School Mission Statement – Our mission is to provide all students with quality instruction while stressing the importance of respecting others, sharing responsibility, and embracing the concept of lifelong learning.
Honor Code – On my honor, as a Pace High School student, I will do my own school work, uphold the ideals and rules of Pace High School, and protect the good name of my school.
INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS Objectives of this class are to introduce students to the Spanish language and its culture outlined by the Sunshine State Standards for level 1 of a foreign language. To develop listening, speaking and pronunciation skills, and fostering cross-cultural understanding. Emphasis will be placed on the five curriculum strands: communication, cultures, connections with other disciplines, comparison and experiences.
At the end of this course
Students will develop communicative skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing Spanish.
Students will be able to use the language to communicate and acquire new information and knowledge.
Students will learn about and experience other cultures.
Students will earn a foreign language credit required for college applications.
NEEDS AND RESOURCES
Required Background It is recommended to successfully complete this course that the student:
English: 90; English Honors: 80; if room permits for 9th and 10th grade students
Is able to focus and participate actively in class.
Understands that memorization and practice are key elements in learning a foreign language.
Understands that reading enhances vocabulary building and retention of foreign language skills.
Is able to stay on task individually and in groups.
Required Materials To successfully complete this course, you will need:
Español Santillana Level 1 (also available online through Schoology in Classlink)
Practice Workbook Level 1 (also available online through Schoology in Classlink)
$12.00 Lab Fee - Not required but greatly appreciated.
1” binder with dividers and pockets
Paper, pen (color, for correcting), #2 pencil
Highlighter
Classroom set of textbooks are provided. Personal textbooks may be checked out to take home and returned at the end of the year.
Other Resources We have advanced level Spanish student tutors available for extra help or to practice conversation. Set up a time through your teacher. Course Schedule Spanish I (1st and 2nd semester) Español Santillana 1 Textbook and Workbook
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 1. All classroom disruptions will be handled in accordance with the policies in the student handbook. 2. Roll will be checked in accordance with a seating chart. 3. The Agenda Planner must be brought to class each day and a daily entry made. 4. Expect to work bell to bell every day!! Begin daily warm up as soon as you enter classroom. 5. Chewing gum is not allowed in class during speaking activities. 6. Phone usage will not be allowed in class unless otherwise directed by Mrs. Kim. CLASS RULES 1. Be kind. 2. Be respectful. 3. Follow code of conduct guidelines.
Parents must initiate the email correspondence to establish communication with the teacher and email form completed to respond to emails from parent.
I can accommodate morning appointments for students from 8:30am-9:00am in my office room 411 or 706.
Grading Policies:
Tests, quizzes, projects------------------------------40% Daily work, homework------------------------------30% Class participation and oral proficiency --------- 20% Reading Activities ---------------------------------- 10%
Assessments: Test and quizzes will be given throughout each lesson and at the end of each chapter to keep students accountable for their learning. Make-up chapter or unit tests will be given upon your return to school. Daily work: Class activities and guided practice need to be filed in your binder. Homework to include workbook assignments, textbook practice, or handouts need to be fully completed and maintained neatly.
Class participation: Class participation is very important in Spanish class. Everyone needs to be actively engaging as we practice in the target language towards communication. Partaking in our cultural days with enthusiasm is another way to participate.
CPR reading: Students need a book to read and fill in their reading logs.
Your agenda planner grade such as syllabus signature and mid-term signatures will count as a participation grade; therefore, parent signatures are necessary for those assignments grades.
EXTRA CREDIT: Extra credit can only be earned by accumulating extra credit points throughout the quarter. A maximum of 15 extra credit points can be used each quarter. Only show me extra credit when I call for it please! Extra credit points will not be added to quarter exams or to your final quarter grade.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Occasionally we will be viewing movies either in Spanish or movies with Spanish culture content. Listed below are movies from which we may choose with their indicated ratings. Your signature in the AGENDA PLANNER gives permission to view these movies. If you object to any movie, please indicate so.
Children’s movies (in Spanish); Rating
Beauty and the Beast G 101 Dalmatians G Shrek I, II, III G Lion King G Toy Story I, II, III G Monsters Inc. G The Little Mermaid G E.T. G Puss in Boots G UP G Kung Fu Panda G Beverley Hills Chihuahua I II G Over the Hedge G Frozen G
Other movies:
Man of the Mancha PG The Mask of Zorro PG13 Selena PG La Bamba PG Don Quixote not rated Spanglish PG13 Gloria Estefan –Music video not rated Take My Lead PG The mask of Zorro II PG The Cat in the Hat PG Nacho Libre PG Stand and Deliver PG Goal I,II PG Under the Same Moon PG13 Don Juan DeMarco PG13 The Book of Life PG McFarland, USA PG Moana PG Coco PG Ferdinand PG Wonder PG Dora the Explorer: The lost city of gold PG Geography Now videos A-Z (Latin America) PG-13 Introduction to Spain PG(Not rated) Top 10 Latin America countries to live in PG-13 Geography of Latin America PG The perfect game PG