Cambridge AS Spanish
Communication
Google Classroom
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Remind
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Quizlet
SRAMANZANA
Supplies
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2" 3-Ring Binder
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8 Divider Tabs
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Loose Leaf Paper
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Pen/Pencil
Expectations
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Be prepared and on time.
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Do not talk while I am teaching.
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Be polite and respectful.
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Do your own work.
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No cell phones in class.
Units of Study
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Family
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Human Relationships, Generation Gap, Young people
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Patterns of daily life, Urban and Rural Life, The Media, Food and Drink, Law and Order, Philosophy and Belief, Health and Fitness
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Work and Leisure, Equality of Opportunity, Employment, Sport, Free Time Activities, Travel and Tourism, Education, Cultural Life and Heritage.
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War and Peace, Social and Economic Development
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Scientific and Medical Advances, Technology and Innovation
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Environment, Conservation, and Pollution
Grading:
1st - 4th Quarter: 70% Formal Assessments, 30% Informal Assessments
Semester 1 Grade: Q1- 40%, Q2- 40%, 20%-Midterm Grade
Semester 2 Grade: Q3 - 50%, Q4 - 50%
The Final Exam will be the Cambridge AS Level Exam
(more information to come)
Overall Grade = 40% 1st Quarter + 40% 2nd Quarter + 20% Final Exam.
What to Expect:
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Every day there will be a series of activities completed in small stations, small group, and whole groups projects. Project based learning will be a large part of class. You will graded with your completed classwork with an exit ticket.
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This is a literacy based class and topics will be explored through research, discussion, presentations, and projects.
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You can expect a project and/or presentation for each unit.
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There is no English spoken in this class; students and teacher speak entirely in Spanish.
Honor Code:
- Plagiarism, in any form, will not be tolerated.
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If any part of a student's work can be found in any printed form, whether it be published or on the Internet, it will result in an automatic zero on the assignment and referral to an administrator and to Mrs. Kelso.
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Cheating is defined as students using someones else's work to complete his/her own.
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This also includes using the help of a Spanish speaking friend. Use of online translators for completion of ANY assignment is also considered plagiarism. The only acceptable translation aids for this class are class notes, a paper Spanish/English dictionary, or Word Reference.
Grading Policy:
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Every student at Hopewell High School will be given an opportunity to master course objectives through a variety of strategies provided during class and outside of class. Students' formal grades will be broken down by specific objectives.
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After each formal assessment, every students will be given the opportunity to improve their mastery of specific concepts and then demonstrate the improvement to improve their grade.
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If you are absent you must check Google Classroom to get your work for the day. The pace of this class does not allow you to wait until I see you again!