Irvington High School

World Languages Syllabus

2023-2024

TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS

1. Each day students must be prepared for class using the following:
● Textbook ______________________
● Binder or notebook to organize all class materials
● Workbook
● Dictionaries( in high levels)
● Other ________________________________

2. We are asking for students to donate money to cover the cost of materials and World language cultural events.
You will receive a donation letter from your teacher, or you can click on the link below. Please send your donation to
Irvington High School with your student’s first and last names, donate by using the school Website, or give it directly
to your teacher.

Please include their period number and class (Spanish 1,2,etc.) on the memo line as well. Example: John Doe
Spanish 1 Period 1: Domingo

Donation letter link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_PT2oLD3bvQuYmuGus88PGGsgZgDQ-mL/view?usp=sharing

Donation direct deposit link:

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/stores/catalog/getproduct?requestAction=&clientKey=ZZH4SQG0X4083VK&pr
oductGroupKey=ZZIQS9MASX0QS8F&view=&productKey=ZZIQDWC96H0PFTG

HOMEWORK AND ASSIGNMENTS ____________initials

1. There will be homework every class day with the exception of Fridays. All homework is due the next class
day before class starts, or when indicated.

2. Homework and class work will be posted on Infinite Campus, Google Classroom or assigned in class.

3. No late homework will be accepted. If it is not turned in on time the student will receive a zero on that
assignment.
4. There will be class work each day of class.

5. If a student has an excused absence, they are still responsible for the homework and classwork.
The work will be posted on Infinite Campus, Google Classroom or check with your teacher for any in class missing
work. The student will have an extra day to complete all work. It is the student’s responsibility to give the teacher
their missed assignments. You must alert the teacher that you are turning missed work in to be corrected. Use
Infinite Campus or Google Classroom to turn in these assignments.

6. Please do not take longer than a week to check, clarify or submit any late work due to absence or illness. If you
take longer than that you won’t be able to make up the points.

TESTS AND QUIZZES

______________initials

1. There will be quizzes and/or assessments weekly.

2. There will be approximately two tests per month either a chapter or unit test.

3. All tests and quizzes will be announced in class in advance.

4. No retakes on quizzes or tests.

GRADES
____________initials

1. During the quarter, if you fail more than two quizzes/ tests; repeatedly fail to turn in homework assignments;
or have a ‘C+’ or lower you will receive a notice of failure.

2. Grading scales

A+ 97-100 B+ 87-89.9 C+ 77-79.9 D 60-69.9

A 93- 96.9 B 83-86.9 C 73-76.9 NC Below 60
A- 90-92.9 B- 80-82.9 C- 70-72.9

*For Ohlone classes and grades only, minus and pluses do not exist, and the end of the year grade will be an
average of both semesters. A “D” grade is a passing grade for Irvington, but NOT for Ohlone, therefore a student with
a D will not receive college credit for the Ohlone class.

3. If you miss a quiz or test due to an excused absence then you must make it up the next available tutorial day. You
only have a week to make it up. Please set up an appointment with your teacher as soon as possible. If you fail to
make up for your missed test, you will get a Zero.

4. Percentages:
Tests and quizzes= 30%
Final exam: 10%
 Homework= 15%
Class work= 15%
Oral Presentations= 10%
Participation= 20%

GOALS _____________initials
Students will meet the World Language outcomes which are posted in class, as well as the school-wide outcomes:

a. Communication
b. Critical thinking
c. Social Responsibility
d. Personal Responsibility

It is the goal of every course at Irvington High School to prepare students to meet Irvington’s School Wide Outcomes
By missing these outcomes you are jeopardizing your grade.

RULES IN PERSON __________initials

1. The school attendance policy will be strictly followed and taken throughout the period. Being tardy means one is
not in class when class begins.
2. An unexcused absence is considered a cut. A cut will result in a zero for that day’s assignments, quiz or test.
3. After being absent the student is responsible to obtain missed assignments by going online or asking another
classmate.
4. Students who cut classes will not have an opportunity to make up missed assignments and will receive a zero.
5. Be respectful to the teacher, classmates, and the staff during class time.
6. Cheating, whether by giving or accepting help, or plagiarism will result in a zero on the assignment.
a. The student will be referred to the administration.
b. The student will lose all extra credit for the semester.
7. Obey all rules and follow protocols..
8. Per the district policies, neither hats nor hoodies may be worn during classes.
9. NO CELL PHONES ALLOWED. If you use a cell phone during class you will lose your participation points.
10. NO EATING IN CLASS
11. OPTIONAL TO WEAR YOUR MASK WHILE ATTENDING CLASS
12 FOLLOW FUSD PROTOCOL ABOUT COVID19

DISTANCE LEARNING PROTOCOL (if necessary)

1. Attend all online classroom meetings (participation points will be awarded for class participation),
“mandatory”
2. We require video and audio settings to be turned on while participating in class (as a replication of the
classroom). You need access to digital equipment to access all school links and materials, such as video
and audio programs (laptop or ipad).
3. Each student must have their full face visible to the teacher at all times during class and the mute button
must be on unless the teacher asks you a question.
4. All students must dress appropriately during sessions.
 5. Your personal background should be appropriate for virtual classes.
6. Please make sure to eliminate any sort of distraction while you are participating in class. Mm
7. All work must be turned in on time by the date and time specified in the instructions of each lesson.
8. All work must be original in your own handwriting, unless specified by me. Please, see the academic
honesty section in your student planner.
9. Marking an assignment as “turned in” when there is nothing there, a blank document, or someone else’s
work is a violation of the academic honesty policy-results in a zero with no opportunity to submit as a late
assignment. So, please recheck your submission every single time.
10. All students must remember their passwords to the learning sites they are responsible to use. If you forget
your password you may retrieve it during office hours only from your teacher.
11. If your password is not working properly contact the teacher through the chat on ZOOM or Google Meet
privately during class.
12. Convert all work to PDF as one complete document or send a photo of handwritten work according to YOUR
teacher’s rules. Take a photo of all handwritten work before turning it in. Make sure the assignment is
vertical and easy to read.
13. Heading includes Full Name, Date, Period, Language level, and Title using page numbers of
assignment:
Example: John Doe, 08/20/20, Period 3, Spanish 2, Pages 10-12.
14. Unexcused Late work will not be accepted for a grade.
15. School loop progress reports must be checked by students on a weekly basis. If you have any
questions you MUST inform the teacher and set up an appointment to resolve the issue during office
hours. It’s YOUR responsibility to contact your teacher as a problem arises. Don’t wait for more than
a week.

DISTANCE LEARNING BEHAVIOR PROTOCOL

1. When you log in, make sure you use your own school account. (Google account provided by
school)
2. If any student creates a disruption during class that student will be put into the waiting room on
ZOOM, until the teacher decides you may come back. (Parents may be contacted.)
3. First time offense: The student will go to the waiting room and will receive a zero for that
assignment.. Second offense: The student will go to the office. After these two the student will be
suspended from the class for two days and they will receive zeros for the missed assignments.

By signing below you acknowledge that you have read and understand the contents of the syllabus for World
Language classes.

Student Name (PRINT) ___________________Parent Name (PRINT) ___________________

Student Signature_______________________ Parent Signature______________________