français AP ® langue et culture
Je m’appelle: ______
Madame James Salle 1609
Année Scolaire 2016-2017
PART I:FRENCHAP COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Advanced Placement (AP) French Language and Culturecourse is holistically designed to offer students a proficiency-based, rigorous college-level experience to maximize their potential in interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational skills in French. In order to connect the course with the ACTFL National Standards of Foreign Language of Learning for the 21st Century, students will be expected to communicate entirely in the target language in AP® French Language and Culture as they compare and contrast Francophone cultures with their personal communities and connect their studies with other disciplines in their high school curricula. This course is taught entirely in French.
PART II:GENERAL GUIDELINES:
What does Madame James 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, Madame James 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, Madame Jameswill 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 Madame James has to take as well!
G. The Bell Does NOT Dismiss Me!:Madame James 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. Thedaily agendaprovides 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.
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.)
French 3: 5 dividers:
Unité 1 / Unité 2 / Unité 3 / Unité 4 / Unité 5
French 5H/AP ® : 7 dividers:
La Famille et la Communauté / La Science et la Technologie / L’esthétique / La Vie Contemporaine / Les Défis Mondiaux / La Quête de Soi / Examens Pratiques AP
B. One spiral (college-ruled or graph) notebook for agendas, class notes, and daily activities
C. Sharpened pencils with erasers
D. Pens (Blue and black ink ONLY)
The following items will be brought to class ONCE and shared by all French students:
French 3:1-2 Dry Erase Markers (any color)
French 5H: 1 pair of scissors
AP French: 1 purple OR green pen
PART V:ASSIGNMENTS and GRADING:
How will we be graded in this course?
A. TheLoudoun 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:
Letter Grade / Numeric Grade RangeA+ / 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
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 an entire extra A 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, onVISION, 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.
PART VII:THE CHECK CHART and BEYOND:
How can I supplement my grade in class?
A. The Check Chart:
1. The check chart is a record of live student performance in class…and it is all EXTRA
As!
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 checks (points). Students will receive checks only for perfectly correct answers.
3. Students will receive an extraA 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, or presentations.
5. The percent value of each A rises every quarter:
1st Quarter: 90 % A – for every 5 checks3rd Quarter: 92 % A – for every 5 checks
2nd Quarter: 91 % A – for every 5 checks4th 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 and not being prepared for 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 James 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. Madame James is here for you!:Email or see Madame James to set up an appointment for extra help before or after school.
B. Tutoring: If you would like to schedule an appointment with a National French Honor Society student for additional tutoring or assistance, please e-mail Madame James and this can be arranged.If you would like a French tutor at home, see or email Madame James for a list of several tutors in the area.
PART X:THE KEY TO SUCCESS:DISCIPLINE
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!