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CLASSROOM INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES

 

 ACTIVITIES:

 

Reading, speaking, writing, listening, role play, cooperative activities, daily journal, internet activities, media projects, drawing, games, video & audio activities, culture & grammar DVDs, poetry, songs, cultural capsules.

 

 

GRADING SCALE

GRADING CRITERIA

A     90-100

Oral Activities                     20%

B     80-89

Class work/Homework         20%

C     70-79

Quizzes & Tests                  20%

D     60-69

Projects  & Presentations    20%                            

F     59 and below

Mid-Term/Final Exam          20%

 

 

Classroom rules

 

1.    Be respectful.

2.    Stay on task.

3.    Be prepared.

4.    Be on time.

5.    No food, drink or gum.

                                                     

 

SUPPLY LIST:

*       2 inch loose leaf binder with 4 labeled dividers used solely for French/Spanish.

*       4 divider labels:            1.  Homework/Class work

                                           2.  Notes

                                           3.  Vocabulary

                                           4.  Journal/Diario

*       Folder with pockets for handouts

*       Black/Dark blue ink pens

*       Number 2 pencils

*       Red or Green pen for corrections

*       Box of colored pencils

*       Highlighter

*       Loose leaf lined paper

 

 

**Donations of tissues and hand sanitizer would be appreciated.

 

MADAME/SEÑORA MILNES’S

GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESSFUL FRENCH & SPANISH STUDENTS

 

1.  The student is responsible for obtaining and retaining all handouts containing materials relevant to the course.

 

2. The student is to bring books, pencil, pen, notebook and any other materials needed for class.  (BE PREPARED FOR CLASS.  YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO GO TO THE LOCKER FOR BOOKS, ETC.) 

Only dark blue or black ink is acceptable.  Points will be deducted.

 

3.  Make-up Policy: The student has the same number of days they were absent to make up their work.  Absences must be EXCUSED.

 

4.  The student is responsible for all quizzes and exams, both oral and written.

The student will make-up quizzes, tests and exams   by making special arrangements with the teacher.    

 

5.  The student is responsible for all instructions related to class assignments presented orally by the instructor.

 

6.  The student is responsible for knowing all material covered or assigned in class.  The student must study notes, vocabulary and assignments daily at home. 

 

7.  There is to be no gum chewing, eating candy or drinks in class.  All food, gum and drinks will be disposed of prior to entering the classroom.  Bottled water is allowed in class.

 

8.  No disrespect toward the teacher or other student’s will be tolerated in this class

    

Classroom Procedures

Entering The Classroom

  • Dispose of any drinks, food or gum prior to entering the classroom.
  • Prepare yourself to begin class by sitting in your assigned seat,  taking out your materials, sharpening your pencil or any other housekeeping chore you need to do.
  • Take out your journal/diario and be ready to begin the daily journal entry.
  • I.D.s are around your neck and visible.

 

 

Tardy To Class

v     On time means you are in class when the bell rings. 

v     Tardy means you enter the class after the bell rings

 

Restroom

You have seven minutes between classes and a 30 minute lunch.   Use that time to go to the restroom. 

 

Paper/Pencil

  • You are to use dark navy blue or black pen or a number two pencil unless otherwise specified.
  • Points will be deducted if you use anything else.

 

How To Find Out What The Daily Assignments Are

*       Go to my website:  http://flaglerschools.com/teacher/milnesm/

*       Assignments will also be posted on the calendar on the bulletin board.

*       Ask another student.

*       See me before or after school or during lunch.

Turning In Assignments

*      You will turn in your assignments weekly in one packet of work.

*      Homework will be checked, corrected and turned in as needed.

*      Other assignments will be collected as needed.

*      You will turn in your work into the bin next to the door either before or after class.

*      Some assignments may be collected during class.

   

Returning Assignments

I will return your assignments within one week.  If you have any questions about your grade please come see me before or after school or during lunch.

 

Retake Policy

If you are not satisfied with a test grade you may come to class for tutoring, then schedule a retake of the test within two weeks of receiving your first test grade.  Your final grade will be an average of the two tests.

Finding Out Grade Status

Grading Criteria:

1.  Oral Activities                       20%

2.  Class work/Homework            20%

3.  Quizzes & Tests                     20%

4.  Projects & Presentations        20%

5.  Mid-Term/Final Exam             20%

 

I will give you a printed progress report approximately once a week.

If you have any questions about your grade please come see me before or after school or during lunch.

      

Student Responsibilities After An Absence

Ø       If you are absent you may access my website from any computer and find out the assignment(s) you missed. 

          http://flaglerschools.com/teacher/milnesm/

Ø       Assignments will also be posted on the calendar on the bulletin board.

Ø       Ask another student.

Ø       When you return to school come see me before or after school or during lunch.

Ø       For each day you are absent you have one day to make up that work.

Ø      If you missed a quiz or test the same guidelines apply. 

  

Late, Missing or Incomplete Assignments

v     Homework that is one day late will be given half credit.

v     Homework that is more than one day late will not be accepted.

v     For the weekly packets:  Each day late will be deducted 10 points.

v     Packets more than one week late will not be accepted.

  

Communication Procedures With Parents/Families

 

Ending Class

*      At the end of the class we will recap what we have learned and you will copy down your homework assignment. 

*      After the bell rings I will dismiss you and you may leave.

*      You are not to leave your seat until I have dismissed you.

    

Consequences For Classroom Rule Violations

*      1st Offense:  I will speak with you.

*      2nd Offense:  I will call or e-mail your parent/guardian.

*      3rd Offense:  I will give you a discipline referral.

 

Depending on the violation, I may change the order of the above.

 

Code-Of Conduct Violations

Please see the Matanzas High School Code of Conduct booklet.

Remember:

*      Cell phones are shut off and are out of sight.

*      Ditto for MP3 players and CD players.

*      I.D.s are always around your neck and visible.