Spanish – Level 1 Pre-AP
Course Information
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Course objectives:
1) Develop a vocabulary base and apply it to the language structure.
2) Acquire writing, listening, speaking, pronunciation and reading comprehension skills.
3) Become familiar with Hispanic/Latin culture and learn to appreciate differences and similarities in
customs and traditions.
Pre-AP:
The degree of language proficiency and those skills required by the College Board’s AP Spanish Language
programs drive the DPHS Foreign Language AP Program and set our standards. Those standards are high and
we strive to reach them. Before requesting a schedule change from a PAP class to another class, parents must
have a face-to-face meeting or a telephone conference with the Pre-AP teacher in order to discuss the student’s
progress. The counselors will not make schedule changes without parent conference.
Help and Review:
On-line tutorials: www.studyspanish.com, www.senorjordan.com
On-line Spanish-English dictionary: www.wordreference.com
Practice tests and review: www.conjuguemos.com
Tutorials with Mrs. Remedies: Tuesdays after school 4-5pm
Grading per six-weeks:
40% Major grades: Exams & projects, etc. (written and oral)
60% Daily grades: Homework & Class work and Quizzes
Re-testing policy: Students that have earned below a 75% on any test have the opportunity to re-test to
improve their grade. First, the student must attend one 30 minute tutorial with a Spanish I teacher, then they
can re-test and can earn up to a 75%.
Bring Your Own Technology: MLD Use (Mobile Learning Device):
Students will abide by the BYOT contract signed in accordance with district policy (see district website for
details). Privately owned electronic equipment is allowed for educational purposes in the classroom per
announcement by the teacher only. Only the school’s internet gateway/WiFi will be used for access while in
the class. If abused, privileges will be taken away. Responsibility for personal technology rests with the
individual owner.
Academic Integrity:
All material turned-in by a student must be a product of his/her own thoughts unless its ownership is referenced
accordingly. Per DPHS policy, a zero is assigned to a student when this rule is broken, this includes:
misuse/abuse of on-line and electronic translators, the work completed by a speaker of the target language, and
anything that is not an original thought of that individual student. This applies to all assignments and
assessments.
Late work:
No late assignments (homework, daily work,) will be accepted. Late work is recorded as a zero.
Absences:
YOU are responsible for making-up work missed due to an excused absence. Check with your teacher to get
your assignments. Schedule a date to make-up exams and quizzes with your teacher. All work is made up
within a week of the absence or will be recorded as a zero.
Classroom Rules:
SALSA-
Let’s SALSA!
Show respect to yourself, others and all property
Actively participate and be cognitively present.
Leave backpacks and purses under your desk.
Set cell phone/media devices to “off” unless instructed otherwise.
Act with a positive attitude.
If You Choose to Break a Rule:
First Time:
Warning.
Second Time: Contact parent or guardian and conference with teacher.
Third Time:
Written referral to the office.
Severe disruptions and
dress code violations:
Student will be sent
immediately to the office.
Required class materials:
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Exprésate Spanish I textbook (text book will be in class)
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Composition notebook
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Contribution: This class will bring ________________________ for in-class use/assignments.
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Pen or pencil – only blue/black ink or pencil for all assignments
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Loose-leaf, wide-rule paper for notes, quizzes and assignments.
*SIGNED SYLLABUS AND ALL SUPPLIES ARE DUE ON FRIDAY, September 2nd *
Teacher: Mrs. Remedies
Class Period: ____
Course Information/Syllabus - Signature Page
SPANISH 1 PAP
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Student: I have read the classroom discipline plan and information for this course. I am aware of the
expectations in a Pre-AP classroom. I understand them, and I will honor them while in Señorita Arias’
classroom.
Print student’s name: ____________________________________________
Student Signature X_____________________________________________ Date _____________
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Parent/Guardian: My child has discussed the classroom discipline plan, course information, and Pre-AP
expectations with me for this course. I understand them, and will support them.
Parent Signature X_____________________________________________ Date _____________
Contact: E-mail: ________________________________________ Phone number: ___________________
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Teacher: I will be fair and consistent in administering a discipline plan that fosters a learning environment.
Signature X________________________________________________ School Year: ______________
****Return top portion Keep bottom at home****
PRE‐AP SPANISH COURSE INFORMATION Spanish 1PAP: Mrs. Remedies Email: [email protected] Phone: 832‐668‐7300 ext. 73305 Conference period: 1st 8:45‐9:35 Grading: 40% major grade 60% quizzes, daily work, homework Tutorials with Señora Remedies (Rm 2724):
Tuesdays after school 4-5 pm
**Student must notify teacher that s/he will be
attending tutorials for make-up work so that material
can be sent to the tutorial area.
Late work: No late work is accepted (recorded as a zero). Absent work: Students have 1 week to make up their absent work this includes tests, quizzes, and daily work. Technology: Follow all BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) district and classroom rules. Academic Integrity: All material turned‐in by a student must be a product of his/her own thoughts unless its ownership is referenced accordingly.