Christine Yardley
E-mail: cyardley@cbsd.org
Telephone: 267-893-3000, ext. 47202
Website: http://www.cbsd.org/Page/12564
Goal: Increase Proficiency
The goal of the world languages department is to
immerse students in the target language in order to
increase their proficiency.
 Listening
 Speaking
 Reading
 Writing
Required Materials
 Textbook: Discovering French Noveau (Rouge)
We will cover the material in units 1-10.
Textbooks may be kept at home, as we have a
classroom set of books.
http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/french_3/book_home.h
tm?state=PA
 Workbooks: - Grammar and vocabulary workbook. It will
be loaned to the student for the semester or can be
purchased for $12.75. This workbook is mainly used for
homework.
Teacher Website
 Homework listed on the class calendar
 Test & Project dates
 Grammar & vocabulary flashcards and power points
 Links to useful websites
http://www.cbsd.org/Page/12564
Assessments
 Tests & Quizzes – 40%
 Tests include writing, reading, listening and speaking
 Performance Assessments – 30%
 Pronunciation, accuracy of grammar/structure and
content are the main aspects evaluated.
 Homework – 15%
 Participation – 15%
I am available for extra help after school most days.
Final Grade
 Marking Period 1 – 40%
 Marking Period 2 – 40%
 Final Exam – 20%
Education
 Harvard University
 B.A. in Social Studies
 Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
 certificat d’études européennes
 Temple University, M.Ed.
 French & Social Studies teaching certification
 University of Pennsylvania
 Graduate School of Education
Teaching Experience
 Costa Rica – 2 years
 English as a Foreign Language
 Quakertown Community High School – 8 years
 Social Studies Teacher
AP European History, U.S. Cultures II Honors & Academic,
Ethics (for gifted students)
 Gifted Advisor
 Central Bucks High School South
 Long-term substitute for Marie Chemin who will return
November 18
Travel
 Lived in Belgium & Costa Rica
 Traveled throughout the United States
 Extensive travel in Europe, South America, Central
America
 Trip Around the World with my 4 children
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16 countries on 6 continents for 6 months
Volunteered for 2-3 weeks in 6 countries (Vietnam, Australia,
South Africa, Italy, Costa Rica, Argentina)
Christine Yardley
E-mail: cyardley@cbsd.org
Telephone: 267-893-3000, ext. 47202
Website: http://www.cbsd.org/Page/12564