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Spanish Class Spanish Class 2014-20152014-2015
Mrs. WardMrs. Ward
LOVE IS THE REASON FOR TEACHING
•It costs nothing, yet is the most precious thing. The more we give, the more is returned.
Materials• Loose leaf paper in binder• Pens, pencils, and eraser • 1 red pen • Writing notebook (1 subject)• Highlighter
Meet Mrs. Ward
Mrs. Ward’s Classroom
Expectations
Will this teacher treat me fairly?
YES,ABSOLUTELY
What will I be doing this year?
• We will begin by reviewing We will begin by reviewing vocabulary words and greeting in vocabulary words and greeting in Spanish.Spanish.
• We will learn grammar rules and We will learn grammar rules and expressions.expressions.
• We will conjugate verbs, and learn We will conjugate verbs, and learn the use of nouns and adjectives in the use of nouns and adjectives in Spanish.Spanish.
•We will do reading comprehension We will do reading comprehension and learn about the Spanish culture.and learn about the Spanish culture.
How am I going to be graded?
• Quarter grades will be determined by averaging the following: – Test grades
•(2 parts to test) Chapter Vocabulary and Chapter Test
– Quiz grades– Homework grades– Participation grades– Chapter Activities grades
Mrs. Ward’s Classroom Rules:
1. Be courteous2. Be prepared3. Be on time4. Follow all policies and
procedures
Mrs. Ward’s Classroom Contract
•Guidelines
•Procedures
Guideline #1
•Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned work when the tardy bell rings.
Guideline #2•Bring ALL books and materials
to class and take them with you when you leave.
Guideline #3•Follow directions the first time
they are given.
Guideline #4•Treat each person in this
room with respect and dignity.
Guideline #5•Follow all procedures and
policies as outlined in the SVF School’s handbook.
Special Guideline This classroom is a “No Whining
Zone”. That means that there will be no whining, for ANY reason.
Everything that I do is in your best interest, so please respect the “No Whining Zone” this year.
Following Guidelines will result in . . .
• Verbal acknowledgement
• A stress-free learning environment
• A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere
Not Following Guidelines will result
in . . .1st
– Warning and documentation
2nd
– Action Plan, Parental Contact
3rd
– Disciplinary Referral
Mrs. Ward’s Action Plan
1.What’s the problem?
2. What’s causing the problem? (Please list the factors)
3. What plan will you use to solve the problem?
________________ Date
______________________ ____________________Student’s Signature Parent/Guardian Signature
Student Honor Code of Conduct•
"I want to live as a Child of the Light."• On my honor, I pledge to tell the truth at all
times• and respect others and their possessions.
• I pledge to do my own work• and to develop my God-given talents.
Classroom Procedures
•Explain, Rehearse, Reinforce!
Entering the Room• Please enter quietly.• Have a seat.• Take out your materials and have the
Spanish prayer ready.• Check your assignment tracker to
review your work.
When you are tardy…• Enter quietly.
• Excused: Place excuse in the basket on my desk.
• Unexcused: sign the book, have a seat and take out your materials.
Getting Your Attention
I will . . .
• Stand in front of the class.
• Raise my hand.
• Wait for everyone to be quiet.
• Begin speaking
Paper Heading• Español plus your grade• Nombre-name; Fecha-date in
“Spanish”• Your homeroom number on the
right top corner.• Placed on all tests and
homework assignments.
Student Responsibility Card This is for students who do
not have the assigned homework.
• Fill it out.
• Sign and date it.
• Turn it in with the homework papers.
Finish Classwork Early
“What do I do next?”
• Work on unfinished Spanish assignments.
• Choose an “end of the chapter” reading.
• Write vocabulary words 3 times each.
• Review vocabulary words flash cards.
• Start working on tonight’s homework.
After an Excused Absence
• Go to the school website and find assigned homework.
• Ask me or a classmate for activities done in class.
• Make-up work
Classroom Discussions
• PLEASE participate.
• I want to hear what you have to say.
• Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion.
• If your question is off the topic, write it down and ask later.
Moving Around the Room
• You must ask for permission.
• Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless it is an emergency.
Class Dismissal• The teacher dismisses you, not the bell.
• Do not start packing up prior to the bell.
• Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with:
“Hasta Mañana”
Contract• Student agreement:
– I have read through Mrs. Ward’s class expectations and I agree to follow her guidelines.• Name ________________ Date ________
• Parent agreement:– I have looked over the class expectations
with my child. • Name _______________ Date _________
• Daytime phone number ______________
• E-mail address: _____________________
Remember… • “I truly believe
in your potential. I want you to believe in it, too”!
• I know that you have the ability to succeed!
Lets have an awesome year!”
– Mrs. Ward