INFORMATION FOR PARENTS - STUDENTS

Below is some information on classroom procedures, course requirements and grading systems:

All students are required to bring to class pens (blue or black ink), a binder with loose-leaf, and textbook. Students must take notes on a daily basis and keep in their binders all returned graded quizzes, exams and homework.

The work includes intensive oral practice and drills. Students are asked to write exercises, and to read assignments to reinforce grammar concepts. Please be aware that the computer translation programs available through the Internet can help when used as a dictionary but when the program does the actual translation assignment, the student has been cheated of valuable practice. These programs are useful for teaching computer skills--not foreign language skills. I strongly discourage their use.

Homework is assigned every night and is to be completed in an acceptable manner (neatly and thoughtfully handwritten and with an appropriate heading). Students must do their own homework as this will help them to understand the material. Collected homework is generally worth 5 points which makes a significant impact on a student's grade.

Quizzes are given daily. The material is based on the previous lesson or on specific vocabulary or grammar points. Each quiz is worth 20 points. Exams are given once or twice a month. Each exam is worth 100 points and is usually based on an entire chapter.  

In case of absence, each student should find out the work and the homework that he missed, and hand in the homework upon his return.

I expect students to participate fully in the target language as it is the best way to learn. Participation also allows the entire class to benefit from each student. Students should be respectful to each other and to the teacher at all times and should strive to maintain a positive and supportive attitude towards each other.

Atentamente: 

Señor Salvador

To contact Mr. Salvador:

salvadori@xavierhs.org