FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

para la clase de español

Señorita Bowman

 

Class website: http://missbowman.tripod.com/

My Email: michelle.bowman@ops.org

Assignments

 

Where am I supposed to sit?

All seats are assigned. If you have a specific need to sit in a specific area (i.e. hearing loss, poor eye sight and need to sit in the front) please see me after class.

 

What will I be learning in Spanish class?

Learning Spanish! For many of you this is your first time learning a language other than English. Because I was not here in the fall, we will review letters, numbers, colors, days, months and simple phrases. Here are some topics to look forward to:

·         Recite the Spanish alphabet

·         Say and write any number 0-10,000

·         Tell time

·         Say the date

·         Tell who you are and how you are

·         Tell where you are from

·         Describe yourself

·         Describe your classmates and classes

·         Tell your schedule

·         Read a class schedule and tell what time each class is

·         Indefinite & Definite Articles

·         Conjugate and identify selected verbs

·         Vocabulary for colors, classroom objects, family, sports

·         Interrogatives

 

How will I be graded?

OPS has adopted the following grading scale:

93-100%           A- Superior

85-92%              B- Above Average

79-84%              C- Average

70-78%              D- Below Average

69% and ↓        F- Failing

 

What are the expectations in this classroom?

Be on time, be safe, be respectful, be responsible.

 

How much “tarea” (homework) will I have?

You should be able to complete most assignments in class, if you use your class time wisely! J

 

However, you need to study your vocabulary every night for at least 5 (five) minutes.

 

What is Señorita Bowman’s LATE WORK policy?

You will receive a stamp for the completion of homework. You will not receive a stamp for incomplete homework. You are responsible for obtaining the answers when we correct the assignment in class in order to earn 5-10 points credit (depending on length of assignment).

 

What is Señorita Bowman’s tardy policy?

A student is considered tardy if he/she is not in the classroom ready to begin when the bell rings (this means quiet, in your seat, focused on the “Pregunta del Día” on the overhead). If you absolutely must sharpen your pencil, this may be done before the “Pregunta del Día” timer buzzes.

 

Students not in class when the roll is checked will be marked absent.  Students entering the class after the roll is taken must obtain a "Tardy Explanation Form" from the designated folder, complete the requested information, and return the form to the instructor at the end of class. The absence will then be changed to an excused or unexcused tardy.

 

You will receive a 9^th hour for your third tardy. If you are tardy often, your parents will be notified. If it still continues, your administrator will be involved.

 

What happens if I am absent?

You are responsible for making up any work you missed while you were gone. This includes class notes, assignments, tests, etc.

 

For each day you are absent, you have TWO days to make up assignments you missed while you were gone. For long-term absences and absences you know of in advance, please see me.

 

If an assignment that was assigned to you before you were absent was due while you were gone, it is due the day you come back. Example- If there’s a project due on Monday, and this project was assigned the previous Tuesday, and you’re absent on Monday, then the project is due the day you RETURN to school.

 

Extra Credit:

Students may receive extra credit by bringing in newspapers, books, music, or anything authentic that is written in Spanish or is authentic to a Spanish speaking culture.

 

What kind of assignments will I have?

• Daily vocabulary (5 words per day M-Th)
• Weekly vocabulary quiz over daily vocabulary
• In-class assignments (study guides, vocab work, group work, pairs work, participation, etc)
• Practice Tests (credit for correct answers)
• Chapter/Unit Tests
• Chapter Projects
• Vocabulary posters

 

What about restroom breaks?

Please use the 4 minutes between classes wisely and use the restroom then. All requests to use the restroom need to be done in Spanish.  (“Por favor, puedo ir al baño?)  This is a request, therefore I will let you know when it is appropriate to leave the room.

 

If a restroom pass is issued from Señorita Bowman, the pass is good for the restroom in the 10s hallway only, unless otherwise specified.

 

What if I feel that:

• All this is confusing and I need more explanation.
• Señorita Bowman is unfair.
• I need more time on an assignment.
• I don’t think I received a fair grade.
• I’m not sure what to do on an assignment, and I don’t want to ask a question in class.

 

Please, come talk to me! For ANY of the above situations, or any other issue related to your performance in my class, please, PLEASE come talk to me outside of class. I am available before school from at least 7:25a.m. (most days earlier than that), and I’m here until at least 11:15a.m. If this is not convenient, please write a note to me and drop it off in the office so it will be placed in my mailbox and we will arrange a time to meet.