Back to School – 2014/2015French I and II

Mme Duma

A LCPS French Teacher since 2007 My 8th year at SHMS, taught 1year at LCHS Previously taught French to elementary,

middle and high school students in private and charter schools in VA, DC, NJ and MA.

MA in Intercultural Relations; BA in French Studied, travelled and/or lived in France,

Quebec and Morocco Enjoy spending time with my family,

traveling, gardening and practicing yoga

About Mme Duma

This course will be conducted in French, and English when necessary. In accordance with the National Standards of Learning Language (the 5 C’s), students will:

1. Learn to use French in real-life settings (Communities)2. Demonstrate an understanding of francophone cultures (Culture)3. Incorporate interdisciplinary learning (Connections)4. Make comparisons between their cultures and languages and French-

speaking cultures and the French language (Comparison)5. All the while communicating in French (Communication)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a high school foreign language credit.

For a detailed description, click on “Curriculum Guides” on the following LCPS site:◦ http://www.lcps.org//Domain/24

French I and II Curriculum

I. Summative Assessments 100 points maximum each(Tests/Quizzes/Projects)

Summative assessments are used at the end of a learning cycle to determine if students have mastered the material. They will receive a grade based on the number of points earned divided by the number of total points. These are the only grades that will impact a student’s numerical average.

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2. Formative Assessments 4 points maximum each (Writing/Speaking/Listening/Reading/Organized Binder)

*Formative assessments determine whether or not students are making progress towards the learning target. It is mandatory for students to complete these assessments in order to show mastery of the material. They will receive a grade of Z-4 points based on the following learning progression scale. *New in 2013 - Although Clarity may show a letter next to the Z-4 point scale, (for example = “3” may have a “C” next to it), these letter grades DO NOT impact student’s numerical average. The visible letter grade is a simply Clarity technical matter and you may choose to disregard it.

4 = Advanced Proficiency = I go beyond the learning target.3 = Proficiency = I complete the learning target.2 = Making Progress = I do some of the steps towards completing the learning target. 1 = Needs More Work = I do a basic “first step” towards the learning targetZ = Unsatisfactory = missing assignment and it will be a zero if I do not turn it in.

 

Grading Policy

Due to the quicker pace of this high school credit class, students will have ONE week to retake an assessment. Plan accordingly!!!

80-100% - No re-take option available. Students are to try their best on the next assessment to improve their average.

 70 – 79% - At Mme Duma’s discretion, student can retake an assessment one

time only and must return a signed“Retake Permission Form”. Re-teaching and extra practice will take place by Mme Duma after-school on Wednesdays in Room B15.

69% and below - The student must retake the assessment. Re-teaching and extra practice will be provided by Mme Duma. The teacher will work with the student until at least a 70% is achieved.

Students will not be allowed to re-take the following county-wide assessments:Midterm Exam - taken in JanuaryFinal Exam – taken in JuneCommunicative Performance Assessments (CPAs) – Speaking CPAs are given

every quarter and Writing CPAs are given in January and June during the mid-term and final exams.

Mme Duma’s Retake Guidelines

I would like to re-take the ________________ quiz / test.

My grade on the original assessment was ________.

The reason I need to complete a retake is…

Please answer the following statements and add any additional comments as needed:◦ I have completed test corrections.

Yes ____ No _____ I need help, please _____◦ I have completed all preceding activities (i.e. homeworks/practice activities leading up to

this assessment).Yes____ No _____ I need help, please _____

◦ I need re-teaching and extra practice – I’m confused about this topic. Yes____ No _____

◦ I understand the topic but more study time is all I need to prepare for this retake. (Student must show 3+ on all preceding formative activities)

Yes____ No _____

I will come in for re-teaching Thursday after-school in Room B3 on ____________ (give date)

I will come in for re-take (Only if I am completely ready)During my _____ block Resource Class on ____________Thursday after-school in Room B3 on ____________

 

Parent Signature: _____________________ Date: _______

My child has permission to stay with Mme Duma on the date(s) indicated above.

 

French Retake Permission Form(Students must complete and parent signature is required)

RESPECTFUL RAYS: For helping the class! 10 = 2 boxes of tissues 5 = a packet of large dry erase markers for classroom use 5 = a packet of lined notebook paper CLARITY “GOOD NEWS” COMMENTS:

For improved academics or behavior

SUPPLÉMENTAIRE / FORMATIVE EXTRA CREDIT: Students can earn 1 additional respectful rays for every correct formative extra credit question that they answer on quizzes and tests.

Earning Rewards in French Class

Block: Class: A1 French I A2 Planning A3 French I A4 French II B5 French I B6 French II B7 Planning B8 French I

After-school French = Wedndesdays; 3:30 – 4:23PM - Room #B15

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Cherie Duma

Webpage: http://www.lcps.org//Domain/4931

Email: Cherie.Duma@lcps.org (preferred method)

SHMS phone: 703-957-4420 (please leave a message)

 

Mme Duma’s Class Schedule and Contacts