Welcome to the Spanish Class 

                              2021-2022 
 

I am excited to welcome our 6th grade students. This year we will continue using Español Santillana Program. Weekly activities involve oral practice, conversation, reading from the textbook, activities in the workbook, singing songs, use of technology and praying in Spanish as well as other learning activities. 

Grading policy : Students are expected to participate in class, complete classwork and other activities on time. Any incomplete assignment will be considered homework. Students will miss 10 points if they don't turn in assignments on time. The evaluation is permanent; students will be given tests, quizzes, and pop quizzes. If a student scores less than 70 in a quiz, test, or any other given assignment the student needs to discuss with the teacher, his/her options (extra credit work or retaking the test) to make up the failing score. The higest score for make ups is 70. 

All scores on exams and assignments will be based on 100 points. The final grade for each quarter will be determined by a formula chosen at the beginning of the year. 

Class work 30% 
Oral participation/ activities 30% 
Conduct 5% 
Tests/ quizzes 35% 

Grading Policy: 

A. 90-100 

B. 80-89 

C. 75-79 

D. 70-74 

F. 69 or less 

Students need to follow classroom and school rules according to the SMCS handbook. Please refer to the Middle school handbook for information about policies and procedures. We strongly encourage our students to have good behavior and academic performance. 

Thank you for the opportunity to work jointly to help your child to have a successful school year. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. 

Sincerely, 

Ms. La Rosa

Spanish teacher 

jlarosa@stmarys-temple.org