In this course the students will

§         acquire a broader vocabulary and improve their command of grammatical structures.

§          strengthen their conversational kills by learning how to communicate in typical day-life

       situations.  

§         do a variety of readings and writing activities during each chapter.

§          read short stories written by Spanish and Latin American authors.  The teacher will use the target language when discussing the stories read in class.

Materials: 

• 3-ring binder with dividers                                                    
• Loose-leaf paper
• Pencils
• Blue or black ink pens

* Textbooks and workbooks are provided

**All homework, special projects and handouts will be posted

Textbook must be covered.  If not covered in five days, student will not be allowed to take book home until s/he brings a book cover.

Grades will be based on homework, vocabulary quizzes, grammar and/or culture tests, and special projects.

• Homework                                             20%
• Special Projects (one every quarter)          15%
• Quizzes                                                    25%
• Test                                                       40%

Homework not handed in on the due date will get “0” points.   If a student is absent, he/she is still responsible for all work missed.

Special Projects handed in late will carry a penalty of 10% deduction every day that is late.

Cheating of any sort will not be tolerated.  This includes but is not limited to copying of homework assignments, Special Projects, talking during a test or quiz, copying another student’s answers during a test or quiz, “cheating sheets”.

**Please refer to the Parent/Student Handbook for the school policy and the Bethlehem Catholic High School Honor Code**

Behavior Expectations:  (First offense: Warning.  Second offense: Write-up)

·     Upon entering the classroom students are expected to go directly to their assigned seats and wait quietly for the teacher to start class.

·     No gum chewing, eating, nor drinking will be allowed in the classroom. 

·     Students must bring all required materials for class.  Students will not be allowed to go to their lockers during class.

·     Student Handbook policies will be strictly enforced.