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Spanish III SyllabusMr. Andrew Noelle

B.S. in Spanish Education, University of EvansvilleM.A. in Spanish Linguistics, Purdue University

noellea@rcschools.net, 615-904-6789 ext. 23357 Room 110, Central Magnet School

Course Overview¡Bienvenido a la clase de Español III! The main goal of this course is that you work towards fluency of the Spanish language and gain knowledge of Hispanic cultures through meaningful activities and experiences. The language learning skills and material you have learned in the past will be reviewed and applied as we learn more complex grammar and in-depth vocabulary so that we may express ourselves better than ever using the four linguistic skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Lección Preliminar/Unidad 2, Unidad 1, 3, and 4 are covered 1st Semester, while Unidad 5, 6, and part of 7 are covered during 2nd Semester. Also, a book will be read in and out of class during 2nd Semester.Study outside of the classroom as well as active and positive participation during class is essential for success.My language speaking rule: All communication (student-teacher AND student-student) is expected to be in Spanish unless otherwise given permission.

I. SuppliesEach student needs: 1.) three-ring binder or folder, 2.) supply of pencils and/or pens,

3.) loose-leaf paper, 4.) an electronic device for flash cards and collaboration, and 5.) La Casa en Mango Street, Sandra Cisneros; ISBN: 978-0679755265

Students will be 1.) provided with a textbook which will be used daily, 2.) worksheets or optional homework assignments for practice, and 3.) asked to download apps to their device for study, educational feedback, and collaboration: Quizlet, Microsoft OneDrive, and Microsoft OneNote.

II. Feedback and Evaluation: Formative and Summative For each vocabulary and grammatical topic in the textbook, students complete a

homework assignment and in-class activities before taking the corresponding quiz. Students also complete a weekly 10-minute immersive activity for which a parent must sign. After all topics of a unit are learned and quizzed, a unit test is given. A lesson project is often given for the student to creatively use the language.

The proficiency demonstrated on the skills of the quiz leads to one of three possibilities. If a perfect score is attained for a skill, then the student is exempt from that skill’s section on the unit test. If a non-failing but imperfect score is attained for a skill, then the student must retake that skill section on the unit test. If a failing grade (>70%) is attained for a skill, then a remedial worksheet given by the teacher must be completed and turned in to the teacher within two school days of receiving the graded quiz. Students with an imperfect score for a skill on a quiz must take that skill section on the unit test and therefore replace the score of that skill.

If proficiency for a skill after a unit test is below the desired score for the student, then the student may request and complete a remedial worksheet to turn in to the teacher within two school days of receiving the graded test. Once the remediation is completed and without error, the student may complete the skill(s) on a retake version of the unit test in class approximately one week after the initial unit test.

Homework and in-class activities are formative assessments that are NOT graded for the student’s overall grade, but for feedback for the student’s growth. Only summative assessments, which are quizzes, unit tests, and projects/presentations are evaluated by skill for the overall grade of the student. Extra credit will never be offered.

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Grades can be checked online at InformationNOW, and paper progress reports can be distributed by request.

III. Absences, Make-up Work, Extra HelpWhen a student is absent, it is the student’s responsibility to find out what was done in

class and what homework was assigned. All assignments can be found on the teacher’s web site or on the classroom board. The student is given five school days after being absent to complete any work, and the student must engage the teacher about a time to make up any quiz, test, or in-class evaluation.

If a student requires remediation on any topic, tutoring may be required and is available before and after school by Mr. Noelle, and it is also available with students during the lunch rotation study halls in Mrs. Pinson’s room.

IV. Classroom Expectations1. Be RESPECTFUL. Help and encourage one another. Do not use language to intimidate or demean others. No excessive talking, disrupting class, sleeping, horseplay, or working on assignments from other classes because it detracts from a good learning environment. 2. Be RESPONSIBLE. Complete the homework. Bring your textbook and supplies. Go to the bathroom before class begins or wait until the end. Be in your seat and attentive. Follow directions on the board and complete any posted warm-up. Stow phones and other devices unless otherwise instructed to do so.3. Be REFLECTIVE. Think about what you are doing and if it is helping you be a more educated student and a person with better character. If not, make a change to be better. Be honest and constructive with yourself.

Rules may be changed or added. The teacher may add or modify rules in order to accommodate for class differences.In addition to the above class rules, the student is expected to follow the rules established by Rutherford County Schools and Central Magnet School.

V. “Bring Your Own Device”Students are encouraged to use smartphones, tablets, or laptops at specified times

during class for educational purposes. Otherwise, the phone will be placed in a numbered holder in the Mr. Noelle’s room. Therefore, a device cannot be used for texting friends or family, playing games, listening to music, using social media sites, etc.

VI. Consequences for Inappropriate BehaviorFailure to adhere to the stated expectations will result in one or more of the following:1.) Verbal warning and/or after-class discussion, 2.) Contact parents, and/or 3.)

Referral to Administration

VII. Teacher’s PromiseMr. Noelle will do his very best to treat each student fairly and with respect, to provide

all students with a safe and focused learning environment, to enforce the course and school rules, and to teach the content to its fullest. Please speak with me if you feel that I am not fulfilling this promise!

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I have read and I understand the syllabus, classroom rules, and student expectations and responsibilities in Mr. Noelle’s class. I will do my best to fulfill my obligations in this class in order to be successful.

Student Signature: ________________________________________

I have read the above material and I will be as involved as possible in my child’s education. My child may participate in food days (any food allergies are listed below).

Parent Signature: _________________________________________

TO BE FILLED OUT BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN:

Food allergies, essential information, or concerns for classroom activities: ________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________

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