John Champe High School Français 2

Je m’appelle: __________________________

Mme Anders Salle 1605 Année Scolaire 2016-2017

PART I: FRENCH 2 COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students continue to develop proficiency in French at the intermediate-novice level in all four language skills: listening,

speaking, reading, and writing. Listening and reading facilitate the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Students

learn to function in real-life situations using more complex sentences and language structures. They also read material

on familiar topics and produce short writing samples. This course is taught in French.

PART II: GENERAL GUIDELINES:

What does Mme Anders expect from me every day in class? A. Character Education Oath: I must be a caring, fair, responsible, respectful, trustworthy citizen in the classroom

at all times. I am a unique and valuable member of our team.

B. Always on Time or Early!: I will always be on time for class or early by being in my seat before the bell rings. I

am not permitted to be tardy to or absent from class for any unexcused reason.

C. NO Gum, NO Food, NO Candy, and ONLY water (if I need a beverage)…KEEP THE ROOM CLEAN!:

1. I will dispose of any gum, food, candy, or beverages other than water PRIOR to entering the classroom.

2. I am responsible for making sure my space and the entire classroom is kept clean with my classmates. I

will not be permitted to leave until the entire room is ready for the next class.

D. No electronic devices permitted for use without permission!: Electronic devices will be permitted during

class under teacher direction. If students are using cell phones, tablets, laptops, or other devices without permission,

Ms. Anders will confiscate the device and turn in to the main office. Students may pick up confiscated items at the end

of the day.

E. Prepared to Participate!: Upon being seated before the bell rings before class, I will “dress my desk” with my

French materials and immediately begin copying the classroom daily agenda of activities. I will be ready to participate in

class, fully prepared with all necessary materials and assignments required every day.

F. Sign-Out: Whenever I must leave class for an office-related departure or an emergency, Mme Anders will give me a

hall pass. I must then sign out and back in on the logs in the binder closest to the entrance door. I need to visit the

restroom between classes…It’s the same action Mme Anders has to take as well!

G. The Bell Does NOT Dismiss Me!: Mme Anders dismisses me. The bell is her signal to say, “Au revoir!” when she

is ready.

PART III: THE DAILY AGENDA OF ACTIVITIES:

What are our daily activities and goals?

A. The daily agenda provides a list of activities as goals for completion for class each

day. If an activity remains incomplete on any agenda, it may stay on it until it has been

fulfilled for a few sessions depending upon the pacing of the course.

B. Students are required to copy the daily agenda from the board for every class into

their spiral notebooks.

C. Students who are absent from class must copy the missed agenda(s) and notes from

another student or assigned study partner on their own time…NOT during the next

class upon return.

D. Students should consult VISION for any missed work stemming from agendas in case

of an absence.

Ask Mme Anders questions via e-mail at any time! Remind (Formerly Remind 101) will be used at times for reminding

students of assignments or for special announcements via the student’s cellular phone. Parents may also sign up to receive

the messages sent to students. Directions on how to sign up for Remind will be provided in class and posted on VISION.

Mme Anders will also make announcements and reminders on twitter. Follow her @msandersfrench to

stay updated!

PART IV: CLASSROOM MATERIALS: What materials are required in class each day?

(NOTE: Students who are unprepared for class on any day will receive a

zero on the check chart, eliminating five points of extra credit.)

A. Heavy-duty 1 ½ - 2” 3-ring binder with dividers:

French 1, 2, and 4H : 3 dividers:

Activités & Devoirs / Évaluations / Compositions et

Conversations

B. One spiral (college-ruled or graph) notebook for agendas,

class notes, and daily activities

C. Sharpened pencils (or mechanical) with erasers

D. Pens (Blue and black ink ONLY)

E. Covered textbook and workbook (as applicable)

The following items will be brought to class ONCE and shared by all French students:

French 1 : 1-2 purple or green ball-point pens

French 2 : 1package of index cards

French 4H : 1-2 Dry Erase Markers (any color)

PART V: ASSIGNMENTS and GRADING:

How will we be graded in this course? A. The Loudoun County Public Schools Grade Scale will be used in

distributing all individual and final grades during the nine-week marking

periods, semester averages, and year-end averages:

B. Overall grades are based on the number of total points earned

per nine-week marking period. All graded assignments will be worth

100 points and utilize the scale to the right for associations to letter

grades:

1. Homework will be assigned according to agenda listings.

Students who fail to complete homework

will earn a zero on the check chart, eliminating five extra

credit points earned in class. All homework assignments will

be assessed in class.

2. Time necessary to complete assignments will vary.

3. Late assignments will be penalized by ten points

(10%) for every day late. (See next section)

PART VI: MAKE-UP POLICY:

What if I miss class for an excused reason? A. It is the student’s responsibility to make up work missed for any

reason.

B. Agendas posted in the classroom, on VISION, and via e-mail may

be used to check on missed assignments.

C. Be sure to get missed notes from a class mate prior to returning

to class! It’s your job to stay focused on your education!

D. Students have the number of days missed plus one (+1) for

making up assignments stemming from excused absences. Extended absences will be handled individually.

E. Students missing for extracurricular activities or other school-approved absences are responsible to

retrieve their work before that class is missed. These students will have the same due dates and

responsibilities as those attending class that day.

Letter Grade Numeric Grade Range

A+ 98-100

A 93-97

A- 90-92

B+ 87-89

B 83-86

B- 80-82

C+ 77-79

C 73-76

C- 70-72

D+ 67-69

D 63-66

D- 60-62

F 0-59

PART VII: THE CHECK CHART and BEYOND: What types of

extra credit or grade assistance can be earned in Mme

Anders’ classes?

A. The Check Chart:

1. The check chart is a record of live student performance in class…and it is all EXTRA

CREDIT on other grades!

2. During the time checks are being recorded, students may volunteer or be called on

involuntarily to answer questions or perform classroom tasks to receive extra credit

checks (points). Students will receive checks only for perfectly correct answers.

3. Students will receive an extra credit A grade for every five (5) correct answers (checks) given in class:

EXAMPLE: A student earns 70 checks (correct answers) during the first quarter:

70 / 5 = 14 extra As!

4. Checks may be awarded also for special activities in class, such as games, presentations, all at teacher

discretion.

5. The percent value of each A rises every quarter:

1st Quarter: 90 % A – for every 5 checks 3rd Quarter: 92 % A – for every 5 checks

2nd Quarter: 91 % A – for every 5 checks 4th Quarter: 93 % A -- for every 5 checks

6. Students who have a higher average grade than the percentage value for checks during a marking

period will receive bonus points as follows on their final nine week marking period average:

50-75 checks earned = +1 point on final nine week marking period average

76-100 checks earned = +2 points on final nine week marking period average

101+ checks earned = +3 point on final nine week marking period average

7. Students will receive a 0 on the check chart for not completing homework, not being prepared, and not

participating in class.

** A 0 cancels an entire A earned on the check chart!! **

BE READY AT ALL TIMES TO PERFORM! IT CAN EARN YOU NEEDED POINTS!

B. In-Class and Out-of-Class Cultural/Academic Activities/Games: Students may

be awarded bonus points (checks) based upon the performance on in-class and out-of-class

cultural/academic activities or special review games.

PART VIII: Retake Policy:

What if I didn’t do my best on a quiz or test?

A. Students are permitted ONE re-take on a quiz or test per quarter

B. Students must inform Madame Anders via email that they would like to retake a quiz or test within 72 hours of

receiving the grade. Students are NOT permitted to retake old assessments at the end of the quarter.

C. The new grade on the assessment will be AVERAGED with the old grade.

PART IX: ASSISTANCE/ENRICHMENT:

What if I need help beyond the classroom setting?

A. Mme Anders is here for you! : Email or see Mme Anders to set up

an appointment for extra help before school or after school.

B. Tutoring: If you would like to schedule an appointment with a

National French Honor Society student or a PEER tutor for additional

assistance, please e-mail Mme Anders for information. If you would like a

French tutor at home, see or email Mme Anders for a list of several tutors

in the area.

PART X: THE KEY TO SUCCESS: DISCIPLIN E

This course will be a very enjoyable one for you in many aspects, but will

also require your hard work and dedication to succeed. We are a team

with high expectations moving towards a common goal of learning as

much as possible concerning the French language and associated cultures.

You will notice your skills becoming more and more proficient with the

endurance required to succeed. Be confident and follow the instructions

in this document carefully to provide yourself with the opportunity to

achieve the best! You’ll do very well if you are disciplined and dedicate

yourself!

---------------------------------------------------STUDENT/PARENT CONTRACT--------------------------------------------------------------

I understand the guidelines listed above and will follow them completely for the duration of this course. I

will also follow all other policies in our JCHS and LCPS handbooks, recognizing that they are in full effect

in this classroom. Please give me two checks for bringing this paper back signed by me and a parent / guardian

by the next time we have class.

STUDENT PRINTED NAME: STUDENT SIGNATURE:

PARENT / GUARDIAN PRINTED NAME: PARENT / GUARDIAN SIGNATURE:

DATE:

TEACHER INITIALS for NOTIFICATION of RECEIPT OF CHECKS: _________ Bonne chance!