Bienvenue en français AP!
AP French is a course built around communication, culture, collaboration, and personal growth. Success in this course depends on consistent effort, active participation, responsibility, and a willingness to take risks with the French language.
Our goal is to create a classroom environment where everyone feels comfortable communicating, making mistakes, asking questions, and improving.
General Classroom Expectations
Students are expected to:
✓ Arrive on time and prepared with all necessary materials.
✓ Be seated and ready to begin when the bell rings.
✓ Participate actively in class activities.
✓ Treat classmates, the teacher, and classroom materials with respect.
✓ Take responsibility for their own learning.
✓ Ask for help when needed.
✓ Use class time productively.
✓ Contribute positively to our French-speaking community.
Attendance, Absences, and Responsibility
Regular attendance is essential in a language course. We practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing every day.
Students are responsible for:
Checking Google Classroom after an absence.
Completing missed assignments.
Communicating with the teacher when clarification is needed.
Making arrangements for missed assessments.
After an excused absence:
Classwork and homework should be completed within 3 school days.
Tests, quizzes, and projects should be completed according to a timeline arranged with the teacher.
After an extended absence, students should meet with the teacher to create a plan for completing missing work.
Assignment Expectations
Students are expected to submit assignments on time.
Late work policies are explained in the AP French Grading Policy document.
Students should remember:
Deadlines are important.
Quality work requires planning and preparation.
Completing assignments on time helps students receive feedback and improve.
A temporary grade of 0 may be entered for missing assignments and updated when the work is completed according to course policies.
Google Classroom & Digital Organization
Students are expected to:
✓ Join the AP French Google Classroom.
✓ Check Google Classroom regularly.
✓ Review the weekly agenda.
✓ Access assignments, resources, and announcements posted online.
✓ Submit digital assignments through the required platform.
Students should use their school email account when communicating with the teacher.
Many assignments may be completed or submitted through:
Google Classroom
Voces
Other approved digital platforms
AP French Materials
Students should maintain a French binder or organized digital notebook containing:
Vocabulary lists
Grammar notes
Handouts
Reading notes
Writing drafts
Practice activities
AP preparation materials
Students should keep their materials organized throughout the year.
Participation & French Communication
AP French is a communication-based course.
Students should expect to:
Speak French frequently.
Listen to authentic French.
Read a variety of texts.
Write regularly.
Participate in discussions and collaborative activities.
Making mistakes is a natural part of language learning. Progress comes from taking risks and practicing consistently.
Remember:
Effort leads to proficiency.
Collaboration & Classroom Community
Many activities in AP French involve:
Partner work
Small groups
Discussions
Presentations
Collaborative projects
Students are expected to:
✓ Listen respectfully.
✓ Allow others to express their ideas.
✓ Encourage classmates.
✓ Contribute equally.
✓ Support a positive learning environment.
Only one person should speak at a time during whole-class discussions.
Technology Expectations
Students are expected to follow school technology policies at all times.
Personal electronic devices must follow the district policy regarding student use of electronic communication devices during the school day.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Cell phones
Smart watches
Earbuds
Headphones
Technology used for learning should support communication, creativity, and academic growth.
Academic Integrity & Plagiarism
Academic honesty is essential in AP French.
Students must submit their own work and properly acknowledge all sources.
The following are not acceptable:
Using online translators to complete assignments.
Submitting work written by another person.
Using artificial intelligence tools in ways that replace student thinking.
Copying or improperly using another person's ideas.
Language learning requires practice. Using unauthorized translation tools prevents students from developing the skills they need.
For vocabulary support, students may use approved resources such as:
French-English dictionaries
Teacher-provided resources
WordReference when permitted
For many in-class writing activities, students will use classroom dictionaries provided by the teacher.
AP French Learning Expectations
Students should expect:
Regular AP-style practice activities.
Authentic French resources.
Speaking assessments.
Writing assessments.
Reading and listening practice.
Cultural exploration.
Independent preparation.
Many AP practice activities are designed for growth and feedback and may not receive a separate grade.
Students should understand that each graded assignment represents an important opportunity to demonstrate proficiency.
Seeking Help
Students are encouraged to ask questions and seek support.
Extra help is available during CavBlock or by arrangement with the teacher.
Whether you need help with:
Grammar
Vocabulary
Assignments
AP skills
Organization
Course expectations
I am here to help you succeed.
Our Goal for the Year
French is more than a subject. It is a way to connect with people, cultures, ideas, and the world.
Together, we will create a classroom where students:
Communicate confidently.
Respect different perspectives.
Take intellectual risks.
Celebrate progress.
Enjoy learning French.
Travail, respect, curiosité et confiance — les clés de la réussite en AP French!
Let’s have a successful and enjoyable year!
Notes:
Everyone will follow all school rules at all times- SEE Students Handbook
What’s so bad about Google Translate anyway? By Elisa Kirschhoffer
See Student & Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement of Receipt
See Mot d’Honneur – AP Français
See List of AP Themes + Recommended Contexts + Essential Questions 2027 (Revised)