Course Description:Honors Spanish III reviews the present, preterit, and imperfect tenses. The subjunctive mood along with the future and conditional tenses are introduced. There is an emphasis on grammar, vocabulary, and reading in the target language. Essay writing using correct word order and oral presentations will be a major focus. The class provides continued exploration of Spanish and Latin American cultures as well as an introduction to the history of Spain. This course prepares students to enroll in the AP Spanish course (year 5).

MATERIALS✤ college-ruled paper

✤ pens, pencils, highlighters

✤ flash drive

✤ course binder

**Students will be given a course binder with supplemental materials and for storing all course materials.

Grading

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ESPAÑOL 3 SUPERIORSra. Holko 2015-2016

BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL/WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT/RM. 271

Quarterly grades will be calculated by using the following weighted categories. • Assessments (tests/quizzes, writing portfolio) • Quarter projects – 30%• In-class assignments/participation – 20%• Homework – 10%

ATTENDANCE

It is the student’s responsibility to make up all work and tests as well as collect any papers needed. Students must turn in all work or make up tests upon return to school within the number of absent days.

Attendance/Tardies

Classroom Cooperation

Please follow the five guidelines listed below. Failure to do so may result in consequences such as home phone calls/emails, teacher detentions, or office referrals.

1. Arrive on time and follow all directions given by the teacher.

2. Respect all members of the classroom: teacher, classmates, self, guests.

3. Use respectful language at all times.

4. Cheating (in any manner) will not be tolerated and result in failure.

5. Remain in your seats or groups until you are dismissed.

CONTACTING SRA. HOLKO216.485.8100 x8653

Teacher web page on BHS site

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I am available for tutorials before or after school with a scheduled appointment. It is extremely important that you seek extra help if you are confused with a certain topic. As the year progresses, we will be building off previous skills. I am here to help you!

**If you have any special circumstances that I should be aware of, please meet with me as

Daily assignments (practice exercises, worksheets, vocabulary, etc.) are graded on a 5 points, 0 points, and –5 points policy. The focus is on completion and effort, not correctness. Homework is then reviewed with student examples and corrected together as a class.**Late daily homework assignments WILL NOT be accepted (unless excused absence is documented).**Lengthy writing assignments/essays/projects will be collected at the beginning of class and reviewed individually by the teacher. These assignments may be turned in ONE day late for half credit.**eTextbook assignments will be assigned regularly to complete online.

Assignments

Our textbook is online! The new eTextbook Voces will be used this year. Keep your user name and password in a safe place!

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