To introduce students to a second culture by studying the cultural units of the text as well as customs discussed by the individual teacher. To instill study patterns unique to second-language acquisition. To use as much Spanish in the classroom as is practical. To provide students with the skills necessary to speak correctly or to write correctly on a variety of topics. Students are evaluated on the basis of oral and written quizzes, tests, and classroom recitations.
Individual teachers have flexibility in determining grading period grades.
Daily assignments may be graded at the discretion of the teacher. The departmental trimester exam must count at least one third of the trimester grade. The final departmental exam must count at least one quarter of the final yearlong grade. A student must receive a grade of C- or better to move on to Spanish 2. Course Work 1.