Español IEl Primer Día

¿Quién soy yo?

Señor Knepp- LVC (Español y psicología) y Millersville

(Deportes)- 10 años a Palmyra (MS y HS)- Entrenador de basquetból - 3 hermanas y 4 hermanas (Lo siento!)- Actividades Favoritas:

Los PhilliesEl BasquetbólDeportes

Las Reglas

1. Be Respectful to yourself and others2. Be here on time and prepared!3. Ask before you get out of your seat!4. Use positive language! (All

Languages!)5. Keep Cell Phones off and away!6. Wait for me to dismiss you! (No

lining up!)7. No Food or Drinks in class except

water!

Las Consequencías

- Tarjetas Amarillas y Rojas- Detention- Una llamada telefónica a casa- Office Referral- Conferences (con Parents &

Administration)

Incentives

1. Stickers2. Homework Passes3. Weekly Raffles?4. Food Day5. Others….

¿Qué necesitas?

1. Un Cuaderno (Notebook)2. El Libro (Covered Books)3. El Lapíz o El Bolígrafo (Pencil or Pen)4. Un Diccionario (Spanish- English

Dictionary) - Each student is required to purchase and bring a Dictionary to

class every day! I have $2 dictionaries for sale on a first come first

serve basis.

Un Actitud Positivo (Positive Attitude)

Late/ Make- Up Work

1. If you come in late- quietly go to your seat and start working!2. Do not disturb me or others upon arrival3. Make sure you have a pass!

IF ABSENT:

4. See me before school to find out what you missed (not in class).5. Ask friends for notes and work missed (not to copy)6. Return all due work by its assigned date (1 day for each absence)7. If not turned in- late deductions will begin8. If I find out copying is going on- all students involved will receive a O.

I am not a babysitter- I will not be chasing after you to make up work or quizzes. It is your responsibility to do so on your own and in the appropriate time frame or face the consequences (0).

El Baño

1. Go before class if possible!2. Sign out before you leave (always)3. Go and get back (no walks!)4. One person out at a time5. If you’re not working- you’re not

going!

If you can’t follow the guidelines- HOLD IT!

Dress Code y Cell Phones

Cell Phones:- In class use when directed! Otherwise-

KEEP IT AWAY!- Vibrate or Off!- Confiscation or Referral to Office- I will be out on Cell Phone Patrol…. Sorry!

Dress Code- Follow this motto:

“If you don’t want to see it on me- I don’t want to see it on you!”

¿Preguntas?

- Any Questions?

My Expectations:

1. Strong Effort2. Positive Attitudes3. Fun Classes4. High Achievement

Las Reglas

Video Clip….

Las Notas (Grades)

Classwork- Work in Class- Overheads

Tarea- Expect it every night- 2 pts per assignment (not make-up-able)- Other assignments collected = various points- If you receive an A on a quiz, you are excused

from “Tarea” until the next quiz or project.- Tarea Pass after every 10 consecutive

completions

Las Notas-- Pt 2

Examencitos- Expect 1 a week (20-40 pts)- All translation/ fill in the blank (NO MC / Matching)- Spelling = .5 pt (Don’t act surprised!)

Proyectos- Various Projects throughout Semester- Some take place of quizzes- Points ranging from 25- 100

Las Notas-- Pt 3

Credíto Extra- Various opportunities available during semester- Check class sites for additional opportunities- All work must be completed to be eligible for EC

Final- 4 partes (1 – Writen/ Verbs/ MC & Matching/

Reading Comprehension)- 20% of final grade

Fail a quiz?

If you fail a quiz/test……

1. You have 1 week to retake a similar quiz2. You must show me a parent signature on failed quiz/test.3. Highest grade on a retake is 60% (D)4. Taken outside of class (before/ after school)5. Your responsibility to take care of this!

My dog ate my……

If you do not have your assignment ready:

20% Deduction for 2 class periods After 3rd day- 50% Will be given a pink slip to complete

(additional consequences if not done) For all projects:- 50% deduction- If not ready on day 2= 0- Not make-up-able/ No exceptions!

¿Qué aprendemos ?

1. Present Tense Verbs 2. Basic Phrases and Conversation Tools3. Cultural Differences

Breakdown:

6th Grade Stuff Foods and DrinksLikes and Descriptions Family & ClothesSchool Stuff & Time House ItemsVacation Things Body Parts and

Illnesses

¿Cómo aprendemos?

Las Actividades de la clase:

1. Lecture & Practice (Lo siento!)2. Computer Lab Time3. Días de Español4. Proyectos

En Casa:

- Class Sites - Study- Tarea - Various Activities

¿Preguntas?

Any questions on anything we’ve discussed ?

Ask now or forever hold your doubt!

Email: Douglas_Knepp@pasd.us