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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
Learning goals We are learning to: v identify the key characteristics of the Early French Immersion (EFI) program in HCDSB v use information to determine whether this program is suitable for your child/family v articulate the steps of the registration process
Success criteria We will know we have been successful if we can: ü visualize Halton Catholic’s EFI program ü make decisions about which we feel confident ü understand the registration process
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The goal of the Early French Immersion program To develop functionally bilingual students through the provision of an equitable Section divider amount of curriculum with French as the second language of instruction .
EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION -- How does it compare to Extended French? § EFI Begins in Grade 1 § In the EFI program: 4 periods of instruction in French language and 3 periods of instruction in English instruction § In both programs: Curriculum aligned to English § Both programs: Available at designated schools: students leave their home school and become FULL-TIME members of the Immersion school § Both programs: For students whose parents are not French first language speaking We discuss both programs so that parents understand their options!
EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION -- How does it compare to Extended French? By the end of Grade 8, the Early French Immersion Student: § Has attained 3800 hours of French § Can read French newspaper and books with occasional help of a dictionary § Can participate in conversation § Understands radio and television news in French § Can function well in a French-speaking community after a few weeks residence
EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION Teaching staff age Instruction It should be noted that students have at least 3 teachers when they participate in the EFI program: § Their French language teacher § Their English language teacher § The teacher that provides planning time (usually teacher of Arts, Phys. Ed and Health) § The Itinerant arts teacher may be part of their day…
EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION Breakdown of Language Instruction Subjects taught in French … guage Instruction French Language Arts Science & Technology Social Studies The Arts, Health and Physical Education Subjects taught in English … Religion and Family Life English Language Arts Mathematics
Information you should know 1) Transportation will be provided ONLY for students in the Early French Immersion Program to the designated school as long as they remain in this program until the end of Gr. 8 (Policy 11-24). § enrolment in EFI does NOT guarantee that siblings can attend the same school. It is possible to have one sibling attending one school while another sibling attends a different school § even if a sibling is granted cross-boundary permission, s/he must apply for a courtesy seat on the bus. It should be noted that each year, the siblings must re-apply: there is no guarantee from year to year Section divider § there is no transportation for after-school extra- curricular events/activities
Information you should know 2) A minimum of 20 students are required for a Grade 1 class. 40 students are required to open a second class. • a maximum of 2 classes will run per site. • if a waiting list is begun, and space should become available, the school will pull from the waiting list until October 2016. After this point, the class is closed. Section divider
Information you should know 3) Cross-boundary families are required to register to the Immersion site assigned to their appropriate HOME school – NOT the school to which they have cross-boundary status. § bussing is impacted § cross-boundary status is reviewed Section divider yearly
Information you should know 4) In the event that a student should come out of the program, he/she must return to their home school § parents and teachers work together to discuss appropriate strategies in order to avoid demitting children from the program unnecessarily § ultimately, parents must make their decision based on what they feel is in Section divider their child’s best interest
Information you should know 5) Program is regional, therefore, sites may change. It is important to pick the program based on the merits of the program, and not on the site. ¡ ¡ § Significant notice is provided regarding boundary reviews and site changes. § Our past practice has been to gradually Section divider phase out programs.
¡ EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION ¡ Considerations… ¡ Parents should meet with their child’s present teacher and/or principal to determine suitability of the program. There are risk factors when: § students do not want to be in the program § a child’s emotional well-being is suffering Consider your child’s strengths, interests, needs and personality in your decision-making
¡ EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION ¡ Considerations… ¡ help? Experience has shown us that children who thrive in the Instruction 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 The final decision to enter the program rests with the parents.
¡ EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION ¡ How can parents help? ¡ are help? Instruction The following are some things you may wish to consider to help your child to succeed in this program: § Ensure that he/she receives proper diet and rest § Allow your child enjoy his or her first language at home § Communicate regularly with teachers § Consider accessing resources such as TFO § You may wish to join the Canadian Parents for French (cpfont.on.ca)
EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION Registration Process Registration will take place in TWO parts: Part 1 § First-come first-served ON-LINE registration on January 12 th , 2016 Part 2 § In person visit to school to complete registration process *Both parts are necessary for successful registration
EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION Registration Process Part 1 § First-come first-served ON-LINE registration Tuesday, January 12, 2016 (beginning at 12:00 p.m.) § www.hcdsb.org/programs/french OR § Visit www.hcdsb.org
EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION Registration Process Part 2 In order to complete the registration process, an in-person visit to school is required. § The first group of parents (1-23) must go to the school by January 22rd, 2016. § Wait-listed families wait to be contacted by the school. If your child is being registered with the Halton Catholic District School Board for the first time, the following documentation is required to complete the registration process in person: § Catholic Baptismal certificate of child or parent § Birth certificate § Immunization record
Success criteria We will know we have been successful if we can: ü articulate the key characteristics of Halton Catholic’s EFI program ü make decisions about which we feel confident ü understand the registration process
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