BienvenidosSPANISH I,II,III ,Exploratory

O’NealRoom 161

CourseDescription and objectives

Spanish I is a beginning course. You will learn basic vocabulary and the uses of three tenses and some expression. You will read, speak and understand the language at beginning level.

Spanish II is an intermediate course. You will learn five to eight tenses and more expressions.

Spanish III is an advance course. You will review tenses and expressions . The course will focus in develop your speaking , reading and writing skills.

CourseDescription and objectives

Spanish Exploratory is a course design to 6th through 8th

graders. You will learn seventeen and more vocabularies. This course approach some tenses and expressions.

This course will use Voces e-textbooks and En español1a,1b.

The course will focus in recognition and understanding of the language at elementary level.

Materials,fees, and other purchases

Book /e-textbooks

Workbook/Notebook

English/Spanish dictionary

Pen, pencil

Standard 3- ring binder for Spanish only

Book -501 Spanish verbs for Spanish II,III

$20.00 Spanish fee, due Monday August 18

Rules, classroom procedures

Attendance

Tests: Every Monday and Friday

Make up tests: Tuesday and Thursdays

Deadlines: assignments are due at the beginning of class.

HS-Grading

week tests points

1st 2 200

2nd 2 200

3rd 2 200

4th 2 200

5th 2 200

6th

7th

8th

9th

2

2

2

2

200

200

200

200

MS-Grading

Week tests Points

1st 1 100

2nd 1 100

3rd 1 100

4th 1 100

5th 1 100

6th 1 100

7th 1 100

8th 1 100

9th 1 100

Grading continued

Homework every second Thursday.

Class work, all work done in class is worth points.

Participation and behavior

100 pts

100 pts

100pts

____

300 pts

Grading Scale

Letter grade Percentage Quality Points

A 93-100 4

B 85-92 3

C 75-84 2

D 67-74 1

F 66-bellow 0

Bonus Points and projects

Sticker 1pt

“Busca-palabras” 5pts

Projects: Famous Spanish people and languages of the world. 200 pts.

ProjectsHispanic Heritage sept.-oct.

Foreign Language Projects

Pinata , Salsa workshop

Spanish Club

Spanish Club

Objectives : Spanish Club at MSA East seeks to provide students with an abundance of opportunities to be immersed in the Spanish language and in the Hispanic culture. We support the MSA East Spanish Department by attending their events as well as providing opportunities for cultural credit for Spanish students. There will be activities consist of: meetings, regular social gatherings , field trips and volunteer opportunities or with community organizations that focus on the Hispanic community .

Dues: $20.00 that include T-shirt

Field Trips

England , France , Spain trip

Requirements:

Be enroll in Spanish Class or

Hold Spanish club membership

Be in outstand students with out any disciplinary issues.

Teacher recommendation

Paid EF - registration fee

See web site:

http://www.eftours.com/tour-website/1442630JR?utm_source=link&utm_medium=RC&utm_campaign=sharetrip

Classroom rules

Be in your assigned seat when the bell rings.

Listen and follow the instructions the first time they are given.

No personal grooming during class.

Chewing gum is prohibited

No food and drinks in classroom

If rules are not followed:

Parents will be contacted

Lunch detention

5 points will be deducted from the grade.

After second time referral will be given.

Classroom rules

Classroom routine

Beginning of the period: Be in your assigned seat before the bell rings, open your notebook, book and review vocabulary . Any other day review your notes and be ready for bonus questions.

During lectures: listen to the teacher, take notes. If you have any questions referring to the topic, raise your hand; this indicates “I have a question.” Any other question must wait until lecture is finished.

To obtain teacher's attention, one must use sign language:

By raising a full open hand your intentions are signed as, “I wish to answer the question” “I have a question “or “ I wish to speak.” Please do not say the answer unless you are called upon.

Nobody is allowed to move from your assigned seat with out my permission.

Turning in Papers

Students should pass papers, work books, bingo cards, from front to back. The first person in the lane is responsible for the collection of papers, work books, etc.

Leaving the classroom

No one is allow to leave the classroom without my permission.

Students will not be allow to return to lockers for forgotten material.

Restroom Pass or hall pass: You must say it in Spanish: “Puedo ir al bano ,por favor” “Puedo ir a tomar agua ,porfavor”.

End of the period: The teacher will dismiss the class, not the bell.

When you are absent

Look at your syllabus (see teacher website)

For any extra worksheets, you must come early in the day or after school.

Look in the class packet book for any worksheets .

Please do not ask me for anything after I have started the class lecture.

Tentative Schedule

See syllabus for projects and homework dates.

See teacher web-site:

Return letter of understanding- course

requirements Signature of the student

Signature of the parent or guardian.

Senora O’NealI am native from Peru and I have been teaching for twenty eight years. I hold a Bachelor ‘s degree in Art from Lima, Peru; B.G.S Humanities from Louisiana College, an Alternative Certification for Education-Spanish from Louisiana College, Master’s Degree in Spanish from Saint Louis University in Missouri-Madrid Campus.

Personal lifeI have been married to Randall O’Neal for 33 years. I have three daughters. Sandra, Carolyn and Linda.

My daughtersMy oldest daughter is a nurse .

My middle daughter is a lawyer.

My youngest daughter is a senior at Louisiana State University.

My Goal

I believe that language is the key to understand different cultures and that through communication we can bring peace to the world.

Lastly, I would like to assure you that your goal will be acquired with practice and perseverance.

We will walk together as a team, and as instructor and partner.

Sara O’Neal Educational Philosophy

I believe that children are the future of the society and that they play a very important part in the development of a new humanity in the world. Every child has a potential and have something special and unique that make them different individuals. I believe that every child have the ability of learn. To accomplish these believes, I will focus my teaching in tree elements: knowledge acquisitions, development of their individuality and cultivate in them the respect for things, people and all the culture.

If you need help ,please let me know.

Sign in my appointment book

in the classroom , send me an e-mail