Bienvenus a la classe de Français. (Welcome to your French Class)

Bienvenus a la classe de Français.(Welcome to your French Class)

CLINTON HIGH SCHOOLSUMNER HILL JR. HIGH SCHOOL

“Failure Is Not an Option”Dr. LANYUY

Bienvenus au Cours de Français!Bienvenus! In this course, you will be learning

about the French language and culture through a variety of activities and resources. Through these activities, you will learn the skills necessary to live and survive in any

French-speaking country.

Required Readings• Textbook: - C’est à toi (Levels 1, 2, and 3)

- Discovering French (Bleu) Other requirements:• French – English Dictionary• A mini French story book of your choice

CLASS SUPPLY LIST

• French – English Dictionary

• A three-ringed or pocket folder• BLACK OR BLUE INK PENS• Pencils• See supply list for additional items

CLASS RULES• Come to class on time and prepared to learn • Be in your assigned seat before the tardy bell rings• Raise your hand and wait to be acknowledged before speaking• DO NOT get out of your seat without permission• Respect the teacher, yourself and others• Do not go to my desk without permission• Electronic gadgets may be used in class only if these enhance the

instructional process. Teacher approval must be obtained prior to use of any electronic gadgets.

• No eating, drinking or chewing gum in class• The bell does NOT dismiss you. I DO

Tardy Policy

TARDIES WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!!!!!!!If you arrive in class after the tardy bell, you MUST bring a pass

from the administration or a signed note from your previous teacher.

Class Work

• Complete all class work and take notes• Participate• Do homework• Keep up with your notes • Take tests

Make – up Policy

It is the students’ responsibility to ask for make – up work after returning from any absence.

Make – up work is due the following day after it has been given. Make – up tests will be

given before school ( 7:45 am to 8:15 am) and after school

( 3:45pm to 4:00pm) Or during the school day if possible.

Grading Policy• All assigned work will be graded and recorded. • Tests, quizzes and projects will be graded as follows:

» Daily grades 25%;» Homework 15%;» Test, essays, projects 35%,» 9-weeks Test 25%

Grading scale• 100-90 = A• 89-80 = B• 79-70 = C• 69-65 = D

• 64 and below = unsuccessful

Cheating and Plagiarism• There is a zero tolerance policy for

cheating and plagiarism. Any students found cheating or plagiarizing will be given a ZERO for that assignment, and may be subject to further disciplinary action.

Hall Procedures

• Walk in a straight line• Walk behind the person in front of you• No talking in the halls• Keep all hands, feet and other body parts to

yourself• Do not yell nor shout into another teacher’s

room

Class Dismissal

• The bell does not dismiss you, The Teacher does!!!• The bell does not signal the end of class, it simply tells

the time• Continue working until the teacher dismisses class• In this class, dismissal is done by columns as the

teacher desires.

Welcome to French I

Language learning requires commitment on your part. Bring your laptop,

notebook/binder, and writing materials to class daily. I have very high expectations for all my students and I am looking forward to

a wonderful school year 2013/2014.BONNE CHANCE ET BON COURAGE!!!!