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Srta. RigganRm. 307

CURRICULM NIGHT

2013-2014

BackgroundBackground

B.A., With Honors, Spanish Language and Culture,

Washington State University, 2011 This is my second year teaching at Alki Middle School and my

third year with Vancouver Public Schools! I did my student teaching at Alki, and also completed long-term

substitute positions at Alki. I worked at Jason Lee Middle School I work at Lewis & Clark High School in the afternoons this year

High School Level/Credit Class

Spanish 1A (7th grade) and 1B (8th grade) are year-long elective courses and together are the equivalent of one year of high school Spanish.

To receive high school credit, students must go on to complete Spanish 2 at the high school level their freshman year.

As high school credit is offered for successful completion of both Spanish 1A and 1B, this course is rigorous and demanding (NOT impossible )

Please review the WORLD LANGUAGE APPLICATION on my website.

Eligibility Requirements

At the end of 1st trimester students who are not passing the course will be removed from the program.

To advance from Spanish 1A (7th grade) to 1B (8th grade) the student should maintain a C average.

High school credit is available only if the student successfully and consecutively completes Spanish 1A and 1B at the middle school level and Spanish II at the high school level their 9th grade year.

CURRICULUM - Resources ¡Avancemos! Textbook

The textbook will cover basic elements in Spanish, some of which include: Meeting people School/classroom chores/around the house Playing sports Weather Food Directrions Etc…

This year, the textbook is online for all students at my.hrw.com

Supplemental Materials: QUIA Online Resource for flashcards and activities

Also where students will take Practice Quizzes/ In-Class quizzes

Classzone.com Online Resource for flashcards

iPads in Spanish class

I plan on implementing iPads daily in my Spanish classes Warm-ups Use of the calendar Formative assessment Summative assesment

I am open to suggestions on how to use the iPads in Spanish class.

Quia (online software)

The students will be taking quizzes and tests using an online software called Quia.

Practice is available and students should be taking practice quizzes at least a few times a week.

POLICIES & PROCEDURESRefer to class syllabus – subject to change

Assessments (projects, tests, presentations etc.) (70% of overall grade) graded for learning gradebook – (K) before the task indicates assignment was graded on

student’s knowledge of Spanish

Daily Classwork/Homework (20% of overall grade) graded on effort (work habits) and therefore will only be accepted late for

half credit. We correct for accuracy in class. Students should expect 20-30 minutes each night of homework and/or

studying. Your student ALWAYS has homework! Gradebook – (WH) before the task indicates assignment was graded on

work habit/ethic.

Daily Participation (10% of overall grade) 5 pts possible each day Gradebook – (WH) before the task indicates assignment was graded on

work habit/ethic.

POLICIES & PROCEDURESRefer to class syllabus – subject to change

For more information on classroom policies and procedures please refer to the 2013-2014 Syllabus which can be accessed from my website.

My promise to your child…

clear goals and expectations

multiple methods of assessment

feedback for improvement

opportunities to improve

good methods of evaluating and reporting student progress.

How can you help at home?

Check your child’s homework calendar & planner each night

Ask your child to teach you vocabulary and grammar he/she has learned in class.

Review your child’s Spanish Notebook and help him/her keep it organized.

Have your child watch TV and Movies in Spanish if possible.

How can your child get additional help? Before school

7:30 am – students need to get a pass from me the day before or they may not be allowed past the main office.

During class Please encourage your student to get assistance and to

ask questions during class. At Lunch

I have second lunch this year and am available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for help

By appointment I teach at a different school in the afternoons.

Srta. Riggan’s Webpage

Alki Middle SchoolAlki Middle School

Staff Directory

Spanish

Parent Information

Communication Used to communicate good news and areas of concern

INFORMALLY – the most important Skyward Educator Access (gradebook) email phone contact note sent home conferences

FORMALLY Progress Reports Report Cards conferences

SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS Stop by the main office to get set up with your personal

account/password.

FAQ

What does an * (asterisk) mean in the gradebook? Assignment has not been graded yet and/or is not due yet even if it

shows as MISSING A missing assignment will be coded with a zero for the grade and NHI

(Not Handed In) in the comments

What does a (K) before an assignment mean? Grade based on Spanish knowledge

What does a (WH) before an assignment mean? Grade based on work habit

Parent/Teacher/StudentConferences Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences

-Oct. 24 & 25

The office will begin calling those students who are in need of conference beginning the week of October 7.

If you have not received a phone call requesting a conference by October 14 and you would still like a conference, call Kristin Coffey, 313-3200, and she would be happy to schedule one for you.

I request students attend the conference (if possible) and that all students bring their Spanish work with them..

COMMUNICATION

E-Mail erika.riggan@vansd.org Most effective form of communication

Phone 313 - 3277 Calls are often returned in the evening or the next day

Office Hours By Appointment

Roaming Teacher: 2 different locations

Any Questions?

Please feel free to contact me with any comments, questions or concerns.

Thank you for attendingCURRICULUM NIGHT

2013-2014*A copy of tonight’s power point presentation can be accessed from my website under Parent Information