1560 West Summit Place, Chandler, Arizona 85224, (480) 472-3500

SPANISH LEVEL A (1st semester)
SYLLABUS
SRA. OROZCO
1560 West Summit Place, Chandler, Arizona 85224, (480) 472-3500
¡Hola y bienvenidos a la clase de español! The main goal of this class is for you to not only learn Spanish well enough to
be successful when going on to the next level but also to learn in a fun, relaxed environment and to develop an
appreciation of the Spanish language and culture for life-long use and enjoyment. You are expected to be an active and
willing participant in class to the best of your ability at all times.
I welcome all parents’ involvement in their child’s progress in school. By maintaining an open line of communication
between home and school, we will ensure that all students attain the highest level of success. My preferred method of
communication is via email at [email protected] You may also reach me at 480-472-3325. Please leave a message
and I will respond within twenty-four hours. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any questions or concerns you may
have.
Tutoring is available on Thursdays from 3:50 to 4:30 p.m. My office hours are from 8:00 to 8:55 a.m.
Gracias,
Sra. N. Orozco
Spanish level A
*****************************
Course description: Introduces students to the basic vocabulary of the language and components of the culture of the
countries in which the language is spoken. Prepares students to begin to read, write, speak and understand the
language.
Arizona Foreign and Native Language Standards:









Interpretive listening – The student can understand, interpret and analyze what is heard or viewed on a variety of
topics.
Interpretive reading – The student can understand, interpret and analyze what is read or viewed on a variety of
topics.
Interpersonal communication – The student can interact and negotiate meaning in spoken and/or written
conversations to share information, reactions, feelings and opinions.
Presentational speaking – The student can present information, concepts and ideas to inform, explain, persuade
and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of listeners or
viewers.
Presentational writing - The student can present information, concepts and ideas to inform, explain, persuade and
narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of listeners or viewers.
Cultures – The student can use the target language to investigate, explain and reflect on the relationship between
the practices, products, and perspectives of cultures studied.
Connections: The student can build, reinforce and expand knowledge of other content areas and evaluate
information and diverse perspectives while using the language to develop critical thinking and solve problems
creatively.
Comparisons – The student can use the language to investigate, explain and reflect on the nature of language and
the concepts of culture through comparisons of the langue and cultures studied to his/her own.
Communities – The student can use the language to participate in the community and in the globalized world, and
to reflect on progress in language use for enjoyment, enrichment and advancement.
Materials needed for class:
1. 3-ring poly binder (1 ½ in.)
2. five dividers (labeled in this order:
notes, warm-ups, daily work, quizzes, tests)
4. mechanical pencil
5. colored pencils and sharpener
6. markers
7. scissors
8. glue stick
9. highlighter
10. dry erase markers
tGrading Policy:
Class expectations:
1. Be at your desk before tardy bell rings.
2. Always come prepared with the necessary materials
(binder, paper, pencil, completed homework if any).
3. Remain in your seats at all times during teacher instruction.
Ask for permission to leave your desk at any other time –
en ESPAÑOL, of course.
4. Raise your hand and wait your turn to speak.
5. Food and drinks (except water) are not allowed in class.
6. Electronics will be confiscated if visible or used in class and
turned in to the office at the end of the day.
Student initials _________ Parent initials ________
7. If caught working on an assignment for another class during
Spanish class, it will be picked up and not returned to student.
Student initials _________ Parent initials ________
8. Any issues or concerns about rules or grading must be
addressed to the teacher outside of class time.
9. The teacher dismisses the class, not the bell. Stay in
your seats and sit quietly in order to be dismissed promptly.
10. Be respectful of others’ right to learn.
1. Late work is not accepted, unless you have
an excused absence.
Student initials ______ Parent initials ______
2. The following applies for excused absences:
a. Student is responsible for any missed
assignments during absence(s).
b. Homework assigned the last day you attended
class is due when you return to class.
c. You are given the number of days you were
Students, if you don’t have written homework on any given
absent to turn in make-up work.
day, it is recommended that you practice your vocabulary
d. It is your responsibility to make arrangements
every day for at least ten minutes. The best way to learn a
to copy any missed notes and to locate your
foreign language is by surrounding yourself with it as much
missed assignments in the appropriate filing
and as often as you can.
cabinet.
*Please check my webpage calendar for the
Please don’t wait to ask for help at the last minute. Don’t
daily agenda which may include notes and
procrastinate. ¡No dejes para mañana lo que puedes hacer hoy!
homework assignments.
“Mi casa es su casa.” Let’s have a great year!
e. If you are absent on a test day, you are expected
to make up the test after school within two days.
Parents: Please sign below and return to Sra. Orozco no
f. Any questions about missed work must be
later than Friday, August 14, 2015.
made outside of class time, not during class.
3. Homework is due the next time you’re in class.
______________________________________________
4. If your work is not legible, I cannot and will not
Student’s name
grade it.
5. Papers with no names go in the “NO NAME” bin
and recycled at the end of the quarter. If you
______________________________________________
find your paper in this bin, you get half credit.
Parent signature
6. You will earn a zero for cheating on any assignment
and/or talking during a test.
Student initials ________ Parent initials ________
7. Grading scale:
90-100% = A
Grade distribution:
80-89% = B
Daily work
15%
Homework
10%
70-79% = C
Project
25%
60-69% = D
Quarter exam
25%
59% or below = F
Test / Quiz
25%