Course Expectations: French 3
Suzanne Marsolais-Johnson
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Background
Classroom
Standards
Course Goals
Bill of Rights
Grading Policy
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le 2 avril 2006

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 
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II.  Course Goals:
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.
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III.  Grading Policy:
A. Demonstration of Progress = 55% of semester grade
This includes:  Tests, Quizzes, Projects, Oral presentations, etc.

B. Process: Completion of Course Requirements = 45% of semester grade
This includes:  completion of homework, participation in classroom activities, completion of in class assignments, oral responses in French during class, notebook checks and class notes
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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.
B)  Notebooks (Les Classeurs)
1.  Every student will have a French class notebook.  The French notebook will be brought to class EVERY DAY.  In this notebook,  students will keep all: homework, classwork, quizzes, projects, class notes, vocabulary lists and verb conjugation lists.
2.  Students will keep all of the French 1 and 2 notes in their notebook as well.  This includes vocabulary, grammar, culture, regular and irregular verbs.

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.
 


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.

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”


V.  Bill of Rights (Les Droits d’Homme)
1.  Everyone has the right to a safe and clean desk and work area.  Please put away all materials and pick up trash from the floor before leaving the classroom.
2.  Everyone has a right to express feelings, opinions, and ideas without being interrupted, harassed or punished.
3.  Substitutes are to be honored as the highest nobility and ALWAYS obeyed.

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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.
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(student’s signature)

Parents, please read and sign:

I have reviewed the above guidelines with my son/daughter.  I understand that if he/she is to receive a passing grade in French, he/she must follow these guidelines.

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 ABI using the Internet, at least once every 2 weeks.

If I have any questions, I will contact Mme. Marsolais at smarsolais-johnson@murrieta.k12.ca.us 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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