Sra. McLaughlin
2007 – 2008
Telephone: 654-2495 (x 220)
E-mail: lmclaugh@salesianum.org

Course Description

     The first two years of Spanish aim to develop in the student an active, flexible basis in the target language, along with an appreciation of the cultures of Hispanic people. With the use of modern multimedia, you will see and hear native speakers in natural settings. The textbook, workbook and class activities reinforce and enhance your comprehension of basic vocabulary and grammar structures, as well as your written and oral communication skills.
      In Phase 4 more extensive working knowledge of basic structures is expected, and the student will be evaluated more thoroughly of oral-aural proficiency.

Course Requirements and Policies

I. Materials
Text: En Español Dos
Workbook: En Español Dos: Mas Practica
Spiral Notebook
Fólder
Salesianum Planbook
*All of these materials should be brought to class each day.

II. Grading
      Your quarter grade will consist of test grades, quiz grades (which will be averaged to equal one test grade) and a homework average. Tests and quizzes may be written and/or oral. Tests will be announced at least three days in advance. Oral presentations, essays and projects will be assigned during the year and will count as a test or a quiz, depending on the individual assignment.
      The seven point grading scale (93-100, A…) stated in the handbook will be used to determine your quarter grade.

III. Homework

“I hear and I forget.
I see and I remember.
I do and I understand.” (Confucius)

     Homework is a vital component for your success in this class. In order to participate in class you must be prepared. Homework will be assigned nightly. You should enter your assignment in your planbook before leaving class. Assignments will be written work and/or materials to be read and studied. In order to receive credit for your written assignment it must be 1)complete, 2)neat and legible, 3) in your Spanish notebook labeled and/or workbook.

IV. Absences
      You are responsible for finding out what work you have missed in the event of your absence. This applies to absences due to illness as well as those for early dismissal, driver’s education, guidance appointments, retreats, etc. Quizzes and tests will be made up no later than one cycle from the day or return to class. If you are absent only the day before an announced test, you will take the test with the class.

V. Classroom Behavior
      In order to maintain a positive learning atmosphere in our classroom, you are expected to follow the discipline policies stated in the Student Handbook. You should be respectful of the teacher, your classmates, their ideas and their property.
      You are expected to be punctual and to come prepared for each class. Visits to the bathroom should be made between classes. Distractions such as calling out or talking with someone while the teacher or another student is talking are not acceptable classroom behavior.

V. Teacher Availability
      I am available for help during the school day. Please check my schedule posted in Room A115. I am also available in Room 115 after school each day.
      I am looking forward to getting to know each of you and to a very successful school year.

Nosotros tenemos mucho que aprender este ano. Vamos a tener
una clase interesante, exigente y también divertida. ¡Bienvenidos
al español II!