Bonjour, je m'appelle Madame Allen! Hello, I'm Mrs. Allen! 

This is my 12th year teaching French and my 5th year serving here at Villa Rica High School.

Outside of the French language and culture, I have also been blessed to teach classes like IB Theory of Knowledge, IB Extended Essay, IB Mentorship, and even a few years of elementary foreign languages and after-school program work. I've always valued interdisciplinary and creative approaches to teaching and learning where students can uncover their strengths and maximize their talents. I love sharing my heart for our community and encouraging young people to reach for the stars as they become enrolled, enlisted, employed and engaged citizens of our state and nation. I currently lead our school's International Skills Diploma Seal program, our French Honor Society and Varsity Basketball Cheerleading.

I love sports, reading, cooking, and having fun outdoors! During my time off I like to travel and be involved with my church and family.

Prior to VRHS, I served at Trinity School in Atlanta and in the Douglas County School System, where I also coached Varsity Cheerleading and Varsity Tennis.

My Education:

• International Baccalaureate Diploma - Douglas County High School
• B.A. in Foreign Languages and Literature - University of West Georgia
• Diplôme d'études en langue française - Institut de Touraine - Tours, France
• M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction in Gifted & Creative Education - Louisiana State University-Shreveport
• I'm currently pursuing my Ed.S. in Educational Psychology from the University of Georgia.
• I hope to someday earn a doctorate degree from one of these institutions.

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2024-2025 SYLLABUS

The syllabus for levels I-III of French is posted here.

The syllabus for AP Français IV is posted here.

2024 - 2025 Google Classroom Codes:

French 1 - 2upbgsv

French 2 - szggrmz

French 3 - fvjx6eh

AP French 4 - fkmlkbc

2024-2025 SUPPLIES NEEDED DAILY:

1.  Composition or Spiral-bound Notebook (100-150 pages of bound notebook paper, used exclusively just for French class) 

2. Pencils or Pens (Several dark ink and/or sharpened pencils that you prefer to write with)

3. STRONGLY ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED: 

Personal Set of Markers, Colored Pencils, Scissors, Glue (A brand new classroom set of these items is shared as needed)

DONATIONS TO OUR CLASSROOM 

OF ANY SUPPLY ITEM LISTED ABOVE ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED! 

MERCI D'AVANCE! THANKS IN ADVANCE!

TUTORING

After-school tutoring is available every Thursday for any French student who needs remediation or an opportunity to makeup missed classwork. Please notify Mrs. Allen if you would like to be added to the tutoring schedule.

EF TOURS - June 2025 Trip to Quebec, Canada:

Planning for our June 2025 trip is underway and there are still spots left! I'm excited to serve as your lead chaperone for this 6-day trip where all meals and expenses are included. Please be sure to talk to Mrs. Allen about pricing and participation. The last day for any new or returning students to enroll for the trip is December 31, 2024.