COURSE INFORMATION: FRENCH I (Levels 1 & 2)
BONJOUR ET BIENVENU A LA CLASS DE FRANÇAIS !
(HELLO AND WELCOME TO FRENCH !)
This will be a very exciting semester as you begin a new language! I look forward to seeing you become
able to communicate and express yourself in French! This year, you will learn the grammar and
vocabulary you need to talk about daily topics (family, school, weather, clothes, and food just to name a
few!). You will also learn to read and write in French, but the main emphasis in this class will be on
increasing your listening and speaking abilities. You will also learn about the culture and customs of
France and other countries where French is spoken. For a more detailed syllabus and chapter vocabulary
and notes, please check my webpage.
At the end of French I, you will be able to
Have short conversations with people in your class
Talk about your likes and dislikes
Read and understand short French passages
Write short French paragraphs about yourself
Say you have experienced some French food and holidays
Visit France and other French-speaking countries (virtual visits only )
And, believe it or not, be able to understand and contribute to your class for 75 minutes in French!
Frequently asked questions about the class
1.How is our work graded?
Your grade is based on the following areas:
-tests and quizzes (including midterm and final exams)
-class IB projects
-homework and class participation
2.How will you let me/my parents know how I am doing in this class?
-Powerschool
-midterm progress report
-calls, letters, emails
-report card
3.What if I miss a day?
-Good attendance is crucial for success on the block schedule. If you miss a day, ask me or one of your
classmates about any notes or handouts. It is your responsibility to ask for make-up work. Work that is
not made up, including tests, becomes a zero.
4.What if I am having trouble with an assignment?
-I am here after school every day until 3:30. I can stay longer if I know ahead of time. Please do not wait
until you are failing to ask for help!
-I will check my email after school until 6:00 PM.
-Weekly tutoring on Wednesdays until 4:00.
-If you do not do well on a test, you have the option of attending tutoring and then re-taking the same test.
Your new grade will be the average of the two tests. All tutoring and retests must be done before or after
school.
5.What supplies do I need for this class?
-A section in a larger binder with dividers (Optional to have a separate small binder if you like)
-Spiral one subject notebook (or a 3 subject one you can use for all 3 years of middle school!)
-Loose leaf paper, pencil and eraser
-Optional: paperback dictionary, notecards, highlighter. I have some of these in class for student use