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Last modified: November 17, 2022

World Geography in Spanish Course Syllabus

World Geography (In Spanish) Course Syllabus

Welcome to a year of learning Geography at Timpview High School! We have a lot to look forward to this year. I am excited to begin, and I hope you are too. Your enthusiasm and dedication will help you succeed and learn World Geography.

Course Description:

Course Title: World Geography

Duration: Full Year (1.0 Credit)

Grade Level: 9-12

General Description:

This class will be taught in Spanish for English Language Learners. Throughout this course, we will study the geography of the world by looking at the world’s people, places, cultures, environments, and significant events.

My hope is that we can have fun exploring the world together. We have a lot of material to cover in just one year. Daily attendance and participation is essential. In addition, I expect each student to display the characteristics of personal responsibility, respect, integrity, discipline, and engagement. In return for attentiveness during class, I will do my part to make the course interesting and relevant.

Learning Expectations:

Students will learn about the world in spatial terms, the human and physical characteristics of places and regions, how physical processes shape the earth’s surface, how human activities shape the earth’s surface, the interaction of physical and human systems, andwill use geographic knowledge to connect to today’s world.

Assessment of Progress and Achievement:

Grades will be based on the following percentages:

A = 100­ – 93.00 % B­ = 82.99 – ­80.00 % D+ = 69.00 – 67.00 %

A­ = 92.99­ – 90.00 % C+ = 79.99­ – 77.00 % D = 66.00 – 63.00 %

B+ = 89.99 – ­87.00 % C = 76.99­ – 73.00 % D- = 62.00 – 60.00%

B = 86.99­ – 83.00 % C­ = 72.99­ – 70.00 % F = 59.99 % or less

Students will earn grades based on their performance in the following three categories:

Weekly Participation/Quizzes (40%):

Each week, all students will get a 10 ­point, weekly­ participation grade. This grade will synthesize all aspects of a student’s performance in class including a) Being in class (you can´t participate if you are not in class), b) Participating in class activities, c) Following the principles of Güerolandia (see below), d) Making an honest effort to complete all assignments.

Tests and Projects (30%):

There will be tests (two or three each term) and projects (one or two each term). They will be worth 100 points each. This will help solidify the learning of all students. The best way to prepare for a test is to participate actively in class and regularly complete the homework. Missed tests can be made up before the end of the term. The projects must be turned in by the end of the term.

Folder/Homework (30%)

­Each unit the students will be responsible to turn in a folder. The folder will contain: assignments and activities done in class, student news notes, and guided notes pages for class discussions. Homework will be turned in with the folder and is usually worth the most points in the folder. Homework will usually be assigned in class. It is the responsibility of the student to request help or ask for assistance.

Extra Credit

At the start of the term, each student receives 40 points of extra credit. The first time the student uses the hall pass, he or she pays 5 point, the second time, they pay 5 points, the third time 10 points, the forth time they pay 20 points. Once a student is out of points, hall pass usage must be purchased with a lunchtime detention (the student must spend lunchtime in Güerolandia).

Required Materials:

Students should come to class prepared to participate. Students should come each day with a pen or pencil and a spiral notebook and binder. Students will use their notebooks every day to record notes, take quizzes, and complete short writing assignments. Notebooks will periodically be collected and graded. Student´s use of their notebooks will form part of their Weekly Performance grades.

Classroom Procedures: Class Principles:

There are three guiding principles: 1. Be Respectful ­ Stedents should respect one another’s right to learn. Demonstrate appropriate behavior at all times, including listening when others speak. Cheating is disrespectful and will result in failure of the assignment. 2. Be Prepared ­ Students should come every day, arrive on time; be in their assigned seat with all needed books and classroom materials and homework completed. 3. Be Engaged ­ Students should ask questions, actively participate, help other students, pay attention and stay on task.

Policies:

I will follow and I expect students to follow the Timpview High School attendance, dress and grooming, integrity, and electronic devices policies. These policies are printed in the Timpview Student Handbook. Class time is extremely valuable; while students are in class, I expect them to stay in class. Students should ask if they need to use the hall pass, but should not make it a daily habit (see Extra Credit above)

Attendance:

Language can best be learned through participation. Therefore students are expected to be in every class unless ill or otherwise excused. For excused absences, students will be required to make up any work missed. I will assign make up work. For further information on attendance, see the Timpview student handbook. Excessive absences will affect Participation Points (see above).

Tardies:

Tardies affect not only the student´s ability to learn, but interrupts the class and affects other students. A student who is tardy must sign the tardy log upon entering class. The school policies for tardies will be followed. As with excessive absences, excessive tardies will affect Participation Points (see above).

Bathroom Policy:

Unfortunately, experience has demonstrated the need for a bathroom policy: 1. Only 1 person at a time may use the hall pass to go to the bathroom, 2. You must take the hall pass and keep it with you, 3. I enforce the school´s 20-20 rule (no one goes the first or last 20 minutes of class), 4. Bathroom visits must be no longer than 5 minutes, 5. Cell phones must be left in the classroom during bathroom visits. Please try to use the bathroom during breaks between classes. Bathroom visits will also tie into Extra Credit (see above).

Electronic devices:

Students are not to use any electronic device including cell phones for texting. As per the Timpview Student handbook, electronic devices used in violation to this rule will be confiscated and turned over to the administration. Should a student needs to use a cell phone, they should ask Dr. Güero. If he deems the request justifiable, he will allow them to go into the hall. Students should advise their parents that if they need to contact them during class time, they should call the office at 801-221-9720. The office staff will then relay the message to the student.

Progress Reports:

Students can check their class progress in PowerSchool, which I will update on a weekly basis. I will also be available during Consultation on Mondays and I encourage students to come and ask questions and seek help.

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