4+H+Course+Expectations

Teacher: Mrs. Kim Room: 130 E-mail: ekim@immaculatahighschool.org

**IMMACULATA** **HIGH SCHOOL** **SPANISH 4 HONORS**
 * COURSE DESCRIPTION**

The aim of this course is to reinforce structure acquired in the first, second and third levels and to expand vocabulary through practical implementations of acquired skills. The class is almost entirely conducted in the target language, although sometimes is necessary to resort to English for educational purposes. Spanish 4 Honors focuses on an intensive review of grammar from subject pronouns to the more complex pluperfect subjunctive. Emphasis is placed on equipping the student to further increase his/her language skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking..


 * STUDENTS EXPECTATIONS**

In this course students are expected to:
 * Express themselves in Spanish throughout the course.
 * Read and write extensively
 * Listen to authentic sources both in and out of the classroom.
 * Active participation in the target language.
 * Careful preparation of each day’s writing and studying assignment.


 * DAILY CLASS MATERIAL**

1. 3-ring binder or notebook with a folder to keep handouts 2. Spanish-English dictionary recommended 3. Blue or black pen, pencil, highlighter, black marker 4. Textbook.

Breaking the Spanish Barrier, Advanced by John Conner and Cathy Folts.
 * TEXTBOOK**


 * GRADING**

Writing assignments Projects and Presentations || 50%  ||
 * Tests (oral, listening, grammar)
 * Quizzes || 30%  ||
 * Homework || 10%  ||
 * Participation ( see rubric for guidelines) || 10%  ||

All tests/ quizzes/ project/ assessments grades will be regularly posted on Powerschool. Homework and Participation grades will be posted at the end of the quarter.


 * ACADEMIC INTEGRITY**

Each student is expected to do his/her work. Academic dishonesty includes the following:
 * Knowingly providing your work/answers to another student for them to copy as their own.
 * Knowingly copying another student’s work/answers and submitting them as your own.
 * Using illicit or banned materials during a test/quiz situation.
 * Knowingly submitting work completed by another student as your own.
 * Plagiarizing anything from books, magazines, the Internet or any other sources already published.
 * Turning in essays that you did not write, for which you had considerable direct help from someone else, or which have been translated by a translation service or computer program will be considered cheating.
 * Often, students turn to other students, tutors, native Spanish speakers or other outside sources to have their work reviewed and polished. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DO THIS. You will be given a better grade if you simply put in your __very best effort__ and make the attempts to improve on your earlier skills to the best of your own, individual ability.

Students will receive a 0 on any assignment/ project/ test where cheating has occurred.


 * HOMEWORK POLICY**

Homework is designed to help students assimilate the material studied in class. It is an integral part of the grade. It is expected that every student make every effort to complete homework assignments. “I didn’t understand” is not a valid excuse for not completing an assignment since all students have two options for any doubts that they may have: 1) contact a classmate at home or at school. 2) see me right after school or during my open periods. Full credit is given for assignment turned in at the beginning of class on the day that is due. No credit will be given for assignments turned in after that. Five points will be deducted for every missing assignment. All homework assignment will be posted on my faculty webpage. Students are responsible to check daily for assignments.


 * ABSENCE POLICY/ MAKE UP WORK**

Assignment details are found at teacher’s webpage located in the school website. It is the responsibility of the student to make up any notes, assignments, or tests missed due to an absence. Students who are absent for a test/ quiz/ assessment must bring a note, written and signed by a parent or guardian stating the reason for the absence. Project, test, quizzes and other type of assessments cannot be made up unless a student has a written excuse from a parent or guardian. Any work that is not made up will result in zeros. The number of days allowed to make up an assignment from an excused absence will be the number of the days the student was absent.


 * TUTORING POLICY**

All students are encouraged to see me when having difficulty in class. I am available to students on Tuesdays during activity period and during my open periods each day. It is the responsibility of the student to set up an appointment for tutoring. The Spanish Honor Society students also offer tutoring free of cost.


 * CLASSROOM RULES**


 * Students must be in their seats when the bell to begin class rings.
 * No gum chewing, food or drinks allowed.
 * The class is dismissed by the teacher, not the bell.
 * Work for other classes is not permitted at all time.
 * Students must come to class prepared with all materials.
 * The school dress policy and policy on academic integrity is strictly enforced.
 * No talking during lectures unless to answer or ask a question.
 * Raise hand for permission to speak or leave desk.
 * Foul language is not permitted, not even jokingly!!!
 * Do not be defiant or arrogant, nor argue with teacher or classmates.
 * No texting or checking phone messages.