Elpida Sklavos

Ms. Sklavos is a good high school teacher. She assigns an average amount if homework (about 1 to 2 assignments per day), and the tests are fairly easy if you have participated in the classwork. I’ve been in her class for two consecutive years and can conclude that she genuinely enjoys teaching french. Ms. Sklavos also cares deeply about her students. She has been an understanding teacher to me and has always taken into account of what I may be going through and how it could effect my learning. She also works well to establish a fun and inviting environment, both in person and online. Ms. Sklavos recognizes that much of her class will be together for the next 3 years and adjusts lesson plans in order to integrate the students among one another. Overall, I have great respect for Ms. Sklavos and am sad to see her retire but I do wish her the best of life.

You may struggle a bit at the beginning, but that's just how classes like these go! Learning a foreign language is always hard at first, but you'll get the hang of it as you go along. Mme Sklavos is a very good teacher, and although she's retiring this year, she was always there to help you when you needed it. Generally, tests in this class consist of written exams and oral exams that test your vocabulary and pronunciation. These aren't usually surprising (you'll know the content on them beforehand), so it's a good idea to practice what's being tested in your free time. Since the test and project directions are usually written in French, make sure you read them super carefully so that know exactly what the assignment is asking of you (I'll admit, I've submitted completely WRONG projects just because I missed a line or two in the instructions). Quizlet is always a good source to use, and if the new French teacher doesn't make specific sets like Mme. Sklavos did, there is always more to find online. Also, make sure you do the homework on time! While you still get half-credit for turning things in late, you are missing out on a pace that will allow you to easily and readily absorb the information about the language you receive, and the class will feel rushed and messy as a result. Overall, while everything may feel a little overwhelming at the beginning, as you get stronger in the subject and as long as you stick to it, it will become much easier to understand and master :)

While she may seem a bit intimidating at first, she really is a sweet teacher. She is understanding about students' personal issues and accommodates her students to the best of her ability. Although it is her last year teaching, she's been able to teach a great amount of coursework through this virtual setting. French is a daunting language at first glance, but with a variety of different types of assignments that are more versatile than simply "busy-work", this class is successful at teaching what it intends to. Quizzes, when school is in person, are either speaking quizzes during which you and a partner or group have a conversation in French or written quizzes that consist of conjugating or writing autobiographies. In the virtual setting, flip-grids replace speaking quizzes, and we upload videos of ourselves answering the criteria given. Virtual quizzes can also be to fill out a document with french prompts, and are relatively easy if you understand what is being asked and have been paying attention. I recommend using sticky notes to jot down conjugations of verbs or how to format different tenses, as this will really help when the tenses start to grow in number. She's been given a hard time by immature students in the past, which of course ruined the class atmosphere and made things unpleasant. However, when these irritating and rude students mature, obstacles are overcome and it can be seen that she is a wonderful teacher who strives to meet her students. I'll sincerely be missing having her as a teacher next year.