first day of class introduction

Bienvenue au Bienvenue au français I !français I !

Le Premier Exercice

1.Use the name tags on the desk and the poster on the board to find your seat. 2.Write your name in the name plate of the textbook on your desk.

3.Begin to fill out the Essential Information card and the Student Information sheet.

Qui est le prof ?Qui est le prof ?

Syllabus Review Syllabus Review

What do you do in French 1?

How will you be graded?

Guideline #1Guideline #1

Be in your assigned seat and working on Le Premier Exercice when the bell rings.Guideline #2Guideline #2Bring your textbook and all necessary materials to class and take them with you when you leave.

Classroom Classroom GuidelinesGuidelines

Necessary Necessary Materials Materials Discovering French Bleu

textbookA writing utensil,

preferably a blue or black pen

A 1.5 or 2 inch three-ring binder.

Notebook dividers.A pack of 3” x 5” index

cards (can be left at home).

Guideline #4Guideline #4

Guideline #3Guideline #3

Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity.

Follow directions the first time they are given.

Guideline # 5Guideline # 5Follow all procedures and policies as outlined in Brighton High School handbook.

Benefits of Benefits of ProceduresProceduresVerbal

Acknowledgement

 A stress-free learning environment

 A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere

Not following Not following guidelines will guidelines will result in…result in…1st

◦Verbal Warning2nd

◦Guideline Infraction Notice and Documentation

3rd◦Action Plan , Parental Contact, and 30 minute after school detention (Fridays Only!!)

4th

◦Disciplinary Referral

Guideline Infraction Guideline Infraction NoticeNotice

Read it

Sign it

Keep it until the end of class

Sample Guideline Sample Guideline Infraction NoticeInfraction Notice

When you are lateWhen you are late

Enter quietly

Excused: Place pass in your class’s folder in the attendance binder.

Unexcused: Sign detention list in the attendance binder.

Have a seat and take out your materials.

Paper HeadingPaper Heading

IF there is not pre-assigned space to put your name, follow the following guidelines:

Write or type your name in the upper left-hand corner of the paper, with the date and your block.

Turning in Turning in AssignmentsAssignmentsHomework- Except when otherwise

noted, all homework for the week is due the following Monday at the beginning of class.

- Place your name on the assignments and put it in the appropriate box.

If you are missing an assignment or receive a failing grade, you may resubmit the assignment the following week for partial credit.

Student Responsibility Student Responsibility FormFormThThis is for students who is is for students who do do notnot have the assigned have the assigned homeworkhomeworkFill it out

Sign and date it

Turn it in with the homework papers

You need to complete a form for each assignment that is missing.

Sample Sample Responsibility FormResponsibility Form

Turning in Turning in AssignmentsAssignmentsClasswork- Place the assignments in

a pile on the upper right hand corner of the desk until we are ready to turn them in.

- When asked, pass the stack of assignments to the table to your right.

- Once all of the assignments are as far to the right as they can go, pass them forward.

Turning in Turning in AssignmentsAssignmentsProjects and Presentations- Written projects follow the

homework policy. If you want to email them to me, I must receive it by 7:30 AM on the day it is due.

- Oral Presentations are due on the assignment date.

If you are absent, you will not receive a grade on the assignment unless the absence is excused.

Turning in Turning in AssignmentsAssignmentsTests and Quizzes - Once you have finished,

turn your paper face down and wait for others to finish.

- When time is up, place your papers still face down on the corner of the desk.

- Pass them forward following the classwork procedure.

I have finished. I I have finished. I can…can…Start working on my

French homework.

Finish a some missing

assignments.

Review my flashcards.

Work on your portfolio.

Organize your binder.

Complete a review

activity.

Read a book.

When you return from When you return from being absent,being absent,Go to the Daily Assignments

Binder.This binder will be up to date

for the previous school week.

Look at L’Emploi du Temps.

Retrieve any handouts or copy the directions of any assignments.

If there is a test or quiz, make an appointment to do make-up.

Scheduled check Scheduled check outout

Please let me know as you enter the classroom.◦I will be at the door.

Quietly raise your hand to get my attention.

Pack your materials and leave at the scheduled time.

If it is an emergency, quickly get my attention and I will assist you.

Classroom Classroom DiscussionsDiscussionsPLEASE participate.

I want to hear what you have to say.

Make all questions and comments relevant to the current discussion.

If your question is off the topic, write it down and ask later.

Moving around the Moving around the roomroomBeginning of class or during

independent work time - Unless you need supplies

from the resource table or need to turn in your homework, please stay in your seat.

During a mini-lesson or class discussion.

- Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless it is an emergency.

Class DismissalClass Dismissal

The teacher dismisses you,not the bell.

Do not start packing up prior to the bell.

Wait until the teacher finishes and officially dismisses you with: “Bonne journée ! A demain !”

““Special” Special” ProceduresProceduresThese will be introduced on an “as These will be introduced on an “as needed” basisneeded” basis

Library/Media CenterSpecial guestsProgress ReportsWorking CooperativelyFire Drill Intercom AnnouncementsAssembliesSubstitute Teacher

Remember…Remember…

I truly believe in your potential and I want you to believe in it too!

Let’s have an amazing semester !

- M. Hightower-Mills