Learning a language requires participation, practice, patience, and a willingness to take risks. French IV is a classroom where students are expected to communicate, collaborate, and support one another as they continue developing their proficiency.
Mistakes are a natural and necessary part of language learning. Students are encouraged to try, ask questions, use feedback, and continue improving.
Our goal is to create a respectful, positive environment where everyone feels comfortable communicating in French.
A French classroom requires cooperation and active participation. Students who choose behaviors that interfere with the learning environment will be redirected and expected to make changes that support the success of the class.
Characteristics of Successful Language Learners
Successful French students:
Use French as much as possible during class.
Listen actively and respectfully when others are speaking.
Participate in discussions and activities.
Take risks and learn from mistakes.
Ask questions and seek help when needed.
Arrive prepared and ready to learn.
Complete assignments responsibly and on time.
Use feedback to improve.
Work positively with classmates.
Demonstrate curiosity about French language and Francophone cultures.
Daily Classroom Expectations
Students are expected to:
Arrive on time, in their assigned seat, and prepared to begin class.
Bring necessary materials and complete assigned preparation.
Begin class activities promptly.
Listen when the teacher or classmates are speaking.
Participate actively in individual, partner, and group activities.
Respect different perspectives and experiences.
Maintain a classroom environment that supports learning.
Take responsibility for their own progress.
Communication in French
French is a communication class, and students should expect to hear and use French regularly.
Students are encouraged to:
Speak French even when they are unsure.
Use strategies to communicate when they do not know every word.
Ask questions in French whenever possible.
Focus on communicating meaning rather than achieving perfection.
Progress comes from consistent practice and active participation.
Preparation and Practice Outside of Class
Successful language learning requires regular review.
Students should plan to:
Review vocabulary and class materials regularly.
Practice concepts introduced in class.
Prepare for assessments using provided resources.
Seek extra help when needed.
Students who need additional support are encouraged to meet with the teacher during CavBlock or another available time.
Attendance and Responsibility
Because language learning depends on daily interaction and practice, attendance is essential.
Students are responsible for:
Checking Google Classroom after an absence.
Reviewing missed materials.
Asking questions about missed work.
Completing assignments within the established timeline.
Students with extended absences should communicate with the teacher to develop a plan for completing missed work.
Google Classroom and Digital Communication
Students are expected to:
Be a member of the French IV Google Classroom.
Check Google Classroom regularly for announcements, assignments, resources, and materials.
Use their school email when communicating with the teacher.
Submit assignments through the designated platform unless otherwise instructed.
Technology Expectations
Technology is used as a tool to support language learning.
Students are expected to use school technology responsibly and appropriately.
Personal electronic communication devices, including cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and headphones, must follow school and district policies. Students are expected to follow all school expectations regarding personal devices during the school day.
Academic Integrity and Responsible Use of Resources
Students are expected to complete their own work and represent their own learning.
Students should:
Submit original work.
Properly acknowledge outside resources.
Follow teacher expectations regarding translation tools, artificial intelligence, and other digital resources.
Be prepared to explain their understanding of submitted work.
Using outside resources in ways that replace a student's own learning is not acceptable.
Respect for Our Learning Environment
Our classroom and school spaces belong to everyone. Students are expected to:
Treat classmates, teachers, materials, and equipment with respect.
Keep the classroom clean and organized.
Avoid damaging desks, furniture, technology, or school property.
Help maintain a positive learning environment.
Final Reminder
French is a skill that grows through practice. The most successful students are not those who never make mistakes; they are the students who continue trying, communicating, and learning.
Come prepared. Participate. Take risks. Support each other. Enjoy the process of learning French!
Notes:
Everyone will follow all school rules at all times- SEE Students Handbook
Personal Electronic Devices: In accordance with recently passed New Hampshire State Law, RSA 189:1-a , and the District’s commitment to a focused, respectful, and engaging learning environment, student use of personal electronic communication devices (including but not limited to cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and headphones) is prohibited from when the first bell rings to start instructional time until the dismissal bell rings to end the school day.
a) First Offense: Verbal warning
b) Second Offense: Confiscation of the device for the remainder of the period.
c) Third Offense: The electronic communication device will be confiscated for the remainder of the school day. A disciplinary referral will be written. The student's parent/guardian must pick up the device from the principal’s office.
d) Fourth and Subsequent Offenses or Refusal to Comply: Progressive discipline based on the Code of Conduct. A parent meeting will be held with the administration. Repeated misuse may result in a student being required to check in their device daily.
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