Class+Policies



** La Clase de Español de Señora Jimenez ** Welcome to Sra. Jimenez’ Spanish class! I have planned a great year for us to explore the Spanish language and culture! In this packet you will find information that explains my rules and policies to help you be successful in my class! J


 * Class Supplies: **** ¿Que necesito? **
 * A 3 ring binder for Spanish only. Please divide into **five** sections: **Variado, Haz ahora, Apuntes, Vocabulario,** and **Tarea**.
 * A pen, a pencil, dry erase marker, highlighter, flash drive and key ring.
 * A __Ven Conmigo 1__ textbook. You will be given a textbook to keep at home if requested.
 * Agenda


 * Classroom Expectations: **
 * Respect yourself, your classmates, and your teacher at all times.
 * Raise your hand and wait to be called on.
 * Come to class PREPARED with ALL materials.
 * Participate actively in class and in your group.
 * Arrive to class ON TIME.
 * Ask for permission before getting out of your seat.
 * HAVE FUN and SPEAK Spanish as often as possible!!!


 * Consequences:** //If you choose to not follow my class rules and policies//
 * First offense**: Warning
 * Second offense**: 15 minutes of detention after school and parent notification
 * Third offense**: 30 minutes of detention after school and parent notification


 * After the third offense: Discipline referral will be written and sent to Vice Principal. Severe Disruption – Student will be immediately sent to the office.


 * Daily Class Routine: **
 * Enter the classroom and sit in your assigned seat immediately.
 * Take out last night’s TAREA and place on the upper right hand corner of desk.
 * Copy down tonight’s TAREA and begin the HAZ AHORA (do-now).
 * Homework will be collected or checked during the HAZ AHORA. If I ask for the homework to be turned in, Captains will collect their groups’ homework and place it in the IN BIN. Otherwise, please have homework out on your desk.
 * Participate in ALL classroom activities.
 * **Cooperative groups**: The class will be divided into groups of four where everyone will play an important role in the group’s success.
 * Capitan (Captain) – Oversees group and makes sure everyone is on task.
 * Secretario/a (Secretary) – Writer for the group
 * Reportero/a (Reporter) – Spokesperson for the group.
 * Ayudante – (Helper) Gather supplies for the group.
 * At the end of the period, you are not to leave until dismissed. We will conclude each class with a chant. “¡Juntos Podemos!"


 * Class work and Homework: **
 * Class work contributes to your participation grade.
 * Participation is a very important part of our learning and class, it will be assessed with a rubric that takes into consideration: timeliness, preparedness, attentiveness, cooperativeness, participation, respectfulness, and speaking Spanish.
 * In addition your group will be rewarded for your participation with //puntos. Points sheet will be collect twice a Marking Period.//
 * Doing your //Haz Ahora// everyday will be part of your class participation grade.
 * **Homework** will be assigned often. Each homework assignment is worth 5 points. If you do not have your homework on the day and period that it is due you may turn it in for half credit the next day. (You will only be given one day to make up homework for half credit) Additionally, students may not visit their lockers during class to retrieve an assignment.
 * Homework will be posted on http://srajimenez.wikispaces.com
 * If you are absent, it is your responsibility to check the class folder for any missed work. You will have the same number of days to make up the work, as you were absent. If you missed an assessment, you must schedule a makeup with me as soon as you return.


 * Grades: **The grades you will earn in Spanish class are based on a points system.
 * It is extremely important that you take every assignment seriously; you will receive a grade for everything you do in my class. (From the daily //Haz Ahora// to test/projects) Each assignment will have a point value (5-100 points)
 * You can view your grades online anytime by visiting **Powerschool.**
 * //Listening/Speaking/Participation//-includes oral participation, oral presentations/role-plays, oral interviews, and listening assessments.
 * //Reading/Writing/Grammar//-includes reading and written assessments, projects, and homework.


 * Extra Help: **Please see me to set up a time for extra help. ¡Juntos podemos!


 * ¡Buena suerte este año! **