1. Welcome to Mme. Olsen’s French 2/3 combo class Block 2

2. My background
I have been living in Leesburg since 2003 and teaching foreign languages since 2007.
This year, I will be teaching French 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and AP French at LCHS. Prior to teaching in Loudoun, I taught in Fairfax and was a proposal manager for a telecommunications firm.
I have spent many years living abroad in Africa, East and Western Europe, the Caribbean and Central America.
BA from Penn State
MS from Johns Hopkins University

3. Resources are located on VISION
PowerPoints, study guides, assignments and resources are posted on Mme. Olsen’s French 2/3 VISION page. Your student has already been enrolled and we have confirmed access.

4. Let’s take a look at the French 2/3 VISION page.
It’s useful because:
Students can access and read through lesson plans, handouts and ppts BEFORE class. (If your student is struggling in French: remind them that reading through the material before class will help.)
Students can review ppts and answer keys after class.
Students will be submitting work on-line and will be able to view my comments.
Students can look back and review materials months after we’ve cover that topic. (Lost papers are no longer and issue :)

5. FRENCH 2/3 CURRICULUM MAIN TOPICS
1st Semester
2nd Semester
Science & Technology
Phone & Computers
Cars & Driving
Contemporary Life
Running Errands
Landmarks & Directions
Life at the Office
Professions
Families & Communities
Food & Gastronomy
Shopping & Dinning Out
Global Challenges
Daily Routines
Health & Illnesses
Science & Technology
Phone & Computers
Cars & Driving
Contemporary Life
Running Errands
YEAR-LONG THEME: French Speaking Countries

6. Learning Expectations
Upon completion of French 2/3, students will be expected to be able to do the following in French:
Give a 2 minute oral presentation
Participate in a conversation
Respond to an
Write an essay

7. How do I find out what/how my child is doing in French class?
Ask him/her
PHOENIX
Summative assessments are posted on PHOENIX at least 2 classes before quiz day.
Grades are posted within 10 working days. (Essays may take a little longer.)
VISION Access to grammar ppts, vocabulary lists and other documentation.
Mme.

8. Grading and Assessment Practices
Formative: will have a 0% weight in grade calculation.
Formative assessments help teacher, student and parents gauge readiness for summative assessments. Some examples are warm-ups & closing tasks, project rough drafts and homework.
Summative: will have a 100% weight in grade calculation.
Expect 9 summative grades per quarter (weighted equally – each assignment
will be worth about 1/9 of the quarter grade) with several formative
assignments leading up to the summative work.

9. Useful information
No pop quizzes or tests, therefore no retakes. All quizzes and test will be announced 2 classes in advance, in class and on Mme. Olsen’s VISION website. If absent, please check VISION and PHOENIX.
Sub Packets: This packet was handed out on the first day of class. Students are to bring it to class every day. They may use their phone (or tablet/laptop) to access this document if they forgot it at home.
Extra help: See Mme. Olsen for extra help during Raider Rally or during French Tutoring from 4 to 5pm on Tuesdays in Rm 124.
Parents with a background in French: Please me if you are interested in presenting to the class.

10. Mme. Olsen’s Schedule Block 1 French 4 Block 2 French 2/3
Block 3 5/AP French
Block 4 Planning
Block 5 French 3
Block 6 Raider Rally
Block 7 French 1
Block 8 Planning

11. Merci Thank you for trusting me with your child’s education.
My goal in teaching French is to further develop each student’s ability to express him(or her)self in an articulate and intelligent manner.
Contact Information: Please contact me by as needed at Be sure to include a phone number if you would like me to call you back. Those calls will take place during Blocks 4 & 8.