Guidelines & Expectations for Español 3/4
Señorita Radotic
(pronounced Rad-o-tich)
Hillsdale High School
#: (650) 378-8170
E-mail: [email protected]
Office hours:
Tuesday lunch, M-F brunch, and any other time at lunch or after school –
just ask!
Respect for Others: This
is vital for success in this class. You must conduct yourself as a member of a
caring, mature community of language learners. The emphasis of this class will be risk-taking and we will make many
mistakes; therefore, it is crucial that we treat each other with respect at all
times. Insults or sarcastic humor (from the teacher or students) will not
be tolerated, even when students state they are “just kidding.” Any comments
(written or spoken) that are hurtful to those of a particular ethnic
background, religion, sexual orientation or social class will result in
immediate disciplinary action and will never
be tolerated. Furthermore, I will not permit students to belittle or
laugh at other students when they make mistakes. We can only be successful when
we all work together; therefore, we must make everyone feel as safe and
comfortable as possible.
Respect for
Workplace: More than 150 students visit my classroom everyday. I count on
you to help keep it clean and organized. Unless you are visiting during lunch
or break times, you may not bring any food or drinks (except water in capped
bottles) to class. Check under and
around your desk at the end of every class, throw away all trash (not
just your own) and return pens, scissors, etc. to their proper classroom
locations.
Respect for Class
Time: I will never let you leave class early; please never ask. I will also
not let you leave the classroom without an office or classroom pass, even if
just for a drink of water or a Kleenex. Although we will enjoy many games, contests, group work, and
even skits, I do not provide students with any
purely social time in class. Exercises in class are not races or competitions.
If you finish an exercise early, you are expected to get out flashcards,
charts, etc. and to study Spanish-related material. Come to class prepared and ready to learn with all the necessary
materials on your desk before the bell rings. The moment the tardy bell
rings, you will be seated and already starting on the “actividad diaria.”
Respect for the Language: This is a foreign language class and the only way we can acquire a second language is to speak it together. You must have the discipline to use Spanish in all communication inside the classroom, unless I designate particular times or activities in which you may use your native language. You must also make many, many mistakes!! I demand it. For instance, your first years of learning Spanish are just like your first times snowboarding: the more you fall down, the more tricks you learn. The same rule goes for Spanish: if you aren’t making mistakes, you aren’t learning. At times you will get lost for a moment or not understand something perfectly. Don’t panic and don’t give up.
Respect for the
Student-Teacher Relationship: As a
fellow young adult, I expect to be treated with respect and I will always do
the same with you. You are welcome to
challenge a decision (or mistake) I make, but please do so respectfully,
maturely and at the appropriate time.