CLASS EXPECTATIONS (required for optimal communication and language acquisition)
BE CONSIDERATE = SOYEZ PRÉVENANTS
Show respect for others' individual and group identity, and everyone's right to learn.
One person speaks at a time, and the others listen attentively.
Speak loudly and clearly, for everyone to hear.
Look at and respond to the person speaking.
Be stewards of the learning environment.
Be silent and listen during announcements.
Help each other out.
PAY ATTENTION = SOYEZ ATTENTIFS
Look alert and look at the person speaking.
Listen and read to understand.
Follow along with the reading.
Nothing on the desk or in your hands unless told otherwise.
No electronics in sight during class.
CONTRIBUTE = CONTRIBUEZ
Come to class on time and stay in class.
Answer all questions addressed to the class, or signal that something is not clear.
Contribute to class discussions, avoiding English and speaking clearly.
Ask pertinent questions.
Let the teacher know when something is unclear or if there is a problem.
Stay on task.
Volunteer.
Review regularly by studying the material on the website.
When absent, study that day's material on the website and submit all required make-up work.
SPEAK FRENCH = PARLEZ FRANÇAIS
(unless translating or asking a question)
Communicate only in French during class time, even with classmates.
PITTSFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT-WIDE EXPECTATIONS
I arrive on time, stay in class, and have a pass/permission to travel in public spaces.
I listen, acknowledge, and respond to directives and requests.
I stay safe and respect others' person space.
I respect and value everyone's individual and group identity.
ABSENCES and MISSED CLASS TIME
You are required to make up any missed class time, for whatever reason, after the first 150 minutes missed each quarter. Whenever you miss class time, study the day's material on the class website and submit your make-up work within two weeks of your absence, or by the close of the marking period – whichever comes first. Your grade for class time missed is a zero until your make-up work is submitted by the deadline. (Important exception: a class cut automatically earns you a zero for that class.)
GRADING
Your grade for the year will be a the average of your four quarter grades. Each quarter grade will be based on national standards, as follows:
50% = INTERPERSONAL mode of communication (daily interpersonal communication grade)
35% = INTERPRETIVE mode of communication (reading and listening comprehension quizzes)
10% = district-mandated Attendance and Tardiness grade
5% = district-mandated quarterly benchmark exam
I do my best to give you feedback on your work as soon as possible and keep your grades updated. You may check your grades any time on Canvas. Please see me immediately if you have a question or concern about your grades, or if you see that I've made an error.
Instructor: Kelly Cusson (she)
I may be reached at kcusson@pittsfield.net or at 413.655.1528.