1. 2014-2015 BALTIMORE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY Mr Coulibaly GRADE 3 Français 9/10/2014

2.  Introduction letter  BIA mission statement  ETS  Classroom policies  Grading  Schedule  Special project  Homework policy  Wish list Q&A 9/17/2015

4.  BIA’s mission is to ensure that all students acquire knowledge and skills through speaking, reading, and writing in target languages. 9/17/2015

6.  Empty book bags at their assigned hook in the morning.  Give the teacher homework or other notes from home  Sit in your assigned seat  Morning greeting  Start with the warm up activity 9/17/2015

7. In our class and school we have rules and consequences developed to ensure that we have a positive, productive and successful learning environment. Every effort will be taken to help students decide to make good choices and understand that when they make bad choices there are negative consequences for their decision. 9/17/2015

8.  We raise our hands to speak  We listen when others are speaking  we speak in French at all time  We always try our best  We respect and follow our rules. 9/17/2015

9.  PBIS bucks  Verbal praise  Good News notes home  Extra recess /computer time  Lunch with teacher  Movie time  Privileges

10.  Verbal warning.  Student name move on the color chart  Student will be sent to a thinking place.  Visit to the office  Behavior Contract

11. Your child have received a calendar. Blue color: excellent behavior Green color: good behavior Yellow color: Warning Red color: Need improvement in behavior Please check and or initial daily your child behavior chart.

12. Homework packets will be given on Monday.Homework packets will be given on Monday. Homework is due on Friday, completed.Homework is due on Friday, completed. As a part of their homework, the students will receive the spelling list on Monday. Please encourage and help them prepare for the weekly spelling test on Friday.As a part of their homework, the students will receive the spelling list on Monday. Please encourage and help them prepare for the weekly spelling test on Friday.

13. BIA grading policy is in accordance with Baltimore City Public schools System grading policy. The following factors will be used to determine student’s grades: participation, classwork, written and oral tests, homework. BIA grading policy is in accordance with Baltimore City Public schools System grading policy. The following factors will be used to determine student’s grades: participation, classwork, written and oral tests, homework. E- Excellent 90%-100% E- Excellent 90%-100% G- Good 80%-89% G- Good 80%-89% S- Satisfactory 70%-79% S- Satisfactory 70%-79% P- poor 60%-69% P- poor 60%-69% U- Unsatisfactory below 60% U- Unsatisfactory below 60%

14. Third Grade French Immersion Schedule 8:05-8:15- Morning Activity 8:15-9:15- Math 9:15-10: 15 FLA 10:15-11:15- ELA 11:15-12:15- SS 12:15-12:45- LUNCH 12:45-1:00- Recess 1:15-1:55- M-Computer, T-PE, W-Art, Th- Music F-Computer 2:00: 2:45- science/health 2:50 Dismissal

15.  They will be a special project at the end of each IB unit.  A guideline and a rubric will be given for you to assist your child in completing the end of unit project.  Field trips: Parents will be informed as soon as they are planned. 9/17/2015

17. Email:kcoulibaly@bcps.k12.md.us 9/17/2015

18. Thank you all! 9/17/2015