8th+Grade+Spanish

Students will participate in Spanish class Monday through Friday. Realidades, the textbook, and Realidades.com will be used as resources. Instruction and assessments will include speaking, listening, reading and writing in the language. Students will be expected to memorize and be able to manipulate vocabulary and grammar concepts.


 * **Review of previously learned topics prior to building new connections and in preparation for the Spanish II entrance exam in April 2018 **
 * **Restaurant etiquette **
 * **Home/Chores/Leisure Activities **
 * **Shopping/Commerce **
 * **Travel/Vacations/Volunteer Work **

Student logins for www.realidades.com follow this pattern:

Login: first initial.middle initial.last name.sbs2018 (example: m.l.hoffman.sbs2018)

Password: Spanish18 (capital "S" and no space)

If the Realidades link on the left doesn't work, try typing www.realidades.com into the address bar of a new tab. Then scroll down to the SuccessNet Plus button (blue rectangle near the bottom of the page). It should take you to the correct login page.

__Expectations and Policies __

The following behaviors and attitudes will promote your students success.


 * ** Be Respectful ** (people, property, school rules)
 * ** Be Prepared for Class ** (supplies, assignments, attitude)
 * ** Put Forth Your Best Effort **(use your ears and eyes to listen)
 * ** Ask for Help **
 * ** Be Ready to Learn **

__ Supplies __
 * ** 3 subject spiral notebook (students may continue using their 6th-7th grade spiral) **
 * ** 2 Pocket folder **
 * ** Pencil or pen **

In 7 th  and 8 th  grade students will often be assigned homework (5-15min.). Some class time will likely be given for students to begin homework and ask questions. They will also be quizzed weekly and may expect a chapter test or project every 2-3 weeks. Homework that is not turned in on time may be docked 10%. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 15.99px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Students are encouraged to use <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 15.99px; vertical-align: baseline;">[|__phschool.com__] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 15.99px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> and <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 15.99px; vertical-align: baseline;">[|__realidades.com__] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 15.99px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> to assist them with studying and homework completion. Students have been assigned a login and password in order to use the online text and resources.


 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 15.99px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Homework: 25% **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 15.99px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Participation: 25% **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 15.99px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Quizzes: 25% **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 15.99px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Tests/Projects: 25% **

__**<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 18.66px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Grading Scale **__

A+ 99-100%  A 93-98% A- 90-92.9% B+ 88-89.9% B 83-87.9% B- 80-82.9% C+ 78-79.9% C 75-77.9% C- 70-74.9% D+ 68-69.9% D 65-67.9% D- 60-64.9% F 59.9 and below


 * If there is a 0 recorded in Skyward for any assignment, that assignment is late or has not been turned in for credit.**

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 15.99px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Use of online or software translation services to complete writing assignments (unless specified by the teacher) is considered cheating. Translators will translate phrases word by word which generally creates an illogical sentence. Students should attempt to simplify sentences and use previously learned vocabulary to complete assignments.

Sra. Hoffman m.hoffman@stonebank.k12.wi.us
 * My part-time hours are 8:30am-2:45pm, Monday through Friday. However I am frequently available after school until 3:30pm. Email is the best way to contact me. **