Hola y Bienvenidos
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It is my duty to share my experiences and knowledge with my students so that they too can find the common bonds that allow us to not only tolerate the differences among cultures, but to also accept them.
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Mission Statement:
As a secondary teacher, my career allows me to influence the lives of many young people. I must give my students every key available to me so that they may unlock the doors of any future that they may choose. I have discovered that part of my job as a foreign language teacher is not only to teach the grammar of the language itself, but also to teach the importance of acceptance and tolerance of other cultural practices, beliefs and ideas. In order to communicate this idea effectively, I myself must experience other cultures and their people; and hopefully my students will be able to view and experience the world through my ventures. In return, their exposure to new ideas and cultural practices will help them to understand and accept the differences among societies as well as see their many similarities.
Teaching is a career for me, not just a job. Every day I must teach the subject matter of the class and many life lessons. I do this through the knowledge that I gain from my personal experiences, information that I gather and advice that I receive. Having been given the opportunity to travel to seven different countries and to Puerto Rico has allowed me the opportunity to add vast volumes to my encyclopedia of information from which to draw upon and to expand upon new ideas. Through these experiences, I have begun to appreciate the differences between the traditions and practices of various cultures, while at the same time have been allowed to explore the common bonds which link us together as the human race. It is my duty to share my experiences and knowledge with my students so that they too can find the common bonds that allow us to not only tolerate the differences among cultures, but to also accept them.
----- Lisa R. Fore
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Course descriptions:
Spanish III - Prerequisite: Spanish II.
Spanish III enables students to continue their Spanish by speaking, reading, listening, and writing the language more fluently by cultivating their previously acquired skills in Spanish I and II. The Hispanic culture is studied more intensely to further enhance their knowledge of these countries.
Spanish IV - Prerequisite: Spanish III.
Spanish IV further enables students to study the Spanish language in greater depth by broadening the range of their speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Advanced Placement test is available.
Students will study other cultures and traditions as well as a language, students are to respect the differences--not necessarily accept them.
Spanish V:-Prerequisite: Spanish IV.
Spanish V enables students to apply the stuctures previously learned and to improve their speaking, reading, writing and listening skills. They will broaden their knowledge of Hispanic Cultures. Selections of literary works will be included in their study. Advanced Placement test is available.
*Evaluations of student’s knowledge will be conducted on a regular basis by means of tests, quizzes, homework, class work, and projects.
Weekly instructions:
See individual course page under Spanish: Lisa Fore--Spanish III, Spanish IV, or Spanish V for weekly content, quiz and test dates, and links to helpful websites.
Class expectations:
All school rules apply
Students are to arrive on time to class with pen/pencil, paper and other apprpriate materials. Discipline actions will be taken starting with the 3rd Tardy
Make-up work is the students responsibilty. See school board make-up policy for details.
No late grades. Work not completed on time will result in a zero.
Cheating will result in a zero, notification of parent and administration, and may result in further discipline actions being taken.
Students are to respect others and other's property while in the classroom.
Students will be expected to read, write, and speak in the target language. Listening comprehension will be incorporated into daily lessons.
See individual class page for links to resources and activities.
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