Chippewa Valley High School

Chelsea Richter
Main Building Room 243
Ninth Grade Center Room 319
Email: crichter@cvs.k12.mi.us
Phone Main Building: 586-723-2643
Phone Ninth Grade Center: 586-723-3233
Website: crichter.weebly.com

Each student in this class has an opportunity to learn and excel. Everyones actions in the
classroom must allow themselves and others to reach their fullest learning potential. Failure is
not an option. The following guidelines will help us create an environment for success.

Class Materials: hours. Other legal consequences may also be

Each day students will be expected to bring:
Pencil and/or pen
Loose leaf paper or spiral notebook
Organized one-inch binder for only Spanish
materials
Optional-3x5 flashcards
Cell Phone/Electronics
Policy:
Electronics are prohibited during
instructional time & tests/quizzes unless
indicated by the instructor.
1st offense-verbal warning issued.
2nd offense-device taken.
3rd offense- device taken and referral.
Lost or stolen devices will not be replaced at
the expense of CVHS.
The use of cameras or video recording
devices is strictly prohibited. Any published
videos/pictures without written consent from
unknowing individuals will result in an
immediate referral and the device kept for 24
enforced.
Attendance Policies:
11 absences in 1 semester = loss of credit
3 hallway passes per semester
4 tardies = detention
Bathroom Policy:
In order to use the restroom you must ask
permission to leave the class.
You must pay one peso to leave the class.
You must take the hall pass.
Learning Spanish:
The best way to learn a language is to be
immersed in it. I will be speaking Spanish
throughout the hour and you may not
understand it and will probably become
frustrated at times. This is ok and it is normal.
Know that I will explain grammar notes and
other major things in English.
Absent Work:
You have 2 days to make up homework
from an absence.
Assignments/tests that were due on the day
of absence are due upon arrival back to school. Grading:
Student is responsible for visiting the absent A B+ B- C D+ D-
basket and 93- 87- 80- 73- 67- 60-
1.) Collecting papers from the folder that 100% 89% 82% 76% 69% 62%
corresponds with the correct day. A- B C+ C- D F
2.) Making up quizzes/tests from absence. 90- 83- 77- 70- 63- 0-
After 3 school days a test/quiz cannot be 92% 86% 79% 72% 66% 59%
made up.
3.) Asking a friend for help. Your grade will be broken up as follows:
4.) Pick up corrected absent work form the Class Activities: 25%
return bin within a week. Binder Checks: 5%
Participation: 10%
IMPORTANT!!!!! Tests/Quizzes/Projects: 60%
IF YOU ARE ABSENT THE DAY BEFORE A
PROJECT IS DUE OR A TEST /QUIZ. YOU Participation
ARE STILL EXPECTED TO TURN IT IN/TAKE 1 peso = 1 participation point
IT THE DAY YOU RETURN! You must earn 10 pesos every two weeks.
Pesos will be collected every other Friday
and will be announced ahead of time.
Academic Integrity:
Cheating and other forms of academic How do I earn Pesos?
dishonesty are not tolerated. Answering the question of the day
All people involved will not receive credit for Answering question sin class
the assignment. Being on-task and respectful
The use of an online translator or other Winning games
translation applications is cheating.
Unexcused absence = 0% on all work WARNING-Sharing pesos is considered
cheating. Students sharing pesos will receive a
zero and will be written up.
Course Completion:
Spanish is an all year course. Projects: It is the one assignment that can
60% is required to earn credit for the course. be turned in late. 20% will be deducted each
Spanish I is the only required language day it is late.
course at this time. However, it is highly
recommended that college bound students
take at least 2 consecutive years of a language.
** BE SURE TO CORRECT AND DATE EACH PAPER.**

Here are the 5 tabs:

ACTIVIDADES: All activities we do in class (excluding vocabulary and notes)

VOCABULARIO: Vocabulary lists & essential questions ONLY

APUNTES: Grammar notes that are labeled gramtica apuntes.

PROYECTOS: In class activities & homework assignments

PRUEBAS/EXMENES: Any quizzes or tests

Students will have a binder check once a quarter. Seorita will go through the binder and check that
the student has their binder organized with the materials from the quarter. Important documents
will be posted on the class website (crichter.weebly.com). If students need extra copies they may
print it off at home or in the school media center. This will be worth 5% of their quarter grade.

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Remind 101 Seoritas schedule
text @7k83cc to 81010 Main Building Room 243

1st hour 7:15-8:14

2nd hour 8:20-9:19

3rd hour 9:25-10:24

Prep 4th hour 10:30-12:01

Ninth Grade Center Room 319

5th hour 12:07-1:06

6th hour 1:12-2:11

Dear Family Members,

My name is Chelsea Richter I am very excited to be working with your student in his/her Spanish class
this year! I wanted to personally write you to give insight about what I will be expecting this year and
some things your student may experience in my class.

First and foremost, I believe that following school policy and procedure is vital to help maintain a fair
and safe learning environment. Therefore, I invite you to refer your students handbook relating to the
referral process, tardiness and unexcused absences, food/drink, ID, dress code, and the electronics
policy. Cell phones and other devices should be kept in the students locker at all times during the
school day. Cell phones and other electronics that are out during class without permission for ANY
reason will be taken for the day and a referral will be written.

Also, I wanted to let you know that I will be speaking Spanish at times each day and will use it on
worksheets. Your student shouldnt feel stressed about understanding everything. Remind them to be
patient and observant. Its important for students to be surrounded by the language as much as
possible in order to effectively learn it. I understand that learning a foreign language can be
challenging so I want to assure you that I will speak slowly, repeat myself a lot, use gestures, have cues
around the room and allow for questions. I do announce important information such as quiz/test
dates in English and give grammar notes in English.

Furthermore, it is important for students to be engaged and using the Spanish they know as often as
possible. During communicative activities I require students to also speak in Spanish and require them
to learn basic phrases to leave the room. Each day I will keep track of how much each student
participates and is engaged in the class activity. At the end of each quarter your student will receive a
grade equivalent to a quiz grade that will reflect their participation in class.

You too have the opportunity to support your students academic progress this year by checking
Power School at least once every 2 weeks. If you are in need of a log-in please contact me or your
students counselor. In addition, I have a classroom website that I encourage you and your student to
visit periodically. Lastly, I suggest that you and your student sign up for remind101 to receive test/quiz
reminders via text or e-mail. See my website or the syllabus for directions to sign up. Your students
success is my priority, so they may make an appointment to see me before or after school is they
would like extra support. Failure is not an option.

Should you have questions about the coursework or your childs progress/behavior please feel free to
contact me via e-mail at crichter@cvs.k12.mi.us . In conclusion, I would like to personally invite you to
our parent-teacher conference this school year on October 12th & 13th. Finally, I would appreciate if
you could fill out the attached form to better educate me about you and
your family. Note that it is confidential and voluntary. I look forward to
hearing from you and cannot wait to begin working with your student. Lets
make it a great year!

Saludos,
Chelsea Richter
Student/Parent Survey

Name of Student: __________________________________________________

1. Is anyone fluent in a language other than English in your immediate family? YES NO

Which language? ________________________

2. Do you have internet access in your home? YES NO

3. Has your student ever taken Spanish? YES NO

4. Please list any life threatening things I should be aware of.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

5. May your child to be photographed or videotaped for class projects? YES NO

6. May your childs picture/video be placed on the classroom website? YES NO

7. May your child watch educational videos pertaining to Spanish class? YES NO

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION:

8. Your name first & last: _____________________________________________

9. What do you preferred to be called? ___________________________________

10. Additional contact first & last name: __________________________________

11. What does he/she preferred to be called? _______________________________

12. E-mail address (required): _________________________________________

13. Do you plan on attending parent-teacher conferences/open house? YES NO

14. Is there any other information you think I should know?

__________________________________________________________________________________

I, _____________________(student name-printed), and my parent(s), have read and understood the classroom rules,
procedures, and expectations noted in my student handbook and class syllabus in order to be successful this year in
Spanish I.

SIGNATURE of PARENT:_______________________________________________DATE: _________________

SIGNATURE of STUDENT: _____________________________________________DATE: _________________