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A LCPS French Teacher since 2007
My 9th 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
Advanced Studies Diploma for college requires:
 3 years of one language
 2 years of 2 different languages
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If students take French I in 7th grade, they can take
AP French in their senior year.
County-wide assessments:
 -CPA speaking and writing assessments
 -Benchmark assessments (January & June)
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. homework/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
PHOENIX “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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Mme 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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