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- How do you determine my child's French grade?
- Should I be concerned if my child says he/she is lost in class?
- If my child does his or her work, but rarely talks, could he/she get a 'B'?
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How do you determine my child's French grade?
Kindergarten:
Participation 50%
Classwork 30%
Projects 20%
4th grade:
Participation 50%
Classwork 20%
Projects 15%
Quizzes/Tests 15%
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Should I be concerned if my child says he/she is lost in class?
If your child is new to Sarah Smith and has never had French, it's normal to
go through a pretty challenging first month or so. It's okay for him/her to
not understand everything I say. However, it's important for him/her to make
an effort to follow along and ask his/her neighbors (or me) for help
sometimes. I use lots of visuals and gestures, so the spoken French language
is supported and constantly reinforced through other communicative means.
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If my child does his or her work, but rarely talks, could he/she get a 'B'?
Yes, and he or she probably will earn a 'B' if the participation effort is
lacking. A 'B' is still good and above average. While the foundation is
solid, it indicates that the child needs to improve in one or more areas of
French class. Our focus in Elementary Foreign Language instruction is on
oral proficiency and comprehension, rather than writing. Therefore, I must be
able to hear your child speak French or respond appropriately to questions in
order to assess him/her accurately. Even if your child is shy or just doesn't
care much for French, please encourage him/her to give 100% in participation,
and step out of the comfort zone. Learning a foreign language is about taking
risks and discovering new things, new people, new cultures!
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