French+9

                     **  Mme Henry  ** ** Rm:   ** ** __ Le but __ ** : (English follows) Le but du cours est d’améliorer la capacité des étudiants à communiquer en français. Toutes les activités suggérées dans la salle de classe seront donc communicatives. L’examen est entièrement axé sur la compréhension du français oral et sur la communication orale en français par l’élève. Il est donc impératif que l’enseignement se passe en français et que l’élève ait l’opportunité de s’exprimer en français le plus possible au cours du semestre. Des activités de compréhension écrites et de la production écrite font aussi partie du programme. The aim of this course is to improve student’s ability to communicate in French. All class activities are therefore communicative. The exam primarily evaluates comprehension and production of ** spoken ** French. It is necessary for classroom instruction to be in French, and students must express themselves in French as much as possible. Reading and writing activities are also part of the program. ** __ Les ressources __ ** : 1 - «Ma chambre, ma vie » 2 - « Nous, les Canadiens » On commencera avec la révision et le vocabulaire de base ;  v Les expressions utiles dans la vie, et dans la classe  v Les verbes utiles ** __ L’évaluation __ ** : Semestre 70% Examen 30% Semestre : compréhension orale 25% Examen : production orale 50% production orale 25% compréhension orale 40% compréhension écrite 20% compréhension écrite 10% production écrite 20% participation et français 10% **N’oubliez pas que vous aurez l’occasion de recevoir une exemption de l’examen selon les règles de** l’école !! **   **  General Information  ** A French-English dictionary will be helpful for homework and projects. There will also be other supplies required throughout the semester (advance notice will be given) ** __ French Department __ ** ** __ LATE ASSIGNMENT POLICY __ ** This policy applies to all students enrolled in any course in the LHHS French Department. Valuable members to our department, if you wish to contact them:
 * 1)  Supplies: 1 binder, loose leaf, pens, pencils, colored pencils, 2 duo-tangs
 * 1) **  You are expected to be prepared for class with all materials needed for class on hand.   **
 * 2)  You will be given ample notice before tests. Being present is your responsibility. A make-up test may be written with an excusable absence. Unexcused absence will result in a zero.
 * 3)  All ** major assignments ** __must__ be completed. Failure to do so will be an administrative issue, and marks will be taken off. Major Assignments that are late will result in 40% of the possible grade being deducted. It will still be __mandatory__ to pass in the given assignment for evaluation. It is of your benefit to get them in on time and completed to specifications. Incomplete assignments will not be accepted.
 * 4)  If you are away for an extended period of time due to illness, please contact me to get your missed work or arrange to get work to take with you.
 * 5) **  Extra help  ** can be arranged at noon or after school, please see me to arrange a convenient time.
 * 6)  The passing grade for all high school courses is 60%. An exemption is possible in this course but is at teacher discretion.
 * 7)  On occasion you may need to access my wiki for course information and updates. The address is s-henry.wikispaces.com
 * 8) **  I do not have an assigned classroom  ** . If you need to find me during the school day, I may be in the library classroom, near the exit of the library, or in room A 180.
 * 1)  All work is **required** to be __completed and on time__ otherwise a “zero” mark will be given until such time that the work is completed.
 * 2)  Failure to submit major assignments on time will result in contact with home as soon as possible.
 * 3)  If a student submits an assignment one or more days late it will be marked out of 60%. This means that 40% of the total grade for that assignment will be deducted after it is evaluated.
 * 4)  If a student needs an extension due to unforeseen circumstances, the student must inform the teacher, prior to the due date of their need for an extension. At that time, the teacher will evaluate the reason and either __grant or deny__ the extension based on the circumstances. Extensions are in no way guaranteed and will only be granted in exceptional situations and at the subject teacher’s discretion.
 * 5)  IMPORTANT: Any major assignment handed in late will result in the // __immediate__ // loss of eligibility for exemption from the exam in that particular course.

Mme Sylvie Morin PAR/SPR French Department sylvie.morin@nbed.nb.ca Mme Mary Waddell VicePrincipal - French Department mary.waddell@nbed.nb.ca

*Note to parents/guardians: At times, telephone contact can be difficult. If you wish to communicate with me via e-mail, my address is ** stephanie.henry@nbed.nb.ca **. I check my mail daily and will make every effort to get back to you as soon as possible. You can also contact me at the school at 457-6898(you will need to leave a message). Note: Teacher instruction will be given in French and it will be expected that each student make every effort to communicate in French during class**. **   ** Please complete and return this page to Mme Henry as quickly as possible. The rest of the course outline should be kept for your reference during the semester. ** **  I have read and understand the French 9 course outline:  ** ** Student’s Name (Print): _________________________ Signature: _____________________________  ** ** Parent’s Name (Print): __________________________ Signature: _____________________________  ** ** I communicate regularly with parents via email concerning projects, due dates, upcoming tests and individual student progress. If you use email I would appreciate having your email address to keep you informed. Please print clearly: ** ** Parent’s email: ___________________________________________________________________  ** ** Student’s email: __________________________________________________________________  ** ** Questions/comments:   ** 