Course Syllabus

Course:  Spanish III Honors

E-mail: hweigner@ucfsd.net 

website https://sites.google.com/a/ucfsd.net/hweigner-ucfsd-net/ (Links to an external site.)

 Course Description:  Spanish III develops reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at a deeper level, as students continue to acquire proficiency in the language. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary acquisition, mastery of basic grammar, introduction to advanced grammar structures, further development of reading and writing skills, and oral/aural communicative skills.

Course Materials:  1"-1.5" binder with 3 sections (pregunta del día, apuntes, tarea), Descubre Dos textbook, Super Site www.vhlcentral.com

Note:  The above pacing guide may be adjusted by the teacher at any point based on student need, availability of materials, etc.

 % of % of     % of % of

 MP1 _           # MP2 _         #     MP3 _ # MP4 _ #

Tests/Quizzes  85%-95%    4-6 85%-95%   4-6     85%-95% 4-6 85%-95% 4-6

*Other  5%-15%      1-3 5%-15%     1-3     5%-15% 1-3 5%-15% 1-3

*OTHER MAY INCLUDE HOMEWORK, PARTICIPATION, PROJECTS, ASSIGNMENTS

**A note about remediation: If a student earns less than 63% on an assessment, the student may retake the assessment and the two grades will be averaged together to replace the original grade(not to exceed 70%) .  The remediation must be student-initiated and must take place within 1 week of receiving a grade on the original assessment. Students may not do retakes during class.

At the end of the year, final grades will be calculated using one of the formulas provided below.

Full Year Classes:  MP1(20%)+MP2(20%)+Mid-Term(10%)+MP3(20%)+MP4(20%)+Final(10%)

Semester Classes:  MP1(40%)+MP2(40%)+Exam(20%)