Me llamo ____________________________
¡Bienvenidos a la clase de español !
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,
I am very excited to begin teaching at Batavia Middle School ! I am warmly welcoming all of my students into the
Spanish speaking world, otherwise known as room 308 at Batavia Middle. We are going to have an enjoyable and
successful school year together. I have been teaching Spanish for eight years and am looking forward to making
Batavia my home away from home. This classroom will be one of high expectations, however a comfortable and safe
learning environment. I need each of you to help us to achieve this. Below are expectations and basic procedures in
case any questions arise so we can have a safe and successful school year together!
 Classroom Expectations:
The expectations are always posted in the room as a reminder but they are:
1.
Be respectful and kind.
2. Come to class prepared to learn.
3. Always do your best.
4. Listen and follow directions.
 Actions taken if expectations are not followed:
1.
Subtle hints (walking near your desk or looking directly at you)
2. Discussion about behavior after class, possibly followed up by phone call or email home
3. Working independently, away from others
4. Seat change
5. Stay after school or during lunch
6. Contact administration
Remember…these policies are put in place to help you so we can have a productive learning environment!
 Rewards for grades, participation and positive behavior:
1.
Games
2. Tickets for monthly prize box
3. Free homework coupon
4. Snacks
 Materials for class:
1.
Pen or pencil (el bolígrafo, el lápiz)
2. Binder to store class materials (una carpeta)
3. Lined paper (el papel)
If you forget to bring paper or a writing utensil there is a borrowing station in the classroom!
 Grading:
There are different components to your final average at the end of each quarter. They consist of:
1.
Homework: It will be recorded on a monthly calendar kept in your binder. Each day you complete an
assignment, you will be given a stamp. A homework grade will be given monthly based on how many
assignments you have completed. A prize box ticket will be given to each student with a 100% homework
average at the end of each month.
2. Homework Absence Policy: It will be your responsibility as a student to check in with me after an
absence. You will be given the work needed to catch up. You will have as many days as you were absent
to complete missing work. It is also important to schedule a time to make up any missed quiz or test.
3. Class Participation: Raise your hand and share! Speaking the language is a very important key to
learning a language.
4. Projects: We will be completing multiple fun projects throughout the school year so you can show off
your artistic side!
5. Quizzes and Tests: Each chapter we will have a vocabulary quiz and chapter test. This will be your
chance to show off the Spanish that you learned!
 Extra Credit:
Extra credit and bonus points will be offered frequently. Test and quiz corrections can help you edit what
you missed and raise your grade. There is an extra credit table in the classroom. If you are finished with
independent class work before others, you can complete a few bonus point activities! There will be other
shapes and forms of extra credit and bonuses offered throughout the school year!
Remember…I am always here to help! I want your learning to be a success. Please sign below. Bring this
home so your parent or guardian can read this. Have them sign this and bring it back for credit for your
first homework assignment! Also…if you would like to share something about yourself feel free below. I
take an interest in learning about my students! Feel free to contact me any time through the school phone
or email at [email protected].
Student Name ______________________ Student Signature _______________________________
Parent/Guardian Name _______________________ Parent/Guardian Signature___________________
What can you share about yourself?
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