Preguntas Más Frecuentes
- What is the grading policy for Spanish?
- How are pesos earned and what are they used for?
- Why study Spanish?
- Info about summer Spanish II assignments
- What is the late policy?
- What's a WAVA?
- Do you have a list of Spanish tutors?
- SUMMER TUTORING
- Can I retake Spanish 1 when I get to high school?
- Absent Policy
- What's Señora Ordoñez's favorite candy?
What is the grading policy for Spanish?
This grading policy is aligned directly with Spanish I at Carroll
High School. As there are no exceptions to this policy, please
read carefully:
30% - DAILY WORK(homework, mini-quizzes)
Homework is given daily and is expected to be completed by the
next class. Mini-quizzes are frequent (4-5 week) and are given
as a check for mastery of the homework. Late work is not
accepted. Students without COMPLETED homework will sign
the "ZERO" book in class. Students must sign tardy sheet if they
return to their locker to retrieve homework.
QUIZZES- Normally, there are 4-8 quizzes per six weeks,
including spelling quizzes and listening quizzes. There are no
QUIZ retakes! (MAJOR quizzes fall under the 30% daily work
column, but are double weighted.)
70% - TESTS - Normally three major tests will be given each six
weeks. There are NO test retakes.
*Students may also give presentations and be given project
assignments. These usually count as TEST grades, but are
sometimes QUIZ grades. Projects and presentations cannot be made-
up or retaken.
Not only is late work not accepted, no quiz/test retakes or
curving will be given. Academic Dishonesty will result in an
automatic "0" in accordance with the CISD Code of Conduct.
How are pesos earned and what are they used for?
Students can earn pesos in a variety of ways, mainly while
participating in class during games or activities and sometimes
when returning a signed form or certain document or assignment on
time, etc. ALSO--Students start out with pesos
every 6 weeks. If they speak ENGLISH in class, they have to pay
up! Students must hang on to their pesos for the Peso Spending
Day at the end of each semester (2 total for the year). The more
dough you have, the more stuff you get!
Why study Spanish?
It's the 3rd most commonly spoken language in the world (over 340
million speakers!); it's the 2nd most spoken language in the US!
Studying Spanish helps:
--improve grammar skills!
--expand career opportunites!
--enjoy cultural experiences abroad (and sometimes at home)!
And don't forget... it's really fun!
Info about summer Spanish II assignments
Please see the CHS homepage at the end of the 8th grade academic
year. Summer homework assignments are almost always assigned for
incoming freshmen going into Spanish II regular and Spanish II
Pre-AP.
What is the late policy?
In accordance with the High School Foreign Language Policy, there
will be NO late work accepted in Spanish class. Students must
arrive on time to class with all assignments and supplies.
Students who arrive late or without materials will sign the tardy
sheet, to be turned into the main office.
What's a WAVA?
WAVA= writing, audio, video activities (located in the back
section of the Practice WB, behind the divider)
Do you have a list of Spanish tutors?
I am available for tutoring before school (of course, free
of charge). Should you or your child feel that additional outside
tutoring is beneficial, I can supply you with names of excellent
tutors.
SUMMER TUTORING
You can get a big head start on Spanish II or review for Spanish
I over the
summer.
Contact me for a list of great tutors.
Can I retake Spanish 1 when I get to high school?
No! There are no course retakes allowed so please keep up with
your studies! The grade earned in this class goes on your
permanent high school record and is included in your GPA!
Absent Policy
Students receive one school day for everyday they miss to make up
work. (This does not include weekend days.) Homework, quizzes,
tests and mini-quizzes previously announced/assigned are expected
to be completed upon returning to class. Failure to turn in
homework or make-up assessments will result in a 0 for the grade.
It is the STUDENT's responsibility to keep up with all make-up
work.
What's Señora Ordoñez's favorite candy?
pretzel M & M's !