World Languages Year Long French and Spanish Syllabus

Renaissance Middle School

7155 Hall Road Fairburn, GA 30213
770-306-433- Phone
770-306-4338 Fax
Ms. Tricia Rock, Principal
Mrs. Reese, Assistant Principal, World Language Administrator
Educators:
Michelle Bass: Spanish 8th grade

bassmi@fultonschools.org

Solange Delbeau French 7th, 8th grades delbeaus@fultonschools.org

Textbooks:

En Espaol Uno, Mc Dougal Littell $86.65

Discovering French Bleu 1, Mc Dougal Littell $90.40

Course Description
In the World Languages courses, students will explore the French or Spanish language learning about
significant people and places through the study of culture and the use of technology. The purpose of Fulton
County World Language Studies Program is to help students to develop the ability to communicate in more
than one language, to interact with a culturally diverse population, to be globally interdependent and to be
successful in the pluralistic American society and abroad. Together we will learn these skills through cultural,
communication, listening, writing, reading and oral activities.

Unit Topics for 7th and 8th Grades

(Other topics will be interwoven into the lessons.)

Celebrations
Clothes
Colors
Customs and Etiquette
Family and Friends
Food, Meals, Restaurants

Geography
Homes
Numbers
Parts of the Body
School and Classroom
Routines

Self
Sports and Leisure
Telling Time
Stores and Shopping
Calendar
Weather

Learning Objectives:

7th and 8th Grade students will gradually be able to:

Listen and respond, engage in conversation

Provide and obtain information

Express preferences, emotions and feelings

Exchange opinion and beliefs

Comprehend and interpret written and oral language on a variety of topics

Present information, concept and ideas in oral and written form on a variety of topics

Demonstrate insight into French/Hispanic culture

Make comparisons with their own culture

Explain of location of countries and its influence on culture

Discusscurrent events in French/Spanish-speaking countries

Course Standards: Modern Languages Level I

https://www.georgiastandards.org/Standards/Georgia%20Performance%20Standards/Modern%20Languages%20Level
%20I.pdf

I. Communication

Interpersonal Mode of Communication (IP):

MLI.IP1 The students exchange simple spoken and written information in the target language,
utilizing cultural references where appropriate.

MLI.IP2 MLI.IP2 The students demonstrate skills necessary to sustain brief oral and written
exchanges in the target language.

Interpretive Mode of Communication (INT)

MLI.IN1 The students demonstrate understanding of simple spoken and written language presented
through a variety of media in the target language and based on topics such as self, family, school, etc.

MLI.INT2 The students interpret verbal and non-verbal cues to understand simple spoken and written
messages in the target language.

Presentational Mode of Communication (P)

MLI.P1 The students present information orally and in writing that contains a variety of vocabulary,
phrases, and patterns.
MLI.P2 The students present brief, rehearsed material in the target language, such as dialogues, skits,
poetry, and songs.

II.

Cultural Perspective, Practices and Products (CU)

MLI.CU1 The students develop an awareness of perspectives, practices, and products of the cultures
where the target language is spoken.

III.
Connection, Comparison and Communities (CCC):

MLI.CCC1 The students use information acquired in the study of the target language and information
acquired in other subject areas to reinforce one another.

MLI.CCC2 The students demonstrate an understanding of the significance of culture through

comparisons between the culture(s) studied and the students own culture.

MLI.CCC3 The students compare basic elements of the target language to the English language.

MLI.CCC4 The students demonstrate an awareness of current events in the target culture(s).

MLI.CCC5 The students identify situations and resources in which target language skills and cultural
knowledge may be applied beyond the classroom setting, for recreational, educational, and
occupational purposes.

Fulton County Grading Policy

A 90 and above

B 80 - 89

C 70 -79

F 0-69*

*By state rule any grade below 70 is failing.

*8th Grade students must obtain a B and above to receive a credit for the course
The final grade in French/Spanish class will be determined using the following formula/criteria:
Homework 10%
Performance Based Assessment 30%
Classwork/Participation 25%
Quiz 15%
Test/Project 20%

Students are expected to adhere to the rules and policies of Renaissance Middle School and Fulton
County as stated in the RMS Student Handbook/Agenda and the Fulton County's "Guidelines for
Students Behavior.

Homework: It is the policy of Renaissance Middle School to assign homework as a reinforcement of

concepts learned in class. It is the discretion of individual teachers as to whether it is assigned daily or
over the weekend. Evaluation of homework via detailed grading, generalized checking, or a
combination of both techniques will be utilized.

Recovery Process
Missed assignments will be left blank
Assignment recovery process (report, parent signature, recovery, submit)
Outcome if work is not submitted (NHI = 0)

Provision for Improving Grades

Opportunities designed to allow students to recover from a low or failing cumulative grade will be
available when all work required to date has been completed and the student has demonstrated a legitimate
effort to meet all course requirements including attendance.
Teachers will determine when and how students with extenuating circumstances may improve their
grades.

Tutorials

The teacher will be available to assist students who are experiencing difficulties. It is imperative that
students requiring assistance give the teacher 24hour notice. Opportunity to accelerate can be
requested prior to school and after school as well. It is the parent's responsibility to provide
transportation.
Teacher/Parent Communication:
An open line of communication is encouraged between teachers and parents. Parental visits are
encouraged and it is the policy of the Renaissance Middle School that all visitors report to the office
before going to other parts of the building. A "Visitor Pass" will be issued as evidence that this
procedure has been followed.

Students/Parents will periodically receive reminders throughout the semester via text or

email. This supportive service will help students to stay on task and to alert
them of projects due dates, tests/quizzes, etc. Students/Parents may join by
using the link or the class code given in class.

Absence/Make-Up Procedures:
Upon returning to school following an absence, it is the student's responsibility to contact the teacher
to request make-up work. Make-up work must be completed by the student within the time specified
by the teacher. At Renaissance Middle School, students will be given the same amount of time to

make-up work as the student was absent unless other mutually agreed upon arrangements have been
made. The student will receive the actual grade on the make-up work.

Each student has been provided with a copy of this syllabus. The syllabus should be signed by a
parent/guardian, shown to the teacher for verification, and retained in the student's portfolio.
Parent/Guardian Signature________________________________________
Date_________________

Contact Number__________________________
Email___________________________________________

Student Signature________________________________________________
Date_________________