French II Disclosure

Teacher: Ms. Janiece Barton

Evergreen Junior High

2009-2010

 

Objectives

 

Students will build on the basic skills learned in French I, fulfilling state and national foreign language curriculum standards.  During class time students will be engaged in learning through a comprehensive approach including partner work, cooperative group work, individual work, TPR (Total Physical Response), games, speaking, writing, reading, etc.  To learn and practice a language, students must speak aloud in front of their peers in class.  This will be done through group presentations as well as individually.

 

Required Materials (must be brought to class each day)

 

• Lined paper (Must have a clean edge – no paper torn from notebooks unless it is perforated)
• Pen (blue or black only) or pencil
• School planner
• French/English dictionary
• It is crucial that each student have their own dictionary in class each day.  Dictionaries can be purchased at local bookstores for as little as $5.  A basic dictionary is all that is required.

 

Optional Materials

 

• Colored pencils or crayons

 

Classroom Expectations

 

1. Respect for all people, including themselves, possessions and the classroom.
2. Be ready to learn when the tardy bell rings.  This means the student must be in their seat with their supplies.
3. Participate and allow those around you to learn.
4. Be prepared with homework and supplies.  Failure to bring supplies will also affect citizenship grade.  A student cannot fully participate in class if they do not have their supplies.
5. All personal electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, etc.) are not to be in class.  If I see them, they will be confiscated and turned in to the office.
6. Stay positive and have fun.

 

Hall Passes

I do not like the use of the hall pass except in emergency situations.  It is disruptive to the class.  If there is a medical necessity for the use of the hall pass, please provide me with written notification.

 

Citizenship

Student citizenship grades will depend on behavior in class, participation in discussion and class activities, and adherence to the rules and expectations in class.  More serious disruptive behavior (profanity, violence, cheating, etc.) will be dealt with according to school policy.  Tardies will also affect the citizenship grade according to school policy.

 

DEAR policy

I require students to fill out a daily log of what they read during DEAR time.  This will be counted as an assignment twice each term (midterm and final).  This only applies to students who have me 2A or 2B.

 

Grading

 

Student academic grades will be based on:

• Active participation in class,
• Daily entrance and exit activities
• Notebook check, Homework and in-class assignments
• Tests and Quizzes

 

Grading scale

 

93-100 = A                          80-82 = B-                                 67-69 = D+

90-92 = A-                          77-79 = C+                                63-66 = D

87-89 = B+                          73-76 = C                                  60-62 = D-

83-86 = B                            70-72 = C-                                0-59 = F

 

Make-up Work

It is the student’s responsibility to find out what was covered in class the day of an absence.  Students will be given 5 school days from the date they return to school to make up any work they may have missed.  For example, if the student returns on a Monday after being absent, they will have until the following Monday to hand in the missed work.  If the absence has been lengthy, an extension may be given on a case-by-case basis.  If the student knows they will be gone, it is good practice to ask me for any work that will be covered while they are gone.  If there are special circumstances that need to be taken in to consideration, it will be handled on an individual basis.

 

Late Work

All assignments must be completed and turned in on time for full credit.  An assignment that is handed in one day late will receive 75% credit.  An assignment handed in two days late will receive 50% credit.  An assignment handed in three days late will receive 25% credit.  Assignments will not be accepted after the third day.  Any assignment handed in at this point will receive a “zero.”  If a student is absent the day an assignment is due, but was present when the assignment was given, he/she will be expected to hand in the assignment the first day he/she is back in school for full credit.

 

Extra Credit

I do not allow extra credit.  I expect students to complete work assigned to them at the time it is assigned.  Students should not ask me what they you can do for extra credit.  The answer will be “nothing.”  I do provide opportunities for students to earn extra credit throughout the year.

 

 

Movies in Class

Any films that will be watched in class will be in French, with or without English subtitles.  The purpose of this activity is to allow the students to listen to French.  The movies shown will generally be Disney animated films rated “G.”  I like to use the Disney films because most students are already familiar with the movie.  Any other films will be given prior notice to parents for permission.  Students will complete a worksheet or activity in relationship to the film.   There will also be discussion before, during, and after the movie.  An example of a film would be “Le Film de Tigrou” (The Tigger Movie) when studying family vocabulary.

 

Web Page

I maintain a web page.  It is accessible through the school’s home page under “Faculty.”  Through my web page, I will keep parents and students up-to-date on assignments, projects, test dates, and any other information pertaining to that class that is necessary.

 

 

 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.  My consultation times are 1st period on A-Day and 8^th period on B-days. If you need to see me before school, please contact me.  Thank you.  I look forward to a fun and exciting year.  My email address is jbarton@graniteschools.org.