Pamela Harrison - Spanish – Ms Pamela Harrison

Hello Wranglers!

Welcome to an exciting year of Spanish! Together, we will learn how to communicate in new ways, build our confidence, and more! Our classroom will be a place of curiosity, respect, and fun. ¡Vamos!

A little about me, my name is Pamela Harrison. I went to Universidad La Salle in México, where I earned my bachelor's degree in International Business. I have worked in this field for 10 years. But I choose to change paths, and this will be my second year as a Spanish teacher.

I am married and have two awesome sons. I am so excited to be part of the SBMS family and to get to know students and parents and explore the Spanish language and its beautiful cultures together this year. Please don't ever hesitate to reach out to me for any questions or concerns. Let's have a wonderful and productive school year!

How to Reach Me

Email is the best way to get in touch. I will do my best to respond within 24 hours on school days.

Conferences: I am available to talk during my conference time 3rd period from 10:44 - 11:43 am.

My Schedule:

SPANISH 1 - 2nd, 4th, 6th, 7th Period

CALP SPANISH 2 - 1st, 5th Period

Tutoring times:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

Before school 7:50 am - 8:10 am

Wednesday

After school 3:50 pm - 4:15 pm

Bell Schedule-

SBMS Bell Schedules Link

Academic Calendar-

COMAL ISD 2026-2027 Link

Grading Policy:

- Trabajo Diario y Tarea (Daily Work & Homework): 20%
  - This includes daily warm-ups, in-class practice, and homework assignments that help students build their skills.
- Pruebas y Asignaciones (Quizzes & Assignments): 35%
  - This includes vocabulary quizzes and other assignments where students show what they are learning.
- Evaluaciones de Unidad y Proyectos (Unit Assessments & Projects): 45%
  - This is where students show what they know! This includes unit tests and creative projects that demonstrate their overall learning.

Re-working Assignments in the Daily Work & Homework and Quizzes Category

For grades in the Daily Work & Homework and Quizzes Category, students may “redo” two grades per grading period across both categories (i.e. 1 Daily and 1 Quiz, or 2 Quizzes). The higher grade between the reworked and the original assignment shall be recorded, not to exceed a 75. The student will have 5 school days from the date the grade was posted in Gradebook to complete the same or an alternate assignment that covers the same standards (TEKS). A parent, teacher, or student may initiate the redo/rework process. In the case of end-of-grading period redo/rework, students must notify the teacher of a redo/rework request and the teacher must assign an Incomplete (I) until the assignment is complete.
NOTE: READING CHECK QUIZZES, TEST REVIEWS, AND LONG-TERM PROJECTS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE REASSESSMENT RE-WORKING GUIDELINE.
Due to the volume of skills and content that must be covered in Advanced Academic classes (AP, Dual Credit, Dual
Enrollment), students must stay current in their assignments and should always come in for tutoring when they do not master the material the first time around.
In the event of a campus change, any reassessments or re-working of assignments must be completed before the
student attends the new campus.

Reassessments for Assignments and Tests in the Major Grade Category

Any student, including those in a Pre-AP/Honors course, can earn the opportunity to retest independent assessments within the Major Grades Category for grades below 70. The reassessment must occur within the same nine-week grading period except in the case of an end-of-grading period assessment (such as nine-week exams), in which case the reassessment should occur no later than one week after the grading period ends. In the case of end-of-grading period reassessments, students must notify the teacher of a reassessment request and the teacher must assign an Incomplete (I) until the reassessment is complete.
Students earn the opportunity for reassessment by working with the teacher to prove that new learning has taken place and that they have a better understanding of the assessed content. Examples of this process include attending tutorial sessions, completing new work or previously assigned work, and discussing with the teacher the necessary improvements to achieve content mastery. A parent, teacher, or student may initiate the reassessment process.
If a student passes the retest, the higher grade between the reassessment and the original assessment shall be
recorded, not to exceed a 70 to designate the student’s mastery of the TEKS on independent assessments, excluding those listed below. In the event the student fails both assessments, the higher of the two grades shall be recorded.
NOTE: DISTRICT WRITING ASSESSMENTS AND LONG-TERM PROJECTS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE REASSESSMENT GUIDELINE.

Late Work
The table below represents the maximum penalty that may be imposed for turning in late work:

Days Late Percent of Grade Received by Student Example(s)
1 Day 80% 100 records as 80
80 records as 64
60 records as 48

2 Days 60% 100 records as 60
80 records as 48
60 records as 36

3 or more days 0% No credit given—grade of zero (0)

*Calendar days do not include Saturdays and Sundays.

● The late work policy may not apply to long-term assignments that are scheduled well in advance, include
scheduled opportunities for teacher-to-student feedback, and can be turned in prior to an absence.
● Extenuating circumstances may occur that are out of the control of the student and which prevent him/her from
completing and returning assignments. The student is to inform the teacher of any such circumstances that
prevented the completion of the work. Teachers may grant exceptions to this policy, as necessary.
● Teachers may not penalize students for not turning in assignments on the day they are absent. If a student is
absent from class, they are not required to submit assignments via Google Classroom on the day of their absence.
Students must submit the assignment upon their return to avoid the late work penalty. Additionally, when a
student returns from an absence, teachers must provide an opportunity for the student to make up any missed
assignments, in accordance with the district’s established guidelines for make-up work.

Absences & Make-Up Work

If students are absent, it is their responsibility to get their missing assignments from the "While You Were Out" box. Check Google Classroom for any digital resources or warm-ups they missed.
Students have three (3) school days after an excused absence to submit missed work for full credit. After those three days, the standard late penalty will apply.
Missing work will appear on Skyward has "Missing" but also has a "zero". If students failed to turn in their missing work after 3 days, the zero will stay permanently. Please check Skyward regularly.
Remember, I am here to help you child succeed! If you are confused or concerned about missing work, please reach out to me.

High School Honors and Pre-AP Credit Courses

Honors and Pre-AP HS Credit course level changes may occur after the 5th week of the 9-week grading period. Course level change options and grading considerations for such changes include the following:

1. Prior to considering the course level change to an academic level class, the student must have made a sincere
effort to succeed, as determined by the campus personnel, by completing work and attending tutorials. The
student should be encouraged to fulfill their original goal of successfully completing the Honors or Pre-AP HS
credit course. The campus Associate Principal, teacher, student, and parent should create a documented detailed
plan that will help the student be successful in completion of the course prior to the course level change. After a
predetermined period of time, if these conditions are met and the student is earning less than a grade of 75, that
student will be considered for a change. Final approval will depend upon space availability in the receiving class.

2. A student who transfers to an academic level class after the first nine weeks is not eligible to earn weighted
points for the semester. However, if a student transfers to an academic level course after the first semester, the
student will receive weighted points for the first semester only as per board policy EIC Exhibit B.

3. A student who transfers to an advanced level class after the first nine weeks is not eligible to earn weighted
points for the first semester. In order to receive weighted points at the semester for an Honors or Pre-AP course,
the student must be enrolled in the advanced course for the entire semester.

Attendance Matters: Earn your High School Credit!!

High School Credit Starts Day One!
In Texas high schools, students must attend at least 90% of the days a class is offered to
receive credit for the semester — even if grades are passing. Texas law requires students
ages 6–19 to attend school regularly, and excessive unexcused absences may result in
truancy prevention measures or legal consequences.

What Is the 90% Rule?
Under Texas law, students who attend less than 90% of class time may lose credit for a course.
Missing too much school can affect:
✅ Course Credit
✅ Promotion/Graduation Progress
✅ Eligibility for Activities
✅ Academic Success

EXCUSED ABSENCES STILL MATTER

Even when absences are excused with a parent note, they still count toward the 90% attendance requirement for earning credit. Students may be eligible for ways to recover attendance if absences become excessive per semester for semester credit. Outside school activities, family trips, club sports, vacations, oversleeping, and transportation issues are NOT excused absences under Texas law.

Year at Glance 2026-2027