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Please check the website on a regular basis to keep up with anything you may have missed, homework, Quizlet sets, French music we've listened to in class, etc.
What to do if you are away for any length of time (vacation, school trip, or illness)
Homework is always an extension of work done in class- If you are away for one day, check the website for what you missed. It is also a good idea to get the name and contact information of one or two classmates.
If you are away for a longer period of time, do a bit of French everyday! That means Duolingo*, Quizlet, listen to some French music, and if you have the opportunity, speak French to those that you meet!
*Duolingo even has an offline mode, ideal for traveling. Read about it here.
Giving you piles of worksheets while you are away is not beneficial. It is best to do the following: inform me of your trip, get an in-class buddy to take extra copies of worksheets/can provide notes when you return, check the website, and see me when you get back. This way, I can provide clarifications, and help get you caught up on what you missed.
Classroom rules/expectations
Seating plan: Upon entering the classroom you will get a playing card from Mme Barron's desk. Find the matching pair and sit in that exact seat. Please come and talk to Mme B if there is an issue with this (i.e. if you need to sit near the front every class) The idea is to have you work with different people every class- this means sometimes you will get to sit with your friends, and other times not! Similar to when you get a job- you do not get to pick your co-workers. When the bell rings Mme Barron will come around to pick up the cards. Please put them in a pile (merci!) They will be used all year to call on students to hear answers, give opinions, do special jobs etc.
PLEASE DO NOT DAMAGE THE CARDS.
If you notice that the card on your desk needs to be re-taped, please let Mme B know.
Core Competencies: Communication + Personal and Social Responsibility
Late policy: Come in quietly, check your name off the sheet at Mme Barron's desk, and wait to be directed where to sit. When you are late, Mme B assigns the seat. If late-ness becomes an issue, parents/guardians will be contacted as well as the administration. When you check your name off, you will see how often you are arriving late, use this knowledge to self-regulate.
Listen up!: To get your attention Mme Barron will raise her hand and do the international symbol of "be quiet". Because not everyone may see this immediately- help out! Tell your group to be quiet.
Seating plan: Upon entering the classroom you will get a playing card from Mme Barron's desk. Find the matching pair and sit in that exact seat. Please come and talk to Mme B if there is an issue with this (i.e. if you need to sit near the front every class) The idea is to have you work with different people every class- this means sometimes you will get to sit with your friends, and other times not! Similar to when you get a job- you do not get to pick your co-workers. When the bell rings Mme Barron will come around to pick up the cards. Please put them in a pile (merci!) They will be used all year to call on students to hear answers, give opinions, do special jobs etc.
PLEASE DO NOT DAMAGE THE CARDS.
If you notice that the card on your desk needs to be re-taped, please let Mme B know.
Core Competencies: Communication + Personal and Social Responsibility
Late policy: Come in quietly, check your name off the sheet at Mme Barron's desk, and wait to be directed where to sit. When you are late, Mme B assigns the seat. If late-ness becomes an issue, parents/guardians will be contacted as well as the administration. When you check your name off, you will see how often you are arriving late, use this knowledge to self-regulate.
Listen up!: To get your attention Mme Barron will raise her hand and do the international symbol of "be quiet". Because not everyone may see this immediately- help out! Tell your group to be quiet.
BE NICE: Learning a language requires making mistakes and asking questions. In order for meaningful learning to take place, we don't want to laugh at or make fun of other people- this is a form of bullying and it will not be tolerated.
Electronic devices (iPods/tablets/cell phones): Devices are allowed in this class, but they must be used appropriately. If found taking pictures of other people, being on social media, or playing games, you will get your phone taken away for the whole block (the first time), the whole day (every other time). If this becomes a constant issue, you will not be allowed to bring it! Advice: keep your device in your bag or face down on your desk when not in use. Turn notifications off so you are not distracted or tempted to have a quick look at the snap you just got from your friend in Science class.
Supplies: It is expected that your bring your binder, some paper, something to write with, a highlighter, and a device if possible (not required but we do play games and use online tools)
Assignments: put your name FIRST AND LAST on everything you hand in. Your name twin may be in the same or other block. Please also include what BLOCK you are in. Mme Barron teaches multiple blocks of the same course.
Food/Drink: Bring a reusable water bottle to school. SAVE THE EARTH. Water is the only acceptable drink in this class. If you come to class with something else (pop, slurpee etc.) it is expected that you keep it on the desk by the front door and take it when you leave. No messy/smelly food! There have been problems with rodents in the past, so please eat your lunch at lunch time and keep a granola bar in your bag to eat in class as a 'just in case' you get hungry.
Clean up: Please push your chairs in before you leave class, pick up any garbage around you, stack all chairs at the end of the day. There is a paper recycling bin by the door, and a garbage can by Mme Barron's desk. Please bring all organics and cans/bottles into the school. Let's respect the space and each other!
Homework: your daily homework is one lesson of Duolingo for every school day (to be explained in more detail later this week). If you finish work in class you are allowed to complete it in class (encouraged, even!)
Some additional rules/explanations:
- When you leave the room, leave your electronic device (phone/iPod) on Mme Barron's desk. You will get it back when you return to class (should be no more than 5 minutes) Take the hall-pass, and please return with it.
- No gum! Throw it out on your way into the class
- Headphones: no headphones or airpods! There will be French music or meditative music for the class to listen to. A lot of what we do in class is collaborative, and it is rude to have your headphones in (even if you are not listening to something.)
- At the beginning of each class we do a meditative exercise. It is expected that you respect this time by being quiet and participating in the activities.
