failing grade when they have reached 8 absences. In this class, the procedures for an absence require that each student is responsible for obtaining any assignments he or she missed while absent and will have two full days from the time he/she returns to turn in the assignment.

Student Statement

I understand the academic integrity code and discipline procedures and agree to abide by them. In addition, I have read and understand that I am accountable for all of the information contained in the attached syllabus. I have had an opportunity to clarify any questions that I may have.

Student Signature _____________________________________ Date ___________________

Parent Statement

I have read the academic integrity code, discipline procedures, and the attached syllabus. I agree to assist my child in upholding his/her commitment. I agree to support Mrs. Kimbrough in enforcing these policies. I have had an opportunity to clarify any questions that I may have.

Parent Signature ______________________________________ Date ___________________

Teacher Statement

I agree to hold each student accountable to the academic integrity code and discipline procedures as described above. I also agree to help my students perform their best in my class.

Teacher Signature ___Amanda Mancilla-Kimbrough_____ Date ____ August 29,2016