Class+Expectations

TEACHER: Señora Friedberg ROOM NUMBER: 210 EMAIL: friedberg_s@dragon.k12.pa.us.
 * LEWISBURG AREA HIGH SCHOOL**
 * ESPAÑOL II**
 * RULES AND PROCEDURES**

This course is designed to further improve the skills needed for reading, writing and speaking in Spanish. Students will engage in conversations, present information in both the written and spoken language as well as understand and interpret written and spoken Spanish. Students will also gain a knowledge and understanding of the Hispanic culture through the participation of cultural activities.
 * __COURSE DESCRIPTION__**__:__

Spanish II is designed for students who have successfully completed Spanish I. It is a continuation of Spanish I, as it builds upon the skills that have already been presented. Spanish II is taught through lecture, drill, group activities and individual activities. Students will continue to learn the rules of pronunciation, how to translate, conjugate, understand and use other grammar points. Students will be exposed to the target language through video, CDs, computer assisted activities and teacher instruction.
 * __INTRODUCTION:__**


 * __FOREIGN LANGUAGE STANDARDS:__**
 * Communication: Learn to communicate in oral and written language to express basic needs, wants, feelings, likes, dislikes, and opinions with accurate pronunciation and grammatical structure.
 * Connections: Acknowledge and value Hispanic cultural practices. Connect topics learned in the Spanish class to other classes.
 * Comparisons: Contrast the Spanish language and Hispanic culture to your own.
 * Cultural: Identify similarities and differences in the practices and products of the different cultures.
 * Community: Interact with Hispanic people and use Spanish language and products in our community and beyond.

I have high expectations for each of my students. Students must conduct themselves appropriately or accept the consequences of their misbehavior. Students are expected to arrive with a positive attitude and observe the following rules: 1. Arrive to class ON TIME. //2.// Follow all directions. //3.// Respect is to be given to fellow classmates and the teacher at all times. //4.// Respect for classroom equipment and or materials is to be displayed at all times. Do NOT touch items belonging to the art class. //5.// BE PREPARED! Students are required to bring pens, pencils, books, notebook and homework to every class. Students will be allowed to sign out of class only 3 times per quarter to go to either the bathroom, locker or to get a drink. There will be no exceptions. //6.// Cell phones are to be put on silent. Texting is NOT allowed. If I find a student using their cell phone it will be taken and then brought to Mr. Ruhl. 7. Remain seated unless other wise instructed.
 * __CLASSROOM CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOR__**:
 * //8.//** Raise your hand and wait to be called on.
 * //9.//** Do NOT pack up your belongings until I have given permission to do so.
 * 10.** Do NOT use inappropriate language in the classroom.

1. First Infraction: Warning 2. Second Infraction: Parent contact. 3. Third Infraction: Detention for the teacher with parent contact. 4. Fourth Infraction: Office Referral.
 * __CONSEQUENCES__:**

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF BEHAVIOR WARRANTS AN IMMEDIATE ACTION, THE ACTION WILL BE A REFERRAL.


 * __HOMEWORK:__**
 * 1) Homework will be assigned every day that class meets. Homework is expected to be completed at the assigned time. I will NOT accept late homework unless a student has been absent.
 * 2) Each homework is worth 5 points. You will receive 2.5 points if it is not entirely completed. If you have less than half of the assignment done you will receive 0 points.
 * 3) Every day I will walk around and check to see that students have completed their homework correctly and neatly.
 * 4) Any student who completes **all** homework assignments will get 10 points added to their final grade.
 * 5) Extra credit is also given for completing the on-line puzzles which go with our text book. They are due at any time, up until the day of the exam of the chapter we are on.


 * __MAKE-UP POLICY:__**
 * 1) Students have one class day for every day absent to make up work. In-class assignments, as well as homework assignments will be posted on the class website. Any worksheets given in class will be in a folder on the front desk, which students can pick up on their return to school.
 * 2) If a quiz or test is given when a student is absent or if it’s given the day they come back from being absent, they must make up the quiz as soon as possible. Names will be placed on the board as a reminder. If a quiz or test is not made up a zero will be averaged into the grade.

The official grading scale of Lewisburg Area High School will be used in this class. Grades will come from quizzes, tests, homework, class participation, projects, and notebook checks.
 * __GRADING POLICY:__**

All students need a 3 Ring Binder and folder for this class. (Spiral notebooks will NOT be accepted!) Binders must be filled with loose- leaf paper and divided into 4 sections. The sections are to be labeled as follows:
 * __PREPARATION FOR CLASS:__**
 * 1) APUNTES (notes)
 * 2) TRABAJO EN CLASE (work in class)
 * 3) TAREA (homework)
 * 4) VOCABULARIO (vocabulary)

On the dividers the different sections MUST be written in Spanish. All sections must be maintained and organized. The folder is to keep loose handouts and worksheets. All textbooks must be covered.