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                                     SPANISH S06/S07

This year we will be traveling to different Hispanic countries through wonderful projects designed to explore the rich and diverse cultures of each setting. Each nine-week period we will have the following themes:

I-Spain
II-Caribbean
III-South America
IV- Mexico and Central America


Our main focus will be studying culture, grammar and vocabulary through literature. In addition, FCAT skills will be reinforced by reading fiction and non-fiction pieces which the student will, through class discussions, group projects and individual activities, analyze and answer short and extended answers.

Classroom Rules

1. Class standards begin upon entering the room-not when the bell rings. The class is responsible to know and follow the standards of behavior set forth in the student handbook including the policy regarding tardiness to class.
2. Actions that disrupt the educational process such as belittling others and speaking out of turn are not acceptable behavior.
3. Students are to bring notebook, pen, pencil, and paper to class each day.
4. One grade will be deducted for each day an assignment is late. The first nine weeks they have the opportunity to make up their homework within one month; the second nine weeks they have two weeks; the third and fourth nine weeks they do not have any opportunity to make up any homework.
5. Assignments are due the morning of an excused absence such as a field trip, athletic event, etc when the student leaves from school.
6. Absences can affect the grade –even if the absence is excuse. Make up missed work promptly. Students must have two study buddies and exchange e-mail/telephone numbers. In the event a student is absent, he/she must contact one of his /her buddies and get the missed work. The absent student is expected to come prepare to class –with homework assignment- upon his/her return.
7. Students falling behind in their studies must come for tutoring. Tutoring is available before school on Wednesday in my room or after school (See tutoring schedule).
8. Students are expected to take accurate notes and save them until the final exam.
9. Students shall not write –or make any marks- in textbook(s).

10.        Students must not throw papers, etc. on the floor. Everybody must cooperate to keep the classroom neat and clean.

11. Respect yourself, all others and your environment.
12. Be in class seated, quiet and ready to work when the bell rings.
13. No talking during instructional time.
14. Raise your hand to be recognized.
15. Teacher will dismiss students- NOT the bell.
16. Keep any food/gum/candy out of the classroom.

If student fails to comply with these rules, he/she will suffer the following consequences.

1. Warning
2. Telephone call parent
3. Detention
4. Student/Parent/Teacher conference
5. Referral to an administrator
6. Reduction of conduct grade.

Attendance

It is the student’s responsibility to inquire about and obtain all missed material and information

Grading   

A    100-90        3.5-4.0

B     80-89         2.5-3.4

C     70-79         1.5-2.4

D     60-69         1.0-1.4

F     59-0            0-9

“These rules are in effect at all times and apply to all students”

   ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL)

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Tutoring - Every Monday from 3:45 pm to 4:40 pm

       INTENSIVE READING                                     

Welcome to Intensive Reading class!  Please be advised that this class combines Journeys(Voyager’s Reading Program), AR and ATL activities, and there are certain requirements and policies in this class that are different from the regular AR class. The requirements and policies are as follow:

Requirements and Policies:

• The student will be required to read books at their appropriate reading level.
• The student will need to take the Accelerated Reader Test for each book read each 9-week grading period.
• Every student must follow the WBC –White Board Configuration. 
• Students will be graded in AR based upon percent toward goal only.

• Your percentage of points toward your AR goal will be half (50%) of your Intensive reading class grade.
• VATL assignments will be half (50 %) of your ATL class grade.
• Your ATL class grade will be a separate grade on your report card.
• Accelerated Reader tests can be taken ONLY in the ATL class during the assigned period.
• Students must log into the computer as User Name: AR, Password: ammons6001.
• Student’s passwords are their birthdates in the yymmdd format.
• Students will complete a “Student Reading Log”, where they will write the number of pages they read each day in class and at home.
• When the student is ready to take a test he/she will show the teacher the book and the Student Reading Log.
• Students who are caught cheating on an AR test will be referred to the administration.
• Students may only take ONE AR test per day.
• Students will have a folder containing STAR test results, diagnostic reports and ATL assignments.
• No summer reading books will be tested as this is being tested in Language Arts classes.
• If the student fails to bring to class a book to read, the first time he/she will be warned, the second time the parent will be informed and the third time the student will be referred to an administrator.

 HONOR CODE FOR USING

                      ACCELERATED READER

• I will not take tests on books that I have read in the distant past or have not read just to get points.
• I will take a test ONLY upon completion of reading the book.
• I will NOT log onto the program using anyone else’s name but my own.
• I will take AR tests ONLY during my ATL class under the supervision of my

     ATL teacher.

• I will bring a book to read to my ATL class.
• I pledge to do my BEST to read 45 minutes at school during ATL class and at least

      30 minutes at home daily.

• I agree to try and improve my reading scores by reading books that are appropriate for my reading level (taking into consideration book level and my ZPD range).
• I understand that if I violate any of the above policies, I may lose the rights to all prizes, rewards and incentives given for reading for that 9 week grading period and additionally I will face disciplinary action.
• I agree to be totally honest in all dealings with the AR program at our school.

Materials:

You are required to have a reading book everyday that is within your ZPD range. In addition to bringing a reading book, you will need paper and a pen or pencil to complete in-class assignments.

Class rules:

·         All school rules and requirements apply and will be enforced in the classroom.

·         The student must be in his/her seat and prepared to work when the bell rings.

·         There will be NO eating, drinking, gum chewing, grooming, white out, or permanent markers allowed in class.

·         The student must be positive and respectful of others.

·         The student must keep hands, feet, and other objects to themselves.

·         The student must raise his/her hand quietly and wait to be called upon.

·         The teacher, NOT THE BELL, will dismiss the class.

                                                        
COME AND ENJOY A WONDERFUL TRIP TO EUROPE!
We will be visiting Switzerland and Italy in June 2009. If you are interested come to room 603 for more information or call me at (305) 971-0158 (Ext. 4603)


Ms. Almora