Course Syllabus

French 3 (Honors)

Dutchtown High School

Instructor:Mrs. Helen Moncrief

Phone:770-515-7510

Fax:770-515-7518

E-Mail: (BEST WAY TO CONTACT ME)

Webpage:

Course Description:

I welcome you to a new school year at Dutchtown High. The Level III French course focuses on the development of communicative competence in the target language and understanding of the culture(s) of the people who speak French. It assumes that the students have completed a Level II course and students can use basic language structures with increasing accuracy. We will accomplish this goal through class activities, partner work, homework, quizzes, projects, tests and participation. A large focus of the class is the spoken language so you will be expected to speak in this class!!!! The following information is to aid you in having a successful and enjoyable year.

In Class Resource: Textbook

Allez Viens! Holt, Rinehart, Winston ($63.00)

Materials:

Notebook/3-ring binder 1-1.5"

Notebook paper

Dividers

Pencil/Pen (blue or black ink)

French/English dictionary (optional)

Essential Questions:

How do the French and English languages compare to each other?

How do I use what I have learned to effectively communicate my needs, wants and wishes?

How do I use what I have learned to read in the target language and express my opinions?

Grading:

Assessments-(50%)

Classwork-(40%)

Homework- (10%)

Final exam – (20%)

Expectations

Students are expected to:

  • arrive to class on time with your materials daily and any completed assignments.
  • sit in their assigned seats and complete all activities that are assigned.
  • not eat or drink in class. All containers should be in book bags, not on desks.
  • take ownership of their work (DO NOT copy from others on any type of assignment).
  • not use any electronic devices during class time unless directed to do so for a specific assignment. Otherwise no electronic devices should be out during class time for any reason.
  • Be respectful.
  • NOTE: The use of language translators (online, hand held, etc.) are strictly prohibited on ANY assignment in the world language classroom. Their use constitutes academic dishonesty and will be handled according to DHS and Henry County Codes of Conduct. A "0" will be issued for the assignment in this case.
  • DHS and Henry County Schools’ policies will be followed. Consequences for misbehavior will be enforced according to DHS and Henry County Codes of Conduct.

DHS and Henry County Schools’ policies will be followed. Consequences for misbehavior will be enforced according to DHS and Henry County Codes of Conduct. The following Four Step Discipline Policy will be in place:

1st offense – Warning/Teacher-Student Conference

2nd offense – Teacher/Student Conference and Parental Notification

3rd offense – Parental Notification and or Parent-Teacher Conference

4th offense – Administrative Referral

Make-up Work

Make-up work is the student’s responsibility. The teacher WILL NOT approach you about your assignments. When you return from an EXCUSED absence it is your responsibility to get any missing work. You will have 1 day for every day absent from the date that you return from an EXCUSED absence to complete and turn in your make-up work. Work not completed and turned in according to the guidelines above will be considered missing work and will follow the guidelines in the missing work section.

Missing Work / Late Work

Students who fail to turn in assignments when they have NOT been absent will be required to make arrangements to complete that work. A “missing work” contract will be arranged and parents will be notified of the new due date for their child’s work. Points will also be deducted from the assignment.

Tutoring

Days: Monday and Thursday

Times: 3:30-4:15pm.

Place: Room 208

*At times other meetings may arise that require me to cancel tutoring, however students will be notified that day if I cannot have tutoring.

“I understand the course requirements and expectations in the French I course syllabus. I also understand that I may contact the instructor at DHS with any questions or concerns.”

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