Grading

GRADING HONORS FRENCH IV 2023-2024


POSSIBLE ASSIGNMENTS:








Grading Breakdown:


The number of points each assignment is worth will vary based on the complexity of the assignment. Simple classwork/homework/participation-type assignments (often called “practice exercises'') will usually be worth 3 to 5 points. Those are formative assessments.   


Larger assignments which require students to demonstrate their competencies either when writing, speaking, listening, and reading French (quiz-type activities, tests, projects, presentations, etc.) will usually be worth 20 to 60 points. Those are summative assignments.


Formative Assessments: Multiple per week and often completed during class time

*The assignments completed and on time in this category will receive 3 pts

BUT… 


OR


*The assignments completed and on time in this category will receive 5 pts

BUT… 


Possible Assignment Types:


→ A variety of activities that practice student's ability to understand written or oral information in French and communicate through writing or speaking. 


→ A warm up activity or Bell Ringer; At the start of the class/week, students will often have a quick review or “Fun” activity to review a concept recently learned.


→ A list of information; Grammar notes, cultural information, vocabulary lists from reader, novel, poems, articles, researches, etc., and vocabulary list from podcasts, videos, songs, etc.  


→ An exercise assignment related to vocabulary or grammar or culture; workbook page, textbook page, or worksheet activities. Students will be required to complete a variety of vocabulary and grammar exercises. 


→ A written assignment related to vocabulary or grammar or culture. Students will be required to write sentences/one paragraph.


→ A current event in the French world; many cultural activities and research to complete. Those will be shared with the classmates in small groups or with the class in a circle. For those mini cultural presentations, students can use their notes to deliver their information.


→ A reflection or Exit Ticket; At the end of the class/week, students will often be encouraged to reflect thoughtfully and specifically in order to share their “aha moments,” struggles with concepts or ideas, or new things they learned that day.



PLEASE NOTE that for formative assignments:


Late-submitted formative assignments are accepted within 3 days late. ALL late assignments will be penalized.


All students are expected to make up their work as soon as possible. When a student is back to school after an excused absence, homework and classwork should be made up within 3 school days.


After an extended absence, students should meet with the teacher to discuss a plan to make up for missing homework and classwork.


Summative Assessments: Between 5 to 7 per quarter

Possible Assignment Types:


→ A writing assignment; email replies, short essays, essays, etc. Students will be required to reflect on a specific topic related to what is studied in class. Students are expected to reflect thoughtfully and use specific grammatical points learned, as well as certain vocabulary and expressions. (20-40 pts)


→ A research project; many cultural activities and research to complete. Those will be shared with the class in front of the classroom. No notes allowed with a visual. (20-60 pts)


→ A specific project related to a topic within a novel or poem studied, to be completed as a measure of comprehension. (20-40 pts)


→ A project PRESENTATION (20-50 pts)


→ A pronunciation quiz (20-50 pts)


→ A grammar or vocabulary quiz (20-50 pts)


→ A unit test. (30-60 pts)


PLEASE NOTE that for summative assignments:


Late-submitted summative assignments are accepted within 3 days late with a communicated reason. ALL late assignments will be penalized for a total of -10 %.


Each student is responsible for missed work or future work they may be missing due to an expected absence.


For the students’ benefit, a “0” will be entered for any missing assignment and will be replaced upon completion with the grade earned on the assignment.


The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students.  As a result, no additional work (i.e. extra credit) is offered. NO EXTRA CREDITS!


There will be NO retake tests or quizzes offered.


All students are expected to make up their work as soon as possible. When a student is back to school after an excused absence, project, test, and quiz should be made up within 3 school days.


After an extended excused absence, students should meet with the teacher to discuss a plan to make up missing assignments.

 

Note on instruction material:

The instructional materials used at Hollis Brookline High School represent a broad range of knowledge, viewpoints, and experiences as well as a diversity of religious, ethnic, and cultural groups.  Materials support curricular goals, stimulate academic growth, and provide students an opportunity to practice critical analysis while developing the ability to make intelligent judgments in their daily lives.  We recognize that at times students and parents may object to some instructional material.  If a parent wishes to have their student exempt from the use of any material, such as a video or novel utilized in a class, they must notify the teacher. It is strongly encouraged that the parent and student meet with the teacher to discuss the alternative material and/or any alternative assignments that coincide with the change in material.

If you have questions about the selection of course materials, please review the HBHS Cooperative School Board Policy IIA Instructional and Library Media Materials which can be found at http://policy.ctspublish.com/hollis-brookline-nhsba/.