Français I
Madame Wiesley
¡Bienvenue à la classe de français!
Overview
This
year you will learn the language of over 200 million people. Course topics will include basic vocabulary,
grammar and culture. In addition, you
will begin to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. These are the tools you need to communicate
effectively in French. Much of the class
will be conducted in French and you will be expected to use as much French as
you can in class.
Expectations
I
have high expectations for all my students and believe in your ability to
succeed in this class. To be
successful:
1. Be in your seat when the bell rings and ready
to work every day.
2. Bring the required materials to class every
day. Please keep cell phones, iPods, and other
similar
devices turned off and stowed away!
3. Participate in class
activities. Speak French and ask
questions. Give your best
effort
at all times, and be willing to try new things.
4. Study every day. You
will have homework most every day. It
is expected that all students will
study vocabulary and grammar notes
on a daily basis. Homework is to be completed before class.
5. Do your own work. Copying
someone else’s homework, looking at someone else’s quiz or using
any type of notes during a test
will earn you a 0 (zero). You cannot
make this up.
6. Get help if you don’t
understand!! See me before or after school for
extra help and make-up work.
I
will gladly assist you. I would
appreciate knowing ahead of time that you are coming in. I am
at school by 7:30 each morning. Thank you!
7. Show respect for self and others,
including substitute teachers and guests.
Be
supportive and encouraging of your classmates.
Do your part to help create a
positive and cooperative learning
environment.
Attendance
Daily
attendance is very important as it provides an opportunity for practice in
listening, reading and writing French. This daily practice will also help you
to improve your ability to speak in French and to feel comfortable doing
so. Students should be familiar with
West High’s policy on attendance. The
penalties for tardies and absences are outlined in your WEST HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT PLANNER (pages 10-13).
When
you return to class from being absent, you will find a list of missed
assignments and worksheets stapled together with your name in your class’s
envelope on the homework wall. I do this
as a courtesy to you. As a courtesy to
me, you will be expected to complete make-up work in a timely manner. You will have the same number of days to make
up the work as you were absent. If your
absence is pre-excused, see me about making up the work in advance.
Materials
Please bring to class every day:
1.
Textbook-Bien
Dit 1
2.
Accompanying
workbooks (1)
3.
A
3-ring binder (1-inch), loose-leaf paper, with 5 dividers – Use the binder
for this class only.
4.
Pencil
5.
West
High Student Planner
Grading
Grades are calculated based on total points and will
be divided into the following categories:
1. Daily assignments (Normal homework
assignments will be worth 2 points)
o 2
points = complete & accurate, 1 point = partially complete 0= homework is
incomplete, student simply filled in blanks without paying attention to the
task and/or not in class
o Homework is to be completed before
class begins. Late assignments will not
be accepted for credit.
o It is more important that you complete
an assignment, although it may have errors, than to not try at all or to
leave the assignment unfinished. “I
didn’t get it” is not an acceptable excuse.
o
In
addition to any written assignment, it is expected that all students will review
vocabulary and grammar on a daily basis.
2.
Assessments
This
includes phrase quizzes, chapter quizzes and tests, as well as compositions and
projects. Phrase quizzes are
worth 10 points each week. Journals are
worth 10-20 points each depending on the requirements. Quizzes will normally be worth 25-35
points, and tests will normally be worth 50-70 points. Project point values will vary but will be
specified when project is assigned.
3. Participation/ Oral
Proficiency
·
30 “Readiness points” will be given at the
beginning of each trimester for in-class behavior and preparedness. I will evaluate you at least one time per
week and deduct a ½ a point for negative, disruptive behavior and/or a ½ point
for not having all Spanish materials for that day.
·
~25-30 Target language usage points will be
given per trimester. You will be graded
2-3 times per trimester based on the rubric handed out in class.
Grading scale
The
grading scale is as follows:
100-99% A+ 79-77% C+
98-93% A 76-73% C
92-90% A- 72-70% C-
89-87% B+ 69-67% D+
86-83% B 66-63% D
82-80%
B- 62-60% D-
59%-below F
Let’s
work together to make this a productive and enjoyable year. ¡Allons-y!
¡Bonne Chance!
wiesley.catherine@iccsd.k12.ia.us
HELPFUL WEBSITES: An excellent excuse for being on the
Internet
what
we have for homework, what you should be studying / practicing, and very useful
links
Ø
www.my.hrw.com - Excellent practice directly from the
textbook. Website includes
entire textbook along with vocabulary pronunciation, flashcards, self
tests, all class
videos. Usernames and passwords
will be handed out in class.
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