"A Language can not be Taught"
 "A Language has to be Learned"

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Name of Course:Spanish 2                                        

Name of Instructor: Señora Edna Feldman-Schultz: efeldmanschultz@janesville.k12.wi.us

Course Length – Year Long

“A language cannot be taught, a language has to be learned”

Señora Edna Schedule:

Mornings till 4^th period 7^th grade Spanish at Franklin Middle School

From 4^thto 7^th period Spanish II at Parker High School

Description of the course –Students will practice their basic knowledge of Spanish through reading,writing, speaking and listening activities. Students will also learn about real-life uses for the language. In addition, classes will be engaged in activities involving countries and culture; students will participate and learn by using technology and games.

ClassroomViking Values

Course content and learning objectives –Students will have a monthly Syllabus to follow. ¡Avancemos! 2, Units: Preliminar - 8.

ClassTextbook/Materials –

¡Avancemos! 2

Publisher: McDougal Littell

There is a classroom set of books; students will use the book on line. Codes will be given the first week of classes.

What do I need for this class? One three ring binder, loose paper, set of 6 page dividers(for vocabulary, notes, handouts, homework, verbs, and extras), pencils, green or other color pen.

Every month – One or two groups of students (3 maximum per group) will give an informal presentation about dances/music in the Hispanic/Latin World. These include: salsa, tango,mariachi, merengue, flamenco, son cubano, música andina, bolero, rock latino,cumbia, hip-hop latino, bachata. Sign up will be on the board the first day of classes.

Work Bell to Bell – Learning time is precious and cannot be wasted. I expect you to work from the ringing of the first bell through the ringing of the last bell. You will be dismissed by me, not by the bell.

Entering the Classroom –As soon as you enter the classroom, I expect you to sign in on the Attendance Sheet, pick up your Passport/Stamp Chart (Created by Mr. Daniel Minot from Friendly HS) and any other papers as needed. You should be in your seat before the bell sounds.

Tardypolicy– Parker policy states that the teacher shall contact the student’s parent/guardian on the 3^rd and 4^th tardy to set up a conference. The 5^th and 6^th tardy will result in a written referral and detention. On the seventh tardy student will receive another written referral and detention, and will be placed on “probationary status.” This means that the student may fail if he/she does not meet classroom expectations.

Classwork – You will receive a maximum of 40 points per day for your classwork. Your classwork grade will be calculated each day using the following stamp chart (Created by Mr. Daniel Minot from Friendly HS) and will be collected every 5 class periods:

Copying &Cheating –Academic integrity is very important both in high school and beyond. As per school policy, cheating will result in an administrative referral and a zero will be given for the assignment or exam.

Daily/weekly assignments, grading procedures, and special projects – Check your Syllabus every day!  Homework is for you, and not for Sra. Edna! I already speak 5 languages (3 I can read and write fluently!)! Practice and/or using the language are the only way you will be able to speak!

Most of our 50 minute class is spent practicing the skills of speaking and listening; therefore, the third component of learning a language (the written and/or reading parts) is the nightly homework assignment. The Janesville School Board homework policy states “Any work handed in beyond the due date will NOT be accepted for a grade.” I will follow the following policy:   No late work will be accepted for credit after 3 classes. It is your responsibility to find out the homework assignment following an absence. I will leave extra assignments in a folder in the classroom. When you return, look for your class assignments, collect what you missed, and then ask questions if you're confused at the end of the day!

This is your responsibility. Don't procrastinate!

Grades are based on cumulative points,with tests having the most and homework having the least.

Homework is assigned almost every night and is a completion grade. If it is partially done, they get half credit. If they have none of it done, they receive a zero.

Tests and Quizzes– Tests and quizzes will serve as one indicator of your mastery of what we have learned in class. In the case that you do poorly, you will have the chance to retake up to 2 (formative) tests or quizzes per quarter with the opportunity to improve the grade up to 80%. This will give students who do poorly the chance to improve their grade but still reward the students who show their mastery of the material on the first test.All retakes must be done within a week of the original test or quiz and must be taken outside of class time. *Retesting will not be available during the last two weeks of the grading period.

If you miss the day of a test you will take the test your first day back. You and I will discuss deadlines for make up when you return from an extended excused absence.

Being absent the day before a test does not excuse you from taking it, you will have a Syllabus (monthly/yearly) and you are expected to follow it.

Bathroom/Hallway Passes–Students will have a pass for my class with 3 passes per semester. Unused passes may be redeemed for a small prize at the end of the year. If you lose your passes you will NOT receive a new set.

Oral participation– It is very important for students to take an active role in class. This involves full participation. In addition,students cannot learn a foreign language if they are unwilling to take risks.Don’t be afraid of sounding silly! Participation is based on consistently raising your hand and using the language, staying on task, and coming to class prepared. 5 points a day = 25 points/week.

Help: I am happy to provide assistance outside of class. I am generally in my room 15 minutes before the start of the day at Franklin Middle School and for at least 30 minutes after school at Parker. You are also welcome to make an appointment.

Spanish Tutoring Sessions–Tutoring sessions will be available through the Spanish Honor Society to students who feel they need the extra help.  Dates and times for these tutoring sessions are to be determined.

Grading Percentage:

Homework:5%       Extra Credit: 5%    Quizzes (Formative: Can be retaken after school) 20%

Projects and Tests: 25% (Summative: Cannot be retaken)      Participation: 25%     

Semester,Final Exams: 20%

Grading Scale–

“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.”

Syllabus de la Tarea Diaria: Primer Semestre

Developed by Marty J. Reep, 2009-2010 Modify by Sra. Edna

1er. semestre: Unidades1-4

2do semestre:Unidades 5-8         

15- 16 páginas por semana. 6 ejercicios porsemana.                                                                                                                        

Syllabus de la Tarea Diaria:  Segundo Semestre

1er. semestre:Unidades 1-4

2do semestre:Unidades 5-8                                                                                                                           15-16 páginas por semana. 6 ejercicios por semana

 “The difference between a successful personand others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather alack of will.”