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Spanish Mr. Charvat's Classroom: Open House at SHS

Join Mr. Charvat for an introduction to his Spanish classes, teaching experience, hobbies, and course content. Learn about grading, opportunities to continue in Spanish, and upcoming events such as the Foreign Exchange trip to Guatemala and Belize.

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Spanish Mr. Charvat's Classroom: Open House at SHS

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  1. SPANISH Mr. Charvat (GPC) • Are you in the right classroom? • This is Period 1 Rm. 3S Spanish 4. • Please sign the Open House sheet. • If you haven’t received a name tag, please take one and wear it for the evening. • Enjoy the music, I do take requests!

  2. 2011 OPEN HOUSE Mr. Charvat (GPC)

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

  4. 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- don’t ask what year!

  5. 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

  6. If your son or daughter needs help ... • they can see me by appointment periods 3 and 8. • they can see me before school 6:45-7:25 am. • I can get them help from National Honor Society • they can email me at gcharvat@d211.org

  7. 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.

  8. Course Content • Text-EspañolEsencial • (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.

  9. 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

  10. Each student will be given a 50 point daily homework grade each quarter. This grade is posted at the end of the quarter! If your son or daughter has missed three assignments by midterm it will be indicated on their midterm report. Grading- continued

  11. Grading- an example Marta Garcia- • Quizzes-- 90  • Orals-- 90  • Tests-- 90  Final percentage 90  Quarter Grade A-

  12. 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 GRADING SCALE

  13. Course sequence in Spanish • Spanish 2 for Freshmen L165 • Spanish 3 L366 • Spanish 4 L466 • Spanish 5 L579 (AP Spanish) El Español

  14. 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!

  15. 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.

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

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

  18. 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!

  19. Do you have any questions for me?

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