Carver High School

Fall 2015/Winter 2016 Course Syllabus: Spanish I

How to contact Ms. Kendrick: (Phone) 678- 524-6464

Instructor - Demetria L. Kendrick Lee

(Email) dkendrick@atlanta.k12.ga.us / mimi.kendrick@gmail.com

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Replacement Cost
Avancemos Uno (McDougall -Littell 2007)
$85.00
Technology: Internet and various audio-visual resources (Lumens Ladibug Document Camera, Promethean Board, various apps)
Course Description and Philosophy The focus of this course is the development of communicative skills in the target language
through a variety of structured speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities; the sum total of which is designed to reach and
challenge all types of learners. Language and communication are the essence of all that is human. The world of the 21st century is one
in which all people must learn to communicate both culturally and linguistically with others around the world. The goals of the
modern language standards are:

To equip students with realistic lifelong skills that will enable them to function competently in a language other than their
own and communicate and compete effectively in the global community and marketplace:

To instill a greater awareness of their own culture and the culture(s) of others

To enrich students lives by increasing their appreciation for language and culture
Goals & Standards
The modern language curriculum will develop students skills in the skill areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing and cultural
competence. In addition, the curriculum will provide them with the ability to view, absorb, and evaluate material from non-print
sources.
Communication - Goal One Communicate in Spanish
Standard 1.1 Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange
opinions.
Standard 1.2 Students understand and interpret spoken and written Spanish on a variety of topics.
Standard 1.3 Students present information, concepts, and ideas in Spanish to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.
Cultures Goal Two Gain Knowledge and Understanding of the Cultures of the World
Standard 2.1 Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of Hispanic Cultures.
Standard 2.2 Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of Hispanic cultures
Connections Goal Three Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information
Standard 3.1 Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through Spanish.
Standard 3.2 Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the Spanish
language and its cultures.
Comparisons - Goal Four Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture
Standard 4.1 Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons between Spanish and English.
Standard 4.2 Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons between Hispanic cultures and their
own.
Communities Goal Five Participate in Communities at Home and Around the World
Standard 5.1 Students use Spanish both within and beyond the school setting.
Standard 5.2 Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using Spanish for personal enjoyment and enrichment.
Use of Target Language: The use of the target language as the principal means of communication in the classroom is absolutely
essential from the very onset of instruction. Teachers must utilize the target language themselves for the vast majority of instructional
time and employ instructional strategies that allow and encourage students to practice using the target language. Central to this
concept is a student-centered classroom with the teacher in the role of facilitator. The goal of language instruction is to have students
use the target language for specific communicative purposes. In this context, grammar becomes a means to accomplish the defined
content standards; grammar does not exist as an end in itself. The vast majority of the overall grade will be based on oral production
of the target language in reference to and in conjunction with the students performance on the grade weights described hereafter.
Students will be given daily opportunities to communicate with each other and the teacher using the target language. Immersion in the
target language is the year long goal. To that end, unless given the teachers permission, students are not to speak in English during
class. Adherence to this expectation will improve the students communicative skills using the target language and will have a positive
effect on the students grade. Non-adherence to this expectation will have the opposite results.
Grade Weights:

Summative Assessments (tests/quizzes) 30%

Performance Based Assessments (participation in and
completion of oral tasks/aural tasks/projects, etc.) 20%
Final Exam
15%
Classwork-Participation/Homework
(includes maintaining an accurate and up-to-date notebook) 35%
Total Possible
== 100%
Grades: F (0 - 69)
C (70 79)
B (80 89)
A (90 100)
Parent Portal: Parents are encouraged to check their childs progress through Infinite Campus regularly. You may contact the front
office if you need assistance setting up an account on Infinite Campuss Parent Portal.
Tutoring: Ms. Kendrick has reserved time to tutor students from 3:35- 4:15 on Wednesdays and by appointment.
Makeup Policy: Purpose: The purpose of the makeup policy is to give a student the opportunity to receive specific tutoring of
instruction missed and/or to complete assignments missed due to an excused absence. This policy is specially designed so that
students with legitimate absences have an equal opportunity to master the coursework. Students with an excused absence must submit
any missed graded work within five days of returning to school. Said work may be the same or equivalent to what the student missed

due to the absence and must be completed in the presence of Ms. Kendrick. A grade of zero will be given for any work not submitted
within five days of the students return.
Student Behavior: Students are responsible for knowing all of the information contained in the Student Handbook pertaining to
acceptable behavior and are expected to comport themselves accordingly. Additionally, students are expected to adhere to the
following Classroom Management Plan for this class:
1. Go to the bathroom, get water, and take care of personal needs before coming to class you have time between classes and
there is no leaving class during the first 15 minutes and last 15 minutes of class.
2. If you take a textbook and/or dictionary to your seat when you arrive, be certain to return it/them before you leave.
3. Complete the sponge, starter activity, essential question (whatever is on the board) in the first 10 minutes of the class period.
4. Participate in all class activities as instructed by the teacher.
5. Raise your hand to get the teachers attention; do not call out or speak out of turn.
6. Other than water, dont chew gum, don't consume food and dont consume beverages in class (as stated previously, water is
acceptable) = no food, no gum, no beverages in class
7. Keep your desk area clean and dispose of trash at the end of the class period.
8. Do not rearrange the desks and other furniture without getting permission first.
9. Remain silent and seated whenever the intercom system is being used AND when others are talking.
10. If an alarm sounds, stop whatever you are doing and follow the teachers instructions.
11. Exhibit respectful behavior and speech at all times.
12. No cellphone usage (no use of text messaging apps, no use of Skype, no twitter, no Facetime, etc.) unless you have prior
approval and permission from Ms. Kendrick.
13. Earbuds, earphones, headphones, headgear, etc. Remove earphones, and any other headgear during the first 5 minutes of
class. You may use these with permission from Ms. Kendrick.
Inappropriate Behavior: The school system has delineated specific consequences for certain infractions of the student behavior
code. The following list represents some of the interventions that may be employed, in no particular order, to encourage students to
comport themselves appropriately so that an environment that is conducive to learning can be established and maintained.
A) verbal reprimand
B) parental contact
C) detention
D) disciplinary referral
E) behavior contract
How to contact Ms. Kendrick: (Phone) 678- 524-6464

(Email) dkendrick@atlanta.k12.ga.us / mimi.kendrick@gmail.com

Note:
Please ask your child to refrain from using profanity, and disrespectful language and gestures, including YEAH", Nah", "huh", etc.
in class. Since this is a Spanish class and we do not teach profanity or inappropriate language, we do not expect to hear it used. When
we are learning a foreign language, it is important that we pronounce and enunciate as clearly as possible in Spanish and in English.
That is one of the reasons that we will not be chewing gum or eating during class. Keep in mind that the conduct grade is a reflection
of your childs behavior in this class; this includes positive and not so positive behavior, too.
A lot of important information is missed when students are not in class (whether it is because they are tardy, because they do not care,
because they are in the restroom, because they are drinking water, because they are talking to a parent or replying to a text from a
parent, etc.). If a student misses information due to an absence, he or she may come to tutorial to copy those missed notes. The rules
and regulations that we are being asked to follow are in place to make class run more smoothly. We have limited time, so PLEASE
come to class PREPARED DAILY: Be Punctual. Be in your seat BEFORE the bell rings. Be respectful to yourself and those around
you. Be courteous. Follow directions the first time. I (any many students) like a calm, peaceful environment when learning. You
have access to my personal cell phone number, my email address, our class tutorial schedule, our class's website, and almost anything
else that you will need to be successful this semester in Spanish. I ask that students use their time and resources wisely.
Keep this syllabus in your folder for this class.
Refer to these helpful links throughout the year:
quizlet.com great study tool
remind.com safe way for teachers to stay in touch with parents via text message or email. I use this app/website
to send class reminders about tests, quizzes, assignments, etc. Codes are attached.
my.hrw.com TEXTBOOK and ASSESSMENT SITEyou will receive a username and password from me
later (classzone.com can be accessed here)
http://www.studyspanish.com/pronunciation/vowel_a.htm Helpful study and practice site
http://www.byki.com Foreign Language Study Site
http://www.Spanish411.net Study and Practice site
http://spanish2015-2016-srakendrick.weebly.com-- OUR CLASSS website

Syllabus Receipt
Spanish I / Spanish II
Seora Kendrick
DUE: August 13, 2015
Return your syllabus (Syllabus Receipt) for a grade.
Our signatures below attest that we have read and discussed the syllabus for Spanish I. [and / or] Spanish II. with Ms. Kendrick and that
we are aware that it is my and my childs responsibility to contact Ms. Kendrick whenever we have a concern thereto appertaining.

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