¡Bienvenidos!

Español 1 Señorita Cavanaugh

Sample High School katecavanaugh88@gmail.com
(123) 456- 7890
Course Objectives:
• Communication: Students will be able to understand basic
Spanish and will be able to communicate with others about
some familiar topics.
• Cultures: Students will learn about, and develop sensitivity
to, Spanish language cultures.
• Connections: Students will learn to connect the topics in this
class to other academic areas and previous knowledge they
may already have.
• Comparisons: Students will learn by comparing the culture
and language of our country to that of Spanish language
countries.
• Communities: Students will learn ways they can become
more involved in the community, and will take steps towards
becoming life-long Spanish learners. Some of the topics that
will be covered include myself, family and friends; my home,
school, neighborhood, and community; and my country and
the world.

Required Materials:
• You will need:
o 3-ring binder and dividers
o notebook/paper
o pen/pencil
o En Español Level 1 textbook
• You may also want to purchase a Spanish-English dictionary for use in class and
at home.

Participation:
• As you we will all be learning this new language together, participation is
essential. As such, you will need to participate on a daily basis.
• Also, most of my lessons will be conducted primarily in Spanish so as to better
immerse students in the language. Try to speak Spanish whenever possible! You
will earn extra points for a strong effort.

Grades: Tests/quizzes/projects 60 %
Homework 15 %
Participation 25 %

Extra Help
 • If you feel you are struggling in the class or just want some extra help, I will be
available after school. Please make arrangements with me prior to that day to
avoid conflicts with scheduling.

Absences & Make-up Work:

• We will follow the policies in the student handbook for absent work. I will accept
unexcused late work for one day after it is due for ½ credit.
• Make-up exams for excused absences can be done before of after school.

Classroom Rules & Expectations:

• Respect!!! We will all show respect to everyone in the classroom. This includes
not talking when others are talking, raising your hand, etc.
• No gum. It will be hard enough learning to speak a new language without having
gum in your mouth.
• All other school rules will be followed in our classroom.
o (No food, cell phones, etc.)
• Hall Passes. You will be given four hall passes per semester to use the restroom,
go to your locker, etc- use them wisely! If you have any unused passes at the end
of the semester, you may redeem them for 2 pts. extra credit each to go towards
your participation grade.

What parents can do to help:

• Feel free to contact me at anytime by email or by calling the school during the
school day.
• Quiz your students! Even if you may not speak Spanish, you can still help. Give
your student the word in English and have your student say the Spanish
equivalent aloud.
• Participate in student-led conferences in October and March.