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Back to School Night September 2014. Miss Lisa M. Chiavuzzo Lchiavuzzo@rvrhs.com (609) 267-0830 (x 4502). Course Description A progression of the Spanish language connecting prior knowledge to new words and experiences Cultural readings Written activities Verbal Presentations.
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Back to School Night September 2014 Miss Lisa M. Chiavuzzo Lchiavuzzo@rvrhs.com (609) 267-0830 (x 4502)
Course Description A progression of the Spanish language connecting prior knowledge to new words and experiences Cultural readings Written activities Verbal Presentations Assessments Class participation & preparation Homework Quizzes Projects Tests Assessed on speaking, listening, reading and writing through a variety of innovative and traditional assignments Spanish 2
Homework Max 4 times a week Each day late, one point is deducted Quizzes Announced & unannounced Tests & Projects In-class and out of class time Review Sessions Class Participation & Preparation Bring all necessary materials to class Speak in Spanish (Taco, after Thanksgiving…total immersion) Tardy Policy Attendance Must be in seat when late bell rings working on Hagan Ahora 3 lates = detention Assignments 3 days extension to hand in work Grade lowered one level per day late Grading Policy
Sunshine Reports • Students displaying exceptional work, behavior, etc. will be rewarded with phone calls home, homework passes, puntos positivos, etc.
Thunderstorm Warnings • Students who are not working to their full potential and/or misbehaving in class will receive Thunderstorm Warnings (private conversation, phone calls home). • If the behavior has not improved, disciplinary actions will be pursued. • Tutorial detentions, Discipline office referrals
Tutorial (7:30am) in A239 Mondays – library duty Thursdays – hall duty Student Prep 3C Tutoring Program Spanish Honor Society Help is on the way!
Utilizing technology with RV • www.rvrhs.com • Teacher websites • E-mail • Course Maps • Homework assignments • Genesis • Updated averages, attendance, disciplinary record, etc.
Cultural clubs & events at RV • Spanish Club • National Spanish Honor Society • World Language Festival (Spring)
Travel Changes Lives • International travel with World Language Dept. • Spain, Costa Rica, Mexico • Italy • France • ACIS (www.acis.com) • Upcoming trips: • Italy & France- Spring 2016