Class Policies – Français 3 Honors
Madame Wallrab
kwallrab@dist113.org
224-765-2190
Bureau: A313
Salle de Classe: B402
Resources: Textbook: Allez, Viens 3 (Holt, Rinehart, Winston)
Travaux Pratique de Grammaire: Allez, Viens 3 (Holt, Rinehart, Winston)
Novel: Le Petit Prince (Antoine de St. Exupéry)
Course Description and Objectives:
French 3 Honors is a challenging and exciting course, conducted entirely in French. By the end
of the year, you should feel more confident in your speaking skills. This course will revisit the
important grammatical concepts studied in previous French classes as we strive to develop
these skills. In addition, advanced grammar is introduced and assessed into both formal and
informal assignments. There is continuous acquisition of vocabulary and students’ oral
speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing skills are further developed.
Language Targets:
Every assignment, activity, and evaluation is based on a language competency and your
proficiency in each of these competencies will be evaluated both informally and formally
throughout the year. By June, your skills should be more developed in the following areas:
C.O = Compréhension Orale (comprehension/interpretation of French audio documents, speakers, videos.)
E.O = Expression Orale (your ability to express yourself in French with peers and the teacher.)
C.E = Compréhension Ecrite (comprehension/interpretation of written documents and texts in French.)
E. E = Expression Ecrite (development of your ability to express yourself in writing in French.)
Respect each other and Celebrate our differences
Attitude is everything – have a positive one and wear a smile please. We will have a fun and
productive year only if we are respectful and considerate of each other. Learning a language is
a wonderful and enriching experience that forces each of us to step out of our comfort zone
and to take risks. Everyone will make mistakes, it is part of the learning process and it is how
we all learn. Learning will occur most effectively if we all feel comfortable and supported
enough in class to take risks. Mistakes are permitted, disrespect is not.
Comment bien réussir? It is YOUR job to help me support your success.
1. SOYEZ PRÉPARÉ. Apportez tous les livres nécessaires à chaque cours. Come to class every
day with all the required materials. Passes to lockers for forgotten items will not be given.
- Allez, Viens 3! Texte and TPG
- class materials (packets, handouts, etc.)
- un cahier / un classeur  French class only.
- des stylos et des crayons
- cahier ‘JOURNAL’. (college ruled 8.5x11)
2. ARRIVEZ à L’HEURE et SOYEZ PRÉSENT. L’Assiduité : Votre Présence et Les Absences
 Daily attendance matters! The majority of what we do in class cannot be made up
outside of class (discussions, participation, group work, community building activities).
There is no substitute for consistent exposure to and practice of the spoken language. I
welcome and value your daily contributions to class lessons and activities, and your
presence shapes the dynamic of the classroom. Be here, be present, be a part of us!
 Le résultat des courses: Higher attendance = higher achievement!
 Arrive on time. If you’re late, arrive with a pass, sit down ready to join in, and see me
after class to explain your tardiness. Tardiness will result in a detention.
 When the bell rings, you should be in your seat ready to start the lesson.
 What to do when you are absent? If you are absent, it is your responsibility to see me
outside of class time to discuss and show me missed assignments.
 If you make an appointment with Mme Wallrab, be there. Remember that Mme
Wallrab leads a busy and interesting life, too.
3. SOYEZ POLI. La Salle de Classe – Notre Responsabilité.
Leave the class as it was, or in better condition, than before you came in. Tidy your desk and
the area around your desk before you leave. Throw out any trash, beverage, or food you bring
into class and put back all dictionaries and classroom supplies you use during class.
4. SOYEZ PRODUCTIVE et HONNÊTE. Faites toujours vos devoirs vous-même.
- Copying and cheating will result in an academic referral and a makeup in the Testing Center.
- Your written work must be done on your own. Brainstorming with others is permitted;
HOWEVER, editing by tutors, native speakers, online translators, family members who speak
French, etc. is prohibited! If you do not know how to say something in French, use a dictionary
or the glossary of your textbook. DO NOT USE ON-LINE TRANSLATORS or the help of a TUTOR
for any assignment. If your work is not consistent with how you typically speak and write
during class, it will be assumed that outside resources (tutors, family members, online
translators, etc.) were consulted. In this event, you will be written up for academic
dishonesty and you will be required to make-up the assignment during school hours without
any resources.
5. SOYEZ RESPONSABLE. Le Portable….
…is a distraction. Your cell phone should be silenced or shut off (no ring, no vibration), and put
away in your backpack or purse. If it is audible or in sight, you will be required to give it to me
immediately and the consequences laid out in the Student Handbook will be enforced.
6. SOYEZ COMMUNICATIF. Communication par courriel v. Communication en personne.
Email: you are absent from class and want to know what you’ve missed; you have a simple
question about the material or assignment; you want to schedule an appointment with me.
Face to Face: questions about grades or requests for a makeup, etc.
The ‘French-Only’ Zone
The only way to improve speaking French is by speaking French. I expect you to take full
advantage of the in-class opportunities to speak French every day. The Expression Orale and
Compréhension Orale grades reflect your willingness to take part in meaningful communication
in French, your engagement level, your preparedness, your on-task behavior, and commitment
to speaking French and actively listening in class.
Grading Procedure: Your grade will be based on mastery of the content (tests and quizzes)
and development of your skills in CO, EO, CE, EE.
Semester Grade:
Grading Scale: (consistent with school policy)
40% 1st/3rd Quarter
A 100-93
B+ 89-87
C+ 79-77
D+ 69-67
E 59 
nd
40% 2 /4th Quarter
A- 92-90
B 86-83
C 76-73
D 66-63
20% Final Exam
B- 82-80
C- 72-70
D- 62-60
Your grade is weighted and computed as follows:
-40% Tests, Projects, and Quizzes
- 15% C.O.
-15% E.O.
-15% E.E.
-15% C.E.
1. Tests / Projects / Quizzes
- Tests will be given at the end of each chapter or section and consist of a combination of
reading, writing, speaking and listening parts.
- Projects may also be assigned as an opportunity for you to demonstrate your knowledge of
the French language and culture. Projects should be professional (typed, edited).
- Quizzes will vary in value and be given throughout the year. As a result, it is important for you
to revise the material and class lessons on a regular basis.
- Students will be allowed to requiz / retest the written sections of the test if certain criteria
are met beforehand. Students will need to come to a feedback session with me before school
or during a free period to evaluate their performance and they will need to complete extra
tasks. If students choose to retake the test/quiz, the new score will be the score that is entered
in the gradebook. Grades will not be averaged nor will the first score be used if it is higher.
- If you are absent the day of a test, quiz, or project, you are expected to complete it upon
your return to school either before school or during a free period.
2. C.O.  Compréhension Orale
In-class listening activities, in-class labs; at home listening assignments.
3. E.O.  Expression Orale
In-class dialogues, presentations, recorded conversations or statements.
4. C.E.  Compréhension Ecrite
Demonstration of comprehension of a text, an article, Le Petit Prince, etc.
5. E.E.  Expression Ecrite
In-class and at-home writing such as journals, short responses, emails, compositions.
Journals
You will be required to write in a separate notebook (not your French notebook) to use as a
journal as you work to develop your written communication skills in French. You will write an
entry twice a quarter, and will receive a holistic quarterly grade towards the Expression Ecrite
grade.
Philosophy of HOMEWORK.
You can expect ‘homework’ every day and I will expect you to come to class with an
understanding of the concept outlined in the ‘homework’. Homework will not be graded in
this course. It is used as a formative assessment and is intended to give you practice and
preparation for the summative assessment. Homework will serve as an opportunity for both
you and me to assess your ability and for me to provide feedback. Every class, we will discuss
and correct the ‘homework’ assigned the previous night.
I will check homework on a daily basis, and it will be noted in Infinite Campus if you completed
the assignment or did not complete the assignment (Incomplete). This will inform those
concerned as to whether you put forth the effort during the unit to learn the material and will
serve as important information when determining the nature of a retest/ requiz. At any time
during the unit, you can show me a completed assignment without incurring a late penalty. The
assignment will then be changed from INCOMPLETE to COMPLETE in Infinite Campus.
Interventions and consequences will be applied to essential missing work or frequent late work
such as parent contact, a required extra help session, or a required before-school ‘study hall’ to
complete the work.
Syllabus Acknowledgment Form
Parents/Guardians and Students
Please read this and return it with both signatures below. Your signatures let me know
that you have read & understand the information in the syllabus which is to be kept in the
student’s notebook after removing this attached section. If you have questions, please call
Mme Wallrab at 224-765-2190. I am excited about this year and I hope you will get
involved and really enjoy your study of French!
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Student – Printed Name
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Student – Signature
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Parent/Guardian – Printed Name
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