Here are some of the most frequently asked questions from students and 
parents.

1. Do I give a lot of homework?
2. Do I speak English in class?
3. Why do you talk to the students only in Spanish?
4. What is your e-mail address?
5. Is help available outside of classtime?
6. How is homework announced?
7. I don't know Spanish. How can I help my child?
8. Will you be at Back-to-School Night?

Do I give a lot of homework?

I give homework almost every night.  It's usually not a lot, but 
you do need to practice what we did in class that day by doing
your homework assignment and should study regularly to get good 
grades in Spanish.

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Do I speak English in class?

Most of the class is taught in Spanish.  Students are encouraged 
to try to speak and ask questions in Spanish.  During the begining 
of the year, students will be allowed to use English to 
express certain concerns or ask questions they may have after they
have raised their hands and asked permission to do so. Towards the 
middle and remainder of the year, the class will be conducted solely
in Spanish. 

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Why do you talk to the students only in Spanish?

The immersion experience is effective.  Students are able to 
practice talking in Spanish exclusively and they gain confidence 
communicating with each other and possibly a native speaker.

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What is your e-mail address?

gaiello@ebnet.org

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Is help available outside of classtime?

Only by appointment.

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How is homework announced?

It is written in Spanish on the board during the 'Haz ahora' [Do 
Now] exercise.

or 

Listed on my Teacher Webpage under 'tarea'

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I don't know Spanish. How can I help my child?

Daily review of your child's agenda is a good place to start. 
Even if there is no homework, ask to see their notes, make 
flashcards with them showing pictures on one side and the Spanish 
word on the other, invest in a Spanish-English dictionary for school and 
home. Above all else, show enthusiasm for the language. Take an 
interest in what they are learning in Spanish and encourage them 
to help you learn some things they learned that day. It will mean a 
lot more to them than you think and will give your child a valuable 
opportunity to practice what they have have been taught.

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Will you be at Back-to-School Night?

Yes and I look forward to meeting with you!!

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