Español II & III   Sra. Pomerleau“Doña Norma”  2006-2007

Classroom:  W-106        Office: FRHS West Wing          Phone:  488-6297

e-mail:  amron@psdschools.org   web:  http://staffweb.psdschools.org/amron/index.html

 

What I need for class:  

Homework: 

Absences: 

Grades:

Español II & III:

Text:  Paso a Paso 2

  Prentice Hall

Workbooks must be purchased:

·          Practice Workbook 

·          Writing, Audio and Video Activities (WAVA)

No late work accepted unless due to an EXCUSED absence.

Check website and print out lesson plans for missed days PRIOR TO return to class.

Pick up make-up handouts from GROUP MEMBERS during roll assignment of 1st day back.

Grades will be figured on the percentage of TOTAL POINTS for quizzes, homework, classroom activities, participation and character.

DISCIPLINE – disruptive students will be required to quickly and quietly  leave the classroom and fill out a “Take a Break” form which directs them to write the following:

What I was supposed to be doing (be specific):

 

What I was actually doing (be truthful and specific):

 

Character traits not displayed (state specific traits from poster):

                                             à

What I plan to do in the future (be honest and specific):

 

I will come in to talk with Doña Norma after school today:   (date)____________

At no later than 3:20 PM.

 

On the second disruption, student will be sent to administrator and parents will be contacted.

Students have two (2) schoo days for each day of absencee, excused or school, to complete make-up work.

No make-up work accepted for unexcused absences.

REQUIRED HEADING:

Last name, First name

III-7

9/14/06

Improperly headed papers will receive a ZERO!

EXTRA CREDIT (not to exceed 2% of total points possible) can be earned by:

q       Participation in World Language Club

q       Pesos

q       Internet Activities

q       Special Projects

q       Positive Classroom behavior

For all classes:

q       3 ring binder

q       dividers (at least 6)

q       pen or pencil & markers

q       Spanish dictionary

q       spiral notebook for journal

q       Plastic bag for flashcard

In cooperative work, each group member must do his/her own part.

GRADING RUBRICS FOR PROJECTS WILL BE POSTED ON THE WEB.

See Doña Norma IMMEDIATELY for make-up of Quizzes and Tests

 

Grade Scale:

·          90 - 100 = A

·          80 - 89 = B

·          70 - 79 = C

·          60 – 69 = D

·          below 60 = F

Grades are entered on computer DAILY.  Student’s responsibility to check grades regularly on PIV online.

SOCIAL SKILLS

v       PROMPTNESS

v       PREPARATION

v       POSITIVE ATTITUDE

v       ENERGY/ENTHUSIASM

v       PARTICIPATION

v       HONESTY/INTEGRITY

v       REMEMBER

“EXCELLENCE -   EVERYWHERE!” 

Teacher reserves right to reject sloppy work.

 

Standards:  Communication / Cultures / Connections/ Comparisons / Communities

Office Hours: 1st & 2nd:  make appointment w/ Doña Norma

 

Before or after school by appointment.

3 RING NOTEBOOK REQUIRED:  keep all notes, assignments and tests chronologically filed in 3-ring binder until end of year.  Final exams are cumulative to day one.

Student:  I have read and understand the above policies and will agree to adhere to them.

Signature: _______________________________________________  date:  _______________________________

Parent:  I have read and understand the above policies and will encourage my student to adhere to them.

Signature: _______________________________________________  date:  _______________________________