 A LCPS French Teacher since 2007  My 8 th year at SHMS, taught 1year at LCHS  Previously taught French to elementary, middle and high school students in private and charter schools in VA, DC, NJ and MA.  MA in Intercultural Relations; BA in French  Studied, travelled and/or lived in France, Quebec and Morocco  Enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, gardening and practicing yoga

 This course will be conducted in French, and English when necessary. In accordance with the National Standards of Learning Language (the 5 C’s), students will: 1.Learn to use French in real-life settings (Communities) 2.Demonstrate an understanding of francophone cultures (Culture) 3.Incorporate interdisciplinary learning (Connections) 4.Make comparisons between their cultures and languages and French- speaking cultures and the French language (Comparison) 5.All the while communicating in French (Communication)  Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a high school foreign language credit.  For a detailed description, click on “Curriculum Guides” on the following LCPS site: ◦

I. Summative Assessments100 points maximum each (Tests/Quizzes/Projects) Summative assessments are used at the end of a learning cycle to determine if students have mastered the material. They will receive a grade based on the number of points earned divided by the number of total points. These are the only grades that will impact a student’s numerical average. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Formative Assessments 4 points maximum each (Writing/Speaking/Listening/Reading/Organized Binder) *Formative assessments determine whether or not students are making progress towards the learning target. It is mandatory for students to complete these assessments in order to show mastery of the material. They will receive a grade of Z-4 points based on the following learning progression scale. *New in Although Clarity may show a letter next to the Z-4 point scale, (for example = “3” may have a “C” next to it), these letter grades DO NOT impact student’s numerical average. The visible letter grade is a simply Clarity technical matter and you may choose to disregard it. 4 = Advanced Proficiency = I go beyond the learning target. 3 = Proficiency = I complete the learning target. 2 = Making Progress = I do some of the steps towards completing the learning target. 1 = Needs More Work = I do a basic “first step” towards the learning target Z = Unsatisfactory = missing assignment and it will be a zero if I do not turn it in. 

Due to the quicker pace of this high school credit class, students will have ONE week to retake an assessment. Plan accordingly!!! % - No re-take option available. Students are to try their best on the next assessment to improve their average. 70 – 79% - At Mme Duma’s discretion, student can retake an assessment one time only and must return a signed“Retake Permission Form”. Re-teaching and extra practice will take place by Mme Duma after-school on Wednesdays in Room B15. 69% and below - The student must retake the assessment. Re-teaching and extra practice will be provided by Mme Duma. The teacher will work with the student until at least a 70% is achieved. Students will not be allowed to re-take the following county-wide assessments: Midterm Exam - taken in January Final Exam – taken in June Communicative Performance Assessments (CPAs) – Speaking CPAs are given every quarter and Writing CPAs are given in January and June during the mid-term and final exams.

I would like to re-take the ________________ quiz / test. My grade on the original assessment was ________. The reason I need to complete a retake is… Please answer the following statements and add any additional comments as needed: ◦ I have completed test corrections. Yes ____No _____I need help, please _____ ◦ I have completed all preceding activities (i.e. homeworks/practice activities leading up to this assessment). Yes____No _____I need help, please _____ ◦ I need re-teaching and extra practice – I’m confused about this topic. Yes____No _____ ◦ I understand the topic but more study time is all I need to prepare for this retake. (Student must show 3+ on all preceding formative activities) Yes____No _____ I will come in for re-teaching Thursday after-school in Room B3 on ____________ (give date) I will come in for re-take (Only if I am completely ready) During my _____ block Resource Class on ____________ Thursday after-school in Room B3 on ____________ Parent Signature: _____________________ Date: _______ My child has permission to stay with Mme Duma on the date(s) indicated above.

RESPECTFUL RAYS: For helping the class!  10 = 2 boxes of tissues  5 = a packet of large dry erase markers for classroom use  5 = a packet of lined notebook paper CLARITY “GOOD NEWS” COMMENTS: For improved academics or behavior SUPPLÉMENTAIRE / FORMATIVE EXTRA CREDIT: Students can earn 1 additional respectful rays for every correct formative extra credit question that they answer on quizzes and tests.

Block:Class:  A1French I  A2Planning  A3French I  A4French II  B5French I  B6French II  B7Planning  B8French I After-school French = Wedndesdays; 3:30 – 4:23PM - Room #B15 CONTACT INFORMATION:  Cherie Duma  Webpage:  (preferred  SHMS phone: (please leave a message) 