La sílaba (2008)
Queridos alumnos,
Bienvenidos a este curso de español tres. Ojalá que
Uds. se hayan divertido durante las vacaciones y ahora estén
listos para aprender más español.
Within this page are the expectations, class
requirements, materials required, and the grading scale. Please
read this
syllabus if you are a current student.
In Spanish Three we expect students to come in
with an open mind, to be ready to learn and to communicate
in Spanish. We will
do a quick review of what you learned last year in Spanish
Two,
and then
move
on to new topics. You must do whatever it takes for you to
be successful in the class! You are ultimately responsible
for your own education. Students will learn about Spanish speaking
countries around the world and other cultural aspects that
pertain to this language. The main
goals for Spanish Three will be reading and listening (for
comprehension), as well as writing and speaking this
language that
is used by more than 300 million people around the world. I
commend you for taking this course, and wish you the best this
year!
EXPECTATIONS:
Students should come to class and be ready to pay attention
and work hard. You will learn to read, write, and think critically in a language that is foreign to you. Students should arrive
prepared, obey the class rules, complete their homework, and
perform well on tests, writing assignments, and long-term projects.
Students are responsible for bringing books, materials, and
planners to school every day. Students must arrive to class
on time and be ready to learn. Failure to do so will be reflected
in a lowering of student’s grade.
Students should listen
attentively, and participate in class discussions and activities.
These expectations can be summed
up as follows: *Come to class prepared and on time
*Respect your school and one another
*Pay attention and do your work
Although they require commitment, discipline, and hard work,
these goals are simple. Your final grades will reflect your
ability to fulfill these goals which are important not only
in school but in life generally. Mr. Dinkler wishes all his
students good luck this school year!
Mr. Dinkler does not expect perfection from his students;
nevertheless, he does expect that all students will honesty strive
to do their best to fulfill their potential. Above all Mr.
Dinkler endeavors never to waste his student’s time;
in return, he hopes you will not waste his. Do your best in
class and both teacher and student can rest content with the
results. This is the goal.
Binder:
You will need four dividers for the Spanish section
of your binder:
1. Diarios
2. Vocabulario
3. Apuntes
4. Tarea (returned work, tests, etc.)
BEHAVIOR:
Students need to obey class rules, be honest, and treat their
peers with respect. If a student does not heed
warnings as to violations of class rules, the situation will
bring the involvement of parents and school administrators.
Some of the work in Spanish will be done in groups; students
must treat their peers with respect and conscientiousness.
You do not have to be best friends with your fellow students in
Spanish class, but you need to be able to collaborate successfully
with them. Do your best to keep interaction with your peers
positive. Strive to work successfully and amicably with other
students in class.
Class rules apply when a substitute teacher is
present. Again, to succeed in school everyday you need to do
the following: come to
class prepared and on time, respect your school and one another,
pay attention and do your work. If not easy, it is at least
simple.
Students should treat the computers with respect and not violate
any of the acceptable use policies with regards to their use.
WORK HABITS:
Work habits consist of effort in and out of class, completion
of homework, studying and memorizing vocabulary, neatness in
all work, and coming to class with supplies. Students must
pay attention in class to lectures and keep up with the various
assignments and group activities; work habits often directly
correspond to a student’s grade, and so this is most
important! Mr. Dinkler does not ask for perfection from students,
but he does expect consistency and the best possible effort.
Students should arrive to class on-time. Students should finish
any food or drinks before entering class. Eating and drinking
is not permitted during class session. If you have a special
need, please let me know privately and I will do my best to
accommodate you. Unusual incidents such as illness in the family
or other unforeseen emergencies will of course be taken into
account with respect to student work. Students should speak
with Mr. Dinkler and inform him of any situations which might
interfere with student’s ability to do his/her work.
Mr. Dinkler is available by appointment to meet with students
almost everyday during lunch or break to discuss student concerns.
Please come talk to him if you have any worries, problems,
or questions.
Come to class with the proper supplies everyday. Do not forget!
Grading Scale:
93-100 = A
90-92 = A-
87-89 = B+
83-86 = B
80-82 = B-
77-79= C+
73-76= C
70-72=C-
67-69 = D+
63-66 = D
60-62 = D-
0-59 = F
Grades will be based on tests, quizzes, homework, projects,
and class participation. I use a simple point-grading system.
Assignments that are incomplete or not
turned in will receive a zero score, which can lower a grade. Consider
the following numbers as points earned on assignments and
watch what happens
to the final grade.
Student A: 10 + 10 + 10 = 30/30 = 100% = A
Student B: 10 + 10 + 0 = 20/30 = 66% = D
Student C: 10 + 0 + 0 = 10/30 = 33% = F
Just one assignment (especially at the beginning of a semester)
makes all the difference. Turn your assignments in, and turn
them in on time.
All homework is to be done neatly or it must be typed. Homework
is due at the beginning of class. It may not be turned in late
and you may not leave the room to retrieve it or call home
to be rescued by your parents or guardians. We check homework
at the beginning of class. It is usually not collected. It
is a reinforcement activity of what you have previously learned.
With that said, you must know that Spanish Three requires much
memorization. Memorizing is homework!!! The best way to see
if you have completed this type of homework is to test or quiz
you. Be prepared everyday to come in and take a vocabulary
or grammar quiz. You have homework every night, even if you
do not necessarily have to complete an activity from the book.
If you want to be successful in Spanish, you must devote time
to memorization every night.
All written essays in Spanish must be handed
in with ALL previous pre-writing activities, drafts, peer editing
sheets, and self-evaluation
forms attached. Late work will not be accepted. If sick only
on the day of a due assignment, students should e-mail
it to me. Assignments are posted
on the homework page. If you are ill,
it is your responsibility to check it, or call a friend in
class. If you fall behind (excused or unexcused), it will be
difficult to catch up to the class.
Again, students are responsible for knowing and following
the rules and procedures stated in the "FTHS Survival
Guide." Cheating or plagiarism, violate the school code
and will not be tolerated. Translators are not allowed. Any
such violations of the school code may result in loss of credit
for the assignment
or be
referred to the administration for further action. If you are
unsure about how to avoid possible plagiarism in your work,
please ask Mr. Dinkler for help.
ABSENCES:
Students have as many days as they were absent to make-up
work. For example, if a student misses two sessions of class
they have two sessions to make-up the work. Mr. Dinkler will
hold relevant materials for students. However, he will not
hold the material for extended periods of time. It is the student’s
responsibility to make-up all work. Absence is not a valid
excuse for a failure to complete class assignments in the allotted
make-up time.
Again, welcome to the class! I hope that you
enjoy the year and that you push yourself to learn more of
this language.
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