French
I: General Course Expectations and Class Contract
Course
Description: In this course, we will
begin our study of the French language. Our main goal is to acquire the
skills that are necessary for performing simple tasks and satisfying basic needs
in an everyday setting. Students will participate in activities and
assignments designed to develop all four modalities of communication – reading,
writing, listening, and especially speaking. Because successful
communication depends on more than knowing what words to say, we will also
study important aspects of the history and culture of French-speaking regions
around the world.
Grading Policy:
Class Work/ Participation 20%
Tests: 20%
Quizzes: 20% Students
should expect daily written and/or oral quizzes.
Homework 20% Graded
for completion and accuracy; may be collected without notice.
Projects 20%
LATE WORK. All
class work and homework to be turned in on time-- this often is the beginning
of class. If a student chooses to turn in a class work or homework
assignment late (not because of an excused absence), the assignment must be
turned in the next class day for a maximum of 60% of the credit earned on
the assignment. A project or presentation may be presented one day
late, by appointment, after school, for 60% credit.
At the end of each semester, there will be a final exam with written and oral
components. In accordance with district policy, the final exam will
be worth 20% of the semester grade. The
school, not the instructor, establishes the criteria for exemptions from exams;
this will be posted in Les Annonces.
Participation: Participation in class is essential in learning to
communicate in a foreign language. See the rubric and an explanation of how participation is assessed in the subpage under HOME.
Academic Integrity: Academic integrity is of the highest
importance. Academic dishonesty is a serious matter, and no credit will
be given to any and all persons involved. In this class, academic
dishonesty (cheating) includes copying someone else’s classwork or homework,
allowing others to copy one’s own work, talking or passing notes during a test
or quiz, looking on another student’s paper during a test or quiz, using any
unauthorized materials on tests and assignments and plagiarism. I will
follow the school policy concerning cheating, including contacting
parents and administrators.
I encourage students to use computers when doing assignments for class.
Some word processing programs have spell check and dictionaries. These
are helpful. However, under no circumstances should students use a
translation program or on-line translating service for any assignment.
This applies to translations from English to French or from French to
English. Any such use is considered cheating and will be treated as such.
If students or parents have any questions about this policy, please contact me.
Absences: It is important for students to be present in
every class, but especially in foreign language classes where we build new
foundations for future language skills every day. However, if it is
necessary for a student to be absent, it is the responsibility of the student
to make up any missed assignments, announced quizzes or tests (unannounced quizzes may not be made up).
- When a student returns to
school after an absence, he or she must immediately turn in any
assignments (homework or projects), assigned prior to and due during the
absence(s), in my make-up folder. At the end of each day, I will
give full credit only to the assignments, which have been completed and
promptly turned in.
- Arrangements to make up tests
or quizzes must be made the day of the student’s return to class.
Work must be made up within a reasonable amount of time (not to exceed one
day for each day absent). Being absent the day before a
scheduled test does not excuse a student from taking the test. It is the student's responsibility to keep track of these dates.
Teacher Contact:
I am available for extra help, tutoring and make-up work on Monday and Thursday
afternoons at 2:25 – 2:55. Parents can reach me by telephone
(703-123-4567 ext. 2329) or by e-mail ([email protected]) to address concerns or to arrange conferences.
Please read and complete the form below, sign, and have your parent (s) sign it;
return it to me with all other required forms before September 9 for a FREE HOMEWORK PASS.
I have read the attached copy of the policies and procedures for Mme Spencer's
class. I understand that I am responsible for following these policies
and procedures.
Student’s signature: ______________________________________________ Date:
____________________
Student’s e-mail address: _________________________________________
I have read the attached copy of the policies and procedures for Mme Spencer's
class. I understand that my student is responsible for
following these policies and procedures.
Parent’s signature: ______________________________________________
Date: ___________________
Parent’s e-mail address: __________________________________________ Phone________________ ____
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