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	I.  Professional Background:
	Bachelor of Arts Degree - University of California, San Diego (Major: General Literature with a concentration in French Literature.  Minors: Drama, Sociology)
Diplome d�Études Supérieurs - Université de Dijon, France  (French Language and Culture)  Clear Teaching Credential, K - Adult, Multiple Subject and Single Subject in Foreign Language, French (with supplementary authorizations in Sociology and Drama) - California State University, Los Angeles  Language Development Specialist Certificate - Riverside County Office of Education Master's Degree, Instructional Technology - California State University, San Bernardino  Administrative Credential - Azusa Pacific University

Proficiency in reading, listening, speaking and writing, as well as a general knowledge of French culture(geography, ethnicity, recreation,  culture, philosophies . . .) French I students will accomplish �survival�
proficiency.  Upon the completion of Advanced Placement French IV, students will obtain a level of fluency necessary for college credit.

III.  Grading Policy:

A. Demonstration of Progress = 50% of semester grade This includes:  Tests, Quizzes, Projects, Oral presentations, etc. B. Process: Completion of Course Requirements = 30% of semester grade This includes:  participation in classroom activities, completion of in class assignments, oral responses and communicative activities in French during class, notebook checks and class notes C. Homework = 20% of semester grade This includes:  completion of homework, and projects and assignments completed outside of class.

	IV.  Classroom Standards
	A)  Homework and Classwork:  (Les Devoirs) 1.  Homework and/or classwork will be done on a DAILY basis.
2.  Homework will NOT be accepted late. 3.  There will be absolutely NO WRITING in ANY text books!  Students may write in the Practice and Activity Workbooks ONLY if they purchased them at the beginning of the year. I understand that homework will not be accepted late. ______________________.....................________________________      (Student Initials)..............................................(Parent Initials) I will use the Internet to check on any assignments that I miss if I am absent. ______________________....................________________________      (Student Initials)..............................................(Parent Initials) I do not have access to the Internet at home, so I will talk to the teacher as soon as I return to school, during break, before or after class, or during lunch to check on any assignments that I miss if I am absent. ______________________.....................________________________      (Student Initials)..............................................(Parent Initials)

B)  Notebooks (Les Classeurs) 1.  Every student will have a French class notebook.  The French notebook will be kept in the classroom.  If the student decides to bring it home to study, it will be returned to the classroom EVERY DAY.  In this notebook,  students will keep all: homework, classwork, quizzes, projects, class notes, vocabulary lists and verb conjugation lists.

I understand that I must have my notebook with required contents in class EVERY DAY.
______________________....................________________________
     (Student Initials)..............................................(Parent Initials)

I will use the Internet to check on any class notes that I miss if I am absent.
______________________....................________________________
     (Student Initials)..............................................(Parent Initials)

I do not have access to the Internet at home, so I will talk to the teacher as soon as I return to school, during break, before or after class, or during lunch about any notes that I miss if I am absent.
______________________....................________________________
     (Student Initials)..............................................(Parent Initials)

C) Oral Participation  (Participation Orale)
Each student is expected to make an effort to interact orally in French on a daily basis.  Participation points will be given by the teacher for oral responses, questions, comments or any attempt at communication by the student in French.

I will make every effort to participate speak in French during class.
______________________....................________________________
     (Student Initials)..............................................(Parent Initials)

	D) Quizzes (Les Contrôles sur Table) 1.  Quizzes may or may not be announced in advance. 2.  Quizzes may not be �re-taken� for a better grade.
	3.  Students may make up a quiz only if their absence was excused, and by appointment with the teacher.  4.  Quizzes must be made up within one week of the student�s return to class.
.5.  There may be open note quizzes as well as closed note quizzes. I will use the Internet to check on quizzes that I miss if I am absent. ______________________....................________________________      (Student Initials)..............................................(Parent Initials) I do not have access to the Internet at home, so I will talk to the teacher as soon as I return to school, during break, before or after class, or during lunch to check on quizzes that I miss if I am absent. ______________________....................________________________      (Student Initials)..............................................(Parent Initials) If I am absent, I will make an appointment with the teacher to make up missed quizzes as soon as I return to school.  I understand that if I do not make up quizzes within one week, I will receive a 0%. ______________________....................________________________      (Student Initials)..............................................(Parent Initials)

E)  Exams  (Les Examens)
1.  Exams will always be announced at least five days in advance.
2.  Students may make up an exam only if their absence was excused, and by appointment with the teacher.
3.  Exams must be made up within one week of the students return to class.
4.  Cheating = “F”

If I am absent, I will make an appointment with the teacher to make up missed Exams as soon as I return to school.  I understand that if I do not make up quizzes within one week, I will receive a 0%.
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     (Student Initials)..............................................(Parent Initials)

Students, please read and sign:
I have read and understand these guidelines.  I understand that I must follow these guidelines if I wish to receive a passing grade in this class.

I will encourage him/her to attend class and be on time everyday.

I will encourage him/her to complete his homework on a daily basis.

I will NOT expect my son/daughter to be graded based on extra credit projects assigned at the end of the semester.  I understand that the semester grade reflects the completion of assignments and progress made throughout the semester.

I will also monitor his/her progress by checking the assignment sheet kept in the French notebook, or Edline using the Internet, at least once a week.

If I have any questions, I will contact Mrs. Marsolais at smarsolais-johnson@mvusd.org or at (951)696-1408x5672.

I will also verify that the school has my current day time telephone number so that Mrs. Marsolais can contact me when necessary.

I will make every effort to attend Back to School Night, Parent Teacher Conferences, and Open House so that Mrs. Marsolais can further describe this fascinating and exciting course, as well as brag about my wonderful son/daughter.

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(parent’s signature)

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