Bienvenue à la classe de Français

Madame Tasse (Cupps)La salle de classe 1412Lebanon High School

Madame Tasse’s Recipe for success:

Arrive to class on time, alert and preparedArrive to class on time, alert and prepared Start the “La Clochette” ImmediatelyStart the “La Clochette” Immediately Raise hand often to participate (in French) Raise hand often to participate (in French)

and ask questions and ask questions Do homework every night to the best of Do homework every night to the best of

your ability your ability (incomplete homework = 0 (incomplete homework = 0 points)points)

Study vocabulary at least 10-15 minutes Study vocabulary at least 10-15 minutes each day. Daily study will prepare you for each day. Daily study will prepare you for quizzes or testsquizzes or tests

Materials you will need EVERYDAY in class:

3-ring binder Four dividers Paper Pencils/Pens Textbook/Activity Book French/English Dictionary or online

access** At home use only

but DON’T STEAL !!!

BUT WHAT IF I FORGET

SOMETHING?

Beg….

Borrow….

RULES and CONSEQUENCES

RESPECT: people, place, things, ideas

LISTEN and BE ON TASK

BE PREPARED

1st infraction= warning

2nd = loss of participation points

3rd = detention & phone call home

4th = referral to the principal

Typical day La Clochette Review Homework Learn new concept Practice new concept Start Homework

HELPFUL HINT #1Take them seriously!

One La Clochette each week will be graded as

a pop quiz!

HELPFUL HINT #2Homework must be

COMPLETELY finished to receive

points. If one part is left blank it is a

ZERO!

HELPFUL HINT #3TAKE NOTES!!!!!!!

If I write it on the board, you should

write it in your notes!

HELPFUL HINT #4This is a great time to

earn participation points. So, be on task

and SPEAK FRENCH!

HELPFUL HINT #5I GIVE you the last

few minutes so that if you don’t understand

you can ask questions. Remember Hint #2!

Grade System Combination of the following grades:

Tests/Quizzes 40% Homework 40% Participation 20% Final Project

Grading Scale: 92-100 A

83-91 B74-82 C65-73 D0-64 F

Participation Each time a student participates in French,

he/she will receive one participation point. Speaking in English (or ANY other language)

is STRICTLY PROHIBITED and will result in the loss of participation points.

Every week each student’s points are added together and converted to a grade based on the class average for participation.

Grades reflect the students’ frequency and ability to speak French in class.

Why is it so important for us to speak only French in class? When you were a baby When you were a baby

and first learned English, and first learned English, did your mommy speak to did your mommy speak to you in Japanese? you in Japanese?

Your brain naturally Your brain naturally follows the path of least follows the path of least resistance and will not resistance and will not hear French if English is hear French if English is also floating around the also floating around the classroom. classroom.

FRENCH is FRENCH is AWESOME!!!AWESOME!!!

Another note on Another note on homework:homework: Homework assignments are checked or

collected at the beginning of class each day. If I catch you working on homework when you should be working on the La Clochette you will receive a ZERO for BOTH assignments.

NO LATE homework will be accepted (even if it is finished and in your locker or at home).

Repeated failure to turn in homework assignments will result in a parent phone call.

Copying someone else’s homework is CHEATING. You and the person whose work your copied will each earn a zero.

What to do if you are absent… Check my website for homework and assignments.

There is 1:1 ratio for make up days. Therefore, if you missed one day, all work must be turned in one day after you return.

Upon returning check your folder for any worksheets or handouts that were not available on the website.

Copy any notes missed during your absence from a friend or the website.

Schedule an appointment to make up any tests or quizzes within 2 days. You must take them within the appropriate time (1:1 ratio). You will receive a zero for the test or quiz that is not made up.

Make up work is your PERSONAL responsibility!

BRAVO!When you do a good job in French class

you could receive:

Warrior rewards Positive phone calls or emails home Oral praise

Quelques Phrases Importantes!

Puis-je parler en Puis-je parler en anglais?anglais?

Can I speak in English?

J’ai une question. J’ai une question. I have a question.

Je ne comprends Je ne comprends pas. pas.

I don’t understand.

Puis-je aller aux Puis-je aller aux toilettes? toilettes?

Can I go to the bathroom?

Madame Tasse Cupps.denise@lebanon.k12.oh.us Web page: www.lebanon.k12.oh.us

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Work Phone: 513-934-5126

C'est en forgeant qu'on devient forgeron !

(Practice makes perfect!)