Objectives: Students will learn to read, write, speak and listen in Spanish.

Students will also become familiar with the cultures of certain Spanish speaking
countries through exposure to current events, culture, and geography.
Speaking and listening activities are as important as written in this class!!!
Attendance/Participation: Attendance and participation is a very important part of succeeding in a Foreign
Language class. Missing even a few days of class can put you very far behind both in grades and missing
information. Work missed because of cutting can not be made up.
Materials: In order for students to excel in this class, they should bring their materials to class every day. By
Monday, August 9 all students are expected to have all materials needed for Spanish.
Text: Venconmigo –Homework and class work can come from either the text or workbook which will be
distributed to students in class. Books should be returned in the same condition as issued.
Binder: Each student will need to keep a 3 ring binder, loose leaf paper, With a grade sheet in the front
divided into the following categories: Course overview; Daily entries (itinerary); Vocab
Language Structure (Handouts, Notes, Practice); Culture
USB/Flash Drive: Students who are issued a Laptop must back up ALL SCHOOL FILES on a USB
memory device of some kind. It is the student’s responsibility to acquire and maintain this device.
Help: If you ever have any trouble understanding and need extra help, let me know. I stay late after school.
Do not hesitate to ask for help.
Classroom Procedures: These procedures are designed to create a disruption free environment where
everyone can learn.
1. Respect: respect the teacher, your fellow students, yourself, and the property of others. If you need
to use anything from the teacher’s desk, table, or overhead cart ask permission.
2. Be Prepared: Be in your seat when the bell rings with necessary materials and homework.
3. Follow Computer Rules: Follow all school and classroom rules as they apply to you. Be prepared,
save it where you can find it, stay on the teacher’s sites, ask to use computers, 45*.
4. Orderly Behavior and Good Attitude: Stay in your seat and work quietly unless the teacher
indicates otherwise. Talking is only appropriate when it is part of the lesson and when students wait
their turn. Students should raise their hand if they need to leave their seat for any reason. Come to
class with a positive attitude and be willing to work.
5. You may leave the room only in case of emergency: “Emergencies” will be defined by the
teacher.**
6. Food, drink, and chewing gum belong elsewhere: If brought into the classroom they will be
confiscated, regardless of what they are and whether they have been opened.
**Restroom Policy: Students should go to the bathroom before they come to class. If a student absolutely
must go to the bathroom during class, the student will make up the missed class time for 10 minutes after
school later that week. This is not a disciplinary action, but class time is valuable and missed class time must
be made up.
Consequences for not following procedures:
1st time: Warning.
2nd time: Fifteen minutes after school detention. (24 hr notice)
3rd time: Half hour after school detention, possible work detail, and letter or call home.
4th time: Referral to appropriate administrator.
Computer Consequences: I reserve the right to take students off of the computer in my class
for any amount of time if computer procedures are not followed.
Grades will be determined in the following manner:
Tests 40% (projects, chapter tests)
Major quizzes 20% (lesson quizzes, writing portfolio, role plays)
Minor quizzes 10% (10 items or less vocab, grammar or fill in quizzes, listening activities, flash cards)
Class participation 15% (weekly grade not counted until end of 9 weeks)
Homework 15% (start with 100; 5 point deduction for missed/incomplete assignment; not counted
until end of 9 weeks)

Katianne Rickwood
Spanish Teacher/Lugoff Elgin High
Email: [email protected]/ Work Phone: 438-3481
 Tentative Schedule for Spanish I: Rickwood
Dates Topics Text Unit(s)
Aug. 20-31 Preliminary Unit Capitulo -describing where people are located
Preliminar 4.2 - 4.3
- reasons for learning Spanish -expressing where people go
- tips for studying Spanish -saying what you are going to do
- Hispanic geography - reviewing the calendar expressions
- Spanish alphabet and phonetics -discussion of the Día de los MuertosTeacher notes
- Spanish punctuation Nov. 5-15 Chapter 5 El Ritmo de la Vida Chpt.
-- classroom essential vocabulary 5.1
- colors/numbers 0-30 -saying how often you do things
-using positive and negative expressions
Aug. 31- Chapter 1: iMucho Gusto! -expressing what you and friends like to do together
Chapter 1.1 -review of question expressions
Sept. 17 - saying hello and goodbye
- introducing yourself and others -expressing more actions in the present (-er/-ir)
- asking how someone is and responding 5.2
- using a Spanish/English dictionary
-saying what someone sees 5.3
- asking and expressing age Chpt. 1.2 -expressing the seasons and weather
- asking and expressing where you're from -saying what you do in each condition
- using question words (teacher
notes) Nov. 16- Chapter 6 Entre Familia
Chpt. 6.2 - 6.3
- expressing basic likes and dislikes Dec. 5 -describing the family
chpt. 1.3 -describing people
- saying what foods you like chpt. 8.1 -discussing what families do together
vocab. -expressing problems
-giving advice
Sept. 18- Chapter 2 iOrgaízate! Chapter -discussing chores
2.1
Oct. 2 - discussing classroom objects -making plans and extending invitations
- saying what you need and want Chpt. 7.1 - 7.3
-turning-down invitations
- describing the contents of your room -talking on the phone
chpt. 2.2 - 2.3
- saying what belongs to whom Dec. 6-11 Chapter 7 Celebraciones
- saying what you need and want to do chpt. 10.1 - 10.2
-expressing what is in progress
Oct. 3-18 Chapter 3 Nuevas clases y amigos Chapter 3.1 -asking and giving an opinion
- 3.2 -asking for help and responding
-describing your classes -telling a friend what to do
- sequencing events -discussing Hispanic Christmas traditions
- expressing the time in Spanish
- saying at what time something occurs Dec 12- Chapter 8 ¿Qué pasó?
- saying that your late or in a hurry Chpt. 10.3
Jan. 8 -discussing past events
 -describing relationships -referring to previously mentioned things/people
chapter 6.1 -asking what someone "did"
-making physical descriptions -describing when in the past teacher notes
-describing people and things -expressing where someone "went"
chapter 3.3 -saying what "was"
-describing who likes what things and why
Oct. 19-31 Chapter 4
¿Qué haces esta tarde? Chpt.
4.1
-discussing what you like to do
-expressing actions in the present (regular verbs)
-saying what people "play"
 STUDENT/PARENT INFORMATION FORM
Parents and Students,
Attached are class guidelines, grading scale and calendar. Please keep them for future reference.
Please be aware that students will also be responsible for notes given in class which will sometimes contain
extra material. On the form below, please check to make sure that your child has filled in the correct information
and that nothing is missing. I hope we can work together to make this a productive semester. Please use the
information on the front of this letter to contact me if you have any questions

Katianne Rickwood
Syllabus Checklist: Check that you have read and understand the course requirements for each of the
following.
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______ Grading System and calendar.
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