School Year 2018-2019

Course Name Spanish II Course 60.072000

Code
School Name Stone Mountain High School Teacher Oscar Narvaez
Name Stanley Clark
School Phone 678-676-6302 Teacher oscar_f_narvaez@dekalbschoolsga.org
Number Email Stanley_clark@dekalbschoolsga.org
School http://www.stonemountainhs.dekalb.k12.ga.us/ Teacher Stonemountainhs.dekalb.k12.ga.us
Website Website

Course Description: Introduces the Spanish language; emphasizes all skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in an
integrated way. Includes how to greet and take leave of someone, to ask and respond to basic questions, to speak and read within a range
of carefully selected topics and to develop an understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures.

Curriculum Overview
The following academic concepts will be covered. THIS IS ONLY A GUIDE AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Unit 1- Theme - All About Me: In this unit, students will: describe themselves and others; express preferences;
compare themselves to others. Students will identify cultural similarities and differences

Unit 2- Theme - Daily Life: Students talk about their daily routine, comparing it to the cultural
practices and customs of Spanish-speaking cultures.

Unit 3 - Theme: Healthy Living- In this unit, students will employ the tools necessary to maintain a
healthy body such as exercises, appropriate foods, and the regular interaction with the
healthcare system.

Unit 4 -Theme: Youth: The students examine past life events that occurred with family and friends
during their childhood. Students relate, compare and contrast their cultural differences with
those of the target culture.

Unit 5 - Theme: Travel and Places: In this unit, students will explore cultural and linguistic
differences in traveling to Spanish speaking countries.

BOARD-APPROVED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Avancemos 2 textbook
Title-Textbook: Avancemos 2
ISBN

Full Price
Replacement Cost: Full Price
Online book and/or resources http://my.hrw.com/
Avancemos 1 textbook. http://www.classzone.com/
Avancemos 2 (Will be assigned during class, it is specific to the student)
Online student access code (school specific)

GRADING SYSTEM: The DeKalb County School District believes that the most important
assessment of student learning shall be conducted by the teachers as they observe and evaluate
students in the context of ongoing classroom instruction. A variety of approaches, methodologies,
and resources shall be used to deliver educational services and to maximize each student’s
opportunity to succeed. Teachers shall evaluate student progress, report grades that represent
the student’s academic achievement, and communicate official academic progress to students and
parents in a timely manner through the electronic grading portal. See Board Policy IHA.

GRADING CATEGORIES *GRADE PROTOCOL

Formative Assessment - 0% A 90 – 100 ~P (pass)
Assessment During Learning – 25% B 80 – 89 ~F (fail)
Guided, Independent, or Group Practice – 45% C 71 – 79
Summative Assessment or Assessment of Learning– 30% D 70
F Below 70

DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS

STUDENT PROGRESS Semester progress reports shall be issued four and a half, nine and thirteen and a half weeks into each
semester. The progress of students shall be evaluated frequently and plans shall be generated to remediate
deficiencies as they are discovered. Plans shall include appropriate interventions designed to meet the needs of
the students. See Board Policy IH.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Students will not engage in an act of academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, cheating, providing
false information, falsifying school records, forging signatures, or using an unauthorized computer user ID or
password. See the Code of Student Conduct - Student Rights and Responsibilities and Character
Development Handbook.
HOMEWORK Homework assignments should be meaningful and should be an application or adaptation of a classroom
experience. Homework is at all times an extension of the teaching/learning experience. It should be
considered the possession of the student and should be collected, evaluated and returned to the students. See
Board Policy IHB.
MAKE-UP WORK When a student is absent because of a legal reason as defined by Georgia law or when the absence is apparently
DUE TO ABSENCES beyond the control of the student, the student shall be given an opportunity to earn grade(s) for those days
absent. Make-up work must be completed within the designated time allotted. See Board Policy IHEA.

SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS FOR SUCCESS

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS 1. Be prompt
2. Be respectful
3. Be polite
4. Be prepared
5. Be productive
6. No cell phone usage other than for instructional purposes.
All students are expected to comply with ALL DeKalb County School System and Stone
Mountain School rules and regulations (clearly defined in the Student Code of Conduct
Handbook).

Violation of these rules will result in detention and/or conduct referral.

1.Warning/Redirection
2.Parent Contact and detention
3. Alternative Seating/Alternative Assignment
4. Conference with Student
5. Referral and parent contact
Detention: if assigned, the student will use this time to complete community service for a
period of no more than an hour and depending on the severity or frequency of the rule
broken. Detention is Wednesdays 3:20-4:15
Late Assignments: Late assignments will receive a maximum of “70” and must be
submitted within one week of original assignment date. Homework not completed and
beyond the one week late period will receive half credit.
Make-up Policy: Students with excused/legitimate and verified absences will be
provided the opportunity to make-up missed assignments. Missed assignments due to
truancy or skipping may NOT be made-up. Students who are absent during a quiz or test
MUST make up the assessment within 2 days after school. If they do not adhere to this
deadline, they will receive a ‘0’. Missed assessments due to truancy may NOT be made-
up.
Test Re-do Policy:
Students will be allowed to retake a test if the grade is higher than 35, if and only if they
attend Tutorials on concepts on which the test was based within a week of receiving the
graded test. Then the average of both scores will replace the failing grade.
MATERIALS AND One composition notebook
SUPPLIES
EXTRA HELP Tutorial: Mondays/Wednesdays 3:20 - 4:15 Room C111

PARENTS AS PARTNERS Dear Parents,

This is Mr. Narvaez and your daughter/son is enrolled in my Spanish II class this semester. I am looking
forward to a sensational year. It is my aim to provide all students with an educational challenging, fun and
rewarding experience in my classroom.

Spanish is a great and interesting language. It is fun to learn and to speak. In the beginning, it might seem a
little challenging to your son/daughter, but with determination and perseverance as your son/daughter gets
comfortable with the language he/she will realize that it is not as difficult to learn.

Spanish is a very demanding course. Therefore, it is very important for students to be present and on time to
class. We are on a block schedule; this semester contains five units. Each unit ranges from two weeks to four
weeks. Each student will need a notebook that should be brought to class every day.

I believe all students can learn giving the opportunity. My job as an educator is to provide the highest quality
possible educational experience to all students. One way of accomplishing this is by fostering a cooperative
relationship between parents and teacher. In other words, working together parents and teacher, we can
achieve student’s success. Please note that students are responsible for their class content even if they have an
excused absence.

Sincerely,

Mr. Narvaez

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