ESPAÑOL 1

Spanish I  

Carnegie Vanguard High School 

In Spanish 1 students are introduced to Spanish as a second language. Students will first begin to develop oral and listening skills, then read and write what they can say – familiar words, commands, phrases, short sentences, and basic questions. They will learn basic introductions and greetings, and how to discuss a variety of topics in the target language, such as after-school activities, friends, family, home, hobbies, daily routine, and vacation plans. They will start to develop cultural awareness and the ability to recognize the products, practices and perspectives of Spain and Spanish-speaking countries. This cultural approach allows the students to make interdisciplinary connections with other subjects, such as History, Art, Literature, Music, Geography, etc.

Finally, through the acquisition of the Spanish Language, students will have the chance to explore how they may use Spanish in the future, either for personal enjoyment or as a tool to open more professional opportunities.

• Communication:  The student communicates in Spanish using the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 
• Cultures:  The student gains knowledge and understanding of Hispanic culture.
• Connections: The student uses Spanish to make connections with other subject areas and acquire information. 
• Comparisons:  The student develops insight into the nature of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture by comparing the student’s own language and culture to another. 
• Communities: The student participates in their own community and around the world using the Spanish language.  

(*) These goals are the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) for LOTE (Languages Other Than English) intermediate level.

Homework will be assigned almost every day.  Homework is always checked and corrected in class. 

It includes any individual, group or activity done during instructional time: vocabulary forms in OneNote, games, videos, role plays, notes, culture activities, online activities, etc. Students have until 11:59 pm to submit their work.

Quizzes will be online through Canvas.  Students will take a quiz after each lesson. Each unit has two lessons.

Students may have one project per thematic unit.  

One comprehensive exam will be given at the end of each unit.  The exam has two main sections: multiple choice (listening, reading, vocabulary, grammar, and culture = 70%), and open answer section (writing and speaking = 30%).

Materials                                                                                        

• Textbook online “¡AVANCEMOS! 1” (online).
• Pencil, blue or black pen, and red pen.
• Student laptop

• CANVAS
• Kahoot
• Quizlet

Class rules

Teacher and students will acknowledge and follow all the guidelines and rules defined in the HISD Code of Conduct.

The class will have a two-day late work policy with a maximum late grade of 70.

• The two days are school days, not calendar days.
• Zeros will be issued following the two-day period.

A student will be given the opportunity to make up work missed due to an absence. It is the responsibility of

the student to request and complete any missed assignments promptly. If a student is absent more than

three (3) days in a row, a parent or guardian should contact the teachers for assignments. Students have 3

school days for every one(1) day of absence, excluding college visits, to make up work. 

Please refer to the CVHS Retake Policy: http://www.houstonisd.org/Page/96290 and:

• Not to exceed 2 retakes per grading cycle
• Students must request the retake and complete it within one week of the grade posted at the time and day scheduled by the teacher.
• Retakes are ONLY for quizzes and exams: end of lesson quiz and end of chapter exam. No other assignments or assessments can be retaken.
• Students must fill out a retake form to request it.   
• If there are multiple retakes or other academic commitments on the same day, it is the student’s responsibility to reschedule with the teacher in advance.
• No shows count as a taken retake. The maximum retake score is 70, (score of 70 to 100 = 70).

Students may contact the teacher via SCHOOL EMAIL, Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

• Sr. Peña:
  • E-mail: juan.pena@houstonisd.org

Otoño / Fall 

Primavera/ Spring