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A LCPS French Teacher since 2007
My 8th year at SHMS, taught 1year at LCHS
Previously taught French to elementary,
middle and high school students in private
and charter schools in VA, DC, NJ and MA.
MA in Intercultural Relations; BA in French
Studied, travelled and/or lived in France,
Quebec and Morocco
Enjoy spending time with my family,
traveling, gardening and practicing yoga
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This course will be conducted in French, and English when necessary. In
accordance with the National Standards of Learning Language (the 5 C’s),
students will:
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Learn to use French in real-life settings (Communities)
Demonstrate an understanding of francophone cultures (Culture)
Incorporate interdisciplinary learning (Connections)
Make comparisons between their cultures and languages and Frenchspeaking cultures and the French language (Comparison)
5. All the while communicating in French (Communication)
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a high
school foreign language credit.
For a detailed description, click on “Curriculum Guides” on the following LCPS
site:
◦ http://www.lcps.org//Domain/24
I. Summative Assessments
100 points maximum each
(Tests/Quizzes/Projects)
Summative assessments are used at the end of a learning cycle to determine if students
have mastered the material. They will receive a grade based on the number of points
earned divided by the number of total points. These are the only grades that will
impact a student’s numerical average.
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2. Formative Assessments
4 points maximum each
(Writing/Speaking/Listening/Reading/Organized Binder)
*Formative assessments determine whether or not students are making progress towards
the learning target. It is mandatory for students to complete these assessments in
order to show mastery of the material. They will receive a grade of Z-4 points based
on the following learning progression scale. *New in 2013 - Although Clarity may
show a letter next to the Z-4 point scale, (for example = “3” may have a “C” next to
it), these letter grades DO NOT impact student’s numerical average. The visible letter
grade is a simply Clarity technical matter and you may choose to disregard it.
4 = Advanced Proficiency = I go beyond the learning target.
3 = Proficiency = I complete the learning target.
2 = Making Progress = I do some of the steps towards completing the learning target.
1 = Needs More Work = I do a basic “first step” towards the learning target
Z = Unsatisfactory = missing assignment and it will be a zero if I do not turn it in.
Due to the quicker pace of this high school credit class, students will have
ONE week to retake an assessment. Plan accordingly!!!
80-100% - No re-take option available. Students are to try their best on the
next assessment to improve their average.
70 – 79% - At Mme Duma’s discretion, student can retake an assessment one
time only and must return a signed“Retake Permission Form”. Re-teaching
and extra practice will take place by Mme Duma after-school on
Wednesdays in Room B15.
69% and below - The student must retake the assessment. Re-teaching and
extra practice will be provided by Mme Duma. The teacher will work with
the student until at least a 70% is achieved.
Students will not be allowed to re-take the following county-wide
assessments:
Midterm Exam - taken in January
Final Exam – taken in June
Communicative Performance Assessments (CPAs) – Speaking CPAs are given
every quarter and Writing CPAs are given in January and June during the
mid-term and final exams.
I would like to re-take the ________________ quiz / test.
My grade on the original assessment was ________.
The reason I need to complete a retake is…
Please answer the following statements and add any additional comments as needed:
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I have completed test corrections.
Yes ____
No _____ I need help, please _____
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I have completed all preceding activities (i.e. homeworks/practice activities leading up to this
assessment).
Yes____
No _____ I need help, please _____
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I need re-teaching and extra practice – I’m confused about this topic.
Yes____
No _____
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I understand the topic but more study time is all I need to prepare for this retake. (Student
must show 3+ on all preceding formative activities)
Yes____
No _____
I will come in for re-teaching
Thursday after-school in Room B3 on ____________ (give date)
I will come in for re-take (Only if I am completely ready)
During my _____ block Resource Class on ____________
Thursday after-school in Room B3 on ____________
Parent Signature: _____________________ Date: _______
My child has permission to stay with Mme Duma on the date(s) indicated above.
RESPECTFUL RAYS: For helping the class!
 10 = 2 boxes of tissues
 5 = a packet of large dry erase markers for classroom use
 5 = a packet of lined notebook paper
CLARITY “GOOD NEWS” COMMENTS:
For improved academics or behavior
SUPPLÉMENTAIRE / FORMATIVE EXTRA CREDIT:
Students can earn 1 additional respectful rays for every
correct formative extra credit question that they answer on
quizzes and tests.
Block:
 A1
 A2
 A3
 A4
 B5
 B6
 B7
 B8
Class:
French I
Planning
French I
French II
French I
French II
Planning
French I
After-school French = Wedndesdays; 3:30 – 4:23PM - Room #B15
CONTACT INFORMATION:
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Cherie Duma
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Webpage: http://www.lcps.org//Domain/4931
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Email: Cherie.Duma@lcps.org (preferred method)
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SHMS phone: 703-957-4420 (please leave a message)
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