FORSYTH COUNTY COURSE SYLLABUS
2010-2011
COURSE TITLE:
TEACHER NAME:
ROOM:
French 4
Mme Caryn Craft
E-MAIL:
East Hall, 1414
ccraft@forsyth.k12.ga.us
PHONE: 770-781-2264
EXT: 101414
Course Description: Focuses on communication and increased proficiency in listening,
speaking, reading and writing. A survey of the history, literature and art of France is part of this
course. Provides continued language development through exploration of familiar and unfamiliar
topics. Multiple opportunities are provided for students to use the language through small group
activities and projects.
Standards: Course Standards can be found at www.georgiastandards.org. Click on Modern
Languages and Latin, Grades 9-12, French, Level 4.
Learning Resources/Textbook(s): With the emergence of technology as a tool for learning,
South Forsyth High School will be utilizing various resources to assist with instruction, including
ANGEL, online textbooks, and interactive websites. In addition to these web based instructional
tools, this course will also have a classroom set of textbooks. Should you feel that your child
would benefit from having a textbook at home in addition to the classroom textbook, please
contact your child’s teacher or you can view the text online.
Trésors du temps
To access text online:
Go to www.glencoe.com. On main page, choose state, student/parent, and World Languages.
Open French folder and select Trésors du temps ©2005. Select “Online Student Edition” (three
different clicks) until you get to the sign in page.
Code: CBDB533C33
Hit submit and you can access text using the Table of Contents.
Recommended resources:
*Barron’s 501 French Verbs, 6th Ed.
ISBN: 0764179837
Cost: $16.99
*A trade-paperback sized French/English dictionary (should have at least 50,000 words and
75,000 translations). Recommended are Larousse and Harper-Collins.
Required Assignments:
Présentation du poème Ode à Cassandre
Présentation des étapes
Présentation d’un poème de choix
*Le petit Nicolas
Availability for Extra Help:
Weds 3:45-4:15 or by appt
Homework
Students are encouraged to study and prepare for the class on a daily basis. Homework
assignments may include written assignments, language practice, and studying for formative and
summative assessments. Homework will be graded as a formative assessment throughout the
semester.
Retake policy:
Formative assessments may be retaken once in preparation for the summative assessment of the
unit. Formative assessment retakes will only be allowed if a student has attended a minimum 30
minute tutoring session. Retakes of summative assessments will not be allowed.
Makeup Work: All missed work and assessments are the responsibility of the student when they
are absent from school. A student who is absent on the class day before a regularly scheduled
assessment will be responsible for completing the assignment on the regularly scheduled day
and time. Students who have been absent more than two consecutive days (including the
assessment day) will be given five (5) school days to make up the assessment and/or other
assignments. This does not include major projects, research papers, etc., where the deadline
has been posted in advance. The teacher has the discretion to grant a longer period of time to
make up work if there are extenuating circumstances.
Grading Calculations:
Course Average = 85% Course work + 15% Final Exam
Course Work = 60% Summative + 40% Formative
Grading Policy:
A = 90 – 100
B = 80 – 89
C = 70 – 79
Failing = Below 70
*Formative Assessments include, but are not limited to homework, class work, practice tests,
rough drafts, and sections of projects/ research papers/presentations.
*Summative Assessments include, but are not limited to unit tests, final projects, final essays,
final research papers, and final presentations.