SPANISH I & II GRADING CRITERIA

                AND CLASS EXPECTATIONS

Bienvenidos!  Welcome to Spanish I!  In order to be successful in studying a foreign language, consistency is of the utmost importance.  This course emphasizes the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing Spanish.  Upon successful completion of this course, you will earn 1 credit towards high school graduation.  The following is a list of expectations and grading criteria that will be used in Spanish I: 

        Grading Criteria

              Quarterly grades will be determined by the following:

                          Tests and quizzes                                 60%

                          Homework                                          20%

                          Class Participation                               20%

        Class Expectations

               The James I. O’Neill Attendance and Eligibility policies will be strictly adhered to.  Students are expected to be active participants in class.  Disruptive behavior and not paying attention in class will have a negative impact on a student’s grade.  Students are expected to arrive to class on time—seated and ready to begin when the bell rings.  The following items are required and must be brought to class every day:

                  covered textbook

                  notebook or binder

                  folder

                  pen, pencil and paper

        Homework

                  Written homework will be assigned on the average of three nights per week and is due the following class.  Even if no written homework is assigned, students are expected to review their vocabulary lists nightly.  All assignments must be handed in on time.  Missed assignments due to illness, special programs or music lessons are the student’s responsibility and will be due the following day.  All written work is expected to be done neatly.

Other

                   

Extra help is offered four days a week after school.  If parents have any

                   

questions or concerns about your child’s progress you may contact me at

                   

the school at 446-4914 or e-mail me at btwomey@hffmcsd.org