1. FRENCH 3
  1. Mr. Alexanian
    1. I. New York Learning Standards for Language Other Than English
      1. VIII. Quizzes:


FRENCH 3



FRENCH 3

2004-2005 Syllabus

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Mr. Alexanian
 

 
 
 


I. New York Learning Standards for Language Other Than English



I.  New York Learning Standards for Language Other Than English
 
Standard1: Communication Skills- Students will be able to use a language other
  than English for communication.
 
Standard 2: Cultural Understanding- Students will develop cross-cultural skills
and understanding.
 
II.  Text:
 
Discovering FRENCH. (DC HEATH) ROUGE
 
III.  Class Rules:
 
1.  Be in your seat when the bell rings.
2. Come to class prepared. You will need the following for class every day:
a.  French book..
b.  French notebook (May be spiral or loose leaf binder)
c.  A pencil or a pen
d.  A three ring binder with index dividers in which you will keep all packets, worksheets, and quizzes
e.  French/English dictionary (recommended)
f.  Homework
3.  Food, Candy, Gum or Drinks are not permitted in the classroom.
4.  You are expected to respect your fellow students, your teacher and anyone acting on his behalf (sub).
5.  Class is over when the teacher dismisses you.
 
IV.  Consequences: (include but not limited to)
 
1.  A warning
2.  Contact parent/guardian
3.  Referral to Principal
 
V.  Grades: Your marking period grades will be based on the following:
 
 10% Homework
 20% Class Participation
 25% Quizzes
 30% Tests
 15% Oral Presentation

 
VI.  Homework:
 
1.  You will receive full credit for homework completed at the beginning of the class period it is due. If you are absent, your homework due the day you missed is to be turned in the day you return. Any other assignments will be due the following day. It is your responsibility to find out what you missed.
2.  You will receive half credit for homework at least half completed at the beginning of the class period it is due or a completed assignment that is 1 day late.
3.  No credit will be received for homework not done or homework more than 1 day late. You will not be given the opportunity to make up missing assignments at the end of the marking period.
4.  Not doing five assignments within a marking period will lead to an administrative write-up.
 
VII.  Class Participation:
 
Class participation is 20% of your grade, every student is expected to be in class, to bring appropriate materials, to listen attentively, to attempt to answer questions, to volunteer, and to take part in classroom discussions through questions and appropriate comments. You will not be penalized for missing class due to music lessons, field trips, or excused absences.
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VIII. Quizzes:



VIII.  Quizzes:
 
1.  You can expect 1 or 2 quizzes per week. Pop quizzes may be given. If you are absent for a quiz, it must be made up after school the next day. Please see me immediately if there are extenuating circumstances.
2.  All quizzes receive a grade of zero if they are not made up within the allotted time.
3.  Re-quizzes will not be given.
 
IX:  Tests:
 
Tests will be given upon completion of each chapter.
     
Also, you will take a Regents Exam at the end of every 10-week marking period.
   Regents Exam#1 = Your score + 15 points (not to exceed 99)
   Regents Exam#2 = Your score + 10 points (not to exceed 99)
   Regents Exam#3 = Your score + 5 points (not to exceed 99)
   Regents Exam#4 = Your score
 
 
I will be available after school daily from 2:45 until 3:15 to provide extra help.
 
 

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