Course Syllabus
Susan O'Hara
sohara@pendletonschool.org
Office: TRAILER 6A
Office Hours: MONDAY 6:30PM-8:30PM
Course Descriptions:
Spanish I is a beginning course in Spanish. Students
will start to develop listening, reading, writing and speaking skills in
Spanish, while exploring the rich cultural heritage of the Hispanic world.
Spanish II is an intermediate level course for students who have already
begun to understand, read, write and speak Spanish. Students will review and
build upon Spanish I grammar and vocabulary as they improve their
communication skills and cultural awareness.
Course Objectives
For all levels of language instruction:
• Encourage the study of languages
• Help students take a more active approach to language study, setting
goals and choosing study strategies
• Help students develop discipline in language study
• Build a good balance of language skills
Spanish I Language skills:
1. Stronger in listening than speaking
2. Stronger in reading than writing
3. Larger receptive vocabulary than productive vocabulary
4. Stronger knowledge of vocabulary than grammar
Spanish II Language skills:
1. Stronger speaking skills
2. Stronger writing skills
3. Larger productive vocabulary
4. Stronger knowledge of both vocabulary and grammar
Course Policies and Procedures
In order to maintain an optimal learning environment for all students it is
important that you show respect for the teacher, the other students and
yourself. The guidelines for Academic Honesty and the rules outlined in both
the IMG and Pendleton handbooks are followed at all times. It is especially
important to be on time and prepared for every class. Please bring your
laptop, notebook and school supplies to each class.
Keeping current in your assignments is crucial. Notify me in advance of your
absence and we will work to complete your assignments before you depart, if
possible. You are to monitor your own progress and arrange
for additional help or enrichment as needed.
The course framework will be your computer text, Virtual Sage. This basic
tool will be enriched with numerous supplemental materials, including, but
not limited to, worksheets, oral exercises, supplemental readings and
compositions, both directed and free style. Our goal for Semster I is to
complete Modules 1 & 2 and to be working with the material (including
supplemental) in Module 3 at the time of the final exam.
Grading Policy
Each quarter grade is determined as follows:
50% - Tests and Projects
30% - Quizzes
20% - Participation (includes Pendleton School policy, classroom
participation & homework)
Please see the hard copy of this grading policy for details.
Grading Scale
The Pendleton handbook outlines our grading scale.
A 100-90
B 89-80
C 79-70
D 69-65
F 64
