Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
Betsy Robinson,
Instructor
Bishop Carroll
Catholic High School
2007-2008
Course Description
Learning a foreign language is an extensive process and requires many years of study to become proficient. Students will acquire additional vocabulary and grammar skills. Through reading, listening, speaking and written exercises students will achieve a developing level competence in Spanish and will be prepared for Spanish III.
Listos by James Funston
*DO NOT SHARE BOOKS OR WORKBOOKS
Daily-Required Items
Pencil, red pen, book and workbook, spiral notebook, clear plastic sheet protector, dry erase marker
Course Objectives
Following the National Standards for foreign language: 5 C’s
Students will communicate in Spanish through oral and written communication.
Students will create comparisons of their culture and the target culture.
Students will develop an understanding of the cultures where Spanish is spoken.
Students will make connections by reinforcing their knowledge of other disciplines.
Students will use Spanish in their communities.
Classroom Grading Scale
Follows Bishop Carroll School Scale
Classroom behavior Expectations
Be respectful of others
Be prepared with homework and necessary items
Be a participant not a spectator in class
20% Attendance and Classroom participation (If you miss 10 or more days in a semester
you will receive a 0 for participation, regardless if absences are excused or unexcused)
45% Tests and Quizzes
20% Homework
15% Projects and Papers
*Grades will be posted weekly. Foreign language tests require a minimum of two days
for grading.
Late Assignments/ Extra Credit/ Cheating
No late assignments will be accepted.
No extra credit will be given. Do your regular work and no extra will be needed.
Cheating will result in an automatic 0 and more importantly a loss of trust.
1. Work Assigned prior to an excused absence is due on the date of return or on the due date.
2. All quizzes and test must be made up by appointment within three school days.
3. Unexcused absences or suspension will result in zeros for assignments missed.
4. Assignments missed because of school-related activities must be turned in prior to absence or on the day of return.
5. If you are absent contact another member of the class to find out the assignment.
1. Students will be assigned seats and ready to learn when the bell rings.
2. Students will be dismissed by the teachers at the end of class not by the bell.
3. Cheating is a SERIOUS offense and will NOT be tolerated. Cheating will result in an automatic zero.
4. Student participation is critical to success in this class. Students must speak in the target language and limit usage in English.
Parent/Student Contact
My planning period is second period. I can be reached before and after school through the main school number. If you have any concerns or question please let me know as soon as possible so that we can make the changes necessary to meet your student’s needs.
My email address is robinsonbetsy@bcchs.org.
I am available to students for assistance before or after school. I appreciate you letting me know you ahead of time when to expect you.
Betsy Robinson,
Instructor
Bishop Carroll
High School
2007-2008
Course Description
Learning a foreign language is an extensive process and requires many years of study to become proficient. In Spanish III, students will acquire additional vocabulary and grammar skills. Through reading, listening, speaking and written exercises students will continue to develop their Spanish skills.
Somos así: Listos by James Funston
*Do not share books or workbooks with other students.
Daily-Required Items
Pencil, red pen, book and workbook, spiral notebook, clear plastic sleeve, dry erase marker, highlighter
Recommended items: Spanish English dictionary, 501 Spanish Verbs
Course Objectives
Following the National Standards for foreign language: 5 C’s
Students will communicate in Spanish through oral and written communication.
Students will create comparisons of their culture and the target culture.
Students will develop an understanding of the cultures where Spanish is spoken.
Students will make connections by reinforcing their knowledge of other disciplines.
Students will use Spanish in their communities.
Classroom Grading Scale
Follows Bishop Carroll School Scale
Classroom Behavior Expectations
Be respectful of others
Be prepared with homework and necessary items
Be a participant not a spectator in class
Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated in an Honors class and will affect your grade.
50% Conversations Skills: oral and listening tests, quizzes, and presentations
50% Written Skills: tests, homework, written projects
· Foreign Language test require a minimum of two days to grade.
No late assignments will be accepted.
No extra credit will be accepted.
Cheating will result in an automatic O and more importantly a loss of trust.
1. Work Assigned prior to an excused absence is due on the date of return or on the due date.
2. All quizzes and test must be made up by appointment within three school days.
3. Unexcused absences or suspension will result in zeros for assignments missed
4. Assignments missed because of school-related activities must be turned in prior to absence or on the day of return.
5. Missing more than 10 days in a semester will result in failure of the course.
**Please do NOT email me if you are gone for only one or two days of class. Please contact another student in the class for the missing work.
1. Students will be in their assigned seats and ready to learn when the bell rings.
2. Students will be dismissed by the teachers at the end of class not by the bell.
3. No passes will be issued during class time.
4. Student participation is critical to success in this class. Students must speak in the target language and limit usage in English.
Parent/Student Contact
My planning period is first hour first semester and 2nd hour second semester. I can be reached before and after school through the main school number. If you have any concerns or questions please let me know as soon as possible so that we can make the changes necessary to meet your needs.
My email address is: robinsonbetsy@bcchs.org
