Espaol 1

Sra. Ulloa

Dear Parents/Guardians,
Below is a copy of the expectations, rules and discipline procedures that your son/daughter
will follow in class. Please read, sign and return this copy to class.
Modes of communication with Mrs. Ulloa:
You can contact me the following ways:
Email:culloa@dusd.edu
Call: 654-569-8962 and leave a message
The basic expectations in the classroom:
Be prepared
Be attentive
Be respectful
No food, drink or chewing gum (water only)
Bring your homework, notebook and needed supplies (highlighters, pens blue/black, red
pen)
Absolutely no use of cell phones is permitted (calling, texting or checking the time)
Classroom Procedures:
Class starts when the bell rings. Everyone must be seated at this time and be prepared for
class. Go to the restroom and water fountain on your own time. I reserve the right to restrict
the privilege to leave the room if abused.
Supplies:
A basic list of supplies includes:
1. A (70 page) spiral notebook for notes, summaries, essays and reviews. You are not
obligated to keep graded assignments but it is for your benefit if done so. It is useful
for the preparation of quizzes and exams at the end of each unit and semester. Its
also good to keep graded assignment in case I committed an error inputting a grade.
2. Paper and black/blue pen are required. I only accept assignments in ink.
3. Red pen and highlighters are used to review the work already completed.
4. Textbook: Espaol 1. You will be receiving a textbook in the first weeks of school.
You have the privilege of taking the book home and use it to complete assignments
not completed in class. You are asked to return the book before the end of each
semester. It is your responsibility to write your name on the inside cover and also to
take care of the textbook.
Attendance:
Absences of the class can hurt your grade. You will lose points for class participation and
valuable class material. You are to request, in advance, the assignments ahead of a planned
absence. It is YOUR responsibility to find out the assignments missed after an absence,
before school, the day you return to school, the day you return to school. You must also
submit assignments due during your absence, before school when you return from an
absence. Remember, if you have an unexcused absence (truancy), any work completed
during the absence will not be allowed to be made up.
Assignments:
Usually, you begin an assignment in class and it is completed at home. The fact that
students complain about the amount or frequency of assignments will not change the course
work intended for the class. My suggestion is to try to have a good attitude about it. The
assignments are intended to practice new skills and incorporate old. Assignments are
passed forward before class begins. If your work is not complete please do not turn it in

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because YOU had the opportunity to receive help if it was because you did not understand
the assignment. If you fail to complete the assignment you will not receive credit.
Assignments are graded by a point system. Everything counts! The fact that you turn in an
assignment, does not mean that you will receive full credit. Assignments are graded by the
number of correct answers. It is the students responsibility to complete all assignments and
projects. All assignments/projects must be turned in on time. NO EXCUSES. There will be
NO additional work as a substitute for a project or assignment not turned in.
Assessments:
You will be given two vocabulary quizzes per week. Please make sure to follow the quiz
packet. Tests are given at the end of each unit and semester. For each unit, a review will be
given two days before the exam. The next day, you will take a practice exam to see what
you need to study more of that night. If you are absent during the period of these three days
it is your responsibility to retrieve and return assignments, if it was an excused absence.
Class Participation:
You are required to participate in the class. I keep track of participation and that becomes
part of your grade. It usually ends up being 10% of your grade.
Getting Help:
Help is available for those of you who want it. You must be willing to work hard and be
successful. Tutoring I am available before and after school every day except on Monday
mornings. All teachers are in meetings with colleagues that day.
Extra Credit:
There are a few opportunities for extra credit in class. However, I will not give extra credit
just because you need more points when you are not completing the regular class work.
There will be opportunities for extra points for all students.
Grades:
Grades are based on homework, assessments, and participation. The grade is based on the
total number of points earned out of the total possible points (cumulative). Its a good idea
to check periodically where you stand. Every Monday, students have the opportunity to
review grade by checking with me before the bell rings.

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We read the expectations of Spanish 1 and understand the standards and

requirements for this class.
Student Signature ______________________________________ Date________________

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Parent/Guardian Signature _______________________________Date________________