Advanced Placement Spanish
2 credit 2 semesters
Prerequisites: permission of instructor
Instructor: Srta. Jan Riofrio
Course Description
This course provides the qualified Spanish student the opportunity to earn college credit and/or placement by a successful performance on the A.P. exam. Course material and content is consistent with college level instruction
Topics of Study
The students will study advanced grammatical Spanish structures and read different literatures from Latin America and Spain.
Class Rules
1. All members of the class will strive to be Christ-like in their relationships with the other members of the class.
2. Punctuality is very important and attendance a must. Please discuss special circumstances with the instructor.
3. Students are to bring all needed class materials every day.
4. Students should strive to come to class well prepared and open to learning.
Grading
Homework assignments must be turned in when requested.
Late assignments have a maximum grade of C.
Quizzes and tests may NOT be retaken. Students should be aware of this rule and come prepared to take quizzes and tests on the proper dates.
First semester grade is made up as follows:
40% class work and homework
40% quizzes and tests
20% semester exam
Second semester grade is made up as follows:
40% class work and homework
40% quizzes and tests
20% semester project
Grading scale:
93-100 A
90-92.9 A-
87-89.9 B+
83-86.9 B
80-82.9 B-
77-79.9 C+
73-76.9 C
70-72.9 C-
67-69.9 D+
63-66.9 D
60-62.9 D-
0-59.9 F
Supplies:
Folder, paper, Spanish/English dictionary, writing material. Bring literature and grammer books as needed.
Teacher :"Free" periods:
5th and 7th period. Please contact me whenever you need help.
Suggestions:
1. Learning a foreign language requires constant study and practice.
2. You ALWAYS have a homework assignment in Spanish-to review the grammar and study vocabulary for at least 20 minutes a day.
3. Use of English in class MUST be kept to a minimum.
4. If you experience difficulty memorizing, techniques such as flash cards, testing with a partner, writing difficult words many times, and reading outloud are helpful.
5. Try to watch 5-10 minutes a day of the Spanish Channel on TV.
6. Practice our lessons outloud at home. Read stories and poems outloud a number of times.
7. When driving or sitting in a car, look around your and think of the words to identify what you see.
Make Spanish a small part of your life, in class and outside of class!
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