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Spanish

Sra. Adams

COURSE POLICIES

‘25-’26

eadams@puhsd.k12.ca.us

(916) 652-7243 ext. 1908

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Personal History

BA Spanish,Minor Music

2 hijas

Vivo en Auburn

Lived in Bolivia, Spain, Mexico

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Summer ‘25 completed Camino de Santiago from Portugal to Spain!

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WELCOME to Español

This term you will be involved in various activities that will help encourage the development of the Spanish language and knowledge of the culture. You will be conversing in Spanish daily! (This includes singing!) We will be using the text Descubre and VHL-online as a means to learn vocabulary and grammatical structures. We will use Google Classroom for support material and Aeries to track grading.

Your Essential Learning Outcomes in Spanish:

Hold basic conversations with peers and others
Read and Write simple sentences
Listen and comprehend audio and video clips
Identify and apply grammatical structures
Present on various topics

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENT

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COURSE MATERIALS

Chromebook

Earbuds (recommended)

Single Subject Notebook (with pockets)

Single folder (Spanish only), 3 ring binder

Highlighter, pencils, colors, / pencil sharpener

3x5 notecards, dry erase marker, eraser

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Composition of class

Music

Google Classroom

VHL online practice

Textbook Descubre

Sp 1: Descubre 1 Lessons 1-4

Sp 2: Descubre 1 Lessons 5-9

Sp 3: Descubre 2 Lessons 1-5, SSR- children’s books in Spanish

Sp 4: Descubre 3 Lessons 1-7 Movie: Ladrón Roba a Ladrón, la bamba, misma luna

Spanish reader: Cajas de Cartón, Francisco Jiménez

*I have one class set. I recommend each student purchase a copy through Amazon

all classes celebrating día de los muertos: Book of Life or Coco

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GRADING

Evidence Happens Everywhere

Most of the activities we do every day will be given feedback and/or assessed in some form; however, most days, not everyone will be “graded.” And while during class I will always be looking out for evidence of your skills and knowledge, I’ll usually be focused on something specific on any given day. I’ll be looking and listening for that. In Spanish class (and in real life), skills and knowledge constantly overlap.

The overall grade will be based on formative and summative assessments

Formative 15% (homework-VHL, classwork, quizzes, informal orals, participation in groups)

Summative 85% (oral presentations, lesson tests, formal writing)

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ELOs

ELOs (essential learning outcomes) are a set of skills that students must demonstrate at each level in order to be prepared for the next level of Spanish. It assesses an individual's knowledge of a specific skill based on criteria used to define the performance expected of a student.

ELO 1 Grammar 30%

ELO 2 Writing 20%

ELO 3 Speaking 20%

ELO 4 Reading 15%

ELO 5 Listening 15%

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Retakes

*Grades will be based on required content, not extra credit

*only retakes will be permitted on summative assignments

*conditions may apply, such as attending intervention or completing prior missed assignments

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EXTRA CREDIT

There is no extra credit.

Do the regular work.

Do the rewrites, retakes and revisions.

Don’t wait until the end when there’s no more time to get help.

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Extra help

Extra Help

Intervention/Study Hall

Paid tutoring is available through the front office

Sp 1 review: Get Ready for Spanish 1

Sp 2 review: Get Ready for Spanish 2

Sp 3 review: Get Ready for Spanish 3

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Class expectations

Policy

The Del Oro school policies such as dress code, language, cell usage, etc. will be enforced:

Cell phones are to be placed in provided holders during class
Cell phones will not be used in class unless teacher directed Del Oro Device Policy & FAQs
No PERSONAL use of HEADPHONES during class
Chromebooks are to be used for class purposes only,

gaming/off task will result in loss of use

Maintain a safe and positive learning environment
Be punctual, be prepared, and use time productively
No food or gum chewing (special events exempted)
Stay in your assigned seat; ask permission to leave
Your teacher dismisses you, not the bell

Respect

Respect your classmates
Respect your classroom by tucking in your chair after class, returning any items borrowed,

Respect yourself

This is your education, not mine.
As young people, we are not preparing for “real life”: your real life started a long time ago. If you wait until graduation to start thinking this way, you’ll have lots of catching up to do.
Make the effort to learn from mistakes.
Strengthen the communication skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) you are going to need in any career you end up in.

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This is what we

Cell Phone Policy and Practices

Sample Behavior Matrix

1st Offense: Student receives a warning from the teacher
2nd Offense: Student surrenders phone and may pick up after school; parent notified
3rd Offense: Student surrenders phone and parent must pick up phone from the front office. Detention or work option assigned
4th Offense: 2 detentions/work options are assigned and parent conference where a letter of agreement outlining behavior expectations with regard to tech are outlined

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Del Oro’s Technology Policy

All electronic devices (cell phones, Chromebooks, tablets, etc.) are only to be used for academic purposes during instructional time as determined by the teacher. Inappropriate use may include text messaging, storing phone numbers, AirDropping, checking the time, taking a photo, playing a game, being on social media, etc. Student use of cell phones, or any other recording device, without the prior consent of the teacher may disrupt and impair the teaching process, and such use is prohibited and the student subject to disciplinary action. Electronic devices such as earbuds/AirPods must be taken out at the teacher's request to ensure students are attentive to the presented lesson. Misused cell phones/electronic devices will be confiscated and brought to the Assistant Principal.

Del Oro Cell Phone/Mobile/Electronic Device Policy & FAQs

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TARDIES

Tardies

Students get three free tardies but must use them wisely. If a student must leave during class to use the bathroom, I ask that they choose that time wisely, as they will be held accountable for any material they miss. I also ask that they don’t leave in the first or last 15 minutes of class.

1^st tardy - warning

2^nd tardy – warning

3^rd tardy – warning

4^th tardy- tardy referral submitted, work option

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Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity Policy

Spanish can be difficult at times and we as teachers are aware of the prevalence of translation tools and AI in schools and classrooms. In this class students will learn how to use a Spanish dictionary and develop skills to incorporate translations to their work. However, any suspected use of AI or translation tools (ex. Google Translate) will involve having a conversation with the student to check the authenticity of their submission. The golden rule in this class is each sentence can be 90% your own work and 10% words from a dictionary.

We will enforce the DEL ORO Plagiarism/Academic Honesty Policy which may include disciplinary consequences beyond the student needing to start over with their own work.

Students are not allowed to use translation tools unless instructed by teacher. Because of the newness and prevalence of generative AI technology such as Chat GPT, the use of this technology on assessments will be considered plagiarism and inauthentic/invalid evidence of student achievement.

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COMMUNICATION

EMAIL ME

Email is the most effective way to reach me.

Voicemail: will be returned within 24 hours.

If you’re asking for help on current assignments that are due tomorrow, I will make an effort to respond as quickly as possible.

If you’re asking about grades or missing assignments, you won’t be my highest priority, but I will get back to you soon.

STUDENT APPOINTMENTS

Students can arrange to meet with me most days after school. Students can also sign up for my Intervention. I will periodically offer special office hours before large tests/projects.

WHERE CAN I SEE MY GRADES?

Check on Aeries for current assignments and grades. Grades will be updated every Friday.

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PUHSD

The Placer Union High School District (PUHSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. PUHSD prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, national origin, disability, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex, sexual orientation, military or veterans status, homelessness, foster status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200 and 220, Government Code 11135, and Title IX.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, or bullying you should contact Title IX Coordinator (Students) Steve Caminiti 13000 New Airport Road, Auburn, 530.886.4402, scaminiti@puhsd.k12.ca.us; Title II (Students) and Section 504 Coordinator Carrie Warda, 13000 New Airport Road, Auburn, 530.886.4443, cwarda@puhsd.k12.ca.us; and/or Title IX and Title II Coordinator (Staff), Elena DalFavero 13000 New Airport Road, Auburn, 530.886.4426, edalfavero@puhsd.k12.ca.us.

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