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CLASSROOM RULES AND GRADING POLICIES (2014-15)
SPANISH I, II, III & IV
Mrs. Buzzella, Mrs. Guzmn, Mrs. Hunt

I. Be ready with all materials and homework/bell ringers. Class will start promptly.

II. Students will not be allowed to leave the classroom during class time, unless it is an emergency. Students are not
permitted to leave class during the first 15 minutes or the last 15 minutes.

III. Remember that the teacher dismisses the class NOT THE BELL. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO STAND BY THE DOOR.

IV. Per school policy, NO FOOD, DRINK OR GUM will be allowed in class. Only water will be allowed.

V. Be responsible.
a. If you are absent or miss a class for any reason, ask for the missing assignments or information. Make up work is your
responsibility, not the teachers. Remember to contact your shoulder partners for any updates.
b. You will have two class meetings from the day you return from an excused absence to make up any missed work. After that,
a 0 will be given. NOTE: If an assignment is issued on the day that you are in class, yet due on the day you are out, it
becomes due the first day you return. NO LATE OR UNEXCUSED ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

VI. Grades.
Grades in your class will be determined in the following manner:
a. Assessments - written tests and quizzes; reading, speaking and listening tests, quizzes and activities;
projects (portfolios for upper levels III and IV) 50%
b. Lesson Activities - homework, classwork, participation points, folder check and translation
activities using books and notes, but no on-line translators. 40%
c. 9 weeks tests/EOC 10%

*Class participation: All students are expected to participate orally. The following are the points
necessary for the first nine weeks. Thereafter, each nine weeks will increase by five points.
Tiger Block 15 additional points are required as we meet every day.

Spanish I -- 35 points Spanish III -- 45 points
Spanish II -- 40 points Spanish IV -- 55 points

VII. Exams.
All classes will be taking 9 weeks exams and an End of Course (EOC) exam or final.

VIII. Materials.
a. A 1 three ring binder with four dividers plus one pocket divider and plenty of notebook paper.
b. One small pack of sticky notes.
c. Three different color highlighters.
d. Pencil, a blue or black pen and a different color pen for making corrections.

IX. Students will be expected to put all trash in the trash can and to take care of all school property in the classroom.

X. The use of an online translator or any other outside help is strictly prohibited for the completion of any assignment for your
class. Only students own work will be accepted for credit. If you have questions, please ask! Your teacher will be glad to
help you.

XI. CELL PHONES.
Cell phones should not be on or in use during class time. The only exception is when the teacher approves their use for
educational purposes during instructional time. Otherwise, cell phones will be confiscated and student will be subject to
a disciplinary referral.

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Dear Parents/guardians: Please read the rules and grading policies and return this slip signed and dated. Print your students name. Thank you!

Students name __________________________________________________________Period __________________________________

Parents/Guardians signature _______________________________________________Date ___________________________________