Syllabus

Spanish Syllabus Senorita Butler Email : lbutler@hershey.k12.pa.us

ü Speak and Read simple Spanish ü Demonstrate understanding of the Spanish language ü Comprehend and appreciate the culture and people of Spanish speaking countries
 * __ Course Goals __** You will be able to:

ü Homework ü Activities ü Short Written Responses ü Quizzes/Assessments ü Cultural Projects
 * __ Grading __** You will be graded in the following areas:


 * __ Participation __** You need to be prepared to participate in class everyday.

ü Pair and group work ü Reading and listening comprehension ü Spanish language games ü Dialogues and skits ü Cultural projects
 * __ Activities __** Some examples include, but are not limited to:

It is your responsibility to find out if you missed any notes, homework, tests, or quizzes due to an absence. Each class will have a blog where we will keep track of daily class work, homework, and more. Please check the blog on a regular basis.
 * __ Make-Up Work __**

The material does not just come from a textbook, so it is important that you keep all the handouts together in either a three-ring binder or in a pocket folder. The notebook should be brought to class every day. Suggestions for sections: Vocabulary, Grammar, Practice, Assessment & Novel
 * __ Notebook __**

ü Arrive on time, be seated, and begin the Do Now Activity listed ü Raise your hand if you have a question or a comment ü Respect other people, their opinions, and their belongings <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore;">ü Come to class prepared: notebook/folder, paper, and a pen/pencil <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore;">ü Remain in your seat until you are dismissed by the teacher ||
 * **__ Rules __**

<span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore;">ü Homework Free Nights <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore;">ü Cultural Days <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore;">ü Changing Seats
 * __ Class Rewards __** for following the rules

1st Verbal Warning 2nd Check 3rd Call to parent/guardian 4th Official disciplinary write-up 5th Referral to the office
 * __ Consequences __** For behavior that is severe or it is consistently poor, the earlier stages can be skipped. The checks will be recorded.

In Spanish class we have the privilege to use many different types of technology. There are expectations with the technology. <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore;">ü An online quiz should be treated the same as a traditional one: no cheating & no talking <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore;">ü No using online translators or plagiarizing <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore;">ü Any intentional damage to the technology will be written up as vandalism and be submitted to the office. If you notice something wrong, let Ms. Butler know right away.
 * __ Technology __**