MONARCH HIGH SCHOOL

                                            FRENCH I / III /IV

                                                FALL 2008

                                                         Madame de Man

Dear Students,

           Bienvenus!  Welcome to the fascinating world of the French Language and Culture. 

OBJECTIVES

           Students will develop all four language-skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.  Students will develop awareness of the culture of different countries where French is spoken.  Critical thinking activities will be included to encourage the student to develop analytical and concise objectives to guide and help them improve their study skills.  All students will be actively involved in cooperative learning.

RESOURCES

Textbook/ Workbook:

French I  - Discovering French Nouveau Bleu, McDougal Littell

French III & IV- Discovering French Nouveau Rouge, McDougal Littell

Vocabulary Transparencies

Computer software

Internet research

Video program with practice handouts

Magazines, journals and newspapers

GRADES DISTRIBUTION

Tests               25%

Quizzes           25%

Homework      25%

Participation    25%

CLASS RULES

• Students will be seated and quiet when second bell rings.
• All students must wear their ID badge in hallways, entering class & leaving class.
• Do not be late!  Late unexcused will be sent to IS.
•   Students will come to class prepared with notebooks, folders, and pens.

• All assignments will be completed on time.
• Students will respect the rights, feelings and property of others.
• The classroom is our second home- so keep it clean and neat.  Vandalism will not be tolerated.
• Food in the classroom, note writing to friends and writing on desks will not be tolerated.
• All students will adhere to the KNIGHTS CODE.
• Ipods will be shut down, closed and put away or they will be confiscated & turned in to your administrator unless being used for an assignment.

DISCIPLINE OPTIONS

• Verbal warning
• Phone call to parents
• Detention
• Referral to administration

CLASS PROCEDURES

• Suggested necessary supplies: 2 pens, 2 (#2) pencils, 1 red pen, 1 loose-leaf 3 ring binder with pocket, loose paper, 1 spiral notebook, 1 box of kleenex and LOTS OF ENTHUSIASM.

• Assignments and / or tests that you miss when you are absent are your responsibility and may be made up if you have an excused absence.  All homework is to be submitted in a timely fashion (for each day you are absent you will have 2 school days to make up your work). You are expected to complete your assignments to the best of your ability.  Make-ups will be held on Mondays at 2:45 or Monday through Friday in the morning between 6:45 and 7:20 unless I have to attend a meeting.

• Textbooks and workbooks are your responsibility.  Do not damage or loose them because you will have to pay for their replacement.

• Paper heading should be in the upper right corner as follows:

     Full Name

     Grade level

     Teacher Name

     French I  -       Second Period

     French III -      First & Fourth Period

      French IV-           Fourth Period

     Date

• Grading:

90-100 =      A

80-89 =        B

70-79 =        C

60-69 =        D

Below 60 =  F

I look forward to a very productive and rewarding term.  Please sign and return the attached contract to indicate that you and your parents understand the class rules and procedures.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Mme. de Man 

PS: You can contact me at: nicole.deman@browardschools.com                               

Please print contract and return it to Madame de Man by Monday Friday August 22, 2008

FRENCH CLASS CONTRACT

I read and understood the rules and procedures in Mme. de Man’s class.

Student name:________________

Student signature________________

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