Spanish

Rules and procedures are fundamental in life. These rules and procedures ensure a positive atmosphere in the classroom optimizing learning potential and mastery of the material. 

1.  Be respectful of yourself and others.
2.  Come to class prepared and ready to learn.
3.  Participate in class with enthusiasm and a “can-do” attitude. 
4.  Complete all assignments neatly and on time.
5.  Change classes quietly and promptly. Make sure you go to the bathroom and or get a drink of water between classes.

Welcome or Bienvenidos to Spanish Class! Spanish is offered to all students K-8 at St. Catherine's School. Elementary classes are introduced to the Spanish language through the songs, visuals, and videos. Instructional techniques to meet the needs of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners are employed in Spanish class. Special emphasis is placed on the Spanish alphabet, conversational vocabulary, the basics of spelling, reading, and grammar. Students in Kindergarten through 5th grade receive Spanish enrichment instruction twice a week. Students in 6th and 7th grades recieve a semester of Spanish per year. 8th grade students recieve Spanish instruction daily.  Spanish instruction for middle school students is focused on preparing students with the approatiate Spanish speaking, reading, writing, listening and study skills to be successful in Spanish I at Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School. I look forward to working with your students to aquire a second language this year!