Foreign Language Department Procedures

School Year 2011-2012

Students will build on their knowledge of the Spanish language and culture in a fun yet challenging environment. Students will develop language skills through listening, reading, speaking, and writing in order to better communicate with peers and others in their community. 

Classroom Rules:

• Be in your assigned seat with materials and working when the bell rings.
• Remain seated until dismissed by an adult.
• All food and drinks are to be consumed outside the classroom unless prior permission is given.
• Keep hands, feet, and personal belongings to yourself.
• Follow directions first time every time.
• Work during work times.

Guidelines for Success:

• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
• Be Productive
• Be Positive

Grading Policy- Your grade will be determined from the following:

Practice - 35%

Daily Work

Active Participation

Homework - 5%

Assessment - 60%

Major Projects, Tests and Quizzes

Missing Assignment Policy:

• It is the student’s responsibility to ask the teacher for any missed work.
• Students will be given 1 day per absence to make up any assignment they missed.
• Students that do not turn in assignments within the time allotted will receive a grade of a ZERO.

Redemption Policy:

• All students will be given the opportunity to retake any quiz or test that was failed for a maximum grade of 75. 

MANDATORY TUTORING OF 30 MINUTES WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ANY RETAKE

Students Failing:

• Students failing with a grade less than 70 MUST attend foreign language tutoring as assigned by teacher. 
• Teacher will schedule tutoring before school, during lunch or after school.

Supplies to be purchased:

• Pen or Pencil
• Spiral Notebook