High School Credit Spanish 1, Part A

Contact information for Sra. Staffieri

* e-mail: wendye.staffieri@cms.k12.nc.us
* weebly: wstaffieri@weebly.com

* TUTORING: By appointment in media Center

¡BIENVENIDOS Cavaliers and Parents!

Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year, to the Community House World Languages Department and
most importantly to Spanish1, Part A! We trust that you are excited and ready to continue your study
of the Spanish language this school year. We feel very privileged to be teaching you! With a positive
attitude and hard work, you will increase your vocabulary and communication skills in Spanish and
achieve success!

Class Content
This year-long course is the second part of a two part series that will focus on speaking, reading,
writing and listening. The three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal and
presentational) will be employed to engage the student in Spanish language acquisition. Along the
way, students will learn about the cultures of the countries where Spanish is spoken. Instruction will
adhere to the North Carolina Essential Standards for the Study of World Languages, Part B. In order
to receive high school credit, the student must have passed Spanish 1, Part A in 7 th grade and
likewise must pass Spanish 1, Part B in 8th grade. A district end-of-course exam will be
administered to all students enrolled.

The Objectives for the Class Incorporate the Five C’s:

 Communication – learning to communicate in the target language
 Culture – gaining knowledge and understanding of the people, countries and customs where the
language is spoken
 Connections – using the target language to connect with other school subjects
 Comparisons – developing insight into the nature of language and culture
 Communities – discovering uses for the target language in Charlotte and the world beyond

Daily Preparation and Expectations

A high level of effort, participation and attentiveness in class will be crucial to succeed in this course.
Students will receive a FORMAL grade (graded by myself) and an INFORMAL grade (graded by the
student) in participation for each quarter. A RUBRIC will be provided and reviewed in class.

Required Materials
 Student agenda/planner
 Wide Ruled Notebook or single subject wide ruled spiral notebook
 Pencils, highlighters, blue or black pen
 Colored pencils or markers & scissors
 Ear buds/headphones
Grading
The following components make up the quarter grade. An opportunity for extra credit may be given quarterly.

FORMAL 70% INFORMAL 30%

Tests, formal projects, Warm-ups, quizzes, daily participation, in-class assignments,
comprehensive writing/ worksheets, homework, informal projects
speaking assignments

End-of-Year Exam will be administered in late May or early June to all Spanish 1 students. Students’
proficiencies in speaking, writing, reading and listening will be assessed. The EOY exam will count
for 25% of the student’s final end of year grade as mandated by CMS. The outcome of this exam
may impact the student’s final grade. The date for the EOY will be announced later in the school
year.

Homework will be checked for completion and will always be either collected or corrected in class. All
homework assignments are graded.

COMMUNITY HOUSE TIERED PLAN FOR MISSING HOMEWORK:

Tier 1
 Student has 1- 2 missing assignments in a class.
“3 strikes” = Tier 2
 Communication takes place between the teacher and student.
 Email home to parent.
 Student grade earned once work submitted is to be determined by the teacher, minimum 79%.

Tier 2
 Student has 3+ missing assignments in one class.
 Teacher will call parent and document that student will be assigned 1 week minimum of OR (Opportunity Room).
 Student may earn a grade minimum of 50% but no greater than 79%.

Tier 3
 Student has not completed work after the assigned week or more of OR.
 Student has been disruptive within OR and prevented others from working.
 Teacher will complete a referral to be given to grade level administrator Grade level administrator will meet with
and create a contract with student and call parent.
 Student will need to return work to the grade level administrator as per the contract.
 Student may earn a grade of 50% if work is submitted or a 0% if he/she fails to uphold the contract.

Thank you for reviewing the information in this syllabus. I will do everything possible to make your
World Language experience at Community House a positive, exciting, enriching experience. I am
looking forward to learning with you this year!
Señora Staffieri