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 * ¡Bienvenidos a la clase de la Maestra Nesbitt! **

Here is a guide to our class from A to Z.



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 * = ==Absences == ||= ==Cell Phones== ||= ==Contact Information== ||
 * = ==Grading== ||= ==Homework== ||= ==iPods==
 * = ==Notebooks== ||= ==Retakes== ||= ==Rules== ||

||= ==Testing== ||= === === ||

Absences [[image:http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/9625830/2/istockphoto_9625830-miserably-sick-teenager.jpg width="152" height="97"]]

 * See me ahead of time if you know you’re going to be absent (e.g. lesson, vacation, appointment, etc.)
 * Check the [|class blog] to see what you missed. You will need to complete the tasks and **fill out the form** under the make up work tab on this wiki.
 * You’ll need to see me to set up a time to make up a missed quiz.

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Cell Phones [[image:http://longislandbankruptcyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/cell-phone.jpg width="93" height="150"]]
See Technology Expectations section

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Contact Information [[image:http://www.units.muohio.edu/rsp/recsports/images/aquatics/email.jpg width="106" height="98"]]

 * E-mail: __snesbitt@hershey.k12.pa.us__
 * Voice mail: 531-2222 extension **4148**
 * Google Voice account (for assignments only): 298-7174
 * Teacher Website: Go to “Hershey Middle School Teacher Sites” and click my name.
 * Moodle: [|http://derrymoodle.caiu.org]. The course enrollment key is ** hola **.

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Grading [[image:http://www.vietnamlearning.vn/shop/course_images/categories/a+.jpg width="72" height="103"]]
The grade is based on points earned out of points possible. The possible number of points per marking period will vary based on the number and types of assignments that we do.

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Homework [[image:http://ateachersupply.com/cart/images/stamp%20tarea%21%203.59%20%20CEJ9916.gif width="143" height="143"]]
My goals in assigning homework are to further practice concepts introduced in class and to enhance each student’s language experience.
 * I post the assignments IN CLASS, on Moodle, and on the class blog. I usually give __choices__ for each assignment and __several days__ notice of the due date.
 * Homework assignments are typically worth 5 to 10 points, and most will be completed on Moodle.
 * If you __don’t__ complete the assignment:

1. You will fill out a STOP SIGN form (You can find this on my Moodle site, teacher site, and my class blog) to let me know why you didn’t complete the assignment and your plan to complete it. 2. I still want you to complete the assignment. I’ll award you //some// credit for having completed the work. 3. I will notify parents if incomplete, unsatisfactory, or late homework becomes an issue.

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iPods [[image:http://zedomax.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ipod-touch-5.jpg width="160" height="140"]]
See Technology Expectations section

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Notebook [[image:http://img.alibaba.com/photo/50221593/1_5_PVC_3_Ring_Binder.jpg width="144" height="144"]]
All students are required to have a **1-inch or bigger 3-ring binder** for class. (See me if this is an issue). Please divide the notebook into the following sections: **N** - Notes **I** - In Class Activities **T** - Timed Writing **E** - Et Cetera ||
 * **D** - Do Now

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Retakes [[image:http://www.sunprairie.k12.wi.us/faculty/njgrund/pictures/dog_cheating_cat_school_test_hg_clr.gif width="105" height="105"]]

 * I allow students to redo any quiz or project. The student must talk with me to set up a time to do so. I will take the HIGHER grade of the two.
 * Before a student is permitted to retake a quiz, s/he must: Get a **signature** from a parent (an email is fine) and complete //**5** additional practice activities//.

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Rules [[image:http://rlv.zcache.com/school_rules_postcards-p239604169230146179qibm_400.jpg width="120" height="120"]]

 * My 3 non-negotiable rules are:**
 * 1) Follow teacher directions the FIRST time they’re given.
 * 2) Bring needed materials to class every day.
 * 3) Keep your hands, feet, objects, and negative comments to yourself.

As a class, we will create some rules that I’ll post on this wiki.

1. Verbal or written warning 2. Conference with student 3. Notification of parents 4. #3 + teacher detention 5. #3 + office referral
 * __Consequences__****:**

Severe clause: //Removal from class//

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 * I give most of my quizzes on Moodle. Because of the close proximity of our classroom computers, you __must__ keep your eyes on your __own__ screen. I will consider that you’ve started your quiz whenever you log on to my Moodle site during quiz time.
 * You MAY bring your cell phone to Spanish class (This is optional). I will show you some __appropriate__ ways to use your phone including: Texting responses to me, keeping work logs and emailing me, taking pictures of notes, leaving a voice mail response.
 * You MAY bring your iPod to class (This is optional). I will show you some free, appropriate apps and podcasts that you can download.
 * **Free apps:**
 * iReview
 * gFlash+
 * Touchcards
 * SpanishDict
 * iSpanish
 * Evernote
 * WordRef
 * StoryKit
 * mPage
 * Google Earth || **Optional (but good) Paid Apps:** **
 * CN Spanish – Conjugation Nation ($2.99)
 * iGrammar ($1.99)
 * Basic Spanish for Dummies ($.99) ||



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Testing [[image:http://extend.schoolwires.com/clipartgallery/images/34625259.gif width="67" height="105"]]
====All assessments are announced approximately ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE to give every student the opportunity to prepare and do their best. I will post these in class as well as on Moodle and the class blog.====

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