This document provides information to help students get started in their Spanish 1 course through NC Virtual Public Schools, including the course schedule, required live classes, grade calculations, teacher contact information, and other resources. Assignments are broken into categories that make up 10-20% of the final grade each. Students are expected to spend 1.5-2 hours per day on coursework. Late work will be deducted by 10-50 points depending on how late it is submitted. The Culture Café tab provides extra credit opportunities to learn about Spanish culture.

1. Getting Started RLC ~ Señor Hall

2. Getting Started with Spanish 1 in
Canvas
Course Schedule of Assignments, Required
Live Classes, Help Desk, Messages,
Course Navigation, Adobe Connect &
Grade Calculations

3. Required Class Questions
When did you attend (provide date and time)?
Who was the teacher/presenter?
What did you cover/learn? (You should include a complete copy of your notes
with at least 10 specific things discussed/covered.)
What do you still have questions about? (You should always have questions, so
do NOT put "none.")
What do you need to work on/improve? (This should be specific, regarding at
least one thing that was discussed in the session.)
How do you plan to improve in the area/s listed above? (Again, be as specific as
possible.)
How can I (your teacher) help you? (Again, be as specific as possible.)
Please use COMPLETE SENTENCES in your responses and submit this at the
bottom of the RLC Assignment page.

4. Grade Calculations
Grade Calculations ~ Las calulaciones de notas
Assignments in this course are broken down into the following
percentages:
Participation (GS Unit, eLinguafolio, RLCs) 10%
Speaking and Listening Assignments 15%
Reading and Writing Assignments 15%
Vocabulary Quizzes 15%
Cultural Activities 10%
Summative Projects 15%
Final Project & Final Exam 20%

5. Helpful Buttons

6. Daily Announcements

7. Schedule of Assignments

8. Peer Tutoring Center

9. Getting Started Assignments

10. NCVPS Getting Started Unit
Monday:_____ Module One Review
Monday:_____ Module Two Review
Monday:_____ Module Three Review
Monday:_____ eCard Assignment
Monday: _____ Academic Integrity Agreement
Spanish One Getting Started Unit
_____ Getting Started: Required Live Class
(any day during week 1 - see RLC
calendar)
Tuesday:_____ Notes
Tuesday:_____ Getting Started Unit:
Conversations/Inbox (Sending a Message)
Getting Started in your
NCVPS Spanish Course
Wednesday:_____ Getting Started Unit: Hablar
(Audio File)
Wednesday:_____ Getting Started Unit: Hablar
Audio Discussion Board
Wednesday:_____ Getting Started Unit:
eLinguaFolio
Unidad Uno - Conversación Básica
Lección 1
Thursday:_____ Notas
Thursday:_____ Actividades de Vocabulario
Friday:_____ Prueba de Vocabulario

11. Getting Started in your
NCVPS Spanish Course

12. How To Check Your Grades
You can check your grades by reviewing your Grades tab
on the left hand side of the screen.
-Click the Grades button on the left of the screen
-Pay special attention to scores with a - or a 0. This means
you have not completed the assignment and you
should do so ASAP.
-Incomplete work and 0s hurt your grade. :(
-Progress Reports come out every two weeks.
-Call me with specific questions about your grade at (252)
256-7082
-Make sure you are completing all of the Assignments listed
in the Course Schedule of Assignments doc.

13. Teacher Info Tab
 Señor Hall
 Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
 herman.hall@ncpublicschools.gov
 Virtual Office Hours:
Mondays/los lunes: 7:00pm - 9:00 PM
Tuesdays/los martes: 7:00pm - 9:00 PM
Wednesdays/los miércoles: 10:00 am -
2:00 PM
Thursdays/ los jueves: 7:00pm - 9:00 PM

14. Course Work

15. Messages

16. Required Live Class Link

17. Vocabulary Resources

18. Help Desk
Help.ncvps.org

19. Required Live Classes
The purpose of the Required Live Classes (RLC) is to give students access to their teachers for
lessons, Q & A and support in their Spanish classes. The RLC sessions are offered every week at a
variety of times.
After attending each session, you need to complete a brief reflective assignment including the following
items:
 When did you attend (provide date and time)?
 Who was the teacher/presenter?
 What did you cover/learn? (You should include a complete copy of your notes with at least 10
specific things discussed/covered.)
 What do you still have questions about? (You should always have questions, so do NOT put
"none.")
 What do you need to work on/improve? (This should be specific, regarding at least one thing that
was discussed in the session.)
 How do you plan to improve in the area/s listed above? (Again, be as specific as possible.)
 How can I (your teacher) help you? (Again, be as specific as possible.)

20. Enable Mixed Content Daily

21. Sequence of Assignments
The course is set up to release the assignments of the Unit as you
complete them in a sequence. Think of Dominos falling down one after
the other. So when you first open the unit, you will probably only see
Actividades de Vocabulario or the Práctica de Vocabulario and the
Culture Lesson.
If you can't see anything else, you probably haven't completed the
Práctica de Grámatica or the Actividades de Vocabulario yet. You
must get a 70% for those you won't be able to proceed.
When you are ready open the 1st assignment, study the vocabulary and
complete the 1st assignment. When finished, you will then be able to
open the next assignment, writing assignment, test or quiz.

22. Voice Recording
Vocaroo.com
You can always call my cell phone and leave
the speaking assignment as a voicemail.
Just text me to tell me that you're calling
and I won't answer the phone.
My cell is: (252) 256-7082

23. Work Load
• Spanish 1 is a LOT of work.
• Plan on 1.5 – 2 hours a day, Monday -
Friday to make it happen.

24. Late Work Policy
1st week - 10 points for assignments graded on a 100-
point scale or 10% for assignments not graded on a 100-
point scale; deductions should be applied to the final
assignment grade.
2nd week - 20 points for assignments graded on a 100-
point scale or 20% for assignments not graded on a 100-
point scale; deductions should be applied to the final
assignment grade.
After 2nd week - 50 points for assignments graded on a
100-point scale or 50% for assignments not graded on a
100-point scale; deductions should be applied to the final
assignment grade.

25. Peer Tutoring Center

27. Culture Café
Culture Cafe Extra Credit
Check out the Culture Cafe tab in the course for cool cultural lessons and
extra credit.
Below is some information about the Culture Cafe:
Informational Video:
http://media.ncvps.org/media/Culture+Caf?3Tuesday9+Informational+
Video/1_1lchnu5w
Website: www.ncvps.culture-cafe
Google Calendar: http://tinyurl.com/ncvpsculturecafe