Culture of Spain Course Syllabus

Stayton High School

Instructor: Katie Agee                       Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisites: None                          Units of Credit: 1/2

 

Course Overview: This course is designed to introduce students to Spanish culture.

 

Course Content/Goals: In this course, students will learn the geography of Spain, history of the country and it’s people, Spanish literature, art and music, as well as current events in the daily lives of Spaniards.

 

Course Materials: There is no text for this course.  I will be providing all necessary materials.

 

Supplies needed:  Students will need a three-ring binder in which to keep class materials, a writing utensil and paper. 

 

Assessment:

Grading scale: See student handbook

Grading percentages:          Tests/Quizzes:                       20% of final grade

                                                Daily work:                             40% of final grade

                                                Participation:                         30% of final grade

                                                Semester exam:                    10% of final grade

 

 Attendance/Tardies: Attendance in this class is vital to success.  Excused absences will receive the same number of days as missed to make up assignments.  Work missed from unexcused absences may be made up with special arrangements with parents or guardians.

 

Tardies: As per student handbook.  A student is tardy when he or she is not seated and ready to work when the tardy bell rings. 

 

Class Rules:

·     Follow the Rules of SHS

·     Be Respectful

·     Be Responsible

·     Be There – Be Ready

·     Make up work missed outside of class time.

·     Dress code will be strictly enforced (no low hanging pants, low cut tops, gang symbols, references to alcohol, drugs or sexual acts.)

 

Course Competencies for Class:

Career Related Learning Standards:

 

Office Hours: I am available from 7:30-8:00 a.m. and from 3:00-3:30 p.m. each day.

 

SHS encourages parental involvement and comments.  For that reason, I’m requiring that my students take this home and have it signed by a parent or guardian.  If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 769-2171, ext. 405.  I can also be e-mailed at kagee@nsantiam.k12.or.us.

 

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