MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR FRENCH CLASS ( 2024-25)
You really need to be well organized with all your materials as there's no textbook. You will need to make sure that you organize all of the handouts etc in the appropriate unit. These handouts will what you will use to study for your assessments, do your HW etc.
Various handouts will be given out in class on Grammar, vocabulary, new expressions etc. So you need to have enough room to save all of those. Also loose leaf paper will be required to jot down any new info you learn. Plan accordingly.
-A 3 ring binder for your unit packets, paper, writing utensils or if you want labeled pocket folders for each thematic unit.
-computer, earbuds
French 3Academic/3Honors- Thematic units
https://brrsdk12-public.rubiconatlas.org/Atlas/Browse/View/UnitCalendar?BackLink=54762&CurriculumMapID=660&YearID=2021&SourceSiteID=
Honors 3- will do a novel- Le Petit Prince in Unit 4- What makes a hero?
French 5- Thematic units
A] Class Guidelines(these guidelines are subject to change)
Please follow these guidelines below to ensure a successful and fun learning environment for everyone
Classroom Organization:
- Come to class organized and prepared to learn. (Pencils sharpened, pen, paper, and notebooks)
- Use the pencil sharpener during non-instructional time.
- Do your assignments.
- Respect all property. (School property, personal property, and other's property)
- Clean your workstation appropriately.
Class Expectations:
- Arrive to class on time. If you are late then you must have a pass with you.
- Be seated and ready to work when the bell rings.
- Permission is required to get up from your seat.
- Be an active listener and speaker of the French language.
- Raise your hand before speaking.
- Cell phones, and headphones are strictly prohibited in the class (unless being used for instructional purposes)
- Respect all ideas given in class and do not criticize anybody's ideas or thoughts
AS PER DISTRICT POLICY
Cell phone policy- Cell phones should be turned off during class time, and may only be used for educational purposes with the permission of the teacher. Please send students to the Attendance Office for any inappropriate use of the telephone during class time. Do not confiscate the phone. After-school Detentions will be assigned for cell phone violations.
When you choose to break a rule (School policy):(NOT APPLICABLE TO CELL PHONES)
- 1st: Verbal warning
- 2nd: Teacher detention and Call to parents/guardian/school counselor
- 3rd : Discipline referral to Main Office
B] General Class policies and procedures.
- Assignments:
Access to classwork, notes, missed assignments etc will be available on Google classroom. It’s your responsibility to check any due assignments daily on Google classroom and/or my website. If for some reason you can’t access Google Classroom, email me or you’re your HW buddy first or email me at [email protected] (7-8 pm latest).
PLEASE USE YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL TO COMMUNICATE WITH ME AS PER DISTRICT POLICY. IF YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL IS NOT ACCESSIBLE PLEASE USE YOUR PARENT'S/GUARDIAN'S EMAIL
- Make-up Work
Please see me immediately in case of an absence. You can email me or a classmate(s) to inquire about any missed work. You will have 2 days for each day of absence to make up work, regardless of the reason for the absence. You are responsible for your make-up work.
- Make-up tests/quizzes
Tests, quizzes should be made up within a week before or after school. Email me or talk to me to make an appointment.
- Grading Policy (tentative- subject to change)
Please keep in mind that active participation on ALL levels (speaking/reading/writing/listening) is key to earning a good grade. The district’s uniform world language grading policy will be followed. For numerical and letter grades please consult the student handbook. For this class our grade will be distributed as follows:
-Quizzes/Formative assessments 30%
Quizzes may or may not be announced. They will assess vocabulary and grammar.
-Daily Practice -Homework/Classwork/Participation 20%-
Homework may be given on a regular basis and checked (will be posted on google classroom as needed)
Variety of rubrics will be used to assess participation.
(Are you attentive in class? Are you prepared for class? How much do you actively participate and how much French do you use in class?)
-Tests/Projects/Integrated performance assessments 50%
Projects or tests are intended to build proficiency in the language and are a mixture of interpretive (interpreting a movie/text/brochure etc), Interpersonal (conversations, language lab recordings, skits), Presentational (presentations, 2 minute recordings on various topics such as vacation, family, hobbies etc) , IPA type assessments.
- EXTRA CREDIT
Students are urged to do their best in the class throughout the year and not rely on extra credit to bring up their grade. However if the need arises, I will be able to offer you some extra credit assignments (no more than 2 per marking period)
HW passes are usually given out as prizes with a +2 or +3 on a quiz/project and can be used towards extra credit.
Extra credit for FOOD can only be given out to students if they make an authentic French dish and bring it to class for a cultural celebration.
Extra credit expires at the end of the marking period. You cannot use MP 1 extra credit for MP2
- Extra help
Will be during lunch, my professional duty period 8 or after school (depending on my availability-email me to confirm)
Please don’t wait till the last minute to review important material with me for quizzes and tests.
Academic Integrity
During the year you will be given assignments and projects that will provide you opportunities to practice what you are learning
in terms of language and content. With that in mind, your words/expressions are what I want you to convey in everything you submit unless otherwise instructed to work collaboratively. Copying from the Internet/language translator, copying homework assignments or answers on a quiz/test from another student are forms of cheating/plagiarism and will result in an automatic zero. The school's Academic Intergiry Policy will be enforced and additional consequences applied.
C] Daily classroom procedures
- Entering the class
Please enter the class quietly. Greet the teacher in French (Bonjour). Go to your assigned seat and start working immediately.
- Do now Activity
Do now will be posted on the overhead.You should begin work as soon as you enter the class. Do not wait for me to prompt you. You get points for doing DO NOW’s and are counted towards your participation grade.
- Leaving the class
Say “AU REVOIR, A DEMAIN”. Straighten your desks, clean up your area, and then leave the class. ABSOLUTELY NO LINING UP AT THE DOOR WITH YOUR CELL PHONE. THAT WILL RESULT IN A DETENTION AND/OR REDUCTION IN YOUR PARTICIPATION GRADE. EVEN IF WE ARE DONE EARLY, YOU NEED TO BE SEATED AND CHAT WITH YOUR PARTNER IN FRENCH (extra participation points).
- To get your attention
When I start counting down from 10 prepare yourself to stop whatever you are doing, face me. By the count of 1 everybody should be seated and quiet.
- Permission in French:
Access to certain things such as the pencil sharpener, bathroom, dictionary etc is only possible with the use of passwords. You get bonus points for using French.
Learning a language is like learning how to play a sport or a musical instrument.
The rules of the game or the musical notes may be easy to comprehend, but considerable practice is required for mastery. In order to be successful in class, active participation and consistent study at home is imperative. The French program is structured thematically and does not always follow a textbook sequence. Therefore, class attendance; participation and responsible note taking are essential. Enjoy your year!