Spanish+Grading

__** Participation Points ** __ ** Beginning in third grade and up through eighth, participation is a large portion of the Spanish grade. Spanish must be practiced and speaking in class is essential. I do not factor in the participation grade until the end of each quarter. It is up to 100 points. Students who actively participate in class and are respectful of others will receive 100 points for the quarter. Points will be deducted when students choose not to participate, or do not participate in an appropriate way, or if they are disrespectful in my classroom. The students are aware that these types of behavior will negatively impact their Spanish grades. **

__** Extra Credit ** __ ** Students can receive extra credit throughout the year. I tend to give extra credit points when a student really goes above and beyond the assignment. For example, a lot of times when the students are creating dialogues with a partner, some groups will do an extra question or they add more to the assignment than I had originally asked. When this happens, I make a note in my grade book for extra credit. Extra credit, like the participation points, is not factored into the grade until the end of each quarter. When students bring back Spanish tests or quizzes signed by a parent, I give extra points as well. **  