¡Bienvenidos a la clase de español!

Srta. Custis

Un poco sobre su maestra…Graduated from Salisbury University with 2

undergrad degrees:SpanishCommunication

Graduated from Salisbury University withMasters in Education

Teach College and High School SpanishPlay soccerLove to draw, paint, write poetryMUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC!

Mis viajes…Estudié en España

I studied in Spain

Viajé a Nepal el verano pasado

I traveled to Nepal thispast summer

He visitado a Nueva York, Pittsburgh, D.C., y otras ciudades en los Estados UnidosI have visited New York, Pittsburgh, D.C., and other

cities in the U.S.

All About My ClassroomClassroom Rules

Classroom ExpectationsGrading

Important IssuesDiscipline

Classroom Rules:Be on-time:

In your seat and materials out when the bell rings 3 latenesses = detention 4 latenesses = office referral

When the bell rings, work on your warm-upWarm-ups are a part of your classwork grade

The teacher, not the bell, dismisses you at the end of the period

ExpectationsThis is Spanish class! You must attempt to use

the language and what you learn… I want to hear you speak and see you write in Spanish!

Be creative with your work… BE AUTHENTIC

Be respectful of your surroundings:Your environmentYour teachersYour classmatesYourself!

GradingYour grade is weighted:

Tests/Quizzes 50%PBTs 30%Classwork/Homework 20%

Cheating:You must do your own work – cheating on a test/quiz/PBT

results in a zeroPlagiarism:

Using words that you have not learned Online translating word-for-word Using native speakers to do your work

Notebook: this helps keep you organized!Warm-upsNotesClasswork/HomeworkTests/Quizzes/Project information

Important IssuesBathroom breaks

No one leaves the room. I get you for 50 minutes. This time is crucial for speaking in the target language.

Absences/Make-up workIt’s up to YOU!Check the make-up work binMake an appointment with me afterschool- no

exceptions

DisciplineYou are expected to behave properly in classIf, however, you choose to act

inappropriately and unbecoming of a respectable young adult, you will also choose to accept full responsibility for your actions.

Consequences: I run a tight ship! 1st offense = verbal warning 2nd offense = teacher/parent/student meeting 3rd offense = detention 4th offense = office referral

WHY SPANISH?Let’s brainstorm!