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12/11/2013

Lord, as we prepare to begin this meeting, We will recall your promise to be present when two

• r 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 students a challenge whose results can be measured in a relatively short period

• f time.

Develops an independent approach to study. Develops increased awareness

• f study

skills. Opens up new advantages (future employment

• ptions,

cultural exchanges, enjoyment, 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  Science & Technology  Social Studies  One or two of Visual Arts, Music, and Drama, and Physical Education  French Language Arts  Science & Technology  History  Geography  One or two of Visual Arts, Music, Drama, and Physical Education

In the Junior division In the Intermediate division

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
• ccasional 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

Extended French & Geography

Grade 10

Extended French & History

Grade 11

Extended French & World Religions

Grade 12

Extended French

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

• f 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

• r 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 7th, 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