| Be responsible for your choices and actions.� We always have a choice. Successful people accept consequences for their choices, good and bad. Successful people take OWNERSHIP! When you choose to follow the classroom rules and procedures, you may expect the following: 1. Verbal praise, smiles, and stickers. 2. A note, phone call or email sent home. 3. Feelings of confidence and pride. 4. Progress in acquiring a second language. 5. Best of all.....you will experience the joy of learning! This will affect your conduct grade. |
| If you choose not to follow the guidelines while in the Spanish classroom, the following consequences will result: 1. One reminder, we all need a chance! 2. Grades 2-3 "dame tu nombre", I'll return it when you show me you are ready. Grades 4-5 "mueve tu broche" to "amarillo". Grades 6-8 "firma 'el libro'". 3. I will call or email your parents if you are on step 3. Grades 2-3 "dame tu nombre", I will keep your nametag. Grades 4-5 "mueve el broche" to "rojo". Grades 6-8 Sign up for"Almuerzo con la Maestra" - Lunchtime conference (10-20 minutes) with Maestra Tere to discuss ways you can do better, usually same day. 4. HFS Detention policy from handbook (page 18) will be carried out. This will affect your conduct grade. |
| Participation, Conduct and Consequences |
| Students earn points for excellent participation, conduct and using their Spanish speaking skills. How can I receive the most participation points? |
| Speak Spanish. |
| Be 100% on task. |
| Be prepared for class. |
| Have a positive attitude. |
| Be flexible and willing to learn. |
| Follow directions the first time given. |
| Have materials ready for class each day. |
| Contribute to class activity or discussion. |
| Be motivated, interested and cooperative. |
| Encourage others to speak Spanish with you. |
| Speak about the current topic and ask appropriate questions, in Spanish! |
| 2005-06 Spanish Classroom Policies and Procedures Grades 4 to 8 We have read the Spanish classroom policies and procedures. We understand them and will do our best to honor them in order to have the best learning environment for all. Student Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Please PRINT given names, first and last, then Spanish name used in class (if different): Grade/Class: ___________ Parent Initials: ______________________ Comments/Questions: Date: _______________________________________ Teacher: I will always do my best and be fair and consistent in enforcing and administering the Spanish classroom policies and procedures. Maria Teresa V. Sol�s�����������������������septiembre 20 |
| HFS..."a student assumes personal responsibility for conduct." |
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| Para comunicarse conmigo: |
| Maestra Teresa Velasco Sol�s |
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| There are consequences for all behavior, good and bad! |
| Earn your first 5 participation points of the year by copying and pasting the form below to your word processor after reading the Spanish class policies and procedures. Fill in the form with your parents and return it to me BEFORE the last day of septiembre! |
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| Cuantos puntos de participacion tengo? |
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| "5 puntos de participacion" are yours! See "OJO" below! |