Bienvenidos/ Welcome to the Spanish Class
2020-2021
 

I am excited to welcome our in person and online Middle School students. This year we will continue using Español Santillana Program for the 6^th and 7^th grade; 8^th grade students, who chose Spanish as elective, will use Buen Viaje (Spanish I) Program; this course will count as a credit for Spanish I in High School.

Weekly activities in each grade 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 : In person and online 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, as well as an exam at the end of every semester.
 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 highest score will be 80.
There will be no make ups for failing exams.

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                                        15%
Oral participation/ activities               20%
Conduct                                             5%
Tests/ quizzes                                    25%
Final exam                                        35%

Grading Policy:

A. 90-100
B. 89-80
C. 79-75
D. 74-70
F.  69 and below
 
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