Spanish I and II
Sra. Clarke
Course Description
Conference periods available:  3A and 1B portable 4       phone: 904-346-5620 ext. 171
Email:  clarked@duvalschools.org
Website: FOCUS
Course Description: 
Learning a second language is extremely beneficial.  We will discuss all of the numerous ways to use it. Taking two years of a foreign language fulfills the 4 year college requirement.  In both Spanish I and II we will gain a functional use of all 4 aspects of the target language: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. We will create dialogues, write essays, do numerous projects, and gain knowledge of other cultures by participating in several unique events.
Materials:
 1 inch 3- ring binder, 5 dividers, notebook paper, pen/pencil, textbook, workbook
Student Evaluation:
  We use a total point system. Testing includes written tests (100 pts), quizzes (20-30 pts), dialogues (30 pts), and essays (30 pts).  Total testing points is usually about 60% of your grade. The other 40% comes from class work, homework, and projects.
Homework:
 Homework is due at the beginning of the period. You will receive partial credit if incomplete depending on how much you finished.
Make-up work:
 You have one day for each day missed to turn make-up work for full credit. Tests and quizzes should be made up the day you return to class. It is your responsibility to ask me for make-up work. Any other late work will receive half credit any time after due date.
Classroom rules and expectations:
Students will sit in assigned seats upon entering room.
Students will not use cell phones in class unless permitted.
Students will bring all materials to class each day.
Students will raise their hand when answering a question or asking for help.