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COURSE MATERIALS:
Textbook Activity Book (Workbook & Cassette Manuel) Binder and Spiral Notebook Audio Cassette Tape for listening and speaking COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) To complete Unités 1 - 8 2) To develop beginning skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening 3) To learn and use the proper grammatical structure to achieve the above skills 4) To develop an understanding of the French-speaking world and its culture MAJOR COURSE TOPICS: Unité 1 - Getting Acquainted Unité 2 - Talking about friends and family Unité 3 - Having a snack in France Unité 4 - Daily Activities Unité 5 - People and Possessions Unité 6 - Visiting a French city Unité 7 - Buying clothing Unité 8 – Leisure time activities STUDENT PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: 1) To listen and actively participate on a daily basis (frequently with a partner) 2) To complete all homework assignments daily, including weekends 3) To study daily in preparation for tests and score a 72% (C) or better on all tests of standards 4) To spell and write accurately on all assignments and tests 5) To speak only French unless permission is asked and given to speak English 6) To bring all required materials to class daily and be ready to start when the bell rings 7) To be supportive, positive and helpful with fellow classmates 8) To ask questions and/or seek help whenever s/he is confused or unsure GRADING PROCEDURES: 1) Assignments are given a point value & points are totaled and divided by the number possible to determine the percentage: (90%-100%=A; 80%-89%=B; 70%-79%-C; 60%-69%=D;0%-59%=F) 2) The semester grade will be determined by averaging the following: Each Quarter Grade will equal 42.5% and the comprehensive Final Exam will equal 15% of the semester grade. The Final Exam will include ALL material covered during each semester. 3) Very little extra credit will be allowed because the student needs to demonstrate knowledge of the standards and course content to advance to French 2CP. School Board policy requires a C or higher on standards in order to continue to the next level. HOW PARENTS CAN HELP - SUGGESTED STRATEGIES: 1) Provide a quiet place for the student to complete homework and study. 2) Help student study vocabulary by giving the English and student spells back the French. This is best done daily in short intense periods of study. Memorization is essential!! 3) Read and look over the textbook (Things are explained and defined in English). 4) Consult the student’s agenda of classwork and homework if in doubt as to assignments, or check ParentConnect. 5) Notify me immediately if you have any questions or concerns concerning your student’s progress. Please call me at WHS - 497-6711 ext 4212. |
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About Ms. Rosselli
Ms. Roselli began teaching in 1973. She teaches at Colina during Period 5 and at Westlake High for the balance of the day. Ms. Rosselli has taught at Colina since 1997 and Westlake High since 1979. Prior to that she was at Madroña Elementary, Rockcut Elem. (Rockford, Illinois), and Rio Lindo Elem. (Oxnard). Before her education career, Ms. Rosselli worked at CLU's language lab, and held summer employment at JC Penney. Hobbies/Interests: Traveling (esp. to France); sewing; gardening; sports. |
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•Textbook (always covered) and Workbook: (purchased at the student store )
•pencil or pen
•lined paper: This is for assignments that will be turned in. I will not accept work torn from a spiral notebook. Scratch paper will be provided.
•Notebook/organizational folder (no papers in books)
•Spiral notebook for Vocabulary and Notes
•Highlighters, colored pencils/pens, zip style bags
•Two ninety (90) minute blank cassettes: (laboratory exercises on one tape as homework; second tape for speaking) These are an essential part of learning to speak fluently and comprehend spoken French.
ATTENDANCE: (required every day) You are expected to be in your seat and ready when the bell rings or you will be marked tardy. Tardies will be excused only if you present a note from a school staff member. Remind your parents to phone the school when you have been absent so you will receive credit for make up work. Regular attendance is essential to learning a foreign language AND earning participation points.
PASSES: You are allowed out of class only for emergencies with a written pass signed by me. The passing periods are designed for using the "toilettes" and picking up books, notebooks, and homework from your "casier". If you forget any of these materials see above) you will not be allowed to retrieve them. Your homework will be marked late the next day.
Author: Bragger, et al
©1990 Heinle & Heinle Publishers
TESTS/QUIZZES: Tests will be given at the end of each chapter and will occur about every 8 - 10 days depending on the chapter. Test components will be reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary and culture. A variety of short quizzes (announced or POP) may also be used.
MAKEUP: Standard procedure is to give one day for each day of absence for making up homework and classwork. Tests must be made up AFTER SCHOOL within one week after your return. For each day thereafter your test score will be lowered by 10%. It is YOUR responsibility to make arrangements with me for your make-up tests. You may do so during the last three-five minutes of class (NOT during the passing period).
GRADING: Point system will be used. All points will be used. All points will be totaled and a letter grade assigned according to the following percentages: 90 -100% = A; 80 - 895 = B ; 70 - 79% = C; 60 - 69% = D; 0 - 59 % = F. The final exam will be 20% of the semester grade.
School Board policy mandates that your grade for second semester be 70% or higher to advance to French 2. Those students not qualifying have the right of academic petition to request advancement.
Important: You are not allowed to speak English in class without permission or you will lose points. Speak French to me when you see me around campus!! Speaking points will be given for doing so!!
CHEATING: You are expected to do your own work and to try your hardest. Notes or other outside help or communication with others during a test are not allowed. Any student not following the testing guidelines posted in the classroom or copying another student’s work will receive a zero on that test. I will contact your parents and a referral will be turned in to the office. Copying another student’s homework will be considered a violation or this policy. A second offence in ANY OTHER CLASS will result in a drop/fail from that class. This is in accordance with the District’s Academic Honesty policy.
SECRETAIRE: Each week a different student will be chosen to help with the following jobs: turning lights on/off for projectors; erasing the board; collecting/passing out papers; checking for litter, delivering items to the office; any others as needed. Students who serve will receive EXTRA CREDIT!!!
OTHER:
Please display courtesy, respect and support for each other
Gum, food and drinks are NOT ALLOWED in class
No writing in textbooks or on desks (fines will be assessed)
Please pick up after yourself and others to keep our room as neat as possible
Please see me if you have questions or need extra help