Sra. Kelly Robinson, Rm. 321  

email: kelly.robinson@acsk-12.org                               

Spanish III Honors is an elective class that will further prepare the student for real-life interactions in Spanish language. This class is also a prerequisite for Spanish IV Honors and/or AP Spanish-- it is encouraged that a student go to Spanish IV if possible after Spanish III before taking the AP Spanish Language and Culture class, but Spanish III Honors is a Pre-AP class and therefore an immediate prerequisite to AP Spanish. The class consists of higher-level listening, reading, speaking, and writing exercises as well as dealing with advanced grammatical structures and high-level vocabulary lists. Please remember that to be successful in honors and AP-level classes, you must focus not only on the grades you would like to earn, but also on other factors, such as attitude and willingness to participate. I expect you to take responsibility for yourself and your actions and take your learning seriously.

Our goal in this class is to improve language proficiency to as high a degree as possible. To this end, students are strongly encouraged to speak Spanish as much as possible when dealing with each other or with me in the classroom. Students need to be aware that reasonable out-of-class time will have to be devoted to this subject in order to be successful in this class and should be dedicated to pushing themselves in ability level.

Class Materials  & Info

1. •All students will be expected to have ipads, fully charged, every day.  Necessary books will be online, with a hard copy in the classroom should you desire to use one.
   

2. • Class fees will be $20, turned in to me at the beginning of the year, for the AAPPL test in the spring. This test is aligned to the ACTFL standards and is a part of the state “Seal of BiLiteracy” qualification.
   

3. • Materials will be available in Schoology. You should organize yourself with a notebook-- either physical or digital -- in order to keep up with your information. Here are suggested divisions to help you stay organized:
   

1. •Vocabulary  (for lists and practice exercises; you should keep the lists all year long);
   

2. •Grammar (for notes & practices- you will want to be able to review them)
   

3. •Writing (for journals & other writing assignments)
   

4. •Listening
   

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Grading

Grading scale:   A= 93-100 / B = 85-92/ C = 75-84 / D = 70- 74 / F = 69

There are two categories in this class:

Classwork/ Homework/ Oral Assignments - 40%;

Quizzes/ Tests - 60%

Tests and quizzes could count anywhere from 10 pts. to 100 pts. Work in the daily work category might be things such as listenings, grammar, journal entries, reading comprehension, or maybe watching a video, and can count anywhere from 10 points to up to 30 points, with points deducted for inferior quality work. Work at home is an important part of mastering a language, so please take out of class assignments seriously and turn them in completed and on time. It is very important that you always know your grade, so please use your information and check PowerSchool frequently.

Make Up Procedures/Late Work

It is the student's responsibility to inquire after and make up all missed assignments.  If you are present on the day of a test that was announced on a day you were present, you are expected to take the test on time. Notice AHS’ late work policy: you have 2 days to turn in late work, with a value of 10% taken off for each day late.

BASIC RULES:

Follow all Arlington High School rules.  (no hats, follow dress code, no phones out, etc.

    1. Treat everyone like you want to be treated. Disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated.

    2. Be on time /prepared for class and remember to charge your ipad each night.                     

    3. Phones must be out of sight unless I direct you otherwise. No texting, reading texts, checking the time, or otherwise using your phone in class, or it will be taken up.