First Day of Class

1st Day of School

¡Bienvenidos! (Welcome)!

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​I am so happy to see you here.

​Spanish 1

​Course details: 

Students will be introduced to culture, history, holidays, celebrations, traditions, geography, food, education, music, dance, art, literature, and language of the Spanish-speaking world in eight manageable units. 

Students will demonstrate understanding of diversity and engage in learning experiences.  Students will be required to work in pairs or small groups in order to complete vocabulary and speaking assignments. 

The books always stay in the classroom, on your desks. If you are in need of a textbook, we can check one out to you and you will be responsible for returning it. All books are inventoried into the classroom. The charge is $100 if the book is lost.

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​Auténtico books stay in the classroom

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I will not be keeping up with pencils for the class. Bring a writing utensil, that is your responsibility!

Bring your computer charger.

Not all classrooms have power outlets. Charge your computer at night. ​If you know you will use your computer all day. Come prepared.

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​Always have something to write with!

The best way to stay organized is by having a binder with dividers. You will receive lots of important handouts that you do not want to misplace. Binders come in different sizes, buy the one that best fits your needs.

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​Buy a binder with dividers

Multiple Select

What supplies should you bring to Spanish class?

• Pen or pencil

• Chromebook & Chromebook charger

• Three ring binder with dividers

• Notebook paper

Multiple Choice

You will be given a workbook and be expected to complete assignments in the workbook. It is your responsibility to keep up with this workbook. Do you understand?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

If I lose my workbook, Señora will give me another one.

• Yes

• No

NO FOOD & DRINK IN THE CLASSROOM!

Food and/or drinks in the classroom during class time are not allowed. Exceptions will be made for academic purposes such as class projects, and incentives. Bottled water is allowed.

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NO FOOD. NO DRINKS. ​

BOTTLED WATER ONLY. ​ Page 48 student handbook.

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Multiple Choice

Sra. Lamb allows food in Spanish class.

• True

• False

Bathroom Policy

You may not leave in the first 10 minutes of class or last 5 minutes of class.​

• In this class you will need to ask to go the bathroom in Spanish.

• Passes will be provided when exiting G Building.

• The toilet seat is my pass. You must carry it with you and return it to it's place when you return.

• You must sign in and out of each time. Failure to adhere may result in loss of privilege.

• ​Do not interrupt if I am giving instruction to ask.

Multiple Choice

In order to go to the bathroom in Spanish class you need to sign out and take the toilet seat.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

If you need to go use the restroom...

• You should ask Sra. Lamb to go after the first 10 minutes of class.

• You should interrupt Señora Lamb to go in the middle of instruction.

​Tardy policy

​Instructors are to keep track of tardy's in every class.

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​Once a student is tardy 3 times, the parent will be called.

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​Once the student hits 5 tardy's, a referral is written.

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​If a student is tardy 10 minutes or more, they are counted absent and a referral will be written.

CHS Latework policy

Students are allowed to turn in late work for a maximum of three days beyond the original due date. 

​Consequences of late work: Day 1 minus one letter grade. Day 2 minus two letter grades. Day 3 minus three letter grades. After the third day work not turned in will be recorded as a zero. 

​Refer to page 43 in the student handbook.

Classwork vs. Projects

• Classwork consists of work completed in school, or finished at home if you need extra time.

• Homework will only be accepted at the start of class. ​

• Projects are test grades in which you are given a MINIMUM of 5 days to complete, class time, and the option to work in groups. This is never accepted late, and is required to be handed in the day it is due.

• Pay attention to due dates.

Multiple Choice

According to pages 49-50 in the student handbook, assignments are due when the teacher says they are due. You receive three days to make up work IF... ______.

• I am absent, or missed class and my parent/gardian called to excuse.

• My mom says so.

• I write a letter to the office and complain.

Make-Up Test

Students are responsible for scheduling a time after school to make up missed tests.
Test may not be made up during class time.
The sooner you make up the missed test the better chance you have of making a better grade.

No more the 3 days from test day.

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I am to email my counselor and wait for him/her to contact me. Do not head to the office or skip a class!

You will waste your time! ​

Use your school assigned email. ​

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​If I am unhappy with my schedule....

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Multiple Choice

If I am unhappy with my schedule, I .....

• Run to the office as fast as I can.

• EMAIL my assigned counselor and request a meeting.

• Ask teachers if I can go to the counselor's office.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Definition: Students who cheat on a test or on other class work or who turn in work that is not their own or assist others in cheating. On a first offense the student will be given NO CREDIT for the assignment and ISS. A second offense will include NO CREDIT for the assignment and extended ISS. A third offense will result in a LOSS OF CREDIT and Out of School Suspension for the course in which it occurs. Certain situations may dictate individual analysis.

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​Page 46 in the student handbook

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According to page 19 in the student handbook, you should not have your phone at school. It is not needed. Therefore, any staff member can take it. It should be taken to the office and only released to your parent(s). This includes airpods, earbuds, smartwatches, and other electronic devices. Make sure you follow the rules the teacher has in place. Each instructor will decide how to handle cell phones. Issues? Talk to Mr. David Fredericks.

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Any staff member at CHS can take your phone.

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Multiple Select

When you arrive to Spanish class, ________.

Choose to answers.

• sit in your assigned seat and start working on bell work called "Para Empezar"

• Pull out your cell phone in the box and your earbuds away.

• Be out of your sit and start talking to other classmates

• Open your computer and play games

Absolutely NO CELL PHONES IN CLASS!

No texting, no calling. I don't want to see your phone, hear your phone, or know anything about your phone!

Multiple Select

What are the consequences for refussing to have my phone collected?

• My parents will be called.

• My phone will be taken to the office.

• I will get a referral to the office.

Multiple Choice

Will headphones & ear plugs  be allowed in Spanish class?

• No

• Yes

If you failed classes at the CHSFA or in 10th or 11th grade, you need to talk to your counselor. They'll let you know when night school is offered to make up credits. Don't wait on mommy and daddy. Take care of business yourself! Don't wait until the last minute.

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Contact your counselor if you're not sure if you're on the right path to graduation. ​

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GRADUATION PLANS

Students are expected to make reasonable progress toward graduation. Students who do not complete class requirements to receive credit or who attend so sporadically that they cannot keep up will have their graduation plans reviewed. This review may lead to placement in an alternative educational setting. Students who DO NOT meet all state requirements for graduation WILL NOT be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony. (Page 48 student handbook).

Last year, 47 seniors did not graduate​.

​We hope you are here to graduate...

Multiple Choice

I can fail all my electives and still graduate.

• True

• False

​ Computer 100% Charged

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Maintain access to your email account.  This is necessary for some communication in this course. Check Google Classroom and email daily.  

Familiarize yourself with Google Classroom.  All assignments will be posted on Google Classroom.  Check Google Classroom daily.  Many of our materials are distributed online. (lecture notes, rubrics, etc.).  Most assignments and tests are located online.  There will be weekly assignments and discussions.

Be responsible and charge your computer over night!

The computer conducts updates overnight, you have to have it for every class all day, every day!

Multiple Choice

As a student it is your responsibility to...

• Check Google Classroom daily

• Complete all assigned work in a timely fashion

• Spend time outside of class studying and practicing  Spanish 

• All of the above

​Dress Code

• ​The dress code will be enforced.

• ​Shirts and tops must be long enough to conceal the midriff.  Chest area must be adequately covered.

• Pants must fit at the student's waist; they must be large enough to be pulled up to the waist and must not sag below the waist. No undergarments may be exposed.

• Shoes must be worn at all times.

Multiple Choice

What is the best way to communicate with Señora Lamb?

• Send an email

• Stop her in the hall

• Call her on her cell

Basic Rules

* Be respectful to everyone.

* Listen to others and participate in class.

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* Do your assignments in class

* Bring materials and have them ready.

* Listen to directions. Cooperate.

* Pick up after yourself.

* Treat computers ​with care as well as all school property.

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