Syllabus
What is your teacher's name?
Profe. Swinney
Ms. Swinney
What should you do if you have a question?
Raise your hand
(levanta la mano)
What item(s) will you need to bring every day?
iPad, pencil, Spanish book, wired headphones
It is okay to run into the room to make it by the time the bell rings.
False;
you will be asked to turn around at the beginning of the hall and walk
What is the MOST important reason for following the classroom expectations?
To make sure everyone in the class has a positive learning experience
True or False: cell phones, wireless earbuds, and smart watches should be kept in your locker.
True!!
By the time the bell rings, you should ____?
Be in your seat ready to start class
(with your Spanish book)
At the end of class, you can line up at the door and wait for the bell to ring.
False
There is not enough space to line up at the door. Once we pack up, you may stand by your seat while waiting for the bell.
When the timer indicates the end of an activity, you should do what?
Stop whatever you are doing
Listen for what’s coming next
Put Apples up
You are working on a group project with your classmates. You notice that one of your group members is not participating. What is the BEST way to initially handle this situation?
Try to talk to your group member and see if you can help them get involved
What is the main objective for this class?
Communicate in Spanish
If you need to use the restroom you should _____?
Create an e-hall pass and raise your hand
*1 person can leave the room at a time (for any reason)
*You will also have to ask in Spanish
*during independent work time
You can use English during a speaking activity.
False
* you may get speaking points deducted!
What is Ms. Swinney’s signal to get the group’s attention?
Count down from 5 in Spanish
You need assistance with an assignment or project. When is the best time outside of class to receive this assistance?
MTSS
When is the last day to turn in ANY work for the class?
The last day of the semester
If you need to get out of your seat to sharpen a pencil or grab a Kleenex you should ____?
Wait until it’s work time
* Raise your hand otherwise!
The bell has rung! As you leave your space, what does it look like?
Chair is pushed in, materials put away, trash is disposed of
When we are preparing for a speaking activity when should you begin?
When the signal is given (levantense)
You see a classmate struggling to understand a concept. What is the MOST helpful thing to do?
Offer to help them by explaining the concept in a way they can understand
You are sick and do not come to school. Which of the following should you do FIRST when you are absent?
Check Canvas for any information or assignments.
*Even if there is no assignment, I give details for what we practice and learn each day in class
How do we put away our Spanish books?
1. Wait for Profe. Swinney's prompt (pasen los libros a una persona)
2. Pass the books to one person in your group
3. That person will stand up, walk to the box, and place books in carefully
Oh no! We are using iPads today and you left yours in the locker. Will Profe. Swinney let you go get it?
No! The expectation is that you come to class prepared.
How do you turn in an assignment?
take a picture and submit to Canvas
You are trying to finish a project at home. However, you notice you don’t have your vocabulary/resources needed in order to complete the project. What is the APPROPRIATE action to take?
Email the teacher asking for help