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Keys for Success
! Come to class prepared
!Be respectful of others
!Dont fa! behind
!Take accountability
!Study! Study! Study!
As your Teacher I will
!Make lessons interesting
!Provide a detailed
Study Guide
!Treat you
a! equa!y
!Do everything
in my power to be
fair and help you succeed
Spanish I
Welcome to Spanish I
Course Description
Welcome! I look forward to getting to know each of you as the
semester progresses. My goal is to make this course as interesting and
relevant as possible. As a teacher, I believe in creating a classroom
where the subject matter has a purpose. I also believe that teaching is a
cooperative relationship. It is the duty of the teacher to know the
material and make it interesting and it is the responsibility of the
student to be prepared and willing to learn. Together, with each party
doing its part, the miracle of learning can occur, to the benet of all.
OVERVIEW
This course is designed to introduce
you to the Spanish"speaking world
and its culture. In this course,
students will learn to speak and
understand basic phrases of the
Spanish language. Focus will be placed
upon correct pronunciation,
grammatical usage, listening, reading
and writing skills. Culture and
history of a wide variety Spanish"
speaking nations will also taught. In
all, my expectations are that
students at the conclusion of this
course will have acquired su#cient
vocabulary and speaking skills to
communicate and understand basic
Spanish.
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WORLD HISTORY
COURSE ORGANIZATION $FIRST SEMESTER%
Unit 1: Para Empezar
Duration: Six Weeks
This unit entails the essentials of the Spanish language. Students will learn the alphabet, common
greetings and sayings, as well as telling time and weather.
Pages: 2"22
Unit 1A: Que te gusta hacer?
Duration: Three Weeks
This unit focuses on what a student likes to do in their free time. It also deals with expressing
agreement or disagreement.
Pages: 24"47
Unit 1B: Y tu? Como eres?
Duration: Three Weeks
This unit covers how to explain who you are as a person. There is emphasis on indenite articles,
and word placement in sentences.
Pages 48"71
Unit 2A: Tu dia en la escuela
Duration: Three Weeks
This unit introduces vocabulary relating to school and classroom. Students will be introduced to
verbs and verb conjugations in the present tense.
Pages 72"97
Unit 2B: Tu sala de clases
Duration: Three Weeks
In this unit, students will learn vocabulary related to common classroom objects, continue
learning about verb conjugations and the plural tense of nouns.
Pages 98"121
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WORLD HISTORY
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
Keep up with the assigned readings I will provide
Come to class prepared to participate and learn. This includes having the following materials:
#2 pencil and paper
notebook to takes class notes
current assignment
Be in your seat ready to work when the tardy bell rings.
Cell phones are not to be used in class.
iPods are not to be used during class unless permission is given and can only be used for music
with one headphone in so you can hear me should I have something to say.
No game devices.
You are expected to contribute to class discussions, activities, and projects.
Sleeping in class will not be permitted nor tolerated at any time!
No food or drink in the classroom. Bottled water is ok!
Assignments that are not legible will not be graded until they are re"written in a legible fashion.
Assignments without name or an illegible name will receive a full letter grade deduction.
Do not work on other courses during this course.
Do not talk when the teacher is talking!
You will be respectful to others, this includes the use of profanity!
Students are expected to be self su#cient, this means they are to take responsibility to pick up
assignments that they missed, talk to me about how to raise their grade, and are responsible
themselves to retake any quizzes or tests they have missed.
Homework:
Homework will mostly consist of personal study. You will receive a unit unit study at the beginning of
each unit of study, go over it daily! Some assignments will be assigned throughout the year to do at home.
Most work however can be completed during the allotted school hour.

Additional homework will NOT be assigned during weekends or holidays! Also, to help preserve your
weekend, I will do my best to prevent testing on Mondays.
Late Work:
Any unit assignment that is turned in late will be accepted for 60& of its original value. After a unit is
completed, late work for that unit will no longer be accepted. Tests must be taken within two days upon
return to school or the test will be recorded as a zero.
Make"Up Work:
It is your responsibility to collect and complete any work that is missed due to an excused absence. You
will have two days to complete makeup work due to illness or any other excused absence without a
reduction in grade. Unexcused absences will not receive the opportunity to make up missed assignments.
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WORLD HISTORY
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
Re"takes:
Assignments that receive a score lower than a C may be re"taken. These assignments have to be re"
submitted one day after it has been handed back. Re"takes will only receive at best a C letter grade.
Tests/Exams* may also be re"taken if the score is lower than a C or 75&. One week will be allotted for all
test re"takes. Students re"taking a test can only receive at best a C or 75&. All re"takes will occur before or
after school.
Quizzes must be taken within two days of your return from an excused absence. Pop quizzes cannot be re"
taken but can be made up if missed. Your quiz score will be permanent.
*Subject to change based upon department policy
Debates/Discussions:
Please wait for a natural pause before speaking during a classroom discussion. Do not interrupt or
personally criticize anyone! Help make everyone feel comfortable in our classroom. Be prepared to defend
your position/opinion with facts.
Bathroom Policy/Passes:
On the rst day of school or a new quarter/semester, students will be issued 4 Tiger Passes. Passes can be
used in many ways. The most commonly used method is to go to the bathroom. Students wishing to leave
and go to the rest room need only to ll out their pass and turn it in the box on the wall before leaving.
Students are limited to 4 passes per unit! They must have them in their possession to use them. I am not
responsible for lost passes! Pass uses are listed below:
1' To go to the bathroom
2' To get supplies or a missing assignment
3' To borrow a pencil, pen or paper
4' To avoid a late penalty $single day only%
5' To buy a food pass
6' Two can be used to get your cell phone back at the end of class
7' Unused passes can be turned for assignment exemption. Ask Mr. Hardy for details.
Extra Credit:
Periodically, opportunities will be presented for students to earn extra credit. A key way to earn extra
credit is to complete Mr. Hardys challenge $see below%. I believe that in order to receive extra credit,
extra work must be involved.
Intellectual Honesty/Plagiarism:
Cheating and/or plagiarism will result in a zero on the assignment in question. Using online translation
software constitutes cheating! Please consult the student handbook for more details regarding plagiarism.
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WORLD HISTORY
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
Unit Challenges:
Each unit I will o(er the class an academic challenge. It could be one to take better notes, to raise quiz or
test scores or one that is behavior based. On occasion, I will allow student to set their own personal goal.
During the unit, students will have to prove that they are achieving their goal through documentation. If
they prove they worked hard on their goal and showed improvement they will be rewarded with 5& extra
credit for the unit.
O#ce Hours:
I am available each day approximately an hour before and an hour after school. Please schedule or make
me aware of a planned visit at least one day in advance. O#ce hours are subject to change due to coaching
responsibilities.
Grading:
Your grade will be based on your academic performance. The school grading scale is:
100 ) 90& = A $Advanced%
89 ) 80& = B $Procient%
79 ) 70& = C $Basic%
69 ) 60& = D $Below Basic%
59 ) Below = F
Exams/Quizzes and Final = 70# of your overa! grade
Semester 1Common Assessments
Cultural Project *100 pts.'; Geography Test *50 pts.'; Para Empezar Test *100 pts.'; Chapter 1A
Test *100 pts.'; Chapter 1B Test *100 pts.'; Chapter 2A Test *100 pts.'; Subject pronouns and AR
verb test *100 pts.'; Chapter Vocab Tests *100pts'; and Semester 1 Final *200 pts.'.
Classwork/Projects/Assignments = 30# of your overa! grade
Semester I Other:
This area will pertain to bell work, worksheets, class activities and participation.
Much of what is assigned is graded objectively. However, it is not possible to grade all assignments in this
fashion, particularly essays/compositions. If you do not understand why you received a certain grade, it is
your right and responsibility to discuss your concern with me in private!