Français 8 / FRENCH I - Madame Robinson
Bienvenue à la classe de français! Welcome to French class!
There are four main components to learning a foreign language: speaking listening, reading and
writing. We will also study cultural aspects of the French speaking world.
Classroom Expectations:
1. Be respectful towards yourself, others and property.
2. Be prepared for class by having your French binder, book and a writing utensil.
3. Be responsible for assigned work – homework, projects and studying for quizzes.
4. Do your best and have fun!
Grades: All grades are based on 100 points. They are weighted as follows:
Quizzes, binder checks, projects (45%):
Each lesson has several quizzes. The material is broken into logical chunks (ie: vocabulary,
grammar, culture) then an overall quiz is given at the end of the lesson. Note: To prepare for
quizzes, use your: textbook, binder, www.classzone.com and www.quizlet.com.
Binder checks will also count as a quiz grade.
Projects will count as one or two quiz grades depending on the project.
Homework (25%): The purpose of homework is to practice what we learned in class and it is
due the next day. It is generally short and I rarely give homework over the weekend or holidays.
If work comes in more than one day late, you receive a 50.
Participation (30%): It is important to speak French and participate in class so we create an
atmosphere that is comfortable. The expectation is that you speak mostly French in class.
Please remember to check your grades online. Grades are usually updated daily.
I have a webpage that can be accessed through the JD website (www.jamesvilledewitt.org). Go
to the Middle School Teacher Pages. You will find my page under my name Kitty Robinson. I
post assignments, upcoming quizzes, other important dates and links to websites.
Please contact me if you have any questions:
e-mail: krobinso@jd.cnyric.org
Note: I check email most frequently.
telephone: 445-8360 (J-DMS)
IMPORTANT: Students in 8th grade foreign language receive a numerical grade. Their final
average for the year will be part of their official high school transcript. The transcript grade is
an average of the four marking periods and the final exam.