Sra. Patricia Moriarty Spanish II

¡Bienvenidos a la clase de español!
Spanish II
Sra. Moriarty office hours: Wednesday and Thursday morning and by appointment
Course title and description:
The objective of this course is to continue development in the five basic skills of communication in Spanish: listening, understanding, reading, speaking, and writing in order to promote an appreciation and understanding of the Spanish-speaking people, their culture and civilization. There will be a variety of classroom activities including, but not limited to, completing work in groups and individual projects. Topics we will review include all first level topics, Leisure time, holidays, weather, vacation, possessions, time, sports, telephone, self, room, etiquette, family, geographical , expressions, directions, classroom routine, animal, celebrations, shopping and some literature…
Materials:
Text: En español Dos $56.00
Workbooks (Mas practica) - $12.00
Workbook (Actividades para todos)- $12.00
Ventanas 2-readers-$18.00
Pocket bi-lingual dictionary
You must use a portion of your binder/notebook for Spanish only


Grading policy & Scales:
Student’s progress will be assessed and evaluated in a variety of ways.The final semestre grade is calculated by a cumulative avarage of all tests,quizzes,oral activities,class work, homework and daily participation. 40% of the student’s grade will come through oral evaluation.
I will provide a grade report if hended for something special, Such as a scholarship application. Please do not ask me to print extra grade reports throughout the year, as it takes valuable time away from instruction.
- As mandated by the State, students earn numerica grades. The grading scale is as follows:
A: 90 – 100 B :80 – 89 C: 70 – 79 F: 69 and below
- Grading policy: Students receive a progress report every 6 weeks and a report card at the end of each semestre.
- Grades are assigned as follows:
- 10%-Class participation/daily activity (based on oral/aural performance)
- 30%-Chapter tests(30% to 60% of each test based on oral/aural performance)
- 15%-Chapter oral & written evaluation
- 10%-Homework: will be assigned as needed to reinforce and pratice skills throughout each unit.No partial credit will be given for late or incomplete homework.
- 20%-Quizzes
-15%-Final exam(30% to 60% of each test based on oral/aural performance).
Make-up:
Please review the details of this policy on page 6-7 in your Student Handbook.
1-IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO FIND OUT WHAT HAS BEEN MISSED AND TO HAVE IT IN ON TIME.
2-Missed graded work must be made up within 10 school days after the absence occurs unless other arrangements are made with me. Any work not made up within this time will receive a “0”.
3- Make-ups must be arranged on the day of your return. There will be a calender in the class to sign up for make-ups on designated days.
4- If you are present on the day a test/quiz is announced, you are expected to take it if you are in class on the day it is given.
5- Missed homework must be made up and shown to me the day after you return.
6- Attendance is essential to success in this class. There is no way to completely makeup a missed class. It is THE STUDENT’S responsibility to pick up work and arrange for makeup activities missed. If an absence is anticipated (field trips, pre-approved, TAG), some work must be submitted in advance. Students will sign up for an appointment to make up missed work. Make-ups can be done by appointment.
7- Consistent daily attendance is essential to learn a foreign language;therefore absences should be avoided when possible.
Fulton County Recovery Policy:

High School version (quoted directly from the policy):
Provision for Improving Grades
1-Opportunities designed to allow students to recover from a low or failing cumulative grade will be allowed when all work required to date has been completed and the student has demonstrated a legitimate effort to meet all course requirements including attendance.
Students should contact the teacher concerning recovery opportunities. Teachers are expected to establish a reasonable time period for recovery work to be completed during the semester. All recovery work must be directly related to course objectives and must be completed ten school days prior to the end of the semester.
2.Teachers will determine when and how students with extenuating circumstances may improve their grades.

CHATTAHOOCHEE HIGH SCHOOL GUIDELINES:

Recovery is available to students with a cumulative grade below 74% after a minimum of two (2) major grades. The maximum grade a student can earn for a recovery activity is 70%. There will be only one recovery opportunity per failed major assignment or test. The individual teacher will determine the means of recovery. THE STUDENT MUST INITIATE THE PROCESS WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS OF NOTIFICATION OF A FAILING GRADE ON AN ASSIGNMENT.

Class policies:
- Come prepared with all necessary materials and homework.
- Be respectful of yourself, others and property.
- The student will do his/her own work at all times. Inappropriate behavior, especially plagiarism which includes using a translation program, will be dealt with according to Fulton County policy and the student handbook. Any incident of cheating will result in a “0”.
- No gum!
- Be positive!!
- Cell phones and pagers are not to be seen during school hours.
Behavior policies:
- Inappropriate behavior will be dealt with according to Fulton County policy and the student handbook.
- Private detentions will be served each Wed. at 8:00 am sharp. Failure to serve will result in referral to public detention. If you cannot make it to detention then I suggest you don’t do anything to receive a detention.
Please remember that the success of each student in this class is VERY important to me. If you feel yourself falling behind, please see me immediately and we will work together to correct the problem.
Parent Connect:
Please be advised that you can monitor your child’s progress in my class via Parent Connect. You can get information on subscribing at : http://chattahoocheepc.fultonschools.org