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Are you in the right classroom? This is Period 7 Rm. 3S Spanish 5 AP.

SPANISH Mr. Charvat (GPC) Rm. 111. Are you in the right classroom? This is Period 7 Rm. 3S Spanish 5 AP. Please sign the Open House sheet. If you haven’t received a name tag, please take one and wear it for the evening. Enjoy the music, I do take requests!. 2011 OPEN HOUSE.

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Are you in the right classroom? This is Period 7 Rm. 3S Spanish 5 AP.

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  1. SPANISH Mr. Charvat (GPC) Rm. 111 • Are you in the right classroom? • This is Period 7 Rm. 3S Spanish 5 AP. • Please sign the Open House sheet. • If you haven’t received a name tag, please take one and wear it for the evening. • Enjoy the music, I do take requests!

  2. 2011 OPEN HOUSE Mr. Charvat (GPC) Rm. 111 SPANISH L579 AP

  3. Mr. Charvat • 22nd year at SHS • BA- Spanish from Valparaiso University • MS Education from NIU • Varsity Girls Soccer Coach • JV Boys Soccer Coach

  4. Mr. Charvat- continued • Hobbies- Sports, computers, vacations, music, television, and family. • This year I teach Spanish 2, Spanish 4, and Spanish 5 AP • I am a member of the Technology Committee at SHS • I am also a graduate of Schaumburg High School- don’t ask what year!

  5. My Schedule • Period 1 Spanish L466 Rm. 3S • Period 2 Spanish L466 Rm. 3S • Period 3 Free • Period 4 Spanish L466 Rm. 3S • Period 5 Lunch • Period 6 Spanish L165 Rm. 3S • Period 7 Spanish L579 AP Rm. 3S • Period 8 Technology Trailblazer

  6. If your son or daughter needs help ... • they can see me by appointment periods 3 and 8 • they can see me before school 6:45-7:30 am. • they can try several practice software packages for Spanish. • they can email me at gcharvat@d211.org

  7. Is there homework in Spanish? • Of course there is! Usually there is homework every night! On average 20-30 minutes a night. • Homework is usually from the Spanish 5 AP workbook, short stories, essays, or a variety of other sources. • Each student will be given a 30 point homework grade each quarter. • If your son or daughter has missed three assignments by midterm it will be indicated on their midterm report.

  8. Books used: AP Spanish Workbook Abriendo Paso La Barca Sin Pescador Una Vez Más Don Quijote Triángulo Other supplemental materials Extra Video Series Materials covered weekly: reading and writing culture listening speaking!!! grammar videos- Extra Video Series oral reports Course Content

  9. GRADING POLICY The Quarter Grade is Divided into two equal categories- each category is worth one-half of the quarter grade. • Quizzes/Tests • Orals- speeches, participation, essays, AP practice tapes, etc.

  10. If your son or daughter has missed three assignments by midterm it will be indicated on their midterm report. Grading- continued

  11. Grading- an example Marta Garcia- • Quizzes/Tests-- 90  • Orals-- 90  Percentage 90  Quarter Grade A-

  12. A+ 99-100 A 92-98 A- 90-91 B+ 88-89 B 82-87 B- 80-81 C+ 78-79 C 72-77 C- 70-71 D+ 68-69 D 66-67 F 0-65 GRADING SCALE

  13. Your child is at the end!!! • Spanish 2 for Freshmen L165 • Spanish 3 L366 • Spanish 4 L466 • Spanish 5 L579 (AP Spanish) El Español

  14. Typical AP Questions • Should my child take the AP Test? • When is the AP test? • What is the AP test like? • What other options are available for AP credit?

  15. Should my child take the AP test and when is it? • Spanish 5 AP is designed to prepare your child for the AP test, however, he/she does not have to take the AP test. • If they are doing well in the class and they do well on the practice tests, they should strongly consider taking the AP test. • The Spanish Language AP Test is usually the first Tuesday in May! (Tuesday May 8, 2012)

  16. What is the AP test like? Listening 20% Reading 30% Writing 30% Speaking 20% The writing is comprised of grammar and essay sections

  17. What other options are available for AP credit? • Many colleges and universities offer placement examinations. Many students receive college credit on these exams. • The SAT II Test is available also. Have your child see their counselor for details. Many colleges and universities still do not accept this test for credit.

  18. Foreign Exchange • This summer there will be a Foreign Exchange trip to Guatemala/Belice. The trip will be in June. • Details will be coming soon!

  19. Website Students can get additional help at my website: http://www.shs.d211.org/ForeignLang/faculty/GPC/GPC.html

  20. Do you have any questions for me?

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