From the Desk…Profesora Magdalena Martínez E-mail: magdAlena.martinez@douglas.k12.ga.us Voicemail: 404-909-6596 http://www.quia.com/profiles/profesoresmaldonadomartinez TEXTBOOK ONLINE FOR STUDENTS www.my.pearsonrealize.com WEBSITE TO TAKE TEST OR QUIZZES www.quia.com
Dear parents: I am excited for this new year 2016-2017 the Turner Middle School! Turner encourages students to become lifelong, global learners and leaders, as well as one that holds teachers, students, and parents accountable for fostering high academic and social standards for all students. The Spanish class will be in complete immersion once the learners understand commands in Spanish.
To introduce myself, I am excited to have the opportunity to entrust my love of languages and specifically Spanish to the students at Turner Middle School. Languages have been a love of mine for a while, as I have studied Spanish as well as Greek, French and Italian. I am not only hoping to aid in developing a passion for languages in the students, but also, I am seeking to give them the necessary tools to be successful in Spanish at the college level and in life.
A little about my teaching style: I am firm, but fair. I try to give students an opportunity on Facetime or Skype I give tutoring after 6:00 p.m. Please, tell student to call me if he or she needs extra help. Please, read the syllabus regarding late work.
I like to implement fun interactive games, but also require that students know when to stop talking to one another and to focus on new important material. In addition, the student will normally have Spanish homework review every night, as I try to reserve class time for speaking and lecture activities that normally cannot be done at home. PRACTICE ENSURES LEARNING THE MATERIAL. However, the time that it takes to do it is normally less than 15 minutes every night in the platform is imperative.
Real world connections homework will be given to be practiced on weekends, please read the syllabus online and sign the form attached to it and send it to me. If you need a hard copy let me know. If the student don’t have internet please let me know me.
Lastly, I believe that close communication with parents/guardians throughout the year is very important. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. I will reply to your message within 24 hours. Use the links above to read my website, procedures in the classroom and expectations. I send home a syllabus, please read carefully, sign and send it back to me.
Sincerely,
Profesora Magdalena Martínez, M.A.TSL Spanish Gifted/Honors/ ESOL/Dual Language Program TMS
Materials: a. A BINDER 1 1/2 (clear front pocket) to be brought to the classroom everyday: glue, rounded scissors, construction paper, a ring to put flashcards, zip-lock bags, 4 X 6 flashcards (one pack per unit), thin dry erase markers, color markers, tisssue color paper and pencils. Please make sure your child has this material brought to class. The index cards are one per unit.
Teacher: Profesora Magdalena Martínez de Maldonado E-mail: magdAlena.martinez@douglas.k12.ga.us Room: 38
A. Spanish Course Description
About Our Program - Acerca de Nuestro Programa
This program explores the cultural heritage and language for Middle School students 7 & 8th grade. It aims to develop four important areas in students: Spanish language proficiency: reading, writing, speaking, pronunciation, accentuation and listening. This program focuses on the importance and the advantages of speaking a second language in today’s society. In addition, a cultural component exposes students to the geography and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Along with exploring Spanish, students use technology enabled online learning environment to learn about culture and second language acquisition. The professor reserves the right to adjust the course work and/or differentiate instruction as needed to meet to the needs of students and ensure academic success.
Este programa explora el patrimonio cultural y el lenguaje para el grado de 7 y 8 de estudiantes de secundaria. Pretende desarrollar cuatro áreas importantes en los estudiantes: dominio del idioma español: lectura, escritura, habla, pronunciación, acentuación y escuchar. Este programa se centra en la importancia y las ventajas de hablar un segundo idioma en la sociedad actual. Además, un componente cultural expone a los estudiantes a la geografía y culturas del mundo de habla hispana. Junto con explorar el español, los estudiantes uso tecnología habilitado ambiente de aprendizaje en línea aprender sobre cultura y segunda adquisición de la lengua. El profesor reserva el derecho de ajustar el trabajo del curso o diferenciar instrucciones según sea necesario para satisfacer las necesidades de los estudiantes y asegurar el éxito académico.
B. General Course Information
Course Title: TMS Spanish Class is a social and academic learning that occurs in an environment that values the language and culture of all students and sets high standards to achieve academic success in Spanish and English.
Department: World Languages Grade Levels: 7 & 8 C. Fees and Materials: One Binder 1 1/2 inch, index card per unit, color markers, construction paper, tissue paper, I ream of paper, Clorox wipes, scissors, hand sanitizer, Bottle of Glue. Q-tips, 5 milk caps, pencil, USB/Flash drive and highlighter. If the student wants to be part of the Spanish Club is a 25.00 dollar fee. The Spanish Club meets on Wednesday. Graduation Information: (For 8th graders only). This class applies toward world languages High School graduation credits requirement and world language college entrance requirement. In order to graduate from middle school, is you fail Spanish and a core class you can’t be promoted to High School. Be aware this is a High School credit.
A username and password will be provided to the student; make sure the student provides you with these usernames and passwords.
Internet Additional Teaching Resources: Internet Access to interactive activities, grammar and vocabulary with “Realidades” eTextbook online. E. Diagnostic test, Midterm, Semester and End-of-Course Assessment
a. The following assessment to tests may be used to assess all areas of proficiency and literacy in native language.
1. Diagnostic test, Beginning, Midterm, Semester and End-of-Course Assessment 2. Diagnostic Placement Tests for Heritage Language Learners assessment instrument 3. Diagnostic Placement test for all levels students. 4. The end-of-course assessment it is intended to provide students, teachers, and parents with information regarding proficient attainment of district standards related to Spanish for native/heritage speakers through skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as cultural awareness in the target language. b. Students who fail 2 or more content area courses (this includes the Foreign Language course in place of reading) will fail for the school year.
c.. Test Requirements:
1. Test: will vary among written, listening, and speaking. Some tests will be pencil and paper; others will be performance-based.
2. Late Work: Please Note! I do not accept late assignments. Students must turn assignments in on time, on the due date. There are no exceptions unless the student or parent emails me before the due date and gets my approval. Please, encourage your child to be punctual with his/her work.
3. Makeup Work: If a student is absent then the assignment must be turned in on the day that he/she returns to class. It is the students/parent’s responsibility to get missed assignments by contacting me on the day the student is absent 404-909-6596.
4. Parents: Check your child’s grades. Parents should check their child’s grades on line. If you do not have a password or do not know how to check the online grade book, please call the front office.
F. Grades:
Student final grades will be a composite of tests, classroom activities and participation. Summative assessments: Grades: Weights: (test, quiz, project) 40% Formative assessment: (Classwork, homework, verbal skids, assignments) 30% Portafolio: 15% Final Exam: 15% The final exam will be cumulative for the grading period. Grading Scale:
A=91-100, B=81-89, C=71-79, F=69 and lower
G. Strategies for Success: A. Participation is very important. Taking risks to talk in Spanish is necessary. We learn from our mistakes. Success in a foreign language requires daily practice. • Assignment to be done, every night, no exception; • The student must practice the pronunciation less than 15 minutes every night; • In addition, the student needs to go to textbook online “Realidades”; • For pronunciation www.studyspanish.com under the pronunciation tab; • All tests are computer base online. In case the student does not have a computer at home, we have computers in the school and in the classroom. I will provide the website; • Students must take notes during the lesson and ask their teacher when he/she don’t understand; • Before taking a test, make sure that you have completed all your assignments, daily work, quizzes, review; • Cooperation in our classroom and with the teacher is encouraged; • Students are responsible for their own learning process and missing test;
H. The following is additional information about the class and expectations: Spanish Class Rules and Procedures
Entering the Classroom: Get notebook, pencil, homework and workbook ready. Be standing by in your assigned seat when the Prof enters the classroom. Read the agenda of the day. Start working. Remain seated until dismissal During the lesson: Read the Board Be alert Take notes Write down all work on worksheets, pre-tests, and tests. When the teacher talks you, do not talk. Read the procedures on the wall. The “Fingers signs”.
I. When you need something during teacher instruction time: Raise your pencil if you need one. Raised your hand for question or comments and wait to be acknowledged.
J. Interruptions:
When an announcement begins, stop all work and talking to listen. When a visitor comes into the classroom, the class should continue working. During fire or tornado drills remain be silent and exit the classroom in a single line. Outside, we will line up orderly by the fence at Turner Middle School. Restroom should be taken care of between classes, not during class. This said, sometimes emergencies arise and I will grant occasional trips when I am done teaching or after you have completed an assignment. School policy states that there will be no restroom trips during the first or last 15 minutes of class.
K. Dismissal: Class is not over until the teacher finishes teaching, and teachers says: “Class is dismissed” Exit quietly
L. When you need something during teacher’s instruction time: Raise your 2 fingers if you need me. Raise 4 fingers if you need a paper. Raised your hand for question or comments and wait to be acknowledged.
Raise your 3 fingers if you need a pencil. Raise one finger and rotate if you need to stand-up.
M. CELULAR OR HEAPHONES IN MY CLASS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED. VI. When the teacher needs your attention, she might: The teacher will raise her hand called: “Universal Hand raising.” Ring a bell: 1 Time means: lower your voice. 2 Times means: be quiet 3 Times means: change centers (work in groups) (If one of these things happens, be quiet and look at the teacher)
N. Interruptions: a. Interruptions: a. When an announcement begins, stop all work and talking to listen. b. When a visitor comes into the classroom, the class should continue working. c. During fire or tornado drills remain be silent and exit the classroom in a single line. d. Outside, we will line up orderly, be silent and the teacher takes roll.
b. Strike System:
1. Be aware discipline in my classroom it is as follow: 2. First strike, verbal warning, 3. second strike; silent lunch and a call home, 4. third strike, automatic detention on Wednesday and a call home, (no other day is available for detention) 5. fourth strike office referral meeting with parents. 6. Be aware that if your child is interrupts the learning environment, the other students cannot learn adequately. Your cooperation in this matter is very important. 7. O. Detention is every Wednesday starting August 31st, 2016, from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. P. Restrooms: Restroom are to be use between classes, not during class. This said, sometimes emergencies arise, and I will grant occasional trips when I am done teaching or after you have completed an assignment. School policy states that there will be no restroom trips during the first or last 15 minutes of class. Only 2 passes per period one for boy and one for girl. Only 3 passes per week. ONLY ONE FEMALE, ONE MALE PER PERIOD. Also, Got a question about your child’s education? Talking to the teacher first, it is very helpful, since I am the one in the classroom, and I handled the situation behavior and situation, first hand:
Follow our communication Chain of Commands
Step 1: Teacher 404-909-6596 (4:00 P.M.) Step 2: Assistant Principal Step 3: Principal Step 4: Appropriate Director Step 5: Associate Superintendent Step 6: Superintendent Step 7: School Board
It is very important that you keep a constant communication with me. Give me 24 hours to answer your e-mail or call me at my cell phone if it is urgent 404-909-6596 after 4:15 p.m. or send me a text message. All verbal communication needs to be follow by an email.
I understand, we as family, we go through a lot, especially during these harsh economics time, but if we tackle the behavior or academic problems immediately, we can have a happy ending at the end of the semester or at the end of the year.
DISCLAIMER: The student’s handbook has the defined expectations of Turner Middle School. This syllabus not necessarily covers all rules and regulations, in doubt; please refer to the students’ handbook for discipline and academic expectations.
DISCUSS WITH YOUR CHILD AND SEND THIS DOCUMENT TO ME
PLESE SEND THIS PAGE WITH THE STUDENT IMMEDIATELY BACK TO THE TEACHER:
PERIOD_____ GRADE______COLOR______
STUDENT’S LAST NAME FIRST, FIRST NAME______________________, ______________________
I. Signature Page/Parental contact information: Certification that the Spanish Class syllabus was read and discussed with the student:
II. STUDENT LAST NAME FIRST, AND THEN WRITE HIS/HER FIRST NAME:
III. PRINT YOUR NAME AND WHETHER IS MR. OR MRS. IV. _________________________, ____________________________ (Last) (First)
V. DAY TIME PHONE # CELL ______________________HOME_______________
WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO CALL YOU? (PLEASE SPECIFY) ________________
• CAN I CALL YOU SATURDAY OR SUNDAY? _____YES _____NO • DO THE STUDENT HAVE ACESS TO INTERNERT ____YES ____NO • DO THE STUDENT HAVE A PRINTER ____YES ____NO • E-MAIL ADDRESS: (MAKE SURE IS NOT MISPELLED, PLEASE PRINT)
____________________________@____________
VI. In addition, pictures will be taken to be posted in my e-learn website, school walls, and activities. VII. Please sign below if you approve or disapprove that I take pictures and videos of your son or daughter for academics purpose.
I approved I don’t approved
Students and Parents/Guardians: by signing this syllabus, you are hereby considered knowledgeable of the requirements outlined in this syllabus.
NOTE: THE SYLLABUS NEEDS TO BE STAPLE TO THE STUDENT’S NOTEBOOK.
Syllabus for the Dual Language Program Turner Middle School. 770-651-5500 (Main Office) 770.651.5503(Fax)
Teacher: Profesora Magdalena Martínez de Maldonado E-mail: magdAlena.martinez@douglas.k12.ga.us Room: 38
A. Spanish Course Description
About Our Program - Acerca de Nuestro Programa
The Dual Program it is dedicated to exploring the cultural heritage and language of Dual Language Middle School students. It aims to develop six important areas in students’ Spanish language proficiency: reading, writing, speaking, pronunciation, accentuation and listening. This program focuses on the importance and the advantages of speaking a second language in today’s society. Also, this course has also a cultural component that exposes students to the geography and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Along with exploring Spanish, students are immersed in technology enabled on-line learning environment and real world experiences trough field trips and community visits. The professor reserves the right to adjust the course work and/or differentiate instruction as needed to meet to the needs of students and ensure academic success.
B. General Course Information Course Title: TMS Dual Language Class education program is an integrate native English speaking students with native Spanish speaking students for academic instruction, which is presented in both languages. Social and academic learning occurs in an environment that values the language and culture of all students and sets high standards to ultimately achieve academic success in Spanish and English.
Department: World Languages Grade Levels: 6th grade , 7th grade & 8th grade Prerequisites: Must come from elementary dual language program Spanish native and integrated students. C. Fees and Materials: One Binder 1 1/2 inch, index card per unit, color markers, construction paper, tissue paper, I ream of paper, Clorox wipes, scissors, hand sanitizer, Bottle of Glue. Q-tips, 5 milk caps, pencil, USB/Flash drive and highlighter. If the student wants to be part of the Spanish Club is a 25.00 dollar fee. The Spanish Club meets on Wednesday. Graduation Information: (For 8th graders only). This class applies toward world languages High School graduation credits requirement and world language college entrance requirement. In order to graduate from middle school, is you fail Spanish and a core class you can’t be promoted to High School. Be aware this is a High School credit. It is very important when you get to High School to ask for placement test.
A username and password will be provided to the student; make sure the student provides you with these usernames and passwords.
Internet Additional Teaching Resources: Internet Access to interactive activities, grammar and vocabulary with “Realidades” eTextbook online.
E. Diagnostic test, Midterm, Semester and End-of-Course Assessment
a. The following assessment to tests may be used to assess all areas of proficiency and literacy in native language.
1. Diagnostic test, Beginning, Midterm, Semester and End-of-Course Assessment 2. Diagnostic Placement Tests for Heritage Language Learners assessment instrument 3. Diagnostic Placement test for all levels students. 4. The end-of-course assessment it is intended to provide students, teachers, and parents with information regarding proficient attainment of district standards related to Spanish for native/heritage speakers through skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as cultural awareness in the target language. b. Students who fail 2 or more content area courses (this includes the Foreign Language course in place of reading) will fail for the school year.
c. Test Requirements:
1. Test: will vary among written, listening, and speaking. Some tests will be pencil and paper; others will be performance-based.
2. Late Work: Please Note! I do not accept late assignments. Students must turn assignments in on time, on the due date. There are no exceptions unless the student or parent emails me before the due date and gets my approval. Please, encourage your child to be punctual with his/her work.
3. Makeup Work: If a student is absent then the assignment must be turned in on the day that he/she returns to class. It is the students/parent’s responsibility to get missed assignments by contacting me on the day the student is absent 404-909-6596.
4. Parents: Check your child’s grades. Parents should check their child’s grades on line. If you do not have a password or do not know how to check the online grade book, please call the front office.
F. Grades:
Student final grades will be a composite of tests, classroom activities and participation. Summative assessments: Grades: Weights: (test, quiz, project) 40% Formative assessment: (Classwork, homework, verbal skids, assignments) 30% Portafolio: 15% Final Exam: 15% The final exam will be cumulative for the grading period. Grading Scale:
A=91-100, B=81-89, C=71-79, F=69 and lower
G. Strategies for Success: A. Participation is very important. Taking risks to talk in Spanish is necessary. We learn from our mistakes. Success in a foreign language requires daily practice. • Assignment to be done, every night, no exception; • The student must practice the pronunciation less than 15 minutes every night; • In addition, the student needs to go to textbook online “Realidades”; • For pronunciation www.studyspanish.com under the pronunciation tab; • All tests are computer base online. In case the student does not have a computer at home, we have computers in the school and in the classroom. I will provide the website; • Students must take notes during the lesson and ask their teacher when he/she don’t understand; • Before taking a test, make sure that you have completed all your assignments, daily work, quizzes, review; • Cooperation in our classroom and with the teacher is encouraged; • Students are responsible for their own learning process and missing test;
H. The following is additional information about the class and expectations: Spanish Class Rules and Procedures
Entering the Classroom: Get notebook, pencil, homework and workbook ready. Be standing by in your assigned seat when the Prof. enters the classroom. Read the agenda of the day. Start working. Remain seated until dismissal During the lesson: Read the Board Be alert Take notes Write down all work on worksheets, pre-tests, and tests. When the teacher talks you, do not talk. Read the procedures on the wall. The “Fingers Signs”.
I. When you need something during teacher instruction time: Raise your pencil if you need one. Raised your hand for question or comments and wait to be acknowledged.
J. Interruptions:
When an announcement begins, stop all work and talking to listen. When a visitor comes into the classroom, the class should continue working. During fire or tornado drills remain be silent and exit the classroom in a single line. Outside, we will line up orderly by the fence at Turner Middle School. Restroom only between classes, not during class. This said, sometimes emergencies arise and I will grant occasional trips when I am done teaching or after you have completed an assignment. School policy states that there will be no restroom trips during the first or last 15 minutes of class.
K. Dismissal: Class is not over until the teacher finishes teaching, and teachers says: “Class is dismissed” Exit quietly
L. When you need something during teacher’s instruction time: Raise your 2 fingers if you need me. Raise 4 fingers if you need a paper. Raised your hand for question or comments and wait to be acknowledged.
Raise your 3 fingers if you need a pencil. Raise one finger and rotate if you need to stand-up.
M. CELULAR OR HEAPHONES IN MY CLASS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED. VI. When the teacher needs your attention, she might: The teacher will raise her hand called: “Universal Hand raising.” Ring a bell: 1 Time means: lower your voice. 2 Times means: be quiet 3 Times means: change centers (work in groups) (If one of these things happens, be quiet and look at the teacher)
N. Interruptions: a. Interruptions: a. When an announcement begins, stop all work and talking to listen. b. When a visitor comes into the classroom, the class should continue working. c. During fire or tornado drills remain be silent and exit the classroom in a single line. d. Outside, we will line up orderly, be silent and the teacher takes roll.
b. Strike System:
1. Be aware discipline in my classroom it is as follow: 2. First strike, verbal warning, 3. second strike; silent lunch and a call home, 4. third strike, automatic detention on Wednesday and a call home, (no other day is available for detention) 5. fourth strike office referral meeting with parents. 6. Be aware that if your child is interrupts the learning environment, the other students cannot learn adequately. Your cooperation in this matter is very important. 7. O. Detention is every Wednesday starting August 31st, 2016, from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. P. Restrooms: Restroom are to be use between classes, not during class. This said, sometimes emergencies arise, and I will grant occasional trips when I am done teaching or after you have completed an assignment. School policy states that there will be no restroom trips during the first or last 15 minutes of class. Only 2 passes per period one for boy and one for girl. Only 3 passes per week. ONLY ONE FEMALE, ONE MALE PER PERIOD. Also, Got a Question about your child’s education? Talking to the teacher first, it is very helpful, since I am the one in the classroom, and I handled the situation behavior and situation, first hand:
Follow our communication Chain of Commands
Step 1: Teacher 404-909-6596 (4:00 P.M.) Step 2: Assistant Principal Step 3: Principal Step 4: Appropriate Director Step 5: Associate Superintendent Step 6: Superintendent Step 7: School Board
It is very important that you keep a constant communication with me. Give me 24 hours to answer your e-mail or call me at my cell phone if it is urgent 404-909-6596 after 4:15 p.m. or send me a text message. All verbal communication needs to be follow by an email.
I understand, we as family, we go through a lot, especially during these harsh economics time, but if we tackle the behavior or academic problems immediately, we can have a happy ending at the end of the semester or at the end of the year.
DISCLAIMER: The student’s handbook has the defined expectations of Turner Middle School. This syllabus not necessarily covers all rules and regulations, in doubt; please refer to the students’ handbook for discipline and academic expectations.
DISCUSS WITH YOUR CHILD AND SEND THIS DOCUMENT TO ME
PLESE SEND THIS PAGE WITH THE STUDENT IMMEDIATELY BACK TO THE TEACHER:
PERIOD_____ GRADE______COLOR______
STUDENT’S LAST NAME FIRST, FIRST NAME______________________, ______________________
I. Signature Page/Parental contact information: Certification that the Spanish Class syllabus was read and discussed with the student:
II. STUDENT LAST NAME FIRST, AND THEN WRITE HIS/HER FIRST NAME:
III. PRINT YOUR NAME AND WHETHER IS MR. OR MRS. IV. _________________________, ____________________________ (Last) (First)
V. DAY TIME PHONE # CELL ______________________HOME_______________
WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO CALL YOU? (PLEASE SPECIFY) ________________
• CAN I CALL YOU SATURDAY OR SUNDAY? _____YES _____NO • DO THE STUDENT HAVE ACESS TO INTERNERT ____YES ____NO • DO THE STUDENT HAVE A PRINTER ____YES ____NO • E-MAIL ADDRESS: (MAKE SURE IS NOT MISPELLED, PLEASE PRINT)
____________________________@____________
VI. In addition, pictures will be taken to be posted in my e-learn website, school walls, and activities. VII. Please sign below if you approve or disapprove that I take pictures and videos of your son or daughter for academics purpose.
I Approved I don’t approved
Students and Parents/Guardians: by signing this syllabus, you are hereby considered knowledgeable of the requirements outlined in this syllabus.
