- What is the grading policy for Spanish?
- How are pesos earned and what are they used for?
- Why study Spanish?
- Info about summer Spanish II assignments
- What is the late policy?
- What's a WAVA?
- What song was that?
- Do you have a list of Spanish tutors?
- SUMMER TUTORING
- Can I retake Spanish 1 when I get to high school?
- Absent Policy
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What is the grading policy for Spanish?
This grading policy is aligned directly with Spanish I at Carroll High
School. As there are no exceptions to this policy, please read carefully:
25% - DAILY WORK(homework, mini-quizzes)
Homework is given daily and is expected to be completed by the
next class. Mini-quizzes are frequent (4-5 week) and are given as
a check for mastery of the homework. Late work is not accepted. Students
without 100% COMPLETED homework will sign the "ZERO" book in class. Students
MAY NOT return to their locker to retrieve homework.
25% - QUIZZES
Normally, there are 4-8 quizzes per six weeks, including spelling quizzes
and listening quizzes. There are no QUIZ retakes!
50% - TESTS
Normally two major tests will be given each six weeks. There are NO test
retakes!
*Students will also give presentations and be given project assignments.
These usually count as TEST grades, but are sometimes QUIZ grades. Projects
and presentations cannot be made-up or retaken.
Not only is late work not accepted, no quiz/test retakes or curving will be
given. Academic Dishonesty will result in an automatic "0" in accordance
with the CISD Code of Conduct.
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How are pesos earned and what are they used for?
Students can earn pesos in a variety of ways, mainly while participating in
class during games or activities and sometimes when returning a signed form
or certain document or assignment on time, etc.
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Why study Spanish?
It's the 3rd most commonly spoken language in the world (over 340 million
speakers!); it's the 2nd most spoken language in the US!
Studying Spanish helps:
--improve grammar skills!
--expand career opportunites!
--enjoy cultural experiences abroad (and sometimes at home)!
And don't forget... it's really fun! ¡Excelente!
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Info about summer Spanish II assignments
please see "News" page
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What is the late policy?
In accordance with the High School Foreign Language Policy, there will be NO
late work accepted in Spanish class. Students must arrive on time to class
with all assignments and supplies, as they are not allowed to go back to
their lockers during class time.
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What's a WAVA?
WAVA= writing, audio, video activities (located in the back section of the
Practice WB, behind the divider)
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What song was that?
Check out the música page for a listing of Spanish songs regularly heard in
class!
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Do you have a list of Spanish tutors?
I am available for tutoring before school (of course, free
of charge). Should you or your child feel that additional outside tutoring
is beneficial, I can supply you with names of excellent tutors.
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SUMMER TUTORING
You can get a big head start on Spanish II or review for Spanish I over the
summer.
Contact:
Señora Benitez, CHS Spanish Teacher
benitezv@cisdmail.com
Señora Truebenbach, CHS Spanish Teacher
truebenl@cisdmail.com
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Can I retake Spanish 1 when I get to high school?
No! There are no course retakes allowed so please keep up with your studies!
The grade earned in this class goes on your permanent high school record and
is included in your GPA!
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Absent Policy
Students receive one school day for everyday they miss to make up work.
(This does not include weekend days.) Homework, quizzes, tests and mini-
quizzes previously announced/assigned are expected to be completed upon
returning to class. Failure to turn in homework or make-up assessments will
result in a 0 for the grade. It is the STUDENT's responsibility to keep up
with all make-up work.
