Spanish 2  

Mr. Macías  

smacias@dsdmail.net   

Objectives:  

Students will gain a better understanding of Spanish.  They will learn to speak and write at a beginning intermediate level and will be able to demonstrate their abilities in common situations in which they may find themselves.  They will also learn about cultural aspects of the various countries that speak Spanish.  

  

Instructional Materials: We will follow the Davis School District World Languages program as outlined on the district website. Curriculum guides can be found by clicking ont eh following hyperlink Spanish 2 Curriculum Guide. DESK standards for achievement can be found by clicking on the following hyperlink DESK Standards.   

 

 Links to resources have not been vetted beyond the original page cited. 

 

Policies and Procedures:  

 

Assignments: Most assignments will be worked on in class, however some will need to be completed as homework. If there is no homework students should study what we have already covered in class in order to be prepared to learn more. What the student learns is based largely on the time that they are willing to dedicate to study outside of the classroom. Studying is an important part of the class and helps the students to cement their understanding of concepts and activities worked on in class.  

Classroom activities and group work are designed to help students practice fundamentals presented in class. If any help is needed please contact me and I will make arrangements to assist in any way possible.  

Acceptance of late work will follow the pre-established policies located in the Student Handbook.  Assignments are expected on the due dates given. If conditions arise that require consideration please let me know before the work is due.  

  

Participation and Preparedness: Student participation and preparedness are expected. Failure to participate or come to class prepared will result in a reduction of weekly points given for such.  

  

Late assignments may be handed in after the due date in order to aid in student development., However since they have more time they will be evaluated at a different level. Assignments not handed in will result in a 0 as a grade.  All assignments missed as a result of absences must be made up and Canvas Calendar and Modules should be consulted first in order to help students understand what they have missed and the requirements that are expected of them. 

 

The last day for late work in 1st Quarter will be 20 October. 

The last day for late work in 2nd Quarter will be 4 January. 

The last day for late work in 3rd Quarter will be 9 March. 

The last day for Late Work in 4th Quarter will be 24 May. 

 

Attendance:  In order to facilitate the learning of all students it will be expected that they arrive to class on time and prepared to actively participate in classroom activities. In the classroom Spanish will be spoken the majority of the time, students are expected to participate in Spanish whenever possible. Failure to do so will result in a loss of participation points. The best way to learn a language is to practice and making mistakes along the way will be inevitable. It is better to try Spanish than to just observe the class.   

 

Cheating and Plagiarism: You are expected to do your own work. If you need help let me know, however cheating or plagiarism will result in a drop in citizenship, notification of guardian, and necessitate completing a different version of the assignment for credit. 

 

 Dress Code: 

All infractions of the dress code will be referred to the administration. Also, while hoodies may be worn in class, in an effort to control electronics use and promote class participation, students will not be allowed to wear the hood of the hoodies in class. 

 

Electronics: 

There will be times when cell phones and other electronics are allowed and their use encouraged in class, however when they are detrimental to class activities students will need to put them away. Students will be warned, after which, the device will be sent to the front office. 

  

Classroom Rules: Tardiness or disruptive behaviors will be dealt with per the established rules located in the Student Handbook.  Students will be expected to come to class with a pen (black or blue ink ONLY)/pencil and paper to take notes and participate in class activities. Participation/Preparedness points will be deducted for lack of participation or lack of preparedness. **Students are expected to respect substitutes and any disrespect shown them will result in a drop of citizenship.**  

  

Grading:  

Grades will be based on a points system within 5 different Proficiency groups with each group accounting for 20% of your final grade. The different groups are as follows, Presentational Writing, Presentational Speaking, Interpersonal Speaking, Interpretive Listening, Interpretive Reading.  

 

Rubrics:  

Each Proficiency Group will have its own rubric so that students can tell where they have done well and where they need to improve. Each assignment in that group will be graded using that rubric. Point values for the rubrics will range from 4 (full points) to 1 (very limited work). Assignments may be redone to earn a higher grade however students should consult with the teacher before a redo is attempted in order to understand how best to improve. 

 

Translation Apps/External help: 

It is my sincere desire that students enjoy the class and learn about the Spanish language and culture. To this end, students caught using block translation programs (google translate, babelfish, etc.) will receive a "0" on the assignment and a reduction on their citizenship. To clarify, translating words/vocabulary needed is fine, but DO NOT translate whole blocks of text. Doing so students doing so not only cheats the student of the opportunity to learn the information, but also undermines the work done in class by not allowing the student to participate in class activities because of their lack of knowledge on the topic. Instead students are encouraged to use the vocabulary that we have been studying to help them in their writing. 

Grade Scale

 

A 93 - 100	4 Mastery ·         Exemplary ·         Success in each area, very few mistakes. ·         Can analyze and create. ·         Effectively communicates and can flexibly apply.	Demonstrates complete and masterful work by effectively communicating a meaningful understanding of the assessed standard.	Grades: Grades are based on the Standards Based Grading Rubric.     Grade Breakdown: Each of the following categories will represent 20% of your grade: Presentational Writing Presentational Speaking Interpersonal Speaking   Interpretive Listening  Interpretive Reading
A- 90 – 92
B+ 87 – 89	3 Proficient ·         Sufficient ·         Success in each area, minor mistakes in others. ·         Can understand and apply. ·         Communicates meaningful understanding.	Demonstrates proficient work by communicating a meaningful understanding of the assessed standard.
B 83 – 86
B- 80 – 82
C+ 77 – 79	2 Approaching ·         Inconsistent ·         Success in some areas, major mistakes in others. ·         Can remember. ·         Some gaps in emergent understanding. ·         Missing evidence.	Demonstrates an ability to communicate an emergent understanding of the assessed standard. Some gaps in understanding exist.
C 73 – 76
C- 70 – 72
D+ 67 – 69	1 Minimal ·         Limited. ·         Major mistakes in several areas. ·         Cannot remember basic information. ·         Significant gaps in understanding. ·         Missing evidence.	Demonstrates significant gaps in understanding the assessed standard. Guidance and practice are necessary in order to progress.
D 63 – 66
D - 60 – 63
F 0 – 59	0 No Evidence ·         No attempt. ·         Too little evidence.	Too little or now work submitted to show evidence of the assessed standard.

 If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me either at the school (801-402-6700) or by email (smacias@dsdmail.net).