Mrs. Echel’s Classroom Procedures

SPANISH I

Sobre la profesora…

Originally from Greenville, NCWent to FCHS

Attended ECU Studied Hispanic Studies Education

Más sobre la profesora

Got married in June Have a step-daughter, Madison

Más….

Love to travel, paint, go to concerts, go to car shows, spend time with friends and family =)

Más…..

I have three dogs My chihuahua, Star My pitbull, Bosco My dumb mutt, Blue

…Más….

Alphabet Cognates Countries/Capitals Basic Words Greetings/Salutations Basic Conversation Tú vs. Usted 

Circúlo Uno

Colors Telling time Days Months Giving the date Weather Seasons Numbers

Circúlo Dos

Things in a classroom School schedule Activities Classes Definite Articles Indefinite Articles Making words plural

Circúlo Tres

Gustar Basic Verbs  

Circúlo Cuatro

Regular verb conjugations Subject Pronouns

Circúlo Cinco

Ser Estar Tener Interrogatives Present Progressive Comparisons Relative Location

Circúlo Seis

Food Restaurant terms

Circúlo Siete

Places Ir Stem-changers

Circúlo Ocho

Family Holidays and celebrations Possessive adjectives

Circúlo Nueve

Tests=40% Quizzes= 30% Participation= 15% Classwork/Homework= 15%

Grading Policy

RespectRespectRespect

Rules

Keep hands, feet, objects to yourself. No bullying, laughing, making fun of others. Talk only when granted permission to do so. Do not hinder others’ learning.

Respect others

Do not touch other people’s belongings. Do not go into the cabinets without

permission. Do not write on desks, tear things on desk,

etc. Please take care of the materials of the

room. If it’s not your, DO NOT TOUCH IT without

permission. Don’t ASSUME if you had permission once,

you have permission every time!

Respect others’ property

Pay attention in class. Do not use inappropriate language. Dress appropriately.

Respect yourself

Notecards Notebook Notebook paper Pen/Pencils Journal

Student Supply List

Gallon Ziplock Bags Gluesticks Markers Colored Pencils Colored Copy Paper Hand Sanitizer Tissue Scissors Pencils Notebooks 1.5”

Donations (if you are able)

Bring all necessary materials to class DAILY. Bring a GOOD ATTITUDE to class daily.

Before Class:

Be on time. (Tardy Policy) Be dress code compliant. Put cell phones on silent and away Dispose of food and/or drinks. Sharpen pencils. Be seated in your assigned seat. Begin your “Starter Activity”.

Entering class:

Generally I will collect papers.

If I ask you to turn in papers as completed, please put the papers in the appropriate bin on the front table.

Be sure your name, class period, date and the title of the activity are on your paper.

Turning in assignmentsSenora Echel1st periodJanuary 18, 2012Procedures

Absolutely NO TALKING during announcements, the pledge, the moment of silence, while the teacher is talking, etc.

When I raise my hand, I am trying to get the classes attention. Stop talking, raise your hand also, face me and listen.

Please do not interrupt during full class instruction time. Please wait until independent time to throw things away, ask to use the restroom, etc.

If you need a sharpened pencil, please raise your hand and I will bring a handheld pencil sharpener to you. The one on the wall is HORRIBLE!

Classroom Procedures

Each student will receive TWO bathroom passes per six weeks.

Have your passport filled out, your teacher assigned pass in hand and teacher permission/signature before leaving.

If you do not use your bathroom passes, they count two points each on a test at the end of the six weeks. This is a reward for those who are responsible and use the bathroom before or after class.

NO ONE LEAVES CLASS FOR ANY REASON WITHOUT THEIR PASSPORT SIGNED.

Wash your hands!!

Bathroom Policy

Each student begins the Six Weeks with a ZERO for participation.

It is your responsibility to participate EVERYDAY in order to get your points. You must participate on an average of THREE times a day to get your 100 points.

This is 15% of your overall average. Being involved, volunteering to answer questions,

asking good questions, being on task, etc will get you participation points.

You can LOSE points if you are hindering others from learning and participating.

Participation Policy

Ask for help. Schedule extra time for help. I am

flexible about coming in the mornings or staying in the afternoons but you must check with me first to be sure I will be here and not have a meeting, etc.

DO NOT JUST SHOW UP!

Need help? Not understanding?

Wednesdays are our assigned day in the foreign language lab.

We will begin and end class in the classroom.

All belongings will be left in the classroom. (LOCKED)

Follow PCS Technology Policy Clean up all areas and log off the computer. THIS IS A PRIVILEGE!! Don’t lose it!

Foreign Language Lab

In the event you are absent, please check my website for assignments.

If you do not have internet access at home, please find a partner to exchange contact information with to get notes, assignments, missed work, etc.

You may come see me before or after school for make-up work. Please do not interrupt class.

Absences

Throw all trash away. Put all materials away. The teacher dismisses the class, not the

bell. Respect my time and I will respect yours.

Leaving class

Part of participation. Keep up with it on a regular basis. Must have AT LEAST 10 Artifacts by the end

of the semester. This will benefit you! Help you see what

you CAN DO! Help with getting a job!

Linguafolio

Linguafolio

Work on another assignment Study flashcards. Work on your Linguafolio Visit the Activity Notebook =)

Finished early!

Positive Behavior Intervention and Support!

The Four s◦ Be Responsible◦ Be Respectful◦ Be a Learner◦ Be Safe

PBIS

TICKET EXCHANGE30 tickets= Homework Pass20 tickets= Bathroom Pass10 tickets= Quick water pass

There will be a penalty for late work. However, late is better than never. What you turn in helps me know where your

strengths and weaknesses are. I prefer work on time but PLEASE turn in ALL

work!

Late Work

All bags, personal items, purses, etc should be placed UNDER the desk.

Do not have personal belongings on the desks or in the walkways.

Desk Area

My goal= Everyone passes!

Set goals for yourself and do what’s necessary to meet those goals.

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. 

~Herm Albright

Have a GREAT SEMESTER!!!