12/11/2013
Lord, as we prepare to begin this meeting, We will recall your promise to be present when two or more are gathered in your name. We know that without you here among us, and with each one of us, we will labour in vain. Grant us the willingness to be open to each other, To respect each other, to listen to each other, and to be supportive of each other for the sake of the kingdom. Lord, unite us in your spirit.
RESPONSE: Walk closely with us God. As we strive to live our lives well. Response … As we continue to surrender ourselves to you. Response … As we journey into unknown territory. Response … As we learn to accept our weaknesses and our strengths. Response … As we open our hearts to the messengers you send to us. Response … As we keep searching for the truth. Response … TOGETHER: Lord, unite us in your spirit. Amen
We are learning to: identify the key characteristics of Halton Catholic’s Extended French program use research and key information to assist in decision-making for your child articulate the steps of our registration process
We will know we have been successful if we can: articulate the key characteristics of Halton Catholic’s Extended French program make decisions for our children about which we feel confident register successfully… if we decide that this program is suitable for our child/family
• School and parents have had a better chance to evaluate a youngster’s ability by grade 5 (any learning exceptionalities have been identified) • Students have developed a strong first language base • Older students may be more efficient language learners (recent research) • Students have had the experience of Core French • Students have some input in decision
Offers the Opens up Develops an Develops students a new independent increased challenge advantages approach to awareness whose (future study. of study results can employment skills. be options, measured in cultural a relatively exchanges, short period enjoyment, of time. etc.)
• Begins after grade 4 • 50% French instruction • 50% English instruction • For students whose parents are not French first-language speaking • Curriculum aligned to English • Available at designated schools • Available from Grades 5 to 8 (with the option to continue in secondary)
Subjects taught in French … French Language Arts In the Junior Science & Technology Social Studies division One or two of Visual Arts, Music, and Drama, and Physical Education French Language Arts In the Science & Technology Intermediate History division Geography One or two of Visual Arts, Music, Drama, and Physical Education
Subjects taught in English … Religion and Family Life English Language Arts Mathematics One or two of the Arts and Physical Education
• Has attained 2100 hours of French • Can read newspaper and books with occasional help of a dictionary • Can understand radio and television news • Can participate adequately in conversation • Could function well in a French-speaking community after a few weeks residence
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Extended Extended Extended Extended French & French & French & French Geography History World Religions
Research tells us: • Middle/Extended French Immersion students generally attain a greater level of proficiency in the four language skills (reading, writing, oral & visual communication), by the end of Secondary School • Students having a third language perform well in the Extended French Program.
Research tells us: • Results from Grade 6 EQAO scores show that Grade 6 Halton Catholic District School Board French Immersion students, are generally at or above grade level in relation to provincial norms. Extended French does not impede but may actually enhance the English language learning process. • In general, Grade 8 Extended French students in ALL programs indicate high levels of confidence in using French with their peers outside of class.
Transportation will be provided ONLY for students in the Extended French program to the designated school as long as they remain in the program. A minimum of 24 students are required to run a Grade 5 class (a maximum of 28 students) Parents/students sometimes expect too much too soon.
Parents should meet with their child’s present teacher and/or principal to determine suitability. There are risk factors when: children are below the expected standard in their first language students do not want to be in the program a child’s emotional well-being is suffering The final decision to enter the program rests with the parents.
Instruction Experience has shown us that children who thrive in the program usually display some or all of the following: enjoy and play with language (rhyming and word games) cooperate with others and work/ play well in groups persevere and make an effort when responding to challenges
How can parents help? • Encourage and foster good learning and homework habits • Encourage students to listen to and watch French language television programs and videos • Make available French language newspapers, games, magazines and websites for real life reading
How can parents help? • Where possible, travel to areas where French is the language of communication • Where possible, encourage older students to participate in exchange programs • May wish to join Canadian parents for French (www.cpfont.on.ca)
Registration will take place in two parts: Part 1 • First-come first-served ON-LINE registration • Tuesday, January 21, 2014 (beginning at 12:00 p.m.) www.hcdsb.org/programs/french Part 2 • In person, visit the designated Early French Immersion school before February 7th, 2014
Part 2 In order to complete the registration process, an in-person visit to school is required by February 7 th , 2014.
We will know we have been successful if we can: articulate the key characteristics of Halton Catholic’s Extended French program make decisions for our children about which we feel confident register successfully… if we decide that this is suitable for our child/family!
Our public site : www.hcdsb.org Schools – school listing French consultant: Anna Marie Toltl 632-6300 ext 207 toltla@hcdsb.org
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