1. Christine Yardley E-mail: cyardley@cbsd.orgcyardley@cbsd.org Telephone: 267-893-3000, ext. 47202 Website: http://www.cbsd.org/Page/12564

2. Goal: Increase Proficiency The goal of the world languages department is to immerse students in the target language in order to increase their proficiency. Listening Speaking Reading Writing

3. Required Materials Textbook: Discovering French Noveau (Rouge) We will cover the material in units 1-10. Textbooks may be kept at home, as we have a classroom set of books. http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/french_3/book_home.h tm?state=PA Workbooks: - Grammar and vocabulary workbook. It will be loaned to the student for the semester or can be purchased for $12.75. This workbook is mainly used for homework.

4. Teacher Website Homework listed on the class calendar Test & Project dates Grammar & vocabulary flashcards and power points Links to useful websites http://www.cbsd.org/Page/12564

5. Assessments Tests & Quizzes – 40% Tests include writing, reading, listening and speaking Performance Assessments – 30% Pronunciation, accuracy of grammar/structure and content are the main aspects evaluated. Homework – 15% Participation – 15% I am available for extra help after school most days.

6. Final Grade Marking Period 1 – 40% Marking Period 2 – 40% Final Exam – 20%

7. Education Harvard University B.A. in Social Studies Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium certificat d’études européennes Temple University, M.Ed. French & Social Studies teaching certification University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education

8. Teaching Experience Costa Rica – 2 years English as a Foreign Language Quakertown Community High School – 8 years Social Studies Teacher AP European History, U.S. Cultures II Honors & Academic, Ethics (for gifted students) Gifted Advisor Central Bucks High School South Long-term substitute for Marie Chemin who will return November 18

9. Travel Lived in Belgium & Costa Rica Traveled throughout the United States Extensive travel in Europe, South America, Central America Trip Around the World with my 4 children 16 countries on 6 continents for 6 months Volunteered for 2-3 weeks in 6 countries (Vietnam, Australia, South Africa, Italy, Costa Rica, Argentina)

10. Christine Yardley E-mail: cyardley@cbsd.orgcyardley@cbsd.org Telephone: 267-893-3000, ext. 47202 Website: http://www.cbsd.org/Page/12564