Bienvenue la classe de franais!

Deuxime niveau Mme Ryan Policies and Expectations

1. Class Materials : A. Required in class : 1 three-ring binder with loose leaf paper (may be a section in a multi-subject binder or a separate binder) 1 single subject notebook (I, personally, prefer spiral bound, but composition is fine as well.) 5 folders with brads Pens and pencils Scissors Glue sticks Crayons, markers, colored pencils Highlighters B. Textbooks : Students will work with copies of Discovering French in class. No textbooks will be issued, though students will be able to check them out as needed for personal study. C. Optional materials : Index cards (with an organizational system in mind either a box or rings) USB portable drive can be for use in all classes French/English dictionary (Cassels, Larousse and Collins Robert all publish good quality, easy reference dictionaries.) D. Web adresses : http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/french_1/book_home.htm?state=VA http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/french_2/book_home.htm?state=VA http://matoacafrench2011-2013.wikispaces.com/ http://quizlet.com/class/154683/

2. Translation Devices and Spell Checkers : Students need no resource other than the listed required source materials to complete assignments. Use of translators, spellcheckers, software programs or Native speakers that offer translation is not permitted. Use of any translation device to complete any assignment will be treated as cheating as it is NOT the students own work.

3. Classroom Rules: Put French First. Respect our learning environment and those in it. Keep electronics in a purse or backpack turned off. Be seated and prepared to work when the bell rings. Observe and Obey the MMS rules.

4. Consequences:

Warning Private student-teacher conference Parent contact Parent contact and lunch detention Parent contact and an office referral

5. Grading Policies : A. System/ scale: A point based grading system is used; letter grades correspond to CCPS policy A B 94 100% 84 93% C D 74 83% 64 73% F 0 63%

B. Weighting : Each nine weeks grade will be based on a points system as detailed in the nine weeks assessment handouts. For each testable topic/skill, students will receive points for practical and tested application. The total points for each topic will be the grade that appears in the Grade book. 6. Assessments : A. Tests and quizzes : During each Unit (chapter), students will complete content based quizzes of varying length for each testable skill and one cumulative Unit/strand test or project. B. Benchmark and Semester Exams : County-wide Benchmark Exams are given during Terms 1 & 3. County-wide, comprehensive Semester Exams are given at the end of Term 2 & Term 4. Per CCPS policy, Benchmark Exams carry the same value as two quizzes; the Semester Exams are valued at 10 20% of the semester grade.

The semester and final grades will be averaged as follows:

1st 9 weeks 2nd 9 weeks

(Benchmarks = 2 quizzes)

45% 45% 10%

3rd 9 weeks 4th 9 weeks

(Benchmarks = 2 quizzes)

45% 45% 10% Semester 2

Midterm exam Semester 1

Final exam

Semester 1 Semester 2 Final Grade

50% 50%

C. Homework : Second language learning requires dedication and daily practice outside of the classroom. Homework is designed to provide additional practice with essential concepts. Additionally, students should plan to spend time reviewing vocabulary, spelling, grammar rules and pronunciation on a regular basis. Credit for homework is based upon degree of completion and accuracy. Certain homework assignments will be graded. Homework will be due at the beginning of the period. Students are expected to make corrections as necessary. No late work will be granted full credit. D. Participation : This is a high school credit bearing course. Students are expected to participate in all classroom activities and adhere to the standards for classroom conduct.

7. Make-up Work : Students are responsible for getting all class notes and completing all missed assignments in a timely manner (per CCPS guidelines). Students are expected to ask questions and seek extra help, outside of class time, if needed. * Any missed work, due to tardy, will have to be made up during lunch, during ASE, after school or as additional homework. All make-up work will be turned in during the time allotted to homework. NO HOMEWORK WILL BE TAKEN DURING THE LESSON. *I will always try to accommodate questions during class time. However, due to the amount of content to be covered with all students, I cannot use class time to teach a missed lesson to a single student. 8. Course Content: Beginning each new Unit, students will receive a filmstrip outlining essential grammar and vocabulary to be covered. In addition to the filmstrips, students will receive an almanach with questions relevant to the Units cultural themes. Additionally, I have created our Wikispace resource to house documents, youtube videos, on-line flashcards, etc. that are used in class throughout the entire year.

Unit 1: Qui suis-je? Unit 2: Le shopping Unit 3 : Le temps libre Unit 4 : Les repas

9. Contacting Mme Ryan : You are always welcome to contact me with any feedback or questions at : catherine_ryan@ccpsnet.net