EXPECTATIONS FOR MRS. BERKEBILE (Jennifer.Berkebile@vbschools.

com)

Spanish II and Spanish III

648- 5500 LHS

2015-2016 School Year,

website: http://mrsjberkebile.weebly.com

SPANISH OBJECTIVE: students will be able to :

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Exchange ideas and information in Spanish using complete sentences.

Understand basic spoken and written Spanish and understand familiar content presented in
authentic materials and conversations.
Present orally and in writing, increasingly complex information, in Spanish.
Present monologues, dialogues and projects in loud, clear voices.
Combine new language with previously learned material to create and express new ideas and
ask new questions.
Understand Hispanic culture within context of language learning and demonstrate an
awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures.
Understand how the study of Spanish will benefit students now and in the future.

Grading Policy: I grade using the Total Points System

-Summative Assessments (unit tests and projects, essays and recorded speaking
tests)= 100 pts. each
-Weekly assessments (vocabulary and grammar quizzes, short writing
assignments, short dialogues, brief listening activities) = 50 pts.each
-Homework = 50 points total
Students and parents can log into parent portal ( link on Landstown home page) to
check progress. I will post grades 1 week after assignment/ assessment is given.
Classroom Rules of Conduct

1. Come to class prepared. This includes bringing materials to class, having

completed homework ready to be turned in, etc.
2. Be in your seat and working when the bell rings.
3. When asked to be quiet, do so immediately.
4. Return all borrowed property to the lender.
5. Follow all rules in the student handbook.
* Students are required to respect other people at all times in this classroom.
ASSESSMENTS: Students will be graded on proficiency in the 5 key areas of World
Languages study
(Listening, speaking, reading, writing, culture) which includes vocabulary and
grammar knowledge.
CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION: Students are expected to complete class work that
includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Some formative assessments
based on the participation activities (group and individual) may be given
unannounced.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Students will be issued a text and should have a binder
for Spanish, with paper and dividers for homework and notes. It is essential that
they bring the text, their planner and binder everyday as we have thematic
units that have additional material that is not included in the text. Students will also
need pens/pencils daily. We will occasionally need dry erase markers/colored
pencils, poster board and /or a flashdrive. Spanish 2- $83.75 Spanish 3
Realidades Replacement fees-$55.97

Homework: Students should have a separate binder for Spanish in which they will
keep class notes and homework assignments. Homework will be checked for
completion the day after it is given. Some grammar will be introduced, via the web,
as homework. Students will view the lesson and will be required to complete
questions on line, (outside of class) prior to coming to class.
Projects: A summative project will be given for each unit. We will work on some of
these in class, but students who are absent or who do not finish in class, need to
work on them at home. They involve speaking, writing and visual presentations and
are worth 100 points.
Extra Practice:
Grading:
If students need
93-100=A
77-79=C+
63-below= additional
help, they should see me. E
I am
available during block
4B, as
90-92 = A73-76= C
well as after school, by
87-89= B+
70-72= Cappointment.
83-86= B
67-69=D+
Absences: Students
should
80-82= B64-66= D
VBCPS
have no more than 6
grading scale
absences per semester
in order
to earn a passing grade for the semester, per high school course regulations. (This
is a VBCPS policy) When a student is absent, he/she must make up missed
work within 3 days of returning to school.
OSS/unverified absence- make up work will be at the discretion of the teacher.
Classroom Procedures and Consequences:
1. Students should enter with a planner, binder, paper, pencils and
homework every day.
2. The restroom should be used before class begins. In the event of an
emergency, the student must ask permission to use the restroom and write
his/her name, time out and time in on the sign out sheet.
3. Students should be in their seats copying the homework assignment, at the
beginning of each class.
4. The code of conduct governs student dress and behavior
expectations. Students are expected to adhere to these policies. If a
student misbehaves, I will follow these procedures (with exceptions for severe
misbehavior or school-wide intervention procedures.)
a. Verbal warning from teacher
b. Phone call and or email to parent along with action plan
c. Detention that deals with student action
d. Referral to administrator
5. I will follow the school tardy policy as it is stated in the student
handbook/planner.
Email is the best way to reach me. If I do not respond within 1 business day, please
call, as the system occasionally refuses to accept outside mail.
Jennifer.Berkebile@vbschools.com
Landstown High School- 648-5500
**Final Exam in May /June. Spanish 1 will take the AFLAP, a citywide common
assessment. The exams include an essay, speaking assessment, listening
assessment and a reading assessment.
Mrs. Berkebile s Schedule
Room 236

1B Spanish3

Room 236
Room236
World Lang. Office

2B Spanish 1
3B Spanish 1
4B Planning

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I will be using REMIND to send out reminders for assignments, assessments and
projects. The students will receive the information via text message.