Welcome to

Honors Spanish
3
Ms. Basile
Fall 2016
EGHS phone: (336) 449-6311 ext. 1636
Email: basilev@gcsnc.com

www.clasebasile.weebly.com

Welcome to Honors Spanish 3!

I am very excited about having you in this class! I will challenge you to do your best and
to strive for success. The Spanish 3 course is designed to prepare students to be college
and career ready. Two significant differences from previous years are the focus on
conversational and written abilities.
**This is an honors course, which means that you are expected to go above and beyond
the minimum standard. You are expected to be responsible and to complete all
homework and other assignments. This course will be taught rigorously and you are
expected to pay attention, ask questions, be proactive, and be in attendance. Missing 1
day in an honors course is the equivalent of missing 2 days in a CP course.
Why is Spanish important?
Spanish is important because we live in an ever growing global community. To be more
marketable and more successful in your future and career it is critical to learn a second
language.
What do I need for this class?
Materials:

-composition notebooks
-package of pens (blue or black only) and pencils
-package of highlighters/colored post-its (multiple colors)
-planner to keep up with assignments/due dates
*Materials should be brought to class EVERY SINGLE DAY.
Attitude: You need to have a GREAT attitude for this class! We will be moving quickly
and your positive attitude is just as necessary as your notebook. BELIEVE in a positive
attitude and you will foster one!
Attendance: Attendance is mandatory. Please refer to your Student Handbook for the
full outline of this policy. You receive an F in any course that you have 4 or more
absences in. If you have more than 4 absences, you may schedule make up time. If you
do not schedule this and make up your time, you will fail this course. This rule is GCS

policy (not EGHS developed) and it applies to all of your classes. This is not a joke. **YOU
NEED TO SEE US IF YOU HAVE MISSED A DAY TO SCHEDULE THIS MAKE UP TIME** If you
are absent, retrieve any handouts from the Student Center, and ask a buddy in the

ConsequencesClass room
1. Verbal Warning (for minor offenses, ieExpectations:
talking excessively during lecture, getting
out of seat, first tardy, etc)
1. Be prompt
2. One on one conversation
2. Be prepared
3. Phone call home (made by student and
teacher)
3. Be respectful
4. Parent/Teacher Conference with
4. Be productive,
guidance counselor
5. Administrative involvement
positive and
proactive.
classroom.
See me to clear up any confusion or if you have questions.

Late for class?

Consequences!
1. Verbal Warning
2. Parent Phone Call (Made by student)
3. Lunch detention
4. Referral to administration (filled out by student) resulting in ISS or OSS (depending on if
its a
repeat offense)

Late work- Late work is not accepted. Keep track of your assignments.
Zeroes severely impact your grade. No exceptions will be made. If you are absent
you have 3 days for each day you were out to return your missed work. After
that point, it will not be accepted. For example- if you missed 2 days, you have 6
days to turn in missing assignments.

Grading Scale:
35% Tests- This includes unit tests and benchmark tests.
30% Performance Assessments- This includes oral exams and
projects.
20% Quizzes- Students will have frequent quizzes to ensure
comprehension.
15% Homework and Classwork- Students should expect nightly
homework
assignments.

Bathroom/Hall Pass Policy: This class is divided by a lunch period. Students are
expected to use the facilities during lunch time. No bathroom passes will be given
during class time.

Tutoring: Tutoring will be offered Tuesday and Wednesday mornings

7:30 -8:30 am. Students should check with me to secure a hall pass by the
end of second block.

Procedures:
The beginning of class: Upon entering the classroom, students are to sit in their
assigned seats and begin the bell ringer which will either be on the overhead or in the
textbooks. If the bell ringer is a bookwork assignment, students should go to the
bookshelf and get a textbook. Bell Ringers will be graded daily after the first 1015 minutes of the class period. Homework, if assigned, is expected to be out and
ready to be checked or turned in during this time.
The end of Spanish Class: Class is not over or dismissed until the teacher dismisses
the class. The bell does not dismiss students. Students should not begin packing up
materials before dismissal.
Textbooks: Each student should take a book to their seat for every class period and
return their book to the shelves when the teacher dismisses class.
Computer Lab: Students will be granted access to the computer lab regularly. Students
are to be focused and working on the designated and assigned task. Students are not to
use their electronic devices or listen to music during this time. A failure to comply with
the rules will result in a loss of computer privileges.
Cell phones: The use of cell phones or other electronic devices is strictly prohibited
during instructional time. This time is from bell to bell. Students may not have their
devices visible during that time. The devices will be taken by the teacher and sent to the
office for parent retrieval.
Plagiarism: It has become sadly obvious that some students will choose to cheat their
way through Spanish class. In the event that a student is caught using an online tool,
someone else, a translation app or website, that student will receive a zero on the
assignment and be referred administratively. If a repeat offense is detected, the student
will be subject to receive a failing grade for the course. By signing below, you agree to
not use online resources to help with your Spanish work. If you are caught using such
tools, you agree to subject yourself for failure of the course.
School Rules: Students are expected to follow all Guilford County and Eastern Guilford
High School rules and expectations at all times in addition to the specific Spanish

classroom rules. Cell phones, ipods, ipads, iphones, MP3 players, headphones
and any other forms of electronic devices are not allowed during class time. If
you choose to bring one of these devices to class, it must remain turned off and put
away at all times. If you are caught using your phone during class time, that
phone will be confiscated and turned in to administration. Please turn your
phones to silent mode when entering the classroom. I do not want to take your phone
but will if I catch you using them.

For the parents! Powerschool

Powerschool is an online tool that you can use to check on the progress of your
student in all of their classes! There is no longer a need to wait for progress
reports (which are printed 3 times per 9 nine weeks and sent home through your
student) or to leave a message with a teacher and await the returned call to hear
about the academic progress of your student! Check it from your computer or
smart phone any time you want, any day you want! If you havent set up an
account, please do so immediately. Whenever your students grade is updated, it
takes 24 hours for it to show on your end. If you ever have any questions about
what you see on Powerschool, feel free to call or email.

https://gcsnc.powerschool.com/public/home.html

Dear Parent/Guardian,
I am excited to embark on this new school year with your student! Please
read through the syllabus, review the supply list and rules for my class with
your child and sign the agreement below acknowledging that you received
this syllabus and information. I strongly encourage you to retrieve a planner
for your student. The school year quickly fills up and a planner will be
extremely helpful to keep your student on track with assignments, due
dates, major tests, practices, games, etc. Please be sure to stay up to date
with what is due and how your child is doing in my class.
We look forward to a successful school year!
Sincerely,
Ms. Basile
Honors Spanish 3
Fall 2016
www.clasebasile.weebly.com

I acknowledge that I have received the syllabus for Spanish 3. I have

reviewed these guidelines with my child and we, together, understand
them.

! Parent name:________________________________________________________

Signature:_____________________________________________________________

!Student name:________________________________________________________
Signature:_____________________________________________________________

! PARENT EMAIL ADDRESS:____________________________________________

PARENT PHONE NUMBER(S):
Home:____________________________________
Cell:_______________________________________
Translator needed? YES or NO
Language (if yes):
___________________________________________________________
Concerns/Comments for the teacher: