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Ayez l’obligence de me parler Avec douceur Sans éléver le ton Et sans me contrarier En aucune manière Chez les gens de mon age Le bruit et le contradiction provoquent Des hausses brusques de tension, De l’hyperacidité gastrique Des troubles cardio-vasculaires … Et je deviens très rapidement DÉSAGRÉABLE !!! … which is to say … All students are entitled to the best possible learning environment. The teacher has the right to teach in a non-disruptive environment. PLEASE RESPECT THESE RIGHTS. ”What are the rules in here?” 1. BE PREPARED for class by bringing needed materials and completed assignments. Be seated when the bell rings. Be alive and awake, participating with an active mind. Free time in class is to be directed toward French activities. 2. TREAT OTHERS WITH RESPECT Each person in this room is of utmost worth – do not treat anyone otherwise. You do not have the right to interfere with another student’s learning. a. Do not distract others. b. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself. c. Keep language free of vulgarity. d. Language that is degrading to others is not appropriate. e. Private conversations are rude, distracting and unfair. “What are the consequences?” 1. You may be reprimanded or moved to a different area of the class. 2. First infraction: 30 minutes detention to be served by 4 p.m. the next day. Failure to do so results in a discipline referral recommending 2 hours detention. Second infraction: 30 minutes detention to be served by 4 p.m. the next day. Third and consequent infractions – a discipline referral recommending 2 hours detention will be written up and turned in to the office files. 3 Your parents may be called or receive a note from me. “What if I’m absent?” 1. Students are responsible for finding out what materials they need to make up. 2. In order to receive proper credit for an excused or student-related absence, any missing assignment will be made up within two to five days of the absence. Unexcused absences and truancies receive a zero. Late work (not due to excused absences or SRAs) will be given a late grade. “How will I be graded?” All recorded grades count exactly the same in this class. Because of the nature of learning a language, I will discard one recorded grade for every 10 grades in the nine weeks grading period. In French I, recorded grades account for 90% of a student's overall quarter grade. 10% of a student’s 9 week grade is based on in-class participation. In French II, recorded grades account for 80% of a student's overall quarter grade. 10% of a student's 9 week grade is based on a journal which is turned in weekly, and 10% is based on four (4) out-of-class participation grades. “How does a French I in-class participation grade work?” A student who secures 30 or more participation points within the nine weeks will receive 10% participation grade. Participation points are given on a daily basis – the student is responsible for signing his participation point and turning it in at the end of the class period – lost vouchers cannot be credited. I consider participation an essential part of language learning. GRADING SCALE 93-100 A 83-92 B 73-82 C 60-72 D Below 60 F “Is this grading scale overly difficult to achieve?” No. You have a built-in cushion with one out of every ten grades being discarded. You are allowed up to 50 points extra credit in the form of: French cooking, extra reading (en anglais) about French culture, history, etc., anything that stretches you and helps you grow – you are limited only by your imagination. Find your strengths or interests and go in that direction. Sois Créatif !! A gentle note of caution: Class time is generally devoted to interacting with each other. There are many readings and activities in the textbook that will not necessarily be practiced during class but that will make a good out-of-class activity. This out-of-class practice time is recommended even if you do not have a written assignment to turn in. Be diligent – it is this extra practice either by yourself or with friends and classmates which helps you better understand the vocabulary and grammar of the language you are learning. “What do I need to bring to class?” Please bring to class daily a notebook and a pen or pencil as well as your text and any assignments that are due. “So what will we do in class?” Studying a second language is more than learning to converse. It is also becoming aware of another culture – its history, geography, literature, art, contributions to mankind, and simply the daily lives of the people. By studying about others we learn more about our own selves. The most important goal for this class is effective communication for all students. French classes are set up workshop style so that you will interact with and learn from others as well as from the teacher. Participation in activities and discussions, completion of assignments and tests, personal motivation, and willingness to learn are vital to success in this class. |