1. Bienvenue à la classe de français! Madame Hamilton hamilton.michelle@cusd80.com (This is the fastest way to reach me.)

2.  Learn/continue basic vocabulary and grammar  Practice listening, speaking, writing, and reading  Learn about different cultures in French- speaking countries Course Objectives:

3. L’Île de France, Québec, L’Ouest de la France, Le Sénégal, & Le Midi (French 1) Throughout the year, we will “visit”: L’Île de France, Québec, Rennes, Dakar, & Nice (French 2)

4. Student materials needed every day: paper pen/pencil red ink pen dry erase marker & eraser (a clean, old sock works great) organized 3-ring binder three divider tabs for French class (sharing the binder with other classes is okay)

5. Student commitment:  Practice pronunciation, vocabulary, and/or grammar EVERY NIGHT  Do all homework assignments (Mon.-Wed.)  Study for exams/quizzes IN ADVANCE! (Review grammar notes, chapter vocabulary handout, pronunciation flashcards, use/practice with the online textbook.)online textbook  Earn weekly participation points and extra credit euros by being an active class participant.  Check website for assignments/handouts when absent. (Hamilton Website → Faculty → Michelle Hamilton) Michelle Hamilton

6. Teacher commitment:  Consistently set high standards and maintain a “safe environment” where students are not afraid to try.  Consistently promote the use of French in the classroom.  Encourage students to do their best and ask for help when they need it! (Tutoring is available every day after school by appointment.)

7. How can you help?  Check your student’s grades on Infinite Campus regularly, and encourage your student to be proactive about their grades.  Contact teacher with any concerns. (Email is best way to contact me, since my voicemail has not been set up.)  Assist in holding your student accountable for his/her progress.

8. My goal is for every student to leave this class with a good base of knowledge in French and a desire to continue on in his/her foreign language studies. Thank you for coming! MERCI!