Course Syllabus

Bienvenue à la classe de français 2!

• Essential skills (From the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for World Languages)Links to an external site.
  • Speaking – Engage in and maintain conversations on all different topics with the goal of getting your idea across.
  • Reading/Listening – understanding the main idea of readings, videos and audios, and finding some of the smaller details.
  • Writing – Write about different topics using personal experiences and opinions, with connected sentences.
  • Cultural awareness – Show an understanding for the French-speaking world including its people, what they do and what they value

• What are we studying this year?
  • We will study topics that are important in your daily lives such as family, school, friends, technology, food, activities and sports, as well as utilizing the le présent, le passé composé, l’imparfait, and le future

• How do grades work?
  • You will receive a rubric before each performance assessment so you understand the success criteria.

• The World Language Department uses sequential grading
  • Each performance assessment counts more heavily than the last (e.g. the first one may be worth 10 points and the last one worth 50)
  • Each quarter counts more heavily than the last:

• There are two types of assessments:
  • Performance assessments – (90% of each quarter grade) – these are tasks where you actually use the language.
    • Interpretive Reading and Listening- Read an article or infographic, listen to a video or audio, and answer interpretive questions
    • Interpersonal Speaking- Conversations with groups of 2-5 people
    • Presentational Writing- Writing an essay/paragraph
    • Presentational Speaking- Giving a short presentation on a topic, this may or may not be in front of the class
  • Achievement Assessments – (10% of each quarter grade) – these are quick check ins to see how you’re doing with the material that we’re studying
    • Vocab and/or grammar can do check- Check in to see how you’re doing with our vocab and/or grammar
    • Homework completion

• Policies: Retakes and Failures
  • Retakes

• No retakes on performance assessments except for special circumstances 
• Retakes on achievement assessments are permitted. In French, you must meet with a teacher to review your performance. Depending on the year of study, there may be a limit to the number of retakes permitted per quarter. 

• School & Department Policies
  • An F as a term grade equals 54.5%.
• District accommodations (DCAP) are available to all students, and in the 26-27 school year, WHS is committed to moving this forward with fidelity.
  • While some accommodations can be offered at the moment, others require advanced notice. 
    • For example: Extended time on an in-class assessment is a collaborative decision made by the teacher, student, and family to meet individual student needs. 
  • The WHS guideline is up to 25% extra time.  This accommodation relies on proactive student communication prior to the date of the assessment.  The student and teacher must establish how the accommodation will be provided.

EOY Assessment Policy

• French 2 is a combined ACP/H class. So, how is grading different for each level?

• Successful students…
  • Speak French. All of the time, as much as possible
  • Have a good attitude about learning, are willing to make mistakes and learn from those mistakes
  • Come to class prepared and organized
  • Exercise good study skills- constantly review what we do in class, not just for assessments but daily!
  • Are respectful and kind in their behavior towards other members of the class and the teacher.
  • Use electronics responsibly.

• Are on task
• Understand that Google Translate/AI constitutes plagiarism. Rather, use WordReference.com for vocabulary and ask Mme Perry if other uses are acceptable

• Are in class and on time.
• Talk to mewhen they need help, feel confused, need something repeated, etc… I want to help you understand, improve and reach your full potential!
• Ask for help when they need it!