Spanish 6Th Grade Class and Grading Procedures

6th Grade Spanish

Class Grading & Procedures

¡BIENVENIDOS! I am very happy to have your son/daughter in my class. The overall objective of this program is to develop basic listening, speaking,reading and writing skills in Spanish, while instilling an attitude that learning Spanish is necessary in

today´s world.

CLASS MATERIALS

Textbook, it must be covered with paper at all times
Notebook
Eraseable pen, pencils and color pencils/crayons

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

Be prepared, prompt and respectful at all times. All students MUST:

Enter the classroom quietly and sit down

Have all class materials and supplies ready for class
Take out homework and be prepared to show it to the teacher
Always get teacher’s permission before leaving the classroom
Write homework and clean desk area before departing
Remain seated until the teacher dismisses the class

GRADING

Homework = 10%

Due at the beginning of class to get full credit (100%); 80% credit if turned in next Spanish class; maximum 70% credit if is late beyond one class period; zero if not turned in at all
If absent, follow the homework guidelines stated in the school handbook
Homework is to be done on the student´s notebook with appropriate heading written in Spanish, unless otherwise directed

Class Participation = 30%

Class participation will be graded every two weeks according to the following:

Have workbook and supplies ready for class
Volunteer to participate in class discussions
Stay on task during class

Quizzes = 25%

Students will be notified of quizzes in advance
All quizzes must be signed and returned the next class day
Students will have the opportunity to earn extra credit by completing theassigned materials and turning them in the day of the quiz

Tests = 35%

Students will be notified about unit tests at least 1 week in advance.
All tests must be signed and returned within two days
Students will have the opportunity to earn extra credit by completing the assignedreview materials and turning them in the day of the test

CONDUCT

The conduct grade is assessed and recorded daily.

Respectfully,

Sra. Giovanna Schillaci

Spanish Teacher