Spanish+III+Syllabus

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

====An advanced course designed for students to work toward master of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The aim is to review language structures and widen their application to a variety of texts and situations. Speaking/listening skills are advanced through discussions, presentations and debates. Students study basic literature through short stories and poems. Understanding of cultural norms and practices in Spanish-speaking countries is emphasized.====

GOAL: ====For students to feel confident about their Spanish abilities and be able to engage in conversations with native speakers. Students will become more open minded and empathetic as they learn about Spanish and Latin culture and history.====

GRADING :
====Grades will reflect students’ level of mastery of course objectives, content and skills and will be based on the four language competencies: listening (10%), speaking (25%), reading (25%) and writing (40%). Grades will be updated in PowerSchool regularly in order for students and parents to be aware of the students’ progress and learning throughout the course.====

EXPECTATIONS:
====Respect: Class begins each day with a warm-up on the white board. Students must be in their seats working on the warm-up when the bell rings or they will be marked tardy. After three tardies a quarter, students must serve an afterschool session for each tardy. Students are expected to support their classmates and respect everyone’s unique input and contributions. Disrespectful behavior will be reported to the administration. ====

Students who do not serve these sessions and/or who turn-in assignments
====more than three school days late will not be assessed. When absent, students must see the teacher the day they return for missing work and turn in the work within one school day. If an absence is anticipated, the student must notify the teacher ahead of time. ====