Teacher: Seorita Hafner Email: hafnerfac@wwgschools.

org Phone - WWG: 274-6111 Phone - RRC: 752-7361 OBJECTIVES Students will continue learning the basics of Spanish language and culture. They will engage in activities that promote the five Cs of foreign language acquisition: communications, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities. Students will be able to use Spanish by the end of the course, and will be prepared to continue their language learning in Spanish III. Students will also gain a deeper understanding of global perspectives and diversity. COURSE OUTLINE This course focuses on a deeper understanding of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and culture. Students will use online resources, in-class notes, and activities from the textbook, Avancemos! 1. There will be one exam at the end of each unit, as well as grammar and vocabulary quizzes and homework. Students should expect a fast paced course. Material is continuously practiced and reviewed throughout the year, so dont get discouraged! S se puede! MATERIALS 3 ring binder 5 page dividers Loose leaf paper Pen and pencil Handouts and notes are to be stored in the binder, which must be brought to class every day and brought home for homework every night. GRADES 95%-100% A 92%-94% A71%-73% D+ 68%-70% D 65%-67% D64% - below: failing Homework, tests, quizzes, and participation (from in-class activities) all count equally in the students grade. Students have many chances to earn points every day. By doing the homework on time and participating in class, all students are capable of earning a passing score in this class. Opportunities for extra credit are given on every test. HOMEWORK POLICY Students will be assigned homework every day. It must be completed at the beginning of class. No homework will be accepted after the day it is due unless the student is absent, in which case it must be turned in when the student returns. If a student does not earn 100% on an assignment, they may redo the assignment and 89%-91% 86%-88% 83%-85% B+ B B80%-82% 77%-79% 74%-76% C+ C C-

translate the sentences they made mistakes on to earn 100%. All of these assignments must be turned in before the chapter test to earn credit. CLASS RULES Arrive to class on time with all materials and be seated when the bell rings Be respectful of everyone in the class, including yourself, your classmates, and your teacher My stuff is my stuff and your stuff is your stuff! Be responsible for your own things and do not borrow things from me or from your classmates without asking and receiving permission first Follow directions and be on task at all times Water is permitted in class, but no other food or beverages are allowed No cell phones or other electronics are allowed in class. CONSEQUENCES 1. Verbal warning 2. Loss of participations points (up to 5 per day) 3. Detention 4. Referral to the principals office I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SKIP ANY CONSEQUENCE. PARTICIPATION Students will be able to earn up to 5 points of participation every day by coming to class prepared and being actively engaged (paying attention, taking notes, participating in activities, answering questions, etc.). They will lose points for using cell phones, leaving class materials in their locker/at home, arriving late to class, being absent, talking out of turn, abusing the bathroom policy, breaking class rules, or being disrespectful. If a student is absent, they may make up their participation points by writing five sentences using the vocabulary from the chapter they are working on and bringing them to me at the beginning of class the day they return. If the absence is unexcused, students may not make it up. BATHROOM POLICY If a student needs to use the restroom during class, they must sign in/out and take the bathroom pass with them. Only ten people will be allowed to sign out per class each week, and each student may not sign out more than once a week. Students will have 3 minutes to use the bathroom and return to class. If a student leaves twice in a week, they will lose 50% of their participation for that week. If they leave more than twice, they will lose 100% of their participation for that week. EXTRA HELP At WWG I am available between 7:10-8:20 and between 11:30-12:00. At RRC I am available between 1:00-1:30 and 3:10-3:45. I may also be contacted by email or by phone. You may find helpful resources, notes, and flashcards at www.senoritahafner.weebly.com (password: holaholahola)