French Two
Teacher: Mr. Ryan K. Rocque
Work: (801) 610-8134 ext. 622121
GVoice: (801) 610-9404
Email: rrocque@alpinedistrict.org
Website: http://lakeridgeutah.org/french
Required:
 Notebook paper in binder and pen/pencil.
 Internet access & email address (gmail preferred)
 Dry Erase Markers and Eraser
 Binder with 3 prongs for holding papers
End of level goals:
 You will be at the Novice High level in all areas of writing, reading, listening, and speaking.
 You will be at the Novice Mid level in the area of presentational speaking.
Expectations of student:
1. I expect you to do your best to understand and speak French in class.
2. I expect that you will work outside of class every day and try and use French as much as
possible in your home and at school.
3. I expect that you will come prepared for class, take notes, participate, and not distract
others.
4. I expect that you will be in class every day or be responsible enough to makeup the work
and find out what you missed by talking with another student.
5. I expect that you will respect the teacher, clean up after yourself, and respect others (TOES).
6. I expect that you will use the online resources I have made available or find an alternative
way of fulfilling those assignments.
Grades:
1. (50%) Mastery quizzes. You must pass every mastery quiz at 80%. An incomplete or "i"
will be given until you pass. As soon as you have passed, your grade will change back.
2. (20%) Unit exams. These exams are final. They include an essay and a conversation in
French. There will be eight units in the year, with an exam every mid-term and end of term.
3. (5%) Participation. Includes speaking French in class and behavior.
4. (25%) Homework. This includes word champ assignments and practice.
5. Grading Scale.
A
94-100%
B
84-86.99%
C
74-76.99%
A90-93.99%
B80-83.99%
C70-73.99%
B+
87-89.99%
C+
77-79.99%
F/I
0-69.99%
Late work:
 All work must be turned in the day it is assigned. Students who choose to complete work
after an assigned due date will lose 10% each class period it is late.
Thank you for your support!
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Please read:
We are attempting to teach your student to be a fluent speaker of French after a mere 36 weeks of
85 minutes every other day. Not accounting for all the time your student might miss for assemblies,
concerts, sporting events, or just sickness, that is only 6800 minutes or 4.7 days of language
instruction. In order for your student to speak French, then time, attention, and effort must occur
outside of the classroom by your student. Please know that your student DOES HAVE HOMEWORK
EVERY NIGHT. For homework, I require that my students get on the computer and study
vocabulary with word champ (http://www.wordchamp.com), complete a variety of linguistic and
cultural projects, and watch and practice their language on my website
(http://www.lakeridgeutah.org/french).
INTERNET REQUIREMENT: Because of the nature of the class, students are required to have
access to Internet to complete their assignments. In order to register on the class website and word
champ, they will need an email address. Please help teach your student online responsibility, and
help them by writing their email, username, and passwords down in a secure location, that both
you and they can access.
ALTERNATIVES: If students have no access, or infrequent access to Internet, please read the
following. I have a small lab of 10 computers available for student use. These computers are for
foreign language students to complete homework, not for gaming or wasting time. They are
available from 7:30 to 8:00 in the morning, and from 3:00 to 4:00 in the afternoon. Please make
arrangements to have your students use this resource to be able to complete their homework.
HOMEWORK: Not doing homework will result in mediocre learning and the inability of students
meeting the goal of proficiency in French. The homework can be completed by the student, and
without the assistance of parents. There should be no excuse for deficiencies in homework
completion.
DATES: Here are the dates of important tests and events. Please plan to have your student in
attendance for these things. Quiz dates and homework dates are listed on the syllabi each term.
Unit 1 Exam – September 20 (a day) or 23 (b day)
Unit 2 Exam – October 23 (a day) or 24 (b day)
Unit 3 Exam – November 22 (a day) or 25 (b day)
Unit 4 Exam – December 8 (a day) or 9 (b day)
Unit 5 Exam – February 12 (a day) or 13 (b day)
Unit 6 Exam – March 20 (a day) or 21 (b day)
Unit 7 Exam – May 12 (a day) or 13 (b day)
Final Exam – May 20 (a day) or 21 (b day)
Foreign Language Week – November 11-15, 2013
La Caille Restaurant – 3:15 – 7:30 p.m. - April 17th, 2014 cost - $32.00
BYU Language Fair – 8:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. - April 17th, 2014 cost - $8.00
Foreign Film Festival – 3 – 5 p.m. - May 20th, 2014
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DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
By signing I agree that I have fully read and understand the policies and expectations of Mr.
Rocque’s class. As a student, I agree to abide by the expectations explained in this document or I
will be asked to move to a different class. As a parent, I agree to assist my student for class by
emphasizing the importance of speaking French and completing all homework on the class website.
If you have any questions or concerns before signing this document, please contact Mr.
Rocque at the school (801) 610-8134 x 622121, or by email (rrocque@alpinedistrict.org)
Student Signature___________________________________________
Date_____________
Parent/Guardian Signature____________________________________
Date_____________
HELP WITH SUPPLIES
*Note: if you are able to bring any supplies such as Kleenex, hand sanitizer, white board markers, or
make a donation through the Alpine Foundation to Mr. Rocque’s classroom, it would be very much
appreciated. We are always trying to find ways to improve our teaching with technology and other
cultural incentives and supplies.
Call 801-610-8403 for information about the Alpine Foundation. It is TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
Mail a check, payable to the Alpine Foundation to 575 N. 100 E., A.F., Utah, 84003 or bring to school.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Student Name: __________________________________
Class Period: __________
Student Email: _________________________________ Parent/Guardian Email: ________________________________
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