FRENCH-I B

Madame Keller

Teacher Email: sarabeth.keller@rentonschools.us

Office Hours: 6:50-7:20

Course Information

Course Description:


This course is a continuation of the introduction to French language and culture, conversation, grammar, reading, and writing. Much of the daily period is spent on oral work, for a quick buildup of vocabulary, proper pronunciation, and intonation. Students learn basic vocabulary, sentence structure, and communication skills in French.

Grading Policy

Test, quizzes and projects : 60% of grade.

Assignments, homework: 25% of grade.

Participation: on time to class, on task, electronic devices in backpack: 15% of grade.

Homework is due the day after it is assigned at the beginning of class unless stated otherwise.

Late work is not accepted unless a student is absent due to illness or an appointment.

It is the students' responsibility to make up any missed assignments or tests when absent.

Students should check the module of the week daily for assignments and notes given in class. Workbook pages can be accessed through Clever, Carnegie Learning under resources.

Hazen Honor Code

The Hazen High School community values honesty and integrity in our actions and words. At Hazen, each student is empowered to engage in critical thinking, hold high expectations for themselves and others, and act with academic integrity. Therefore it is each student’s responsibility to submit their own work, use their own ideas, and follow their teacher’s instructions.

Violating the Hazen Honor Code includes, but is not limited to: cheating, copying, plagiarism, falsifying academic records, and any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student, including the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI).

Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Demonstrates Mastery?	Percent Score
A	Yes	94 - 100
A-	Yes	90 - 93
B+	Close	87 - 89
B	Close	84 - 86
B-	Almost	80 - 83
C+	Not Yet	77- 79
C	Not Yet	74 - 76
C-	Not Yet	73 - 70
D+	Not Yet	64 - 69
D	Not Yet	60 - 63
F/NC	Not Yet	0 - 59

Grading Scale

School-Provided Resources (Textbook, Calculator, etc):

Your textbook is T'es branche!. There are physical books in the classroom, and you are able to access it online through Clever. You are also able to access the workbook as well as other materials on Clever.

Supplies you will need to provide for this class: a notebook, specifically for this class. It can be a spiral notebook or a composition notebook, a writing utensil, and loose leaf notebook paper.

Bring these supplies daily, including your cahier du vocabulaire, which we will make in class.

Classroom Expectations: Electronics must be put away BEFORE the tardy bell. This includes phones and any device for ears that are used for listening to music.

Only water is allowed, and NO GUM.

No hoods worn in class.

If you are confused, ask questions during class, or see me outside of class.

School Information

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Weekly Schedule