SYLLABUS 8TH GRADE 2018- 2019

Text Box: Sutton Middle School 2018-2019 8th Grade Spanish Syllabus    

Instructor:	Sra. Garzon – Room 226	E-mail:	ggarzon@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Classroom:	226	Blog:	spanishbymissgarzon.blogspot.com

 Course Description: This course is designed to continue developing Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills to communicate in Spanish.  This course also focuses on the development of communicative competence in the target language and understanding of the culture(s) of the people who speak the Spanish language.  The integration of technology is an important tool we will use in accessing authentic information in the target language and in providing students the opportunity to interact with native speakers.

                              

Course Goals:

1. Students will develop and maintain proficiency in the target language (listening, speaking, writing and reading) through an articulated and sequential program.
2. Students will enhance their worldview of the cultures and civilization of the international communities where Spanish is spoken.

Use of Spanish in class: I will conduct the class in Spanish. It is your responsibility to let me know when you do not understand. You are not expected to understand every word that I say. At no time expect that I will translate for you. Your comprehension will improve with time, particularly if you prepare the materials before class and do both homework and listening comprehension exercises on a timely manner and as instructed.

Teaching philosophy: “You can’t learn to swim in a pool without water!”  Anonymous

Grading:Grading will follow the policy of the Atlanta Public Schools

A = 90% - 100%

B = 80% - 89%

C = 70% - 79%

F = 0% - 69%

Text(s): Realidades - Pearson / Avancemos Textbook/ Workbook: – Holt McDougal

Materials Required: A variety of resources, visual and manipulative will be utilized by the design of the teacher to best meet the needs of students and the academic requirements of the course.

Supplies:

A. Basic School supplies such as paper, pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener, pens, highlighters, and a binder (1.5”) for “PORTAFOLIO”

B.  Students will need a dictionary English / Spanish and Spanish / English to be used for class work, homework and projects. (No phone will be used to translate at any time)

Course Outline:The following instructional units are aligned to Common Core State Standards and Georgia Standards of Excellence.

Unit 1: We are who we are / Somos quienes somos	Unit 3: Tell me a story / Cuentame una historia_
Unit 2: Daily Routine / La Rutina Diaria	Unit 4:  Yesterday and tomorrow /Ayer y mañana__
5. Walking in Atlanta / Paseando por Atlanta	6. Serving my neighborhood / Sirviendo  a mi comunidad

Grading:        

Category	Weight of Category
Class Practice: Day to day activities/ Classwork: Ex:  Trabajo Inicial,	20%
Performance Tasks: Use of the target language –Oral communication/ participation in dialogues, plays, reading, etc	25%
Summative Assessments: “Portafolio”, projects and Tests	30%
Quizzes	15%
Homework: Tarea	10%

Make-up Policy:    

• All assignments will be due on the dates indicated in class. However a grace period of time of one week to turn your assignment is allowed.  After this period of time your work will be only accepted with a reflective paper (Template will be provided).  When a student is absent, that student is responsible for obtaining his/her work from Sra. Garzon (Blog). You may have as many days to make up the work as you were absent.
• Re-take: You may be allowed to retake quizzes, test or projects under teacher’s discretion.

Tutoring: I will be having tutoring on Tuesdays from 8:00 to 8:40 AM. Please let me know by email or note if your child plans to come.

Conferences and Communication: Email is the best way to contact me. I will return all emails within two school days of receipt. If you wish to schedule a conference, please contact me by email:

ggarzon@atlanta.k12.ga.us

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Classroom Rules: 1. Come in to the class quietly and remain in seats 2. Bring class material: “Portafolio”, dictionary, pen, pencil and paper 3. No food or gum in class at any time; Cell phones or other PEDs are not allowed in the classroom either. The electronic devices will be confiscated and turned over to the administration 4. Respect the teacher (Do not talk when the teacher is speaking) and your peers at all times. 5. Raise your hand for permission to speak or get out of your seat and use the bathroom during the change of class.

Daily Procedure: 1.     While entering the classroom, greet your teacher in Spanish and get your “PORTAFOLIO”. 2.     Sit quietly and read agenda for the day: “AGENDA”. 3.     Start working in the Fast start “TRABAJO INICIAL” 4.     Follow teacher’s instructions for the day. 5.     Bell does not dismiss class. Teacher will dismiss the class by lines “Filas”. You will put away your “Portafolio” in the assigned file. The classroom needs to be clean before leaving.

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Parent/Guardian Signature                                                             Student Signature                                          Date

You should keep this syllabus in the portfolio and sign the attachment completely

Disclaimer: Please note that the syllabus is subject to change as our curriculum is growing and may alter over the course of the year to fit the needs of student academic growth.

SPANISH SYLLABUS – 2018 – 2019    Student’s Name: _______________________ Period: ______

Parents, guardians, and students by signing the syllabus for 2018-2019, you are hereby considered knowledgeable of the requirements of Spanish class for 8th grades. Please return this slip to Sra. Garzon by Friday, August 10, 2018.  This is your first homework assignment.

My parents/guardians and I have read and discussed the syllabus and understand what is expected of me in my Spanish class.

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Parent/Guardian Signature                                       Student Signature                          

                       

Address (Please write clearly):

Email address: _________________________                     Cell Number: _________________

Home Number: ________________                                      Work Number: ________________

Student Media Release form for Spanish Class:

• I hereby agree
• I do not agree             to allow my child,                                 _______to be photographed, videotaped and or voice recorded for his/her image to be used in class activities and for special class projects.  The intent is strictly for in-class use and practice of skills, improved pronunciation, dramatic activities that will enhance student learning.

Signature of Parent or Guardian:                                                       Date:

                                                                                                                                                           

BLOG / PORTAFOLIO

spanishbymissgarzon.blogspot.com

We, as family, understand the importance of the Spanish blog and the “portafolio” as essential tools for the success of the student in class. It is also the student responsibility to visit the blog frequently for information about the class and to have the “portafolio” updated and complete. If the student lose the “portafolio”, S/he needs to get another one by making copies of what we have been doing so far.

Signature of Parent or Guardian:                                                       Date:

                                                                                                                                                                       

SOME COMMENTS FROM LAST YEAR ABOUT:

PORTAFOLIO: It was a great idea and helped me a lot because all you needed to do to get a good grade on in was to do all the assignments and staple all the work and turn it in on time. Portafolio also teaches you skills later in life involving paper work and organization. Ah! The best thing you will use it for your final exam and some tests. – KM 8^th grade 2017- 2018

BLOG: I found the blog very helpful. Whenever I think I forgot something to Spanish class, I would refer back the blog. I also enjoyed looking at all the dog photos on the blog. Sra. Garzon is a big fan of them.  There is no excuse for not doing our assignments. You can find all the information in the blog. It is updated every week. –PN 8^th grade 2017 -2018

REMIND. COM: TEXT MESSAGES:

Your teacher has been using reminder (sending text messages) as a way to communicate with students and parents and to remind assignments, homework, test etc. Please make sure you are receiving this text messages.

Parent’s Phone number: ___________________      Student’s phone number: _______________

 

 

"SYLLABUS" CLASE DE ESPANOL  

Profesora:	Sra. Garzon	Correo Electróonico:	ggarzon@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Clase:	226	Blog:	spanishbymissgarzon.blogspot.com

Course Description: Este curso está diseñado para continuar con el desarrollo y/o el afianzamiento de cada una de las habilidades del idioma del español: lectura, conversación, escucha y escritura. Así mismo se tratará el  conocimiento, el entendimiento y la aceptación de la cultura de las personas que lo hablan.  Un componente importante de esta clase es el uso de tecnología como instrumento que ayuda al acceso de información autentica  y real.

Objetivos: Este curso  está diseñado para:

1. afianzar el uso correcto del español.

2. Desarrollar habilidades de lectura y la escritua mediante  la utilización de una variedad de estrategias de comprensión y de pensamiento crítico.

3. Realzar nuestra visión del mundo de la cultura y de la civilización de las comunidades internacionales donde se habla español.

Sistema de calificacion segun la politica de Atlanta Public School:

A = 90% - 100%

B = 80% - 89%

C = 70% - 79%

F = 0% - 69%

Libro: Realidades Peason /Avancemos  1b Holt McDougal  / Lecturas para hispanoshablante Holt McDougal

Una variedad de recursos, visuales y manipulativas serán utilizados en la clase para satisfacer las necesidades de los estudiantes y los requisitos académicos del curso: Materiales complementarios de lectura, cuentos, obras de teatro, diálogos, entrevistas, poemas, programas de video y de radio.

Materiales:

A. materiales básicos como papel, lápices, sacapuntas, borrador, lapiceros (plumas) resaltadores, y una carpeta anillada para el  “PORTAFOLIO”- 1.5

B.  Los estudiantes necesitarán un diccionario  English / Spanish and Spanish / English para ser usado en los trabajos de la clase, tarea y proyectos.

Unidades de estudio:  

Unidad 1: Somos quienes somos	Unidad 3: Cuentame una historia_
Unidad 2: La Rutina Diaria	Unidad 4: Yesterday and tomorrow /Ayer y mañana__

Calificacion  detallada:        

Category	Weight of Category
“Class Practice”: Actividades diarias: Ejemplo:  Trabajo Inicial,	20%
“Performance Tasks”: Uso del lenguaje   – Comunicación Oral / participación in diálogos, dramatizaciones, etc.	25%
Summative Assessments: Evaluacion Sumativa “Portafolio”, proyectos y examanjects and Tests	30%
Quizzes	15%
Homework: Tarea	10%

Politica de entrega de trabajos:   

Cada trabajo de la clase debe ser entregado la fecha indicada, sin embargo una semana de extencion es dada. Después de esta semana se aceptara el trabajo con una reflexión hecha.

Tutoria: Estaré en tutoría los martes de 7:50 AM a 8:30 AM. Favor de avisar con anterioridad si su hijo(a) va a asisitir.

Comunicación y reuniones: El correo electrónico es la mejor manera de contactarme, estaré respondiendo correo  lo más pronto posible (en uno o dos días máximos). Si desea tener una reunión conmigo, usted puede enviarme un correo electrónico a:  ggarzon@atlanta.k12.ga.us

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REGLAS DE LA CLASE Llegar a la clase en silencio y permanecer en los asientos asignados Tener los materiales de la clase: Portafolio, diccionario, lápiz, lapicero, etc. No se permite ni chicle ni comida en clase.  No se permite tampoco el uso de “PED” Respetar a la profesora y a los compañeros de clase. Levantar la mano para pedir permiso de hablar o de pararse del asiento asignado y usar el baño durante el cambio de clase / horas permitidas

PROCEDIMIENTO DIARIO: 1. Al entrar a la clase, salude a su profesora y tenga su portafolio de español. 2. Lea la agenda del día. 3. Empiece a trabajar en “Trabajo Inicial” inmediatamente. 4. Siga las instrucciones de su profesora. 5. La profesora dara las indicaciones del fin de la clase –NO el timbre. Los estudiantes saldrán por filas cuando estén en silencia. La clase debe estar limpia antes de salir.

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Firma del Padre/ Guardian                                                               Firma de estudiante                              Fecha

Este “syllabus” firmado debe permanecer en su portafolio.

Nota: Tenga en cuenta que el plan de estudios está sujeto a cambios ya que nuestro plan de estudios está creciendo y puede cambiar en el transcurso del año para adaptarse a las necesidades del crecimiento académico de los estudiantes.

Nombre: _____________________________                               Periodo/ clase ___________

“SYLLABUS” DE ESPANOL

Padres de familia y estudiantes, al firmar este “syllabus” ustedes reconocen y aceptan  los requisitos de la clase de español. Favor de devolver el desprendible a la Sra. Garzón el viernes el  10 de agosto de 2018. La entrega de este es  la primera tarea para cumplir.

Mis padres y yo hemos leído y discutido el contenido de este documento “syllabus” y entendemos lo que necesito hacer para tener éxito  en mi clase de español.

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Firma del padre/ madre / guardián                                      Firma del estudiante                    Fecha                            

Nombre de los padres/ guardianes: _________________________________________

Correo electrónico (Email):

Teléfonos: Celular: _________________ /   Casa: __________________   / Trabajo: _________________

PERMISO PARA SALIR EN FOTOS O VIDEOS:

• Estoy de acuerdo/ Doy el permiso
• No estoy de acuerdo / NO doy permiso a ,

Mi hijo o hija                                                                             ,  para salir en fotos o participar en videos o en cualquier medio de comunicación para las actividades de la clase de español. La intención es estrictamente académica para la práctica del idioma en actividades de pronunciación, dialogues etc.

Firma del padre o guardián:                                                                               Fecha:

                                                                                                                                                                       

BLOG / PORTAFOLIO

spanishbymissgarzon.blogspot.com

Entendemos la importancia de la página Web de español y del portafolio como instrumentos esenciales para el éxito de mi hijo o hija en la clase. Es responsabilidad del estudiante visitar la página web constantemente para obtener información necesaria. Si el portafolio se pierde, el estudiante debe conseguir otro y sacar fotocopias de lo visto anteriormente.

Firma del padre o guardián:                                                                               Fecha:

                                                                                                                                                                       

REMIND. COM: TEXT MESSAGES:

La profesora usa los mensajes de texto como forma de comunicacion con los estudiantes y los padres para recordarles de los trabajos escolares, tareas, y examines. Por favor asegurese de recibir estos mensajes.

Numero de teléfono de los padres: ______________________

Numero de teléfono del estudiante: ______________________