NAME:
Señora Uceda
SCHOOL:
Friendswood Jr. High
CLASS:
Spanish 1A
SCHOOL PHONE:
281-482-7818
Education:
B. A. Spanish/English, Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, TX
M. A. Spanish, Texas A & M University, College Station, TX
Teaching Experience:
Texas A & M; Spanish 101 & 102; 1993-1995
Iola Jr. High & High School; Spanish I, II, & III; 1996-2000
Friendswood High School; Spanish II; 2000-2001
Friendswood Jr. High; Spanish 1A; 2001-present
Hobbies / Interests:
Salsa Dancing; Tennis; Bible Study; Watching Spanish "telenovelas"; Hanging out
with family; Working Out; Shopping
Students of Spanish are expected to develop the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading,
and writing as well as an appreciation of Hispanic culture.
Course Prerequisites: A student must hold an 85 or above average in 6th grade Language Arts and
have passed the reading section of the TAKS exam in order to qualify for enrollment in a Junior High
Foreign Language course.
High School Credit: In order to receive one high school foreign language credit, jr. high students
must take Spanish 1A (7th Grade Spanish) and Spanish 1B (8th Grade Spanish). The basic
requirement to proceed in the program is to maintain an average of 70 or above each year. However,
the Jr. High Foreign Language Department recommends that a student proceed to the next level of
study only if he or she maintains an 80 average. If a student does not meet the requirement to
continue in the Jr. High program, he or she may take Level 1 Spanish at the High School and will be
given the opportunity to receive the credit in one year, rather than two. Two credits are required for
graduation, and three credits are required for the recommended graduation plan.
TUTORIALS: Tuesday & Thursday at 8:00am
FJH SPANISH: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Is FJH Spanish a high school credit course?
A: Yes.
Q: How do I get a high school credit?
A: Take Spanish 1A (7th grade Spanish) AND Spanish 1B (8th grade Spanish)
[Recommended: maintain an 80 or above average each semester to continue in the
High School Credit Foreign Language Program]
Spanish 1A = 1/2 credit
Spanish 1B = 1/2 credit
Spanish 1A + Spanish 1B = ONLY ONE high school foreign language credit
Q: What are the prerequisites to enroll in Spanish 1A (7th grade Spanish)?
A: 1) Pass the 6th grade reading section of TAKS. 2) An average of 85 or above in 6th
grade Language Arts.
Q: What is the prerequisite to enroll in Spanish 1B (8th grade Spanish)?
A: Maintain a 70 or above average in Spanish 1A. [80 recommended]
Q: What is the prerequisite to enroll in Pre-Ap Spanish 1B?
A: Maintain a 90 or above average in Spanish 1A and receive a recommendation from
your Spanish teacher.
Q: How many foreign language credits do I need?
A: **2 credits in order to graduate (2 credits = 3 years)
**3 credits in order to graduate on the Distinguished Plan (3 credits = 4 years)
**Most colleges require 3 credits.**
Q: What are the advantages of taking Spanish 1 at the junior high level?
A: 1) The pace is slower, giving students more time to acquire and enjoy the language.
2) It enables students to earn their credits in advance.
3) It allows for students who excel in foreign language to take the AP Spanish
courses at the High School and receive college credit
Q: What are the advantages of waiting to take Spanish 1 at the High School?
A: Some students are more successful at the High School due to the following:
1) Increased maturity level (Some junior high students are not prepared to meet
the demands of a high school level course.)
2) Improved study habits
3) Improved mastery of the structures, syntax, and vocabulary of their own
language
4) At the High School, you can get the credit faster (one year, rather than two).