Français 4H 
Teacher  Mdm Walter  Year  2019-2020 
Room Number  E116  E-mail  waltere@fultonschools.org 
Website ​madamewalter.weebly.com 

The syllabus and school policies are subject to change, and any changes will be noted on my 
website. 

Textbook: 
D’accord! 3​ (Vista Higher Learning) 
ISBN: 978-1-68004-149-1 Price: Text $95.00, Workbook $45.00 
If a student does not return the textbook distributed to them, with the matching accession number, they will be charged a
fine equal to the replacement cost for that book.

Course Description: 
The goal of French 4 Honors is to emphasize basic structures of the language through intensive 
practice in reading, writing,speaking and listening. French 4H also emphasizes aspects of 
Francophone culture such as daily life, current events and the arts. We are laying the ground work for 
you to achieve linguistic and cultural fluency. You are being prepared for the Advanced Placement 
exam. Topics for this course include: Justice and Politics, Immigration, Families, Leisure Time, Film, 
School, Geography and Culture. Students who continue through AP may be eligible for the Seal of 
Biliteracy on their high school diploma. 

Objectives/GPS Standards: 
The goal of the Fulton County Schools World Languages department is to guide students in their 
mastery of the national performance standards, adopted by the State of Georgia.   
For Modern Languages, these standards consist of “The 5 Cs”: 
Communication​ – students will engage in conversations, understand and interpret spoken and 
written language, and present information on a variety of topics. 
Culture​ – Students will learn about target culture products, practices and perspectives. 
Connections​ – Students will connect aspects of their target language learning with information 
acquired in other subject areas such as math, science, social studies, English and the arts. 
Comparisons​ – Students will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of language and culture, 
making comparisons between those of the target language and their own. 
Communities​ – Students will find and engage in the target language outside of the school 
environment and show evidence of building a life-long skill for their own personal enjoyment and 
enrichment. 
This  course  is  designed  to  comply  with  the  Georgia  Performance  Standards  for  World  Language, 
which you may view in detail at: 
https://www.georgiastandards.org/standards/pages/BrowseStandards/MLLStandards9-12.as​px 

Standards Proficiency Targets, Can Do Statements, and Pacing Guides for all foreign 
language levels can be found on my website:​ madamewalter.weebly.com.  

Units to be covered: 

Unité
Review of French 3
Media and Culture
Social Relations
Global Issues
Customs and Traditions

Required Materials: 

I. Binder or Notebook  
II. Package of Pens or Pencils  
III. Paper  
IV. Device (Surface or Personal Computer)  
[As well as project supplies as needed throughout the course of the year.] 

Expectations/Course Requirements: 
1.  ​Be  present - physically and mentally.   Please be on time to class and prepared to learn. Please be 
seated  at  your  desk  when  the  bell  rings  with  your  Surface,  notebooks,  and  pen/pencil.  You  should 
begin the bell work before the tardy bell rings.   
2. ​Respect yourself, teachers, other students, and school property.  
3.  ​The  use  of  student  electronics  AND  headphones  is  NOT  allowed  unless  there  is  explicit  permission 
by  the  teacher.  ​You  should  have  a  school  issued  device  or  personal  computer  to  be  used  for 
classroom instruction. Cell phones will not be permitted.  
4. ​No gum, food, or drinks. Bottled water is permitted. 
Opportunities for extra help or study sessions: 
Mornings (except Wednesday) 7:45am-8:15am, or by appointment. Please notify me at least 48 hours 
in advance.  

Grading Scale: 
90-100 A  80-89 B 70-79 C  0-69 F 

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Grading Rules/Policies for Course: (Description of Tests/Quizzes/Homework/Labs):

Summative Grades ​(tests/projects) 25% 

Formative Grades ​(Quizzes, Speaking  20% 

Activities, Writing Activities)

Progress Reporting ​(PBAs, Skits, journals)  30% 

Homework ​(Homework, Bell Work,  5% 

Participation)

Final Exam 20% 

 
Tests will be given at the conclusion of each unit. Quizzes will be given throughout each unit.
The usage of an on line translator/native speaker will result in a 0 for the project and is a
violation of the honor code! 
Honor Code/Plagiarism Policy 
Integrity is a Chattahoochee High School core value. Students are expected to demonstrate honesty 
and integrity in all work submitted to a teacher. The honor code ensures the validity of student work 
which guides instruction. All CHS students are bound by the Chattahoochee Honor Code. (See page 
28 in the Student Handbook.) 
 
Chattahoochee High School Provision for Improving Grades 
 
1. Students who complete a major assessment but fail to demonstrate mastery as evidenced by a 
grade below 75% on the major assessment may pursue an improvement opportunity to show 
proficiency. In the case of an honor code violation on a major assessment, the grade will stand as a 
zero with no eligibility for recovery on that assignment. What is classified as a major assessment is 
determined within the content area; consult your course syllabus for details.  
 
2. Students should contact the teacher concerning recovery opportunities within 5 school days of 
being informed of the grade on the assessment in class. Students are allowed one attempt at 
recovery per major assessment category listed in the course syllabus. All recovery work must be 
completed 10 days before the end of the semester.  
 
3. The grade on the recovery assignment will replace the original grade if the recovery grade is equal 
to or below 75%. If the recovery grade is above 75%, the original grade will be replaced with a 75%.  
 
 
School Board Policy IHA Grading and Reporting System Provision for Improving Grades  
 
1. Opportunities designed to allow students to recover from a low or failing cumulative grade will be 
allowed when all work required to date has been completed and the student has demonstrated a 
legitimate effort to meet all course requirements including attendance. Students should contact the 
teacher concerning recovery opportunities. Teachers are expected to establish a reasonable time 
period for recovery work to be completed during t​ he semester. ​All recovery work must be directly 

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related to course objectives and must be completed ten school days prior to the end of the 
semester.  
 
2. Teachers will determine when and how students with extenuating circumstances may improve their 
grades.  
 
Make-up Work Policy  
 
Students may make up all work missed on an excused and preapproved absence as per the Student 
Handbook (page 10). Work assigned during the absence must be returned to the teacher within the 
same number of days as the absence which was excused. Unexcused absences may result in grade 
reduction.  
 
The teacher will establish a reasonable schedule for completing tests, PBAs, etc. that cannot be done 
independently by the student. Assignments missed due to preapproved absences are due upon the 
student’s return unless the teacher has approved other arrangements in advance.  
 
Late Work Policy  
Assignments other than daily homework exercises  
  
Grade will be reduced by 10% per day late until 50%, after which a grade of zero will be assigned. 
This will also apply to oral assignments due to be presented in class. After that, students may turn in 
completed assignment for maximum 50% credit until the end of the current six-week grading period. 
After the six-week grading period, students are encouraged to complete the work and turn it in for no 
credit for learning and recovery purposes. All late work for the last 6 weeks should be turned in at the 
latest 10 days before the end of the semester  
  
Remember it is your responsibility to find out what you missed during an absence, so find a class 
“buddy” to tell you what we covered, and make sure you collect any handouts. Make-up tests will 
be given by arrangement with the teacher before or after school, not during class time.  
 
Technology at CHS  
 
All technology guidelines for my class reflect the Chattahoochee Student Handbook (page 24). 
 
Cell Phone Policy  
 
Given the ever-increasing prevalence and distraction of cell phones, students will not be allowed cell 
phone use during class unless necessary and specified for an assignment. Each student will have an 
assigned pocket in a numbered pocket chart, where they will place their cell phones at the 
beginning of each class period. This is how I will take attendance. If a student refuses to place his or 
her phone in the pocket chart, he or she will receive a referral for insubordination. Students will pick 
up their phones at the end of each class period. 
 
   

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Media Guidelines 
Within the curriculum there poses the opportunity for teachers to incorporate different forms of 
technology into the classroom.  One of these forms of technology is the showing of clips of related 
movies or related movies in their entirety. These films will be rated G, PG, PG-13 or, in some cases, R. 
News programming and other television/internet broadcasts related to the curriculum may also be 
viewed. If you have any concerns about video viewing, please contact the instructor at 
sealse@fultonschools.org 
 
___________________________________________ _______________________________________ 
Student/Date Parent/Date 
 

Food Permission 
As part of the study of language and culture, we try to incorporate some cultural food experiences.  
 
__________​ YES, my child may partake of food served in French class. 
 
Any known allergies? ​______________________________________________________  
 
__________​ NO, I would prefer that my child not partake of food served in French class. 
 
I acknowledge I have read and understood the syllabus. 
 
Parent’s Name: ______________________________________________________ 
 
 
Parent Signature  ______________________________________________________  
 
 
Parent’s Email & Phone ​ _____________________________________________________ 
 

 
Student’s Name ​______________________________________________________ 
 
 
Student’s Email ​______________________________________________________ 

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