martin luther high school parent night 1. ¡bienvenidos a la clase de español! mi nombre es paul...
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Martin Luther High SchoolParent Night
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¡Bienvenidos a la clase de Español!
Mi nombre es Paul Kollmorgen, y enseño los siguientes cursos:
Spanish 2Spanish 3 Honors (Dual Credit)Spanish 4 Honors (Dual Credit)
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What is Dual Credit?
The Dual Credit Program is a way to get college credit while still in high school – Credits are highly transferable, but
students are encouraged to contact institutions to verify they will transfer
– Cost per credit hour is cheaper than as an undergraduate enrollee ($85/hr in 2014)
– Enrollment is completed through the OSS
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What is Dual Credit?
College Credit Options
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
Concordia University, Nebraska (CUNE)
Placement Test (CLEP, etc.)
AP Spanish Test
Spanish 3 = Span 101 3 hrs. for $255
CLEP = $80 (2014) Cost = $91 (2015)
Spanish 4 = Span 102 3 hrs. for $255
Take college Spanish course you tested into ($300/hr. or more)
3 to 4 hrs. college credit with score of 3 or better
6 hrs. = $510
Retro credits possible after passing first college class
Retro credits possible depending on placement in Spanish program
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Selected Course Objectives
The student will be able to: – Demonstrate progress in the five
key areas of any world language: speaking, reading, writing, listening, and cultural knowledge
– Use Spanish to converse about everyday situations involving life at school, home, work, at a hospital, on vacation, etc.
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Grading Procedure
Grading Scale: School-wide scale
Grading Categories / Weights:• 40% = unit tests and verb quizzes• 15% = vocabulary quizzes• 15% = unit projects (real-life
communication)• 15% = homework• 15% = semester exam
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Student Expectations
The student is expected to:– Complete work on time– Complete missing / make-up work
promptly– Pass vocabulary quizzes by 8 am of test
day!– Study vocabulary and grammar concepts
on a regular basis to develop skill and proficiency (Quizlet, StudySpanish, etc.)
– Seek help immediately if questions arise
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Ideas to Help Your Child Succeed in Spanish
– Take an interest in Spanish! Have your child teach you what they know
– Help your child study their vocabulary words– 2nd Year: Take advantage of Vistas website– 3rd Year: Take advantage of Avancemos
website– 4th Year: Take advantage of the Conexiones
website– All years: Take advantage of useful websites:
www.quizlet.com, www.studyspanish.com, www.spanish411.net , www.wordreference.com , www.drlemon.com, www.123teachme.com , www.spanishlistening.org
– There are links to these websites on each class page
– Contact me early in the semester if you feel your child needs extra help
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Vocabulary Quiz Procedure
Vocabulary Quiz Scoring
If you get… Your score is… And you should…
All 16 right 16/15 Rejoice!
12-15 right 15/15 Celebrate!
5-11 right R Retake by 8 am of test day to get a 12!
At 8 am your grade = 0!
0-4 right O Study more!You just got a 0!
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Test Retake Procedure
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Useful Websites
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Subscription Websites
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¡Muchas gracias por asistir esta noche!
¿Preguntas o sugerencias? Póngase en contacto conmigo:
Paul Kollmorgen414-421-4000 ext. 254
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Have a blessed
dayin Christ!