Dear Student & Guardian,

¡Felicidades! You have selected to continue your study of the Spanish Language through the AP Spanish Program at Lake Mary High School. We commend you for your perseverance and dedication to the study of the Spanish Language and we look forward to working with you. Please review the Course Overviewand General Advicewith your guardian so that you are fully aware of the expectations of this course and then return ONLY the bottom portion of thIS LETTER to Srta. Ohlor Sra. Gavilanes by Wednesday May 17th, 2017. Information about the course andsummer homework will behanded out at our meeting on May 17th, 2017 in the Media Center. It is mandatory for youto attend. (Students only!)The summer homework MUST be completed and turned in on the 1st day of classes (el 10 de agosto) regardless of class period meetingdate.

We invite you to stop by to discuss the expectations of the AP Spanish program and to ask any additional questions. Please also contact us via e-mail. ¡Muchas gracias!Always remember: “Quien habla dos lenguas, vale por dos.”

Sinceramente,

Srta. OhlSra. Gavilanes-Schmitt

Vmail: 407-320-9761Vmail: 407-320-9781

Course Overview:

The purpose of this course is to cover the equivalent of a third-year college course in Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation (3000 level course). As this course is conducted completely in Spanish, enrolling students are expected to have practiced both formal and informal active use and application of the target language (Spanish) consistently throughout their previous years of study. Students in this course will continue to develop their proficiency in the target language (Spanish) through extensive work that interweaves the basic skills needed for:

  • Active communication: aural comprehension through authentic and level appropriate audio and video media;
  • Extensive interpersonal and presentational speaking: conversation starters and role play, debates, and formal presentations;
  • Comprehension and Persuasion: using multiple sources of written materials such as conversations, newspapers, magazines, letters, Internet articles and short stories;
  • Rigorous review and application of: vocabulary and grammar structures through frequent informal and formal composition assignments.
  • Discussion and comparison of: Hispanic cultures through the study of history, art, literature, music, and current events.

Students will take part in individual as well as partner and group work in the classroom and the Stevens Language Lab to further develop oral proficiency. A multitude of resources are available and in use throughout the year in order to facilitate the learning process.

Honor Code: In addition to the Lake Mary High School Honor Code, the following rules will apply to Spanish class:

1.No dictionaries during quizzes or exams unless specified by the teacher.

2.No use of Internet translation sites is permitted when preparing short essays, conversations or compositions. Do your own work!

General Advice: This class is given in SPANISH and you are expected to participate in all activities using the Spanish language. Use the following resources during your Summer Vacation to practice your Spanish skills.

Spanish TV channels (Univision, Telemundo) – Try watching any of the game shows or telenovelas.

Radio programs

 – Spanish national radio on-line with a variety of channels from which to choose.

Magazines, newspapers – Pick up a copy of “La Prensa”, Go on-line and connect to “El Sentinel” – this is the Spanish version of the Orlando Sentinel.

DVDS – Set the DVD language to Spanish or run the Spanish subtitles

Books – Meet a friend at Barnes and Nobles or Borders, grab a cappuccino and browse through the books available (you could even check out the children’s section)

And the best advice; talk to Spanish speaking people. DO NOT BE AFRAID!

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Please return only this bottom portion to Srta. Ohl/Sra. Gavilanes-Schmitt by Wednesday May 17th, 2017!

I/We have read the AP Spanish Language Course Overview and General Advice and understand what will be expected of me/my student throughout the 2017-2018AP Spanish Language Course.

Student Name (print): ______Student Signature: ______

Guardian Name (print): ______Guardian Signature: ______