Mr. Pettibone, Spanish 2
http://www.calaverashighschool.com/
Student Discipline
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Students are
expected to be in their assigned desks, ready to work when the tardy bell
rings. You will be considered tardy if you are not in your seat when the tardy
bell starts to ring. After three tardies per quarter detention will be served. (Detention will be served each and every
time that you are tardy during a “tardy sweep”.)
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Students
must come to class prepared to work! Please bring to class everyday the
following materials:
A)
Notebook with your class notes & assignment calendars
B) Pencil or pen (standard blue or black ink only)
C) Completed homework assignment(s)
D) Binder paper
E) Textbook & Workbook (if you were issued one)
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Food and
drinks are not allowed at any time. (You may, however, bring and drink water
from a clear, plastic container.)
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Unauthorized
communications, verbal or written, will not be tolerated.
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Students
may not leave the classroom for any reason without permission. (Students are expected to take care of
personal needs, bathroom, etc. during their break times or between classes. If you need to use the restroom right before
class, check in with the teacher first so that you are not considered tardy if
you don’t make it back to class before the tardy bell.)
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Dispose of
trash and sharpen pencils before and after class, not during the period. (Raise your hand to ask the teacher
permission to leave your seat if you must do so during class.)
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The
teacher, not the bell, dismisses the class.
Students are only dismissed after all items of the “Dismissal Checklist” are
completed.
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If a
student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to make up the missing
assignments. (See the “Make Up Page”.)
·
Treat
people in a courteous and respectful matter.
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All
assignments to be turned in must be legible (neatly written) and have the
following information in the upper, right-hand corner of the paper:
First and Last name
Date written in Spanish
Period
Academic Criteria
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Quizzes are
given frequently, often without advanced notice. These quizzes are based on
preceding homework assignments, class discussions, notes and grammatical
concepts studied. (So make sure that
you complete and KNOW your homework, pay close attention in class, and take
thorough notes.)
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Homework is
to be completed before class. No late work will be accepted. (Exception: If you
are absent, see the
“Make Up Page” for instructions on how to make up your work and the
time-lines.) Assignments will be made from the text, worksheets and notes. You
will only receive credit for your homework if it is neatly completed beforehand
and if you are actively participating in reviewing and correcting it. Students are
required to keep an “assignment calendar” and an “objectives calendar” which
will be inspected and graded periodically for completeness.
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Upon
arrival to class, students will fill out their objectives calendars and will
have their homework out for inspection. (When the tardy bell rings, students
should be doing this without being instructed by the teacher to do so.)
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A unit test
will be given at the end of each unit or chapter. There will be a comprehensive
mid-term and final exam.
·
The class
will be conducted in Spanish. If you need further explanations on material
covered in class, the teacher will be available during study hall, before
school, after school and during break. See the teacher to make arrangements. The teacher is not available during lunch.
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Each
student will be responsible for at least one oral project each quarter. These
will consist of original conversations, skits and individual presentations. All
work is to be done in Spanish.
Homework Policy
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Homework in
the foreign language department will be assigned daily. It is expected that the
student spend at least one-half hour each day on homework and personal study.
The reasons for homework are as follows:
-Vocabulary
study (memorization)
-Independent practice of a new skill
-Writing assignments for the improvement of writing skills
-Reading in preparation for class discussion
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The
assignments will vary in quantity because of subject matter and level. The
purpose of assigning homework is to provide students with the independent practice
necessary to complete the student expectancies designated in the National Foreign Language Standards
and in the California Language
Learning Continuum. A portion of your academic grade will be
based upon your homework assignments.
Course Requirements
The student will:
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Use Spanish
at all times.
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Write
compositions in Spanish on assigned topics.
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Complete
all assignments given in class and as homework.
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Participate
in individual and group, oral projects.
Evaluation
Students will earn their grades
based on the following criteria:
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20% Participation in class
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20% Homework, assignment and objectives
calendars, notes neat & complete
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60% Tests/Quizzes, compositions, dictation
tests, graded exercises, oral presentations,
listening exercises
The semester grade is composed
of:
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First
quarter grade (not considered if you improve during the second quarter)
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Second
quarter grade
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Final exam
(written essay, speaking/interview, listening, and grammar/vocabulary multiple
choice section)
Grading Scale
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A+ Above 98% (or top A of the class)
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A 90 - 97%
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B 80 - 89%
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C 70 - 79%
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D 60 - 69%
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F Below 60%
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CHS Foreign Language Department’s
Online Services
www.chs2000.com
Students and parents have 24 hour
access to the teacher’s grade and attendance records. This is the best place to
check to see how students are doing on homework, class participation, and on
tests/quizzes. The online gradebook not only
gives up to date information regarding grades and attendance but also provides
personalized suggestions for each student on topics that need to be reviewed in
order to improve in the class.
Assignment
Calendars and lesson plans
If students are absent from
class, they can check the online assignment
calendars and lesson plans to see what they have to do in order to make up
missed credit for their absences. The online
assignment calendars also indicate when students should be prepared to take
the next test/quiz.
Make up work and online assignments
If students are absent from
class, especially for an extended period of time, they can stay caught up with
the rest of the class. The make
up area of the website informs students what they need to do in order to make
up missed class time. It also provides the opportunity to complete and submit assignments online.
The website also provides extra online assignments/activities for those who
want to sharpen up particular skills.
Contact your student’s
teacher
There are links throughout the
CHS Foreign Language website that allow you to contact the teacher via e-mail.
spettibone@calaveras.k12.ca.us
Other services
The CHS Foreign Language
Department’s website provides many other useful services to help the students
be successful in class. Toward the end of each semester, for example, there is
a game and review area which helps the students prepare for the final exam. Go
to http://www.calaverashighschool.com/to explore other services available
online.