SPANISH 4 PROTOCOL, EXPECTATIONS, ETC

Srta Formoso's Classroom

Expectations, protocols and more.

Course Info Español 4

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Student expectations:

• HEADPHONES are allowed and necessary for learning purposes depending on the assignment we are doing. (not to be used when teacher is lecturing or completing a lesson, ask permission to use them when working independently)

• CELLULAR PHONES are to be placed in the phone caddy BEFORE the second bell.

• Food is permitted in class (ask permission) but you will need to keep your space clean, and do not interrupt the class.

• BATHROOM protocol MUST BE FOLLOWED. One person at a time, sign out w/ SmartPass and take the pass. Please be sure to sign back in upon return.

• Speak in Spanish. (Yes it is expected, and it is a classroom rule as well)

• Be prepared to work and have your classwork materials ready.

• Follow directions and always be respectful to the teacher, subs and classmates.

Smartpass

Formative & Summative Assessments

Unidad 1

Formatives:

• U1.F1: Repaso: Presente y Reflexivos
• U1.F2: Repaso: Contraste de Pasados
• U1.F3: Quiz
• U1:F4: La Escuela en Latinoamérica

Summatives:

• U1:S1: Tarea Auténtica MP1
• U1.S2: Artículo
• U1.S3: Proyecto Final Presentación

Grading Policy

• Final grades will be an average of the first semester grade and the second semester grade.
• We will still report grades at the end of MP1 and MP3; however
• Semester grades are “running grades” - no hard start/stop at the end of MP1 and MP3
• Reported grades will be calculated as follows:
• 75% summative assessments of NJSLS
• 25% formative assessments of NJSLS

cellphone policy: (handbook)

The Morris School District and Morristown High School are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged cell phones. Students carry cell phones/electronic devices at their own risk.Students' cell phones/ear buds should not be seen nor used during instructional time – neither in class nor in hallways. Teachers have the right to collect cell phones from students and return cell phones at the conclusion of class.Students MAY use cell phones before and after school and during the lunch period.If a student chooses to violate this policy while in class the following consequences will be imposed:

• 1st offense – Phone is confiscated by the teacher, the teacher communicates with the parent/guardian and the student receives a teacher-issued detention.
• 2nd offense – Phone is confiscated by the teacher and returned to student by Assistant Principal. Assistant Principal will contact parent/guardian. Student will receive an After School Detention.
• 3rd offense – Phone is confiscated by the teacher. A parent/guardian conference is arranged with Assistant Principal at which time phone will be returned and an action plan may be developed.

Additional incidents may result in suspension.

attendance policy:

All students are responsible to make up for all assignments missed. Please check CANVAS or email me for any missed work. Unexcused absences will result in the loss of credit for any work or presentations due during that day if you do not contact me during that same week to set up a date and time to make up the missing assignment.

Reassessment Policy:

Projects; all components...

Grades lower than a 90%....

Assessment and deadline...

Meet w/ teacher...

50% completed...

Must assess within.....

All formatives....

Projects/Test w/ multiple...

Reassessment Policy: continued

Project: Student must have completed all components of project AND submit on time in order to be eligible to reassess.

• Submit on time but incomplete project = NO reassess + apply late policy ❌
• Submit completed project, but late = NO reassess + apply late policy ❌
• Submit completed project and on time = Reassess ✅

Reassessment Policy: continued

Test/ Quiz: Student must show “effort” in order to be eligible to reassess. Exámenes/Pruebas Cortas: In order to be eligible to reassess…

• Must have completed 50% of the assessment/ Debe haber completado el 50% del trabajo
• Must have completed all Formative Assessments prior to corresponding Summative Assessment. Debe haber completado TODOS los trabajos formativos antes de presentar el sumativo.

General practice:

• Students must reassess within 10 school days of receiving original assessment back. Los estudiantes deben completar su reevaluación durante los primeros 10 días después de haber recibido su trabajo calificado2

• “Student-teacher feedback session” must take place within 5 school days of receiving the original assessment back (teacher decides format / where / etc.) La sesión de charla con la profesora debe de hacerse en los primeros 5 días de haber recibido la nota.

Be aware of deadlines since you will lose 10% of your grade if you do not turn your work in on time.

late policy:

• One class (Based on block schedule): the best possible grade will start with 90%

• Two classes (Based on block schedule): the best possible grade will start with 85%

• Three classes (Based on block schedule): the best possible grade will start with 80%

• More than four classes will reflect two weeks late based on our block schedule, therefore the best possible grade will start with: 70%

• I will not take any late work (formatives) submitted after the summative assessment has been completed.

Language proficiency

Spanish 3 Proficiency

The only way to begin speaking in a new language is to... ...begin speaking it badly.

- Greg Thompson

ACTFL Language Proficiency Levels

Welcome Spanish 3 with Srta. Formoso! As you embark on your journey to learn a new language, it's important to understand the framework that guides your progress. The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) has established a set of proficiency levels to help us track your development and help you reach your language-learning goals.

examples of proficiency levels

Describe it using simple phrases (3 words or less) and lists. There can be spelling errors and awkward wording like “Me like.”

Describe it using simple sentences with a few limited details. Use “I like”, “It has” and “It is”. Use “and” and “with.”

Describe something using only SIMPLE words. There can be spelling errors and wrong words like a kid would make.

Describe it using sentences with simple details (5 Ws). Explain your opinion with “because” and “but.” Ask a simple question.

Describe it using detailed sentences in 1 simple paragraph. Combine some sentences and use transitions like “for example.” Include a few errors like wrong prepositions.

Describe it in one paragraph by retelling a past experience and connect it to the audience. Include a topic sentence and some compound sentences. Use idiomatic phrases and very descriptive vocabulary.

WAYS TO PRACTICE PROFICIENCY

Checkout websites in Spanish.

Listen to music in Spanish.

Travel to a Spanish speaking country and practice using the language.

Text a friend in the target language.

Try out some traditional Spanish/Latino cuisine and order food in Spanish.

Watch movies in Spanish w/ subtitles.

ALL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN CANVAS

INCLUDING THIS PRESENTATION

Students who wish to reassess must meet with the teacher for a feedback session within 5 days of getting assessment back.

Intermediate Level (Intermediate Low to Intermediate High): In your sophomore year and beyond, you'll progress into the intermediate level. Here, you start to express yourself more fully. You can engage in more complex conversations about familiar topics like family, hobbies, and daily routines. Your vocabulary expands, and you begin to read and write short paragraphs or essays.

Students must complete at least 50% of a test or quiz in order to be eligible to reassess.

For grades lower than a 90% on summative assessments, students will have the opportunity to redo the assessment to receive up to a score of a 90%.

For projects/tests that have multiple components, students will be able to reassess separate components as long as they meet the eligibility criteria. completed / submitted original assessment on time (**late submissions will not be eligible for reassessment and will also be subject to late policy**)

Assessment must adhere to the original deadline. Late submissions will not be eligible for reassessment, and will also be subject to late policy.

Advanced Level (Advanced Low to Advanced High): By the time you're an upperclassman, you're reaching the advanced levels. You can discuss a wide range of topics with fluency and detail. Your reading and writing skills become more sophisticated, and you can express opinions and ideas in essays or presentations. You'll explore culture, literature, and current events in your target language.

Projects must have all components completed to be eligible for reassessment.

Cell Phone Policy

• Students are required to place their cell phones in the phone caddy at the start of each class. No student should have access to their phones during instructional time.
• Any student who refuses to comply should be escorted by security to their respective AP. Do not engage
• Students who are leaving the room for roundtrip, leave the phones in the caddies. Students leaving for a one-way trip, take their phones.
• Any student discovered using a phone during instructional time should be escorted by security to their respective AP.
• Students can retrieve their phones during any type of classroom evacuation/lockdown and should put phones back in caddies at the conclusion of the drill
• Students should retrieve their phones at the bell ending that class period.
• Students are permitted to use phones before school, during the change of classes, during lunch, and at dismissal

Novice Level (Novice Low to Novice High): At this stage, you're laying the foundation for language acquisition. You're learning the basics—vocabulary, greetings, and simple phrases. You can introduce yourself, engage in basic conversations, and understand straightforward questions and statements. Think of it as building your language toolkit.

All formative assessments must be completed before the summative assessment in order to be eligible to reassess.

Bathroom Pass Policy

• Ask Srta. Formoso for permission
• Log into Smart Pass via Clever or request pass via Kiosk Mode w/ Srta. Formoso
• Take pass
• Please return within 8 min

Student SmartPass Instructions

Students must reassess within 10 days of getting the original assessment back.

If a student chooses to violate this policy while in the hallways, bathrooms, etc. during instructional time the following consequences will be imposed:

• 1st offense – Phone is confiscated and returned to student by Assistant Principal. Assistant Principal will contact parent/guardian. Student will receive an After School Detention.
• 2nd offense – Phone is confiscated. A parent/guardian conference is arranged with Assistant Principal at which time phone will be returned and an action plan may be developed.

Additional incidents may result in suspension.