French III
2004-2005
Ms. Wineland
www.freewebs.com/klewineland
www.schoolnotes.com
About this course:
To learn another language is to open
the door to appreciating a much larger world.
Learning the French language must be understood in this larger
context. While one will naturally learn
verb conjugations and basic conversational skills, the greater purpose is to
simultaneously learn to view the world through other’s eyes. In this course, we will use our development
of language skills to facilitate an appreciation of French and Francophone
cultures. We will use a balance of
listening, reading, speaking and writing activities to gain a well-rounded
understanding of the language and culture.
Objectives of French II:
It is the goal
of this course to provide students the ability to:
Class Rules
Arrive to
class promptly, prepared to learn.
Remember,
participation in class is essential
Food and drink
are prohibited in class
Always act
with respect for the school and other students
Required supplies:
Writing instruments/ paper
3 ring binder or folder with metal
clasps
Assessment and make-up assignments.
Grades
in this class will be calculated as follows
Total Points Earned
Divided by Total
Points Possible
=Grade
%
Practice is
essential for the further development of a student’s language skills. It is expected that all homework will be
completed on time. It is to be complete
before the beginning of class. Homework
is graded on both completion and accuracy.
Our schoolnotes.com website will list all recent assignments and topics
covered within the week.
Late work will
be accepted only in the event of excused absence. Homework assigned before the absence is due
upon return, while work assigned during the absence must be turned in within
two class days after return to class. While students should endeavor not to miss
test days, they have a period of exactly one week to arrange for a make-up
test. It is the student’s responsibility
to make arrangements. Failure to makeup
a test or quiz after the week will result in a zero.
The notebook
is designed to be a showcase of student work and easy study tool for tests and
exams. All paper/homework/notes taken in
French must be included in this notebook.
The notebook will be collected twice a quarter. A gift notebook can be found in the classroom
to help students keep track of all required papers and the order they should be
in.
Projects are
designed to help students expand and explore their understanding of the
language and culture. They are required
to be on time. Each day late will result
in a 50% deduction in value. Projects
and class news will be fully explained in class and there will be a posting at
www.freewebs.com/klewineland.
Not happy with
your grade? Resubmit it for a refund (an
average between the original grade and the new grade). Example:
You received a 50 on a test, you made the corrections and resubmitted a
100 percent. You now have a 75% for the test.
You must meet and follow the following conditions. 1) The original must
have been completed on time, (or be an excused late). 2) Corrections must be written out completely
on a separate sheet of paper, fully labeled and attached to the original. 3) Corrections must be received within 1 week
of the day the original was returned.
Euro Store:
You can earn
euros through excellent participation in class, bringing your book,
participating in French Club, turning in homework . . . For all intents and purposes; there are three types of purchases one can
make at the Euro Store: Personal Rewards, Class Rewards, and Fees/Fines.
Personal Rewards are items that an individual can purchase for themselves. Once
a purchase is made, the Euro is forfeit. Class Rewards can be purchased if each
person in the class has a given number of Euros on any given day. Though these
Euros may also be used for personal purchases, they may not be used for more
than one class purchase. Class reward Euros must be redeemed 2 class days in
advance of anticipated reward day. Fees/Fines are awarded for inappropriate
class behaviors and must be paid the day it is earned. Euro debt may accrue.
Continued debt without an effort to repay will result in a 1Euro interest rate
per class. Restitution for your debt may be worked off in any of the following
manners: Cleaning classroom, before/after school detention, lunch detention,
infractions, demerits, written apology, additional French practice. .
Prices are
subject to change and will be posted in class and on the web.
I am pleased
to welcome you all and I look forward to a terrific year in French. Should you have any questions or concerns,
do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Ms. Wineland
Please sign
and return the bottom portion, confirming that you have read and fully
understand the policies that will be followed in this class
Student’s signature________________________________________________________
Parent/guardian’s signature_____________________________________________
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