Syllabus Quiz

French 1-3 Fines

$150 fine for damaged or lost textbook and $20 for damaged or lost workbook

Procedures

1. Check email/Schoology (or Schoology messages) regularly, as this is the main mode of communication for scheduling and course requirements. I will be accessible by email from 6:30 - 2 Mon - Fri and will try to respond within 24 hours. If you email after hours, you may not get a response until the following day. 2. Finish assignments on time so as to be prepared for class and so as to give me time to gauge your understanding and how it affects teaching and learning. It is important to give yourself plenty of time to upload work for digital submissions. Do not wait until the last minute. 3. We will speak French 75 - 100% of the time during class, depending on your level. All students will be expected to participate in class daily by contributing voluntarily to discussions and by engaging in conversations with other students. You can also expect to be called on regularly so I can guarantee everyone is getting enough practice. The more you engage, the more you and everyone else will get out of the class! 4. Take class and vocabulary notes actively and spontaneously. Even on Zoom, it is essential to have a notebook open in front of you during class so that you can write down things that will be important to remember afterwards or questions you may have. 5. Use Quizlet or flashcards regularly in order to reinforce vocabulary. You need to be able to retrieve words from memory, so 15 minutes a day of practice is better than multiple hours on a single day. Consider building your own sets of new words you encounter while reading/listening. 6. Install the (free) WordReference application on your phone, or keep the tab open on your computer for quick dictionary access. Google Translate is not permitted as a tool for this class. 7. Seek assistance from me during office hours/tutorials! We will all need to be proactive this year in arranging times to meet, whether it be to get extra help if you are struggling or to practice speaking a bit more in French or just to say hello.

French 1-3 Materials

Bien Dit Level 1, 2, 3 Textbook and Workbook as well as 1-year subscription to online textbook, workbook, and support website

French 4H & 5AP Materials

Interaction: Langue et Culture Une fois pour toutes French Three Years Troisieme Livre Workbook AP French: Preparing for the Language and Culture Exam Various selections of authentic texts and media

Contact Information

Mme. Rich Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 408.522.2400 ext 3837

Communication & Questions

My primary method of communication will be email. You can also post questions during class on the assignments or in the daily Questions discussion in Schoology. I will do my best to respond to you by the end of the following Office Hours period. I will also be available via Zoom during Office Hours. If you would like to talk to me one-on-one, you can request a video conference with Zoom. Please email me to make the appointment.

French Materials for All Classes

One 3-ring binder (2" in diameter) with 5 - 6 dividers for the following sections- Important Papers, Homework, Classwork, Notes, Paper (students will also keep a "digital" binder in Google Drive). 1 spiral notebook divided into 2 sections: vocabulary and grammar OR 1 extra "Notes" section in binder 1 blue or black ink pen, 1 pencil & 1 colored pen for correcting Flashcards (at least 500) or Quizlet App Binder paper Homework calendar (teacher provided)

French 4H & 5AP Fines

There are fines for any damaged or lost textbook or workbook.

Class Policies

1. Be respectful 2. Keep a positive attitude 3. Be honest 4. Arrive prepared and on time. 5. Uphold all school rules (including Dress Code, Electronics Policy, Cheating Policy, etc.)

Grades

90 and above - A (exceeds the standard, is ready for the next level) 80-89-----------B (fully meets the standard, is ready for the next level) 75-79-----------C (meets the standard, is ready for the next level) 70-74-----------D (approaching the standard, is not ready for the next level) 69 and below--F (skills need improvement, is not ready for the next level) ***There will be NO rounding of Grades!!!***

Open-Notes Assessments (15%) and Closed-Notes Assessment (20%)

Assessments consist of quizzes, tests and projects. THERE ARE NO RETAKES OR CORRECTIONS ON ANY ASSESSMENT! It is essential that students give themselves ample time to prepare. I suggest that students study as if the Unit Test is the next day. All tests are worth about 100 points and are given after each "chapitre" or Chapter. Students will be assigned both written and oral projects throughout the year to assess their use of the French language. Quizzes are given often and used as checkpoints for understanding and points will vary but not exceed 50 points. All tests will be announced at least 2 class sessions in advance. Quizzes will mostly be announced one class session in advance. Pop quizzes may be used as needed.

Materials

Beyond the required materials for French Class, students will need: • a computer • access to the internet • Bien Dit Online Book (for French 1 - 3) • Schoology Assignments • Zoom App (for live meetings & virtual Office Hours) You can use other resources, but be sure it is approved for the task. Use of resources that simply give you answers such as Slater or Google Translate are NEVER approved and will earn you ZERO credit and extra work.

Optional Materials

Bilingual Visual Dictionary Larousse French-English Dictionary 101 French Verbs by Rory Ryder Schaum's Outlines French Grammar Pencil Case Set of markers or colored pencils Glue Stick Large eraser Flashcard container or rings

Semester Finals (20%)

For learning done in the physical classroom, the semester final will consist of 3 parts: a multiple-choice test, a writing test and a speaking test. The exams will be given during the final weeks of each semester. During Remote Learning, students will be creating a digital portfolio that shows mastery of all the work done in our virtual classroom. Final exams are cumulative and should be viewed as an opportunity for students to show what they can do. Students should not rely on the exams to make their grade. If a student's goal is to get an C, then he needs to ensure he has a solid C going into Final Exams.

Schedule

Mon/Thur --Tue/Fri -------Wed Block 1------Block 4-------Flex Advisory Block 2------Block 5-------Study Period Lunch-------Lunch---------Lunch Block 3-----Office Hours--Office Hours Block 7------Block 6-------Student Activity Period/FLEX

Late Work

Sometimes a student may need a little extra time to turn in an assignment, so on occasion, I will give that student a one-week grace period to submit the work with a 20% deduction. After one week, the work will no longer be accepted and the student will earn ZERO points for the work. Not all work will be allowed to be turned in late. This is a kindness that I allow for students and should not be abused. IF LATE WORK BECOMES HABITUAL, I WILL STOP ACCEPTING LATE WORK FROM ALL STUDENTS! During Remote Learning, students with extenuating circumstances may ask for an extension to the 1-week grace period. This request will need to emailed to me at least 24 hours before the end of the grace period.

Participation (15%)

Students may earn points for positive actions such as upholding class policies, fulfilling a class job well, helping peers, contributing to classroom discussion, posting & answering questions on Schoology, working extra hard, speaking in French, etc. Students will not earn points for negative actions such as disrupting the class or not adhering to the classroom policies. These points will be recorded on the student's Participation Card and will be used to calculate their Participation grade at the end of each grading period.

Some Reminders

You need to be in class EVERYDAY! The best way to learn French is to be present. Bring all necessary materials to class! This includes your textbook, notebook, pen/pencil, paper, HOMEWORK and your French Binder. Be ready to discuss & apply knowledge! Make sure you have done all the "online" in-class activities & homework before any live class meeting Students are welcome to stop by for help during Office Hours; however, it is best to make an appointment. While students can get help from a French Honors Society Peer tutor on any day, I will focus on certain needs each day: ➡ Tuesdays: student requested help with an appointment arranged at least 1 day in advance ➡ Wednesdays: make-up tests / quizzes ➡ Fridays: targeted intervention for invited students only You need to try to speak in French as much as possible. Practice every day. For French 1 - 3 students, the online textbook & support site is a great resource for at- home practice. Take advantage of it! Do NOT translate! Let your classmates figure it out with pictures, gestures, etc. It is YOUR responsibility to know if you missed an assignment, test, quiz, etc. Do NOT rely on Schoology to tell you. Come see me if you want to be sure. Watch out for deadlines. If any work is past-due (even your homework calendar) it is a ZERO in the grade-book. The French 1 and 2 classes are conducted mostly in French. The French 3, 4H and 5AP classes are conducted entirely in French. As this year is atypical, this syllabus is subject to change.

In-class Activities

You will have a few in-class activities to do to show what you learned from the Notes work. All "in-class" activities will be "turned-in" on Schoology. o For French 1 - 3, most activities will come from your Bien Dit online book. You may submit the activities through the online book or attach work to the assignment. If you submit work through the online book, you will still need to "submit" the assignment on Schoology to indicate to me that the work is submitted and ready for grading. In the Schoology Assignment, write "done in the online book". I suggest that students take screen shots or write down work in their notebook for any activities that cannot be saved to Google Drive or Schoology. o For French 4H & 5AP, all activities will be assigned in Schoology.

Homework (15%) and Classwork (15%)

Homework assignments are graded on a credit/no credit system (5 pts per assignment, 4 pts per late assignment). When meeting in the physical classroom, homework is tracked on a provided calendar. If a student loses his or her homework calendar, he or she must come in outside of class-time with all homework assignments from that calendar and fill out a new calendar with the teacher. Homework calendar is graded at the end of the month. During Remote Learning, each homework assignment is graded on completeness and appropriateness. Classwork is activities done in class and are graded on completion and appropriateness (usually 5 - 20 pts per activity). Homework & Classwork does not need to be perfect to receive full credit, but should show a thorough and thoughtful attempt. Not all classroom activities are collected for a grade, but it will be reflected in the student's participation grade.

Student Help Hours

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Office Hours and by appointment Parent Conferences (by telephone or Zoom) can be made by appointment

Notes

You will have Textbook pages, PowerPoint lessons, articles and / or videos to view. You should take notes on these lessons in your notebook and come to our live Zoom meeting ready to discuss and apply the material. If you do not do the Notes work, you will not be prepared for class and will struggle with the day's activities. If you are not able to be part of the Zoom discussion, you will need to view the video of the Zoom discussion and post in the comments section. Directions for the comments post will be posted with the video.

Assessments

You will have a variety of quizzes, tests and projects to show what you can do. Some assessments will be open-notes and timed, others will be closed notes. You will be given details of what are approved materials to use for each assessment. A translator such as Google Translate is NEVER approved for this class.

Zoom expectations Participation protocols (whole class):

1. Please sign in to Zoom on time (or a minute early!) and be ready to engage within the first 1-2 minutes of class. If you are consistently late, I will reach out to see what the problem is. 2. Bring necessary materials (handouts, books, notebook, school supplies, etc.) to your work area when you sign in to class. Be sure your homework has been submitted on time and that you can access it in order to correct it collaboratively during class (when applicable). 3. Your video should be on at all times so that we can maximize the possibility for human connections and presence in class. If there is a reason why this will not be possible, please put me in touch with your parent/guardian. 4. You may mute your voice during whole class sessions unless you are asking a question or answering. 5. You are expected to participate actively on a daily basis. We will practice effective, appropriate use of the hand-raising function, reaction buttons, and chat in Zoom. If we were in the classroom, I would be sure to call on every student most days, so I intend to strive for that in our virtual environment as well. 6. Maintain professionalism - keep your video appearance appropriate, avoid eating/noises, greet your teacher and classmates as you would in a classroom, and minimize distractions (phone, other websites). 7. Inform the teacher if you need to step away from your computer (restroom, etc.). Using private chat for this is fine. 8. Keep an eye on the chat feed to see if you have personal messages.

Zoom expectations Breakout session protocols

1. While working in small groups/breakout rooms, you should have video on and be unmuted in order to be able to engage actively with your classmates and meet participation expectations. 2. Remain in French and stay on task. Even without a teacher present, this is class time and is your primary way to practice the language. Don't deprive yourself and others of time to learn and grow. 3. Have the necessary resources available (textbook, notebook, homework, vocab lists, key websites, etc.). 4. Don't hesitate to ask for help or get clarification (there is a button for this). 5. Maximize the learning experience (fulfill your assigned role, keep track of time, make sure everyone participates, etc.). It is imperative that you develop the fullest answers possible to questions and do your part in helping all your group members attain understanding.

Homework

A separate homework assignment will be posted for you to do after our live Zoom meeting. I suggest trying to do the homework without notes. I will post extra learning activities for students that are struggling with homework or would like extra practice. All homework assignments will be "turned-in" on Schoology. o For French 1 - 3, most homework will come out of the workbook. Students can type it up, take a photo of it or submit through the online book. If you submit work through the online book, you will still need to "submit" the assignment on Schoology to indicate to me that the work is submitted and ready for grading. In the Schoology Assignment, write "done in the online book". o For French 4H & 5P, most homework will be worksheets that I post online or activities from your Interactions textbook. Students can type it up or print it out & take a photo of it.

Help

Due to the fast pace of this course, it is important to get extra help immediately when it is needed. Students may find me during Office Hours on Tuesday, Wednesdays or Fridays or by appointment. They should also take advantage of the free tutoring services offered by National Honors Society in their Students For Success club Monday - Thursday 7th block and afterschool until 5pm and by the French Honors Society during my Office Hours. I also suggest that students form study-support groups with their classmates so that they can contact each other outside of class if they need help or clarification on an assignment. That said, students in French 4H and 5AP are of the highest caliber of French students and therefore will be limited on peer tutoring, so forming study-support groups with their classmates will be imperative for their success in the class. Students may turn to the Internet for help; however, they should do so with extreme caution and use only resource websites that are approved by the teacher. Certain "homework help" sites that provide only answers to the textbook or workbook and online translators are not helpful. Copying work from these sites is simply cheating and a violation of the FUHSD Academic Integrity Policy. Any student suspected of copying work from any source will earn ZERO credit, assigned extra work and may be referred to the Deans' Office for disciplinary measures.

Homework

Homework is assigned daily and due at the beginning of class. In the physical classroom, points are tracked on a monthly homework calendar. During Remote Learning, each assignment will be graded. If you are late to class or seen doing your homework during the first minutes of class, your homework will be counted LATE and points will be deducted. Homework will consist of practice exercises from the text or the workbook, free writing assignments and worksheets handed out during class. Homework is graded on a credit/no credit system. NO credit will be given for Incomplete and Past-Due homework (1 week after the due date). It is the student's responsibility to get clarification/help on homework before its' due date. "I didn't get it" is not an acceptable excuse for not having your homework completed. Since homework is a substantial portion of your grade, you cannot expect to get an A in this course without doing homework. AP students will have extra assignments over the weekends from the AP preparation workbook. These items will not be graded but are necessary practice to prepare for the AP exam and to contribute to the AP discussion in class. It is the AP student's responsibility to do the preparation activities, self-correct and discuss with his / her classmates. This will be reflected in his / her participation grade.

Attendance

In order to be successful in this class, all students must arrive on time and be ready to work at the beginning of class. This will be reflected in your participation grade (explained below). Walking in the door as the bell rings does not mean that you are on time nor are you ready to work. You WILL be marked tardy if you are not in your seat. No exceptions! Students who are frequently tardy will face more severe consequences, will have a phone call home to their parent/guardian and will be referred to the Deans' Office (see FHS's Attendance Policies). Excused absences will be allowed to make up missed work (homework, tests, participation etc.). You are given one school day for each day absent to make up the work, beginning from the day of your return. Any work not done past the established deadline may be counted "late" and points may be deducted. No work will be accepted after the grading period in which it is assigned. It is the student's responsibility to get all missed work from the Absent Student Log (when class meets in the physical classroom), from Schoology or a classmate and he / she MUST schedule a make-up appointment for all missed tests, quizzes, and in-class activities with the teacher. Tests & quizzes can ONLY be made-up during Wednesday Office Hours or by appointment. Unexcused ("Cut") absences CANNOT make up missed work and will receive a "0" for the missed work and their participation grade for the day(s) missed in addition to the consequences laid out in Fremont's Attendance Policies. In short, DO NOT CUT CLASS! It isn't worth it.

When to work

Just like when school is open, you are expected to do the Notes & In-class activities during our class period. The homework assignment can be done in class if you finish your work early or at the end of the school day. I will be monitoring Schoology and providing feedback mainly during the School day. I will also be available to answer questions via Schoology message and email. If you have questions later, you will need to email me and I will respond to them at the next "Office Hours" time. Notes, In-class Activities and Homework should be done in the order it is posted on Schoology. I will discuss a few answers to in-class activities and homework at our live Zoom meetings and I will post all answers in Schoology after the one-week grace period. For that reason, I will not accept work more than 1 week late.

Important Dates

Sep 25 End of Grading Period 1, Progress Reports Nov 6 End of Grading Period 2, Progress Reports Dec 14 - 17 Semester 1 Finals (see schedule on FHS website) Dec 17 End of Semester 1 & Grading Period 3, S1 Final Grades Feb 26 End of Grading Period 4, Progress Reports Apr 23 End of Grading Period 5, Progress Reports May 24 - 27 Senior Semester 2 Finals May 28 - Jun 3 Semester 2 Finals (see schedule on FHS website) Jun 3 End of Semester 2 & Grading Period 6, S2 Final Grades

Philosophy

Students are assessed on their overall skills in the target language, in regards to reading, writing, speaking and listening. The final grade is a reflection of their overall skills from the semester. If a student earns a C, or better, it means that he / she has met the standards, at that particular level, and has the foundational skills necessary to move on to the next level of study. I wish the emphasis, for both students and parents, to be on learning and growth and not solely focused on end grades. Ultimately, whatever the outcome, you need to ask yourself did I do my best? If so, be happy with what you have done. If not, then you need to try harder.

Additional Resources/Practice Ideas

• Duolingo (free app) • Watch your favorite movies in French with English subtitles/French subtitles/no subtitles • Watch a documentary about a person (i.e. Jacques Cousteau) or about a French Speaking Country • Learn to cook a recipe from a French Speaking Country (video tape yourself and share with the class!) • Listen to French music, radio, podcasts or audiobooks • Read a book in French (Children books are great!) • Google specific topics for extra practice (i.e. Present tense verb conjugations or Passé Composé vs. Imparfait) • Do a lesson from apprendre.tv5monde.fr (level A1 = FR 1, A2 = FR 2, B1 = FR 3, B2 = FR 4H / 5AP)