Señorita Ta'Lynn Belle
Ponchatoula High School
Spanish I & II
Introduction:
¡Hola estudiantes y padres! (Hello students and parents!). My name is Ms. Belle or as said in Spanish class, Señorita Belle. While this is my second year as a teacher here at PHS, I am no stranger to the school! Many may recognize me from 2021 school year, as I took over the last three months of school teaching a former teachers Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 courses. It was then that I found a school to call my home! This year I am back at PHS and more excited to see what the school year has in store!
I began learning Spanish as early as middle school, and later, I would study World Langauges with a concentration in Spanish and minor in Biology at Southeastern Louisiana University. If you hadn't noticed by my career choice, I am all about Spanish!!! I enjoy teaching and seeing the development that students can make from their intial language learning experience to their final 'Adios' in spanish class.While I understand some may view this class as just an elective, I am a strong believer that learning other languages and cultures can be extremely beneficial to not only the indivdual, but the community as well. In this class, no one should be afraid to make mistakes; mistakes are part of learning! I am BIG on classroom participation, and encourage students to give their best attempt when all else fails.
~ Señorita Belle
Goals & Objectives
Objectives:
The main objective in this Spanish class is to develop, achieve, and comprehend communicative competency within the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills of Spanish language learning. Throughout the course of this class, cultural competency will also be developed and explored.
Goals:
*Gain confidence in the ability to speak Spanish *Communicate in Spanish about real life situations *Build familiarity with grammar *Learn new vocabulary
This year we have a new bell schedule!
If you click the link attached, you will be able to access the schedule.
PHS Bell Scheudles 21-22.docx.pdf
If you would like to view the syllabus for Spanish 1 with Srta. Belle it will be attached to the link at all times below.
How to Access the Avancemos Level 1 Textbook for Spanish 1:
1. my.hrw.com
2. Login: greenwave
3. Password: phsspanish
4. Click the yellow icon with an open book labelled “Student Edition.”
Accessing the Textbook’s Glossary:
Open the book
Click “Resources” on the left.
Change the drop down tab from “Resources” to “Tools.”
Click “Glossary” to open a new window with a glossary.
Classroom Rules:
1. Follow directions the first time they are given.
2. Be seated in your assigned seat and prepared to work when the bell rings.
3. Bring all books and necessary materials to class.
4. Be respectful and courteous to others and their belongings.
5. Work diligently on the assigned task until you are dismissed.
Zoom/Google Meetings:
- If ever necessarry, or instructed, students that log on to a virtual call are required to turn on their camera at all times. (For students, failure to do so will result in termination of the call.)
- If a student or parent does not wish to communicate via email, please be aware that any zoom call made will be screen recorded for the protection of both the students and teacher.
- Parents, for virtual call availability please first send an email, and a link will be sent after a time and date is set.
Grading is cumulative and students will be assessed by the following methods:
1. Bellwork: Students are expected to complete bellwork each day upon entering the classroom and turn them in at the designated time.
2. Classwork/Homework: This will be collected periodically to ensure that the students are on-task. You will be allowed to make-up missed assignments within the three school days (School Policy) with a valid excuse. Assignments will be posted in the Make-Up Planner. It is the students’ responsibility to get any missed assignments.
3. Tests/Quizzes: There will be quizzes and/or tests weekly. All tests and quizzes are comprehensive; students are responsible for learning and retaining information learned in class.
4. Projects: You will have several projects each semester that are based on the material being taught at the time. Each project will have a visual and verbal component.
5. Midterm/Final Exams: Both the midterm and final will be comprehensive.
Tutoring:
If a student or a student's parent/ gaurdian should ever feel the need for a tutor in Spanish 1, please express the concerns directly to Señorita Belle through email, and a time/date for tutoring will be established. Señorita can be best reached at [email protected] .