Rosemont Elementary School District #78

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Open House: August 30, 2023

Fall Parent Teacher Conferences: October 19-20, 2023

Spring Parent Teacher Conferences: February 15-16, 2024

The Spanish curriculum and assessments for all grade levels are prioritized around the standards set by The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Students are primarily assessed on ACTFL's Can-Do Statements, which measures their ability to understand the language and to use it in context.

Proficiency goals for each grade level:

• Grades K-5: Novice Low proficiency

• Grade 6-7: Novice Mid proficiency

• Grade 8: Novice High proficiency

• Heritage Speakers: Intermediate Low proficiency

Please visit the resources below or reach out to me via email for more information about ACTFL or assessment.

• Novice Can-Do Statements

• Intermediate Can-Do Statements

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages

Rosemont students in the primary grades who attend Spanish class will participate in hands-on games and activities to help form foundational skills in the language. Students will receive a score of
1-5 on their Spanish report card for some or all of the following categories:

• I can introduce myself in Spanish using my name.

• I can pronounce the letters of the Spanish alphabet.

• I can identify the colors in Spanish.

• I can count from 0-20 in Spanish.

• I can describe how I feel in Spanish.

• I can identify familiar words in Spanish picture books.

• I can express my likes and dislikes in Spanish.

• I can follow one-step directions in Spanish.

• I can identify parts of the body in Spanish.

Rosemont students in the intermediate grades who attend Spanish class will engage in a variety activities to build on their proficiency skills. Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS) will be included in the curriculum. TPRS refers to an in-class activity in which students assist in creating a story in Spanish. Homework will not usually be given except when a student needs to finish an in-class assignment or has been absent for multiple classes. Scores for all assignments will be updated regularly on TeacherEase, and letter grades will be provided on students' report cards each quarter.

Rosemont students in junior high who attend Spanish will engage in a variety of activities to reach a level of Spanish proficiency that will prepare them for studying the language in high school and using the language outside of the classroom. The curriculum will include reading novels, giving presentations, participating in simulations of real-world situations, and Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS). TPRS refers to an in-class activity in which students assist in creating a story in Spanish. Homework will be given when students need to complete a project outside of class time. Scores for all assignments will be updated regularly on TeacherEase, and letter grades will be provided on students' report cards each quarter.

Es posible que los alumnos que hablan español en casa o con sus familias asistan a la clase de español. La decisión se basará en el horario del alumno y en los necesidades específicos del alumno. Los alumnos hispanohablantes que asisten a la clase de español deben participar en todas las actividades que hacemos en clase. Se puede dar tareas alternativas cuando sea necesario.