Ms. Eaton
Español 2
Room 200
Heather.eaton@oldham.kyschools.us
About Ms. Eaton
As the daughter of an Air Force member, I have lived in many different places, including Panama City, Panama, where I began my studies in Spanish. I lived in Bellevue, Nebraska for 6 years where I graduated from high school and also became a HUGE Nebraska football fan. I graduated from the University of Louisville with my bachelor’s in Spanish and am currently attending UofL again to obtain my Masters of Teaching. This is my second year teaching at South Oldham High School and I am looking forward to a wonderful year and am excited about having all of you in class!
Course Description
In this class we will continue to communicate orally and in writing in Spanish. We will do presentation, skits, group and pair work, games, and other activities to achieve this. We will review speaking in the present and learn more about speaking in the past tense. We will study reflexive verbs (doing things to yourself), commands (telling someone else what to do), and the present progressive tense (talking about right now). We also will learn vocabulary for topics such as school activities, daily routines/getting ready, shopping, transportation, toys, cooking, and travel. We will also review and study additional vocabulary from a variety of topics.
Core Content Sequence
This is the second class in the Spanish program at SOHS and should be closely followed with the Spanish II class to meet the pre-college requirements. However, if students continue through with the Spanish program, they may be able to test out of required college classes.
Materials and Supplies
You will need to purchase the following materials and bring them to class:
- Pens or pencils
- 1 3-ring binder with 5 dividers. Your binder will be kept in the classroom.
- Loose leaf paper with holes
- 300+ 3X5 index cards
- You will be issued a textbook, which must be covered, and a workbook.
Rules for Spanish Class
- Respect yourself, others and their belongings and property.
- Be prepared for class each day. This means bringing all materials, which includes your homework, as well as being ready to learn!
- Arrive to class on time.
- Follow all school rules and procedures.
- Allow Ms. Eaton to teach.
Classroom Procedures and Expectations
Entering the classroom:
Enter quietly and be seated in your assigned seat before the bell rings
Sharpen your pencil before class
Always look at the Agenda to see what will be working on for that day.
Get out your materials, including your completed homework, and begin work on the Bell Work activity, which will be written on the white board along with the agenda for the day. The bell work is a daily activity and will be turned in at the end of each week.
Tardiness
If you are tardy, you must sign the tardy sheet with the time. The tardy sheet is located by the classroom door. After your third tardy you will receive a detention. You are considered tardy if you are not in your seat working on the Bell Work activity by the time the bell rings.
Absences
All absences must be excused.
If you are absent you need to see me before or after school or during my planning block to get assignments from me. I will not come to you to give you your make-up work nor may you get it during class time. You will have as many days as you were absent to contact me about make-up work.
If you miss a test due to an excused absence you will take the test according to how many days you were absent. For example, if you were absent for one day, you will take it the day after you return.
Late Work
Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the due date. You will lose 5% off your assignment grade for every day the assignment is late. If you feel you need an extension, please see me in private.
Leaving the classroom at any time
You have three allowed times to leave the class, this includes getting a drink of water, going to the bathroom or going to your locker. Every time you leave I will note this in your passport (more to come on this later!). If you go all semester without using your breaks, you will receive 5 extra credit points at the end of the semester. After you use all three, you will be assigned a tardy.
I dismiss the class, not the clock or the bell. I will tell you when you can stop working and gather your materials.
Discipline
Cheating is not allowed, this includes using online translators.
Pay attention to announcements
Do not throw anything in the classroom for any reason. The classroom is our space we use to learn. We need to respect it.
Electronic devices not used for school purposes, including, but not limited to, MP3 Players, CD players are not permitted. If I see the device, I will confiscate it. Your parents will have to pick it up from me.
Do not write on desks, in books or on any other school or personal property.
Raise your hand to ask a question. If we are having group discussions, I will let you know when you may comment without raising your hand.
If I have to answer the phone or leave the room momentarily, I expect you to keep the noise level down and continue working.
When I raise my hand, you need to be quiet and focus your attention on me.
Personal Space
Do not touch anything on my desk or behind my desk without my permission. I will respect your personal belongings and I expect you to respect mine.
Consequences
1st time – Verbal warning
2nd time – You or I or both of us will call home to discuss the problem with a parent.
3rd time – I will issue you a disciplinary.
If the issue continues I will call a conference with your parents and/or principal.
School procedures will be followed at all times.
Rewards
I am a strong believer in positive reinforcement. You will be rewarded for good behavior and participation in my class. When you demonstrate positive behavior and complete homework assignments, I will give you a “peso.” With these pesos you will be able to purchase items like a homework pass or other items I may have.
Grading
Attendance and Participation
This includes my observation of your progress in class, bell work
activities, following rules and procedures and speaking Spanish during
oral activities.
Homework
Homework is important in Spanish. You need to practice the skills we
learn in class. I will collect it on certain days. On these days, the
homework will be graded. On the other days you will be give a grade
based on completion. Homework will be reviewed daily.
Tests and Quizzes
This includes all tests and quizzes, with the exception of the final.
Vocab quizzes are given weekly.
If you feel you need a retake, please see me in private.
Projects and Formal Presentations
There will be at least one for each unit. This also includes any
written assignments. For a group project you will be graded
individually and as a group.
Blog
You will be writing a blog weekly on what you are learning in class….more information to come!
Support for Learning
I am more than happy to give students extra help. If you feel you need extra help, please see me so that we can set up a time. I am usually at school by 7:45 and leave no earlier than 4. However, I do have other obligations on certain days, so you need to make an appointment with me.
I have also created an online wiki for your use. It will have helpful websites and information for your Spanish studies.
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