Wayland-Cohocton CSD

For language class each day, you will need one three-ring binder, loose-leaf paper, three dividers, a writing utensil and your agenda. You will need to divide your binder into three sections: Vocabulary, Grammar and Culture.

This year, you will be learning about the language and culture of the people living in countries where the Spanish language is spoken. Seventh grade Spanish class is the first of a two-year middle school language program. At the end of eighth grade, you will take the Foreign Language Proficiency Exam to earn one credit for high school.

Throughout this year, together we will work towards the following goals:

1. Learning to listen to, speak in, read in and write in the Spanish language.

2. Having an appreciation for the richness of culture and diversity of people throughout the Spanish– speaking world.

3. Being people and students of character…

Listen carefully without interrupting.
Value other people’s ideas.
Critique constructively, not destructively.
Ask before borrowing anything.
Care about others’ feelings.
Accept responsibility for your own learning.
Use all your resources.
Ask for help.
Practice.
Study.
Work each day.
Be organized.
Bring all necessary materials.
Set goals.
Meet deadlines.

This year, your grade will be the average of:

Homework: expect at least one written assignment per week in addition to studying vocabulary each night for at least 10 minutes.
Quizzes and Tests: expect at least one per unit of study.
Projects: expect one project per large unit of study.
Oral grades: expect to complete at least one individual conversation in Spanish with your teacher sometime during each unit you study.

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7th Grade Team Classroom Expectations

As a seventh grader, this year brings exciting new changes into your life as well as extra responsibilities. This is what is expected of you in order for our classroom to be an active learning community.

Show respect for all teachers and other school staff, for other students, and for the classroom.

Obey all reasonable requests made of you
All opinions are treated with respect
Raise your hand when you have a question/comment
Only one person speaks at a time
Work cooperatively with partner or group
Harassment of others is forbidden
Stay out of teacher work space
One person signs out at a time for bathroom/drink
No copying or cheating
No hats, hoods, or visors worn in class
No candy, gum, or drinks allowed unless provided as part of instruction

Come to class
On time, must be in your seat when the bell rings
Prepared and ready to learn
As a willing, positive participant
With all needed materials
     ~Agenda
     ~Binder/folder
     ~Pen/pencil (blue or black only)
     ~Reading journal (English)
     ~Calculator (math)
     ~Textbook (for those teachers that require it)
     ~Homework/projects completed on time

Guidelines - Each student is expected to be a good citizen.
This means:
~No disruptive behavior
~No loitering
~No use of vulgar language
~Do not damage or destroy school property
~No obscene behavior
~Do not steal from the school or others
~No inappropriate attire

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7^th Grade Homework Policy

Homework is a short-term assignment given for the purpose of introducing, reinforcing, and / or assessing student knowledge.

All homework is due at the bell at the beginning of class.
Homework handed in anytime after the beginning of class until the end of 13th period the following day will be accepted with a 20% penalty.
If absent, the student must speak with all teachers the day he / she returns about any missed work. After one week, no owed work will be accepted. This absenteeism policy including tests and quizzes.
Not turning homework in at the beginning of class will affect Regal Eagle.
If a student has failed to complete three homework assignments, the parent or guardian will be informed of the zeros earned during each five-week period by a note home, phone call, or e-mail..

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8^th Grade Assignment Policy

All assignments are due at the beginning of the class, or a zero grade results.
Students may receive a maximum of 70% of the earned grade when the assignment is turned in by the start of the next class or block; otherwise, the zero grade must remain.
When legally absent, students are responsible for collecting missed assignments upon their return. After 5 school days, NO owed work will be accepted including tests, quizzes, or other assignments.

Good work habits are important for success in school and beyond.
Strive to adopt winning characteristics!

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7^th Grade Project Policy

Projects are long term assignments that are more comprehensive in scope. Students are usually given four or more days to complete projects. These are generally weighted more than other assignments.

Projects are due at the beginning of class.
A project handed in by 13th period the next day will be accepted with a 20% penalty. Each school day thereafter, the student will continue to lose an additional 20%. After 5 days, the project grade becomes a zero that may not be made up.
If a student is absent on the day a project is due, the project will be due the first day back to school. Long term absences will be handled on an individual basis.
Not turning in a project at the beginning of class will affect Regal Eagle.

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Spanish 7th Grade Curriculum

Topic

Vocabulary

Grammar

Culture

Personal Identification

Adjectives

Colors

Numbers

Adjective agreement

Ser

Interpersonal distance

Addressing People

Saint’s Days

La
Quinceañeara

Names of Spanish- speaking countries

Leisure

Sports

Hobbies

Time

Calendar

Definite and Indefinite Articles

Indirect Object Pronouns

Gustar

The Present Tense of Regular
–ar verbs

Latin time

Entertainment Opportunities

Hispanic sports figures

Family Life

Family Members
Animals, second list

Possessives

Last names

Community and Neighborhood

Stores

Places in the town and city

Directions

Estar

Questions

Prepositions

Community sports opportunities

House and Home

Rooms

Furniture

Prepositions

Houses in Spain

Toledo

Earning a Living

Professions, job descriptions

The Present Tense of Regular
–er verbs

El Compadrazgo

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Spanish 8th Grade Curriculum

Topic

Vocabulary

Grammar

Culture

Physical Environment

Weather and Seasons

Hacer

Near future

Forecasts

Meal Taking

Meals

Food and Drinks

Table Settings

Restaurant Vocabulary

“To have” idioms

Stem changing verbs

Table Manners

Eating Schedules and Customs

Menus

Health and Welfare

Body Parts

Illnesses

Reflexive Verbs

Gustar- like Verbs

Education

Classes

Supplies and Materials, Activities

Comparatives

The Present Tense of Regular –ir verbs

ID cards

Class schedules

Course load

Grading systems

Hispanic Artists

Public and Private Services

The Telephone

The Present Progressive

Paradores

Invitations

Shopping

Clothing- lists 1, 2, 3, 4

Materials and Sizes

The Personal A

Demonstrative Adjectives

Currencies in Latin countries

The euro

Metric system

Travel

Transportation

Packing for a Trip

Customs

License stickers and plates

Transportation in Latin countries

El RENFE

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