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SPANISH Mr. Charvat (GPC)

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• This is Period 1 Rm. 3S Spanish 4.
• Please sign the Open House sheet.
• If you havent received a name tag, please take
  one and wear it for the evening.
• Enjoy the music, I do take requests!

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2011 OPEN HOUSE
Mr. Charvat (GPC)
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Mr. Charvat

• 22nd year at SHS
• BA- Spanish from Valparaiso University
• MS Education from NIU
• Varsity Girls Soccer Coach
• JV Boys Soccer Coach

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Mr. Charvat- continued

• Hobbies- Sports, computers, vacations, music,
  television, and family.
• This year I teach Spanish 2, Spanish 4, and
  Spanish 5
• I am a member of the Technology Committee at SHS
• Studied in Puebla, Mexico
• Traveled to Costa Rica in the summer of 2005,
  2008.
• Traveled to Spain in the summer of 2006, 2010.
• Traveled to Ecuador in the summer of 2011.
• I am also a graduate of Schaumburg High School-
  dont ask what year!

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My Schedule

• Period 1 Spanish L466 Rm. 3S
• Period 2 Spanish L466 Rm. 3S
• Period 3 Free
• Period 4 Spanish L466 Rm. 3S
• Period 5 Lunch
• Period 6 Spanish 2 L165 Rm. 3S
• Period 7 Spanish L579 Rm. 3S
• Period 8 Free

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If your son or daughter needs help ...

• they can see me by appointment periods 3 and 8.
• they can see me before school 645-725 am.
• I can get them help from National Honor Society
• they can email me at gcharvat_at_d211.org

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Is there homework in Spanish?

• Do birds fly?
• Of course there is! Usually there is homework
  every night! On average 15-20 minutes a night.
• Homework is usually worksheets or workbook pages,
  but can also take the form of essays, video
  creation, or computer projects.

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Course Content

• Text- Español Esencial
• (grammar workbook)
• Album (reader)
• Reading
• Short Stories
• Adapted Novels
• Argentina, other cultural units

• Immersion into Spanish Language and Culture
• All Spanish!
• Junior-Senior
• Perfecting skills-reading, writing, grammar,
  listening etc.

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GRADING POLICY

• The Quarter Grade is Divided into three equal
  categories- each category is worth one-third of
  the quarter grade.
• Quizzes- one every week
• Orals- daily- includes everything except for
  quizzes and tests
• Tests- one every 2-4 weeks

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Grading- continued

• Each student will be given a 50 point daily
  homework grade each quarter. This grade is posted
  at the end of the quarter!

of missing assignments Grade Points
0 A 50
1 A 47
2 A- 45
3 B 43
4 B- 40
5 C 38
6 D 34
7 F 31
8 F 28
9 F 25
10 or more F 0 credit/Teacher conference

• If your son or daughter has missed three
  assignments by midterm it will be indicated on
  their midterm report.

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Grading- an example

• Marta Garcia-
• Quizzes-- 90 ?
• Orals-- 90 ?
• Tests-- 90 ?
• Final percentage 90 ?
• Quarter Grade A-

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GRADING SCALE

• A 99-100
• A 92-98
• A- 90-91
• B 88-89
• B 82-87
• B- 80-81

• C 78-79
• C 72-77
• C- 70-71
• D 68-69
• D 66-67
• F 0-65

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Course sequence in Spanish

• Spanish 2 for Freshmen L165
• Spanish 3 L366
• Spanish 4 L466
• Spanish 5 L579 (AP Spanish)

El Español
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Reasons for continuing in Spanish

• Opportunity to receive college credit in High
  School (AP).
• Foreign language learning helps students on the
  vocabulary sections of the ACT and SAT tests.
• Improved job opportunities in the future.
• Learn about other cultures and their customs and
  traditions!
• Communicate with people from other countries.
• It is fun!

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Opportunities for continued success!

• Encourage your children to listen to Spanish
  music!
• Encourage your children to watch Spanish
  television.
• Search the Internet for Spanish sites. Try Yahoo
  en Español.
• Eat in Spanish and Mexican restaurants.
• Read Spanish and Mexican magazines.
• Try out various computer programs for practicing
  Spanish.

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Other stuff---

• My SHS Web Page is located at
  http//www.shs.d211.org/ForeignLang/faculty/GPC/GP
  C.html
• Always check grades online at www.shs.d211.org.
  I post one to two days after a quiz or test is
  given.

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Classroom Expectations

• Treat everyone with respect
• Come prepared
• Speak in Spanish
• Work hard to do your best
• Have fun!

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Foreign Exchange

• This summer there will be a Foreign Exchange trip
  to Guatemala/Belice. The trip will be in June.
• Details will be coming soon!

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Do you have any questions for me?