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                                                               Spanish 1 Syllabus for 6th grade Spanish

Teacher: Lindsay Earnest, Room A205
Phone number: (407) 440-9293
E-mail address: learnest@orangecountyprep.com
Website: http://www.orangecountyprep.com/pages/Orange_County_Prep >>> EdLine
 


Course Description: 
This course explores the Spanish language in written, aural, and presentational modes and the cultures associated with it as well as Spanish in our community and our world.
 


Course Standards: 
Communication: Communicate in languages other than English
Cultures: Gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures
Connections: Connect with other disciplines and acquire information
Comparisons: Develop insight into the nature of language and culture
Communities: Participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world

Full standards can be accessed at: http://www.fldoe.org/academics/standards/subject-areas/foreign-language.stml 
 


Texts/Supplementary Instruction Materials 
Textbook – supplied in class 
3 ring binder, divided into EIGHT sections: General Info, Rubrics, Daily Warm-ups, Homework, Notes, Vocab, Exit Tickets, Misc. 
Other Materials: Pen and/or Pencil, About Me Book (Will be further discussed in class), Lined Paper for Notes, Eraser 
 


Assessment Plan 
Classroom Work – 25% 
Projects – 15% 
Quizzes – 20% 
Assessments/Tests – 30% 
Homework – 10 % 
 


Grading Procedures 
Parents can access grades through EdLine. Please feel free to contact me at any time via e-mail. Late assignments may be accepted at the teacher’s discretion. If class is missed due to skipping, missed work will not be accepted. 


Report cards and progress reports will be issued based upon the district calendar. Quarter grades will be determined using summative assessments and formative assessments. Summative assessments will be comprised of unit tests, performance tasks, and quizzes. These assessments are designed to measure content knowledge. A rubric will be provided for any performance based assessment, integrated performance activity, or project.

 
Formative assessments will be comprised of classwork and homework assignments. The purpose of these assessments is to check for understanding, provide feedback between the teacher and the students, to measure consistency of effort, and to monitor student progress. Effort will be graded in the form of the student’s ability to complete the assignments on classwork and homework (daily grade). 


As Spanish is a communicative language, students will be graded on their communication in the target language. On a day to day basis, students are expected to attemptcommunication in the target language when called upon. Unless students are explicitly told that pronunciation and correct answers are the goal, the best attempt at communication is all that is expected. 
 


Grading Percentage and Quality of Work

Grade                        Scale                         Description of Work

A                                  90-100%                  Consistently demonstrates an exceptional level of quality and effort. Having all work in on time                                                                         and completed to exceed expectations. Mastery in current and past content knowledge.

 

B                                 80-89%                      Consistently demonstrates proficient knowledge with a good effort and quality or work. All                                                                                assignments are complete and on time. Demonstrates knowledge of current and past content.

 

C                                 70-79%                       Demonstrates proficient knowledge of content. Work shows average effort. A few assignments                                                                          may be missed or late.

 

D                                 60-69%                      Work shows minimal effort and some assignments are late. Demonstrates a basic                                                                                                  understanding of content.

 

F                                 Below 60%                Understanding is below basic in relation to content knowledge. Work is of poor quality and                                                                               does not meet standards or expectations.

 

 

Class Rules and Expectations

Each of you deserves a comfortable, cooperative classroom environment. To create this, you are responsible to:

1. Be actively involved in all that we do.

2. Treat the people, equipment, and furnishings of our class with respect.

3. Do nothing to hinder teaching or learning.

(In the event that you fail to meet these responsibilities, your actions will have consequences such as verbal warning, parent contact, class separation, detention, disciplinary referral, etc.)

 

The school wide policy is to follow P.A.R.R. This is an acronym for: Prepared. Attitude. Respect. Responsibility.

 

Important Note: Cheating of any form will not be tolerated on any work. This includes but is not limited to use of a translator; copying a classmate; having another student, friend, or family member complete work; turning in another student’s work; and not citing sources or copying directly from a book or website. Any indication that any of the aforementioned has taken place is at the teacher’s discretion and will result in a point deduction on an alternate assessment. Failure to complete the alternate assessment will result in a 0. As Spanish is a college prep level course, this policy is strongly enforced. 

 

 

Interventions and Opportunities for Extra Help

Tutoring is available as needed. I am available on Monday’s, Tuesday’s and Thursday’s from 3:30-4:30pm for extra help. If at any point the student is concerned about his/her grade, he/she should speak with me outside of class hours. 

 

 

5 Ways to Succeed In Spanish

  • 1. Participate.

  • 2. Be patient.

  • 3. Be confident.

  • 4. Ask questions.

  • 5. Go over the material daily. (Avoid cramming!)

 

 

Parent – Teacher Conferences

Please contact me at learnest@orangecountyprep.com to schedule a meeting.

 

Communication 

It is important to me that communication lines stay open between the teacher, students, and parents. If you ever have a question or concern, please see me outside of class or e-mail me as soon as possible.

 

Please note:

Srta. Earnest holds the right to make changes to the syllabus and classroom procedures on an“as needed” basis and will notify students if this shall occur.

 

 

 

 

**Assignment:** 

Please share your SPANISH SYLLABUS with your PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S).Keep the syllabus in your binder for reference; JUST RETURN THIS CUT OUT PORTION

 

La Clase de ESPAÑOL con Srta. Earnest, Orange County Prep

Student/Parent(Guardian) Signature Form

Due:___________.

 

We have read and understand the SPANISH SYLLABUS and we know how to contact you if we have any additional questions, comments, or concerns.

 

Student’s Name (Please Print):_____________________________

Student’s Signature:______________________________

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Signature(s): ________________________________

Parent(s)/Guardians(s) email: ___________________________________

Date:____/____/____

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