July 14th, 2008

Welcome Back to SouthWind!

Welcome Back to Southwind!  I am excited to begin working with you this year in French.

To get things off on the right foot, we will begin the new school year by going over classroom rules and expectations, grading policy and the topics we will be covering this quarter.  Please look over this information.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email.  My number is 752-8221 or lhoelmer@scsk12.org.

I look forward to working with you and having a great year!

french-1-08-09-q1-syllabus1

Classroom Expectations: Rules and Procedures:

  1. Conduct yourself in a respectful manner at all times towards yourself and others.
  2. Be on time and in the classroom when the bell rings to begin class.
  3. Come to class prepared having all necessary materials with you at the start of class.  This includes your textbook, pen and paper.
  4. All cell phones must be turned off and stored in lockers at all times.
  5. Personal grooming products must be put away during class.  This includes make-up, mirrors, brushes, perfume, and lotions.
  6. Follow all school rules

 

Consequences:

1st Offense: Verbal Warning

2nd Offense: Loss of classroom privileges

3rd Offense: Call and/or letter to Parents

4th Offense: Confer with Grade Level Administrator/ Referral

 

Grades:

Class Work/Participation: 40%. This will be based upon their daily journal, written work, bell activities, class work, participation, and projects.

Quizzes: 30%. Students will take 7 to 8 quizzes each nine weeks. These will be based on speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.

Tests: 20% Students will take 2-3 tests each 9 weeks. These will be unit tests.

Homework: 10%

 

Grading Scale:

                                   

Numeric Grade

Letter Grade

93-100

A

85-92

B

75-84

C

74-70

D

69-0

F

 

Attendance Policy

The Shelby County Board of Education (Policy #6108) believes that regular attendance is a necessary requirement of all students and that any student with the maturity and interest should be included in some phase of the school program.

 

All students are expected to attend school on each day that school is officially in session. Only the following reasons will be considered for excused absences:

 

·         Illness of student.

·         Death or serious illness within the student’s immediate family.

·         When the student is officially representing the school in a school sponsored activity.

·         Special and recognized religious holidays regularly observed by persons of their faith.

·         Legal court summons not as a result of the student’s misconduct.

·         Extenuating circumstances over which the student has no control as approved by the principal.

·         If necessary, verification is required from an official or other source to justify absences.

 

All other absences than those outlined above shall be considered unexcused.  A written statement, within two (2) school days of the student’s return to school, shall be required from the parent or guardian explaining the reason for each absence.

 

Late Work:

Work is to be turned in on the day that it is due at the beginning of class.  Worked turned in at the end of the day will be considered late.

Late work will be graded in the following manner:

1 day late: 15% is deducted from the grade. (Students start at an 85% before their work is graded)

            2 days late: 30% is deducted.

            3 days or more: the student will begin with a 50% before grading.

 

 

Missed Work:

If a student misses work due to an excused absence, they will be given the same amount of time to complete any missing assignments. (Ex. If you are absent 2 days, you will be give 2 days to make-up any missing work with no late penalty)

It is important to understand that if a student misses the day before a test or quiz, they will be expected to take the test/quiz if no new material was covered. If you miss the day of a test or quiz, you will be expected to take the test the day you return to class.

 

Materials:

It is the responsibility of the student to have the following everyday in class: Assigned textbook, Paper, Pens or pencils, Spiral notebook (for journal work), Binder:  The binder is to have is to have 4 dividers with tabs: (1) Notes; (2) Class Assignment (3) Tests; (4) Quizzes *** be sure to keep all class assignments, you will use them for projects at the end of the year!!**

One each of the following: Kleenex and a ream of copy paper

 

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