Syllabus



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French I, II, III & IV (CP & AP)** E-mail: **ssmith1@psusd.us** Class Website: **www.pshsfrench.wikispaces.com**
 * Palm Springs High School
 * Instructor:  Mr. Smith**

Required Text (Levels I, II, & III): C’EST À TOI! -- Published by EMC Paradigm --French IV (AP & CP): Trésors du Temps -- as well as a variety of AP test preparation materials to be provided by the instructor


 * Course Overview:** This program is designed to facilitate the study of French as a foreign language over a four-year period.  The first and foremost goal of the program is to develop communication skills in French.  Speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills will be emphasized, while grammar and structure of the language will be presented as a means of furthering effective communication.  This course will cover the five basic principles as outlined in the National Standards for Foreign Language Education.  These include:  Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.

(1)	Be in your seat, quiet and ready to work (or already working) when the bell rings. (2)	Bring all required materials to class daily. (3)	At all times, exhibit respect for yourself, others, and your environment. (4)	Sit in your assigned seat daily. (5)	Follow directions the first time they are given. (6)	No personal grooming, eating, drinking, or gum chewing during class, nor is the use of cell phones, personal gaming devices or iPods permitted during regular class hours. (7)	Students must follow all school policies at all times.
 * My Expectations of ALL STUDENTS:**

(1)	A positive classroom environment that encourages participation and learning. (2)	The knowledge that you will be able to communicate in French in a variety of situations, opening your world in ways you can only begin to imagine …
 * Rewards:**

(1)	Verbal warning (2)	Teacher/student conference and/or change seat (3)	ISS for the remainder of the class period (4)	Parent will be contacted, conference if needed (5)	Discipline referral form and/or ISS referral form
 * Consequences*:**

Homework Policy: Students are required to complete all assigned homework as a part of the daily participation grade. Most homework will not be graded, but will be covered each day in class and will therefore detract from the daily participation grade if it has not been completed. Occasionally, more extensive homework assignments will be turned in and graded. Students will be informed in advance which assignments will be graded. Students will only be allowed to turn in make-up homework assignments 1 week after the due date. Grading: Grades will be posted on Zangle Connect, which can be accessed with a password obtained from administration. This class will follow the standard grading scale used by most of the Foreign Language Department. Daily Participation……….50%	Quizzes…………………..10% Assignments……………...15%	Culture Projects………….15% Final………………..10% of semester grade •	Notebook (sample provided by instructor) •	Pencil/eraser •	French/English Dictionary (an inexpensive notebook-style dictionary can be ordered through the instructor, check thrift shops such as Revivals for used and very inexpensive dictionaries and other reference materials) •	Note cards to be used as vocabulary flash cards; any style is acceptable.
 * Serious offenses will be referred directly to the discipline office. Parents will be notified.
 * Required Materials:**

Culture Projects are an integral part of the study of the French language. The projects are to be completed outside of regular class hours and should reflect careful and ongoing research on the part of each student. The instructor will give feedback at various times throughout the semester, but it is up to each student to complete the required research and have each project ready on time. Most projects will be done in the student notebook.
 * Culture Project:**

The final exams are comprehensive and will be given at the end of each semester.
 * Final Exam:**

There will be designated tutoring sessions provided by the instructor after school hours or by appointment as needed.
 * Tutoring:**

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