Maestra (teacher): Sra. Romano       

Oficina (office): Room 704                                                           

Teléfono: 828-428-8197                                                                 

Email:  jacqueline_romano@catawbaschools.net 

Prerequisite:  Spanish 1

Class Materials:

• three ring binder or notebook 
• headphones - we will have many independent listening activities!
• dry erase markers
• glue
• scissors
• color pencils
• Chromebook (charged) (No other laptops or MacBooks are allowed in class)

Course Textbook:

Auténtico Book and workbook --–Savvas 

Course Outcomes:

• Review of basic grammar structures, including: present tense verbs, adjectives, adjective agreement, basic vocabulary, progressive tense, intro to future tense, past tense verbs, different types of pronouns, and idiomatic expressions.
• Students will engage in conversation and comprehend another person’s dialogue with repetition.  
• Build a larger writing, reading, speaking and listening vocabulary through use of materials texts, scripted tapes, and authentic Spanish material.
• Understanding of the diversity of Hispanic culture and language, of linguistics, and of connections back to your culture and community. 

What to expect...

• This is an academic class! 

• If you have been absent, it is your responsibility to obtain any handouts and notes you have missed.  Please, talk to me about your missed work before or after class.  No make-up work will be accepted more than 5 school days after the absence. 
• Assignments submitted 1 week after its due date will not be graded.  Points will be deducted on late assignments.  
• Participation is an essential part of studying a language.  This is basically a reflection of your dedication to staying on task and knowing what is going on around you. 

Classroom rules

• • Treat other people and their property with respect.
  • Be in your seat at the sound of the bell and do not leave it unless given permission.
  • Be prepared to participate.  Bring all necessary materials to class.
  • Look at board for instructions/bell ringer
  • If I say it, write it. It could be on a quiz, test or final. 
  • You may not leave class to run errands.  Bathroom and emergencies only..
  • Practice & study at home.  Make sure to use your time wisely in class

School rules as described in the student handbook will be reinforced in my classroom. 

The usage of online translators is prohibited.  If you are caught using it you will receive a zero on the assignment.  

Cell Phones:  out of sight, out of mind - Students should not have them out during class time.  To avoid any issues, Sra. Romano went out of her way and purchased a cellphone holder to safely place your phones.  With that being said, cell phones are to be placed in the phone holder upon class entrance.  You will be assigned a number on the first day of school.  Refusing to comply with this class rule will be considered insubordination and  will receive an office referral.    

 

Technology in our Classroom: Expectations

• Students will use computers/technology as instructed by the teacher.
• Students will treat computers with respect. Students will not be permitted to physically misuse the equipment, or any other form of misuse.
• Students must stay/work with the group and only go the site(s) that they are instructed to access.

        *Quizzizz (2023-2024)

All Quizizz assignments must be completed in class.  This is to avoid any issues when grades are synced in.  Yes, technology does fail us at time.  For the reason, after you have finish your practice set, make sure you go back to Canvas and double check that your grade has been posted.  Screenshots will NOT be graded.  Our school has paid to upgrade our subscription so that Quizzizz and Canvas are linked.   Sometimes, you will have to do a practice set twice and that's ok! considered it extra practice.  Time will be provided in class to fix any issues.

        *Quizlet (2023-2024)

All Quizlet assignments must be completed in class.  Remember to add all terms in a vocabulary set to your test.  This year, we are using the free version of Quizlet.  So, you only have one chance to take the test.  Once you have your test score, you need to take a screenshot and upload it to your assignment. 

Academic Dishonesty

Don’t represent someone else’s work as your own.  Academic dishonesty will be dealt with as detailed in the student handbook. 

 Rewards:

• Culture/Fun learning activities. 
• Class time for homework. 
• Teacher praise
• Teacher phone call
• Lowest grade will be dropped (teacher’s discretion)
• Time, outdoors for learning activities.

Attendance

According to School Board Policy #4.2000, students in grades    9-12 who are absent from class MORE than 8 days during a semester AND scores 70 or higher on the final exam of any type and scores a 60 or higher for the final class grade will be allowed to pass that class. The appeal process is still in place, when necessary. Excessive absences may cause a student to lose his/her parking pass or keep them from being able to purchase one in the future. 

Exam Exemption Procedures 

Exam Exemption Procedures - Students cannot be exempt from NC End of Course exams (EOCs), or Career Technical Education State Exams (CTEs).  Students can be exempt from teacher-made final exams if they do not exceed 5 absences of any type and have a final course average of "C" or higher. Any violation of the Catawba County Board of Education's Code of Conduct resulting in ISS (full day) or OSS during the semester negates the student's exam exemption opportunity. 

• Classes missed for school-sponsored activities or administrator approved college visits will not count against the student’s attendance for exams

• If a student takes an AP exam, he/she will be exempt from an exam in that AP class

• For the purpose of this policy, 2 tardies = 1 absence

• Any exemption to this policy for medical reasons will be at the discretion of the principal

Final exams will count as 20% of the total semester/class grade.

Requirements and Grades:

Class work - 20%     

Homework-  10%

Quizzes-  25%    

Tests - 30%

Presentations/culture activities - 15%

Final Exam- 20%   of final grade based on school policy

Grade Scale:

100-90 A

89-80 B

79-70 C

69-60 D

59-0 F