Mission Viejo
High School
French 1
Mme Gawel
frances.gawel@svusd.org
Bonjour et Bienvenue à la classe de Français 1!
We have a
fun and challenging year ahead of us. As you make your way
through
Bon Voyage 1, you will begin to speak French by learning
and using new vocabulary and grammar structures, and you
will further your knowledge of Francophone culture
throughout the world. You will learn these new things through a variety of ways from listening, reading,
writing, and speaking. Games and activities make learning fun in a foreign language class as you acquire
new skills. To make learning enjoyable, you must do your part. Below is what I require of you:
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Don’t talk when someone else, especially me, is
talking.
Raise your hand to speak.
Everyday bring your book, workbook, notebook,
paper, pen, etc.
No eating, drinking (except water), or gum
chewing during class.
Hand in assignments on time. I do NOT take late
work.
Try your hardest. Lack of effort will not get you
the grade you want.
Parlez français. Otherwise you’ll never learn to
speak.
A positive attitude will enhance all that you do and
make learning enjoyable.
Keep a notebook with 5 dividers with sections for
entry/closing/reflections, vocabulary, class notes,
homework and quizzes.
2 restroom/locker passes will be granted per
semester redeemable at the end of the semester for
5 points each.
As long as you do the above, we’ll have a low-stress and rewarding year together. If you do not do what I
require, I must impose the following consequences:
 Warning
 Lunch detention
 Call home to parents
 Referral
A few other things you and your parents need to know to make our year run smoothly:
SUPPLIES
You will need a notebook with 5 dividers, paper, pen, red pen for correcting, pencil, colored pencils,
highlighter, a DRY ERASE MARKER (any color but yellow) and DRY ERASE ERASER (an old sock or
rag will also work).
BOOK
We use Bon Voyage 1 and will cover chapters 1 – 7.
HOMEWORK
Homework is assigned nightly. It’s worth two points if completed with effort. I do not accept late
homework or give half credit. Please check my website if you aren’t sure of the assignment. The website is
accessible through the district website under teacher web pages.
TESTS AND QUIZZES
We have regular vocabulary quizzes to master new words. They are essentially spelling tests in French.
You must be able to write the words in French as well as know their meaning in English. There are
occasional grammar quizzes as well. Tests include grammar, vocabulary, listening comprehension,
reading, and writing short paragraphs. I do not have a set day for quizzes or tests, and I generally give
advance notice before they are given. Though I rarely give pop quizzes, I reserve the right to do so!
Quizzes are worth 10 to 25 points. Tests range from 25 to 100 points.
GRADING
90 to 100% is an A. 80 to 89.9% is a B, etc.
PROJECTS
There is at least one project that accompanies each unit in the
textbook. You will also do Cultural Projects to broaden your
knowledge of the Francophone world. I’ll be giving out a
description of those in the next few weeks.
FRENCH CLUB
All students in French classes are encouraged to join our French
Club. We learn about and celebrate the major French holidays. We
have movie night with a fondue or crepe theme at least once a
semester. We participate in whatever Francophone cultural event
comes to the area. We’ve seen Les Miserables, Phantom of the
Opera, Cirque du Soleil, Cyrano de Bergerac, and the Three
Musketeers numerous times. Our year ends with a delicious dinner at C’est la Vie in Laguna Beach. .
MAKE UP TEST DAYS AND EXTRA HELP
Tutorial is the best time to make up a missed test. If a quiz was missed, you may make it up during tutorial
on a day we agree upon. I am available at tutorial and lunch for extra help most days. Please schedule an
appointment before hand for lunch help. I do have other meetings from time to time.
Please have your parents sign below once you both have read the above details. Thank you. We’re going
to have a great year!
We have read and understood the information above.
Signature of parent:__________________________Date:___________________
Signature of student:_________________________ Date:___________________