MPUSD Secondary Course Syllabus Name of School/Year: Marina High School 2016-2017 Name of Course: Spanish 3 Teacher’s Name: Sr. V. Cabrera (Vargas) Room Number: 21 Phone Number: (831) 583-2060 Email: [email protected] Website information: Preparation Period/teacher availability for extra help or conferences: I am available for tutoring and extra help during periods 3 and 8 plus available for appointments after school.

Course description: This class will apply an integrated approach to the Spanish language. The introduction and presentation of new Spanish material, reinforcement of previously learned material, evaluation, review, exercises and activities in this class are intended to practice the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Awareness of the literature and culture in which the language is spoken will also be introduced. In turn the objectives of the class are 1. To perfect written and spoken Spanish. 2. To broaden knowledge of Hispanic culture. 3. To review verbs, vocabulary and grammar. 4. To listen to the teacher, other students, tapes and movies. 5. To use Spanish as the language of communication in the class. 6. To read selections in Spanish. 7. To write paragraphs and essays. Prerequisites: 1. A grade of C (75%) or better in Spanish II. 2. The understanding that Spanish II is a course that serves as preparation for Spanish III. Assessment/Evaluation methods used in this course: Written and spoken assignments will be used to monitor proficiency in the Spanish class. Major Assignments/Examinations-schedule:

This class uses quizzes, mid-terms, and finals. Also, Spanish projects that are comprised of reports, poster boards and presentations.

Curriculum and instructional materials needed for this course:

The textbook for this class is En Espanol III, (2004) McDougal Litell. Students need to bring the textbook every time when the class is in session. Also, students need to bring to class a 3 ring-binder or notebook. In addition pencils, pens (blue and black) and highlighters as well as color pencils and markers.

Classroom Grading Policy: Grading is based on a cumulative point system. All homework, classwork, and quizzes, exams, oral points and class projects are added together and converted to percentages. I do not assign extra credit assignments- no exceptions. 90-100=A, 80-89= B, 70-79=C, 60-69= D, below 59%= F. 1. Students will be graded on their homework, essays, exams, research projects, class assignments, and oral presentations. Grade distribution: Homework 10%, Final 10%, Projects 30%, Exams 30%, Class Assignments 20% 2. Daily oral participation will be an important part of the total. 3. Grades will be assigned by percentage of points achieved. 4. Class average will not be used. 5. If you wish to discuss a discrepancy, there is a one week limit after the progress report, quarter, or semester grade has been issued Grades will be rounded up only on semester grades if the percentage is 59.5, 69.5, 79.5, and 89.5. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.

Classroom Homework Policy: Homework is usually assigned on a daily basis and is due at the beginning of the period the following day. Occasionally students finish assignments early, or do not have a formal assignment. The student should then plan on reviewing vocabulary or practicing new verbs at home. So the answer “Do you have Spanish homework?” should always be YES! Late and incomplete homework is not accepted.

All homework assignments are INDIVIDUAL. Students may not work together on these assignments without being in violation of the honor code. If a student is having difficulties with the homework, s/he should come to see the teacher during office hours.

Classroom Attendance/Make-up work Policy: When a student is absent, s/he should call a classmate to get the day’s homework so that s/he can arrive prepared for class the following day. It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with the teacher to receive material and instruction missed during an absence. This request should be made during office hours, lunch, after school and not during class time. Unexcused absences will result in the loss of points for all homework, tests, quizzes and participation for the day of the absence. These points cannot be made up. The student has ONLY ONE WEEK to make-up missed oral points, missed assignments, tests or quizzes. If a student is absent (excused) the day of a test, quiz, or oral presentation, s/he must make it up the following regular class. Should the student have another obligation on the regular make-up day, s/he must make arrangements with the instructor for an alternate make-up day in advance of the regular make-up time. (i.e before 9:15 Thursday). If the student fails to make-up the work within the time periods detailed above, a zero will be recorded. *Absence the day BEFORE a test. If the student is absent the day before a test due to a school sponsored activity or vacation, s/he is expected to arrive to class on test day prepared to take the test.

District/School Discipline Policy: While on campus, students will follow all school rules, show respect for all adults, fellow students, and both personal and school property. In addition, students will comply with the established guidelines of the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District student dress code. A progressive discipline process is followed incorporating the School’s Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) Plan. As students continue violating school rules, consequences for student actions become more severe. Classroom suspension and possible removal from school will result when students engage in infractions that are outlined in Education Code related to Progressive Discipline Grounds For Suspension or Expulsion According to Education Code 48900, (BP# 5144).

Classroom Rules/Expectations and Consequences: 1. Be on time seating on your assigned seat with your class materials every day. 2. No gum chewing or food in the classroom except for bottled water. 3. Be respectful to your classmates and to the teacher at all times. 4. No electronics (cell phones, CD players, game boy etc.) 5. No make-up or grooming allowed in class. 6. Wait to be dismissed by the teacher not the bell. 7. No inappropriate items and language in class. 8. Allow yourself to be recognized before speaking and do not talk when another student or the teacher is talking. 9. No hats, sunglasses, or inappropriate clothing items. Refer to your student handbook for the explanation of proper clothing items. Students will be given a warning during the first violation and the class rules will be discussed. After a second violation the student’s parents will be contacted and school administrator will be alerted as well as

reviewing the class rules. Further violations will include teacher and parent conferences and administrator intervention. Academic Honesty: Students need to prove to themselves that they can do successful work as a result of their own efforts. Cheating, lying, and/or plagiarizing could result in disciplinary actions and/or implications that may impact the grade for the course. Causes for academic dishonesty are complex and is best addressed by counseling and parental involvement. Teachers will establish a classroom policy consistent with research-based best practices. Classroom Policy: A. It is understood that ALL out-of-class work is to be done individually unless otherwise specified by the teacher. B. Any behavior which in the judgment of the teacher indicates dishonesty will be penalized. Examples include: 1. Exhibiting dishonesty on an exam or assignment. 2 Aiding in the dishonesty of a fellow student. 3. Falsifying grade and/or attendance records. 4. Using falsified or inaccurate bibliography sources. 5. Plagiarizing; stealing or present the work, ideas or words of another as one’s own. a. Paraphrasing any print or electronic source b. Copying words, phrases, paragraphs from another source without documentation c. Copying another student’s homework, quiz or exam or any portion of it. d. Using the ideas of another person without giving credit. e. Allowing another student to copy an assignment, quiz or test. C. Penalties will include: 1. Student will receive NO credit for that work and is subject to the loss of up to one full letter grade for the semester. Parent will be contacted. 2. Any second incident of dishonesty will result in a grade of “F” for the semester. 3. Students should be aware that cheating jeopardizes their opportunities within the entire Modern Language Department for letters of recommendation, nominations for awards and positions as teacher assistants. There are absolutely no make-ups for cheating incidents.

Student Learning Survey Return this portion to your classroom teacher. Please provide some information about your learning needs so I can be sure to support you in having a successful school year in my class. 1.

How do you prefer to learn new information? Circle all that apply… Read it, write it down, listen to it, watch a demonstration or see a picture, or act it out.

2. If you need extra help with classroom or homework, what works best for you? 3. Do you have a computer or access to a computer to do work? 4. Do you have access to the internet to look up website resources? 5. Do you have a quiet place to do your homework or study each afternoon or evening?

Other information about you that might help me to support you in my class:

I have received a copy of the course syllabus for ____________ course that includes the standards/skills to be mastered, the method of assessment and evaluation along with the classroom grading policy. In addition, I understand the rules/expectations and consequences for the class. Student Name: ____________________________________________________ Class Period: ________ Student Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: ______________ Parents/Guardians, How do you prefer to be contacted? Please rank order preferences on the left and fill in contact information on the right: ____ Cell Phone (_____) ___________________ ____ E-mail ________________@___________________ ____ Home Phone (_____) ___________________ ____ Other (please indicate) ____________________ Do you prefer correspondence in English or Spanish? Check one. ______ English

______Spanish

Parent/Guardian Name: ______________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _____________