🗣 communication
How should I contact Mrs.Russell?
What is Email
What percentage of my grade is Homework and Classwork? List the percentages for each separately
Homework is worth 25%
Classwork is worth 25%
What should all of my handouts be kept inside of?
A Folder
Where do I need to be to be marked on time for my Spanish class?
In my seat
Where is the best place to look for my homework assignments?
Alma
How will Mrs.Russell contact me?
What percentage of my grade are tests and quizzes? List the percentages for each separately
Tests are worth 30%
Quizzes are worth 20%
What is at least one website I will need access in order to complete some of my homework assignments?
Duolingo
or for high school it could be Spanishdict/Google classroom
What are the 4 classroom expectations that are expected of me during class?
Sitting up
Feet on the floor
Legs under your desk
Giving the speaker eye contact
Will I have Spanish homework due on days that I do not have Spanish class?
8th grade NO
9th-12th YES Friday there is no class but there is homework
If I need to contact Mrs.Russell, I should do it before what time?
Before 8:30pm
What is one way I can earn extra credit points in Spanish class?
What website can I use to find the meaning of something in Spanish and vice versa?
What are the 3 school expectations?
1. Make the most of every opportunity
2. Love all people
3. Steward all property well
How many points can I earn on an assignment that is one day late?
50 points out of 100
What is my Spanish teacher’s email address?
vanessa@urbanpromise.org
There is an extra credit opportunity that I can count on. How many points is this extra credit opportunity worth?
10 points
If I am turning in an assignment to Mrs.Russell, what are the only 3 acceptable writing utensils with which I can complete the assignment?
pencil, pen with black ink or pen with blue ink
What are the 3 types of "discussion settings” that exist in Spanish class?
1. closed discussion
2. controlled discussion
3. Open discussion
Is it worth making up my Duolingo assignments even if they are more than one day late?
Yes, Duolingo assignments can be made up for half credit until the marking period ends
If I did not understand something in class or if I want more help, what should I do?
Reach out in advance if you are concerned about your ability to get an assignment completed
What is the grading scale for the Spanish class and the academy?
Grading Scale
A 90% - 100%
B 80% - 89%
C 70% - 79%
D 60% - 69%
F 0% - 59%
What are all of the supplies I should have with me in Spanish class when the bell rings?
Charged laptop
One composition book or spiral notebook
Folder
Pencil or pen
What 4 things am I to demonstrate with my posture in Spanish class?
Encourage one another
Give your best effort
Keep your space clean
Refrain from superfluous actions
How do I put Duolingo points "in the bank"?
Complete at least 50 additional XP in one day and it will be put in the bank