Back to School Night Back to School Night September 2014September 2014

Miss Lisa M. Chiavuzzo

Lchiavuzzo@rvrhs.com

(609) 267-0830 (x 4502)

Spanish 2Spanish 2 Course Description

A progression of the Spanish language connecting prior knowledge to new words and experiences Cultural readings Written activities Verbal Presentations

Assessments Class participation &

preparation Homework Quizzes Projects Tests

Assessed on speaking, listening, reading and writing through a variety of innovative and traditional assignments

Grading PolicyGrading Policy Homework

Max 4 times a week Each day late, one point is

deducted Quizzes

Announced & unannounced Tests & Projects

In-class and out of class time

Review Sessions Class Participation &

Preparation Bring all necessary

materials to class Speak in Spanish (Taco,

after Thanksgiving…total immersion)

Tardy Policy Attendance

Must be in seat when late bell rings working on Hagan Ahora

3 lates = detention Assignments

3 days extension to hand in work

Grade lowered one level per day late

Sunshine ReportsSunshine Reports Students displaying exceptional work,

behavior, etc. will be rewarded with phone calls home, homework passes, puntos positivos, etc.

Thunderstorm WarningsThunderstorm Warnings Students who are not working to their full

potential and/or misbehaving in class will receive Thunderstorm Warnings (private conversation, phone calls home).

If the behavior has not improved, disciplinary actions will be pursued. Tutorial detentions, Discipline office referrals

Help is on the way!Help is on the way! Tutorial (7:30am) in A239

Mondays – library duty Thursdays – hall duty

Student Prep 3C Tutoring Program

Spanish Honor Society

Utilizing technology with RV www.rvrhs.com

Teacher websites E-mail Course Maps Homework assignments

Genesis Updated averages, attendance, disciplinary record,

etc.

Cultural clubs & events at RV

Spanish Club National Spanish Honor Society World Language Festival (Spring)

Travel Changes Lives International travel with World Language Dept.

Spain, Costa Rica, Mexico Italy France

ACIS (www.acis.com) Upcoming trips:

Italy & France- Spring 2016