mmuthwill@calallen.org

                                                                   ¡BIENVENIDOS !

Welcome to my Spanish Classes!  

Name: Mrs. M.  Muthwill

Foreign Language Department Chair

Phone: 361.242.5626 Ext. 7316

email: mmuthwill@calallen.org

conference period: 2nd

Room: 316

                                                 My Schedule            

                         1st period:      Department Chair Meetings

                        2nd period:      Conference

                        3rd period:      Spanish Dual Credit 1411

                        4th period:      Span 2 Pre-AP & Spanish 3 regular

                                           B LUNCH

                        5th period:      Spanish 3 Pre-AP & Spanish 4 AP

                        6th period:      Spanish 2 Pre-AP & Spanish 3 regular

                        7th period:      Spanish 2 Pre-AP & Spanish 3 Regular

EDUCATION

• BA in Spanish and minor in Kinesiology 
• Masters in Literature Graduated from UTEP (University of Texas At El Paso)
• Certified Translator from English to Spanish: UTEP
• PhD in Hispanic Studies in progress at Texas A&M College Station 
• Certified Teacher in Mexico: Normal Oficial de Torreon

EXPERIENCE

 - 10 years Biology and Chemistry teacher in Chihuahua City,  Mexico

-  12 Years Spanish High School Teacher, El Paso, Texas

-  3 years Spanish teacher at El Paso Community College

- 10 years Spanish Teacher @ Calallen High, Corpus Christi, Tx

-  9  years Spanish Dual Credit teacher at CHS/Del Mar Community College-Texas A&M at Kingsville

SOCIETIES AND CLUBS

- Spanish National Honor Society (SNHS) Sponsor  since 2010

- Salsa Club sponsor since 2010

SYLLABUS

2021-2022                      

Spanish is a very important subject in helping students recognizing the importance of learning a second language in today’s, and tomorrow’s world. This class provides the students with the advanced knowledge of the Spanish language and the culture that relates to it. The students will develop an appreciation for the Spanish language and its usage.

EXPECTATIONS

-Students are expected to participate in class.

-No late assignments are accepted (if you have any problem to turn in an

  assignment or to take a test, talk in advanced with me).

-Take notes of day’s lecture.

-A positive attitude at all times is expected.

EXTRA CREDIT

Students will be able to earn extra points by: doing extra work for research projects, and some Hispanic events.

GRADING POLICY

Regular Classes

• Major grades (tests/quizzes)  = 60%
• Daily grades                              = 40%

 Ap and Pre-AP

• Daily grade      = 25%
• Major grade     = 75%       

Dual Credit

• According to Del Mar Community College Grading

 Grading Procedures

• Grammar and vocabulary (daily)
• Oral participation (daily-major)
• Tests (major)
• Mini-Test (major)
• Individual or group projects (daily and major)
• Pair or group dialogues- oral test (major)
• Independent class work (daily)
• Class participation (daily)
• Homework  (daily)

DAILY WORK

Daily work will be done during class and homework will be assigned occasionally. It is very important that students turn all assigned work when it is due.

PROJECTS

Projects will be assigned by group or individually. Some projects assigned to the students or groups, might be required to work on them outside of class. I will grade according to the rubrics given.

 TESTS

Tests will be announced previously in the teacher’s schedule/lesson plan, and a review will be given a day before. The reviews are graded as daily assignments. I will follow the same process for the mini-tests.

MAKE-UP WORK

It is the responsibility of the student to ask for and complete any make-up work. Students will have the same number of days to complete the work as the number of days they were absent.

PARTICIPATION

Includes but not limited to, use of Spanish during class, willingness to participate in course related activities, cooperation in group/pair work, contribution to classroom environment, timely arrival and bringing school supplies to class/online.

TUTORIALS

I will be available for tutoring before and after school or by appointment: Mondays, Wednesday before school. Fridays after school by appointment. Is the student’s responsibility to ask for tutorial help and get an appointment. I also can help you during your class time.

RULES AND GUIDELINES

Will be in accordance with the rules and action procedures as stated in the Calallen High School Parent/Student Handbook, and the teacher’s classroom rules.