French Immersion Program Parent Information ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS offering

French Immersion Program Parent Information

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS offering French Immersion Programs (Kindergarten or Grade One Entry) École Glenmore Elementary School École Casorso Elementary School École George Pringle Elementary School École Peter Greer Elementary School École Belgo Elementary School École Dorothea Walker Elementary School

FRENCH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION Kindergarten/Grade One Early Entry Program: Kindergarten to Grade 2 v aim to have 100 % of instruction in French Grade 3 to Grade 5 v aim is 80% French Instruction with 20% English Language Arts Grade 6 to Grade 9 v 50%+ French Instruction Grade 10 to Grade 12 v 25%+ French Instruction

MIDDLE/ SECONDARY SCHOOLS offering French Immersion Programs Glenrosa Middle School Grade 6 Late Entry French Immersion Grades 6 -9 program for students transitioning from elementary French Immersion programs K. L. O. Middle School Grades 7 -9 program for students transitioning from elementary French Immersion programs Dr. Knox Middle School Grades 7 -9 program for students transitioning from elementary French Immersion programs Kelowna Secondary School Grades 10 -12 program for students transitioning from middle school French Immersion programs

FRENCH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION Grade Six Late Entry Program: Grade 6 v goal to have 100 % of instruction in French Grade 7 v aim is 80% French Instruction with 20% English Language Arts Grade 8 to Grade 9 v 50%+ French Instruction Grade 10 to Grade 12 v 25%+ French Instruction

How can I support my child when I do not speak French? Encouragement is what is most important. Continue supporting your child in English with daily reading & writing. Establish good communication with your child’s teacher. Have your child talk to you about his/her work and what they are doing at school. Learn French with your child. Have him/her teach you some words.

What can I do to support my child at home when learning a second language? Purchase French books either in bookstores or at school book sales. Look at the French channels on TV, Radio Canada, TV 5, TVA. Watch a well known Disney DVD in French with your child. Start using common phrases like: “Bonjour. ” “Merci. ” “Comment ça va? ” Count in French when setting the table. Your child will learn French songs. Sing along with him/her. Give your child the job of teaching you how to speak French.

Transportation • If your neighbourhood school offers the French Immersion program, transportation is available for eligible riders. • Transportation is a parent responsibility for students registered in a French Immersion School outside their neighbourhood school boundary area. • Parents often carpool, and students utilize city bus routes.

Cultural Events Our French Immersion schools host a variety of presentations that promote the French language and culture. J’aime ça – Students in grade 4 to 6 participate in a district wide French Cultural Event Faison un Bœuf – Middle School students participate in a French cultural karaoke event

How to register? On-line registration begins at 7: 00 am, Monday, February 3, 2020 Please visit: enrollment. sd 23. bc. ca For more information on our schools, please visit: www. sd 23. bc. ca Have fun and celebrate the French Immersion experience with your child!