1. Back To School Night
French 1
Madame Murray

2. Agenda Introduction Parent - teacher communication
Academic requirements and grading
Parental involvement
Homework procedures
Upcoming events
Wish list sticky notes

3. Madame Murray Teacher for 25 years
Credentials in both French & Spanish
Exchange student in Argentina
Jr. year of college at the University of Paris
Educational philosophy
Talk about Ella being in Italy.
Learning should be interactive, hands-on. Students should be speaking French as much as possible in the classroom and at home. They should be creating dialogues, discussions, and any other activities that help them best learn the target language.

5. French 1 Textbook & workbook: Website: my.hrw.com SJUSD e-mail
SJUSD password
Grade Breakdown:
Participation %
Homework / Classwork 20%
Quizzes %
Exams / Projects %
Final Exams %
Textbook & workbook:
Bien Dit 1!

6. Contact information:

7. Madame Murray’s Website Address:

12. Involvement of Parents at Home
I strongly recommend quizlet.com, as well as the textbook’s website: my.hrw.com. Students can access their on-line book and resources using their SJUSD and SJUSD password.
Remind your child to check the class calendar on my website if they are absent or they can’t recall the homework assignment.

13. Upcoming Events:
Pen pals in Africa in collaboration with the Peace Corps.
Dinner outings to Danielle’s Crêperie, Marrakech and the Melting Pot
Opportunities to host an exchange student from Belgium or France
Guest speakers which include: current exchange students from various countries: former Peace Corps volunteers, and exchange students

14. Wish List
Please help out the World Language Department and take a sticky or two on your way out. Any supply donations will be greatly appreciated!