Madame Andersons Class Pleasant Run Middle School

2017-18 School Year

FRANAIS I
Lessentiel est invisible pour les yeux. On ne voit bien quavec le cur.
- Antoine de St. Exupry Le Petit Prince
Class Rules Course Description
1. Follow directions Welcome to French I! Our focus
quickly.
this school year will be to build
confidence in listening, speaking,
reading, and writing in French, as
2. Raise your hand well as to explore the different
for permission to cultures of the French-speaking
speak. world.
A variety of activities will be used
3. Raise your hand in class to help all types of
for permission to learners become successful in
leave your seat. their studies..
What do I get if I follow class rules?
Your appropriate behavior in class assures everyone of an environment
4. Make smart conducive to learning. Some possible rewards for continuous appropriate
choices. behavior are: intrinsic value (satisfaction of learning), improved skills, verbal praise,
positive note to parents, tangible trinkets, and special class activities / privileges.
What are the consequences if I dont follow
class rules?
5. Learn from 1. Warning: the teacher provides a verbal reprimand/reminder to student
your mistakes. 2. Signature in PBS book
3. Parent Contact.
4. Referral to Administration: a student will be immediately referred to
administration for severe behavior problems.
Class Expectations Where do I go to find agendas and
1. Be in seat when bell rings. assignments?
Google Classroom will be used this year. This site will house the weekly agendas,
2. Put proper heading on all papers. assignment due dates, PDF copies of class handouts, important announcements,
3. Do not use electronic devices in class and more.
without teacher permission. Google Classroom: Bell 1: dbi4xx0 Bell 2:
4. Use restroom during passing breaks. qlzfy9g
5. Bring all of your supplies to class daily. The Supersite from our textbook, DAccord, will be used regularly to complete
6. Complete all of your work and turn it in on listening activities, workbook activities, and some small quizzes.
time. Supersite:
7. Be kind to each other, and to your https://www.vhlcentral.com is where many class assignments, listening activities,
teacher! and will be posted and turned in. Class code:

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 Madame Andersons Class Pleasant Run Middle School
2017-2018 School Year

Grade Scale How will I check my class grade?

A = 100% - 90% Class progress reports will be printed every Monday and displayed in class using
B = 89% - 80% Student ID numbers, for privacy. Parents and students are also strongly
encouraged to check the ProgressBook on a weekly basis to view the most
C = 79% - 70%
current grades for EVERY class.
D = 69% - 60%
F = 59% and

What do I do if I am absent?
Always check the class Google site or Madameanderson.weebly.com to see what
was assigned.. A student has two extra days to turn in any work assigned on a
day a student was absent. If a quiz was administered on a day a student was
absent, the quiz must be made up on the first day the student returns. If
previously assigned work was due on the day of the absence, the work is due
on the first day the student returns otherwise it is considered late and will only
receive 75% credit.

Grade
Breakdown
Assessments / Quizzes = 40%
(vocab, reading comprehension, grammar, culture) Do I have to learn French outside of class?
Homework =
Learning a new language requires repetition and practice. Class time only makes
15%
up a small part of your learning.. Be open to exploring other ways to practice
(graded on completeness & effort) your French and discovering things related to the French culture.
Warm-Ups =

15%
Speaking =
What types of projects will I do this year?
15% Opportunities to show what French students are learning will be presented
(weekly questions with Madame)
Participation = throughout the school year. One example of a recurring project is the Family
15% Tree. Students show their mastery of family vocabulary and family relationships.

Supplies What goes in the French I binder?

To review vocabulary, grammar concepts, and cultural information, students are
These things should be with you required to keep a binder of information. This will help in organization and be a
EVERY DAY.
great additional resource for learning and studying..
3-ring binder with 5 dividers
Filler paper Binder sections are as follows:
Multiple pencils 1. Goals/Objective
Your workbook 2. Vocabulary
One pair of earbuds or 3. Grammar
headphones
4. Culture
5. Worksheets/Quizzes/Tests

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