WCS
Foreign Language Department
French
II: 2019-2020
Madame Finan
Bonjour, les élèves! Welcome
to French II. I am so happy you have chosen to continue your study of French,
and I look forward to meeting you “where you are” in your French skills and to
continue building those skills. Before we begin the year, please take a moment
to familiarize yourself with my expectations for the school year.
SUPPLIES:
1.
Notebook paper, pen, pencils
2.
Please bring your D’accord 2 book and your tablet to class with you daily.
ATTENDANCE:
If your absence is planned/excused (such as a school sporting
event or a family trip), please be responsible and plan to prepare your work
ahead of time. If you have been ill, please email me and speak with me
immediately upon your return, and plan to have your assignments completed
within two days of your return. If you have been ill and have missed a test or
quiz, speak with me about your return about scheduling a time to make it up. I
reserve the right to offer a slightly different version of an assessment or
assignment.
HOMEWORK:
In any foreign language class, practice and repetition are
essential to learning vocabulary and grammar. You should expect daily homework
assignments in French class. These assignments completed outside of class are a
means of practicing and reinforcing what we learned together in class.
IN-CLASS EXPECTATIONS:
In our cours de français, here are my expectations:
1.
Show respect (for me, your classmates, and for
yourself). This is essential if we are to have a safe atmosphere where everyone
feels comfortable speaking.
2.
Speak en français as often as possible!
3.
Complete homework assignments on time and come to
class prepared and ready to learn.
4.
Be responsible and talk to me in advance about
any problems/concerns you may have –do not wait until after class to talk to me
about a conflict you may have had.
TECHNOLOGY EXPECTATIONS:
These are the rules that need
to be followed on a daily basis in regards to technology. A detention will
be issued if these rules are broken.
•Cell phones should be placed
in the assigned container at the beginning of class and collected at the end of
class.
•Students should never visit a
social media site during class.
•Students should not be on
their email unless needed for class.
•Students should not use online dictionaries or translators
unless specified
WEB
TRANSLATORS
There are many web
pages in the Internet that can be used as translators from English to
French or vice versa. Their usage is completely
forbidden for any work due in this class. If I suspect a student
has used such a tool, this will be considered cheating and will be
submitted to the Honor Council.
GRADING:
Your grade in this class will
be based on the following:
·
Chapter tests
·
Alternate assessments (including vocabulary and grammar quizzes,
writing and listening activities, oral recordings)
·
Homework
·
Projects and presentations
·
Participation in class
The final exam will be worth 15%
of the final grade (the exam will be given in December).
Learning a foreign language can
be challenging, but it can also be fun and is extremely rewarding. I look
forward to beginning your French journey with you. As always, I encourage you
to come see me during tutorials if you have questions or are struggling with
something. We are in this adventure together, and I look forward to a wonderful
year with you. Allons-y!
