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BELLEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL n 2500 Labelle Ave. n WINDSOR ON N9E 1B6 n Telephone: 519 - 966 - 3890GILES CAMPUS FRENCH IMMERSION P.S. n Giles Blvd. East & Parent Ave. n WINDSOR ON n Opening September 2012

PERCY P. MCCALLUM P.S. n 4195 Milloy n WINDSOR ON N8Y 2C2 n TELEPHONE: 519 - 945 - 5808SANDWICH WEST P.S. n 2055 Wyoming Avenue n LASALLE ON N9H 1P6 n TELEPHONE: 519 - 969 - 1750

TECUMSEH VISTA ACADEMY n 11665 Shields Street n TECUMSEH ON N8N 0C1 n TELEPHONE: 519 - 987 - 6200LAKESHORE DISCOVERY n 376 IC Roy Drive n EMERYVILLE ON N0R 1C0 n TELEPHONE: 519 - 727 - 4207

KINGSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL n 36 Water Street n KINGSVILLE ON N9Y 1J3 n TELEPHONE: 519 - 733 - 2338

12 GREAT REASONSto stay in French Immersion until Grade 12

1. Staying in French Immersion will increase your child’s ability to understand and communicate in French for life.

2. There are exciting opportunities for students studying French in high school (e.g., exchanges, work programs).

3. It power packs a resume. French is the third language of business worldwide.

4. Grade 12 French Immersion keeps their post-secondary options open!

5. Regardless of your child’s career path, knowing French will enhance their opportunities.6. It will build their communication skills into the 21st century.7. There are 11 million Canadians who can speak French.8. Learning a new language develops critical thinking and

boosts self-esteem.9. 80% support for bilingualism. According to the 2006 CanadianCensus,supportforofficiallanguage bilingualism has reached 80% among Canadians aged 18 to 34.10. It’sofficial!French and English have been Canada’s two

official languages since 1969.11. They won’t regret it.12. Bonus _ Learning French will improve your child’s vocabulary in English.

CPF Canadian Parents for French (Ontario)

The Canadian Federal Government intends on hiring 12 000 - 15 000

employees each year;5 000 - 6 000 of these positions

are designated bilingual.

GREATER ESSEX COUNTYDISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

www.publicboard.ca

LEARNINGin a

FrenchImmersionProgram

“Bilingualism is essentialfor those who wish toexperience and enjoy

everything Canada hasto offer. A knowledge

of both languages extends one’s horizons to everycorner of our country.”

Dr. Wilbert Keon, World-renowned heart surgeon, Director of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute

French Immersion students learn the same curriculum as that of students enrolled in an English program. Only the language of instruction is different. As French Immersion students progress through their elementary school years, English is gradually introduced into their program. The proficiency of both French Immersion and English stream students in English language arts is the same by the end of elementary school, although a lag may occur in the early years. The Greater Essex County District School Board also offers Immersion and Extended French programs at the secondary level. The following table outlines the framework for the French Im-mersion K–12 Program:

One of the most important factors in this program is the role of the parents. If a parent is positive and encouraging, then the child will sense his/her parent’s commitment. This is a key ingredient for success. It is helpful for parents to read to their chil-dren in their first language. As well, parents should encourage their children to read and write in their first language. Research shows that knowledge learned in a first language can be transferred to a second language. For a parent who wishes to supplement the home library with French books and CDs, the school staff hosts book fairs during the year. Also, children can purchase materials from book clubs available through the schools.

The Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) is proud to offer parents and students

the opportunity to enrol in an Early French Immersion Program. French Immersion is a type of schooling in which students receive all or most of their instruction in French from a teacher who speaks French fluently. Designed specifically for children whose first language is not French, this program enables children to become functionally bilingual. Students can begin the Early French Immersion Program in Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten, or in Grade 1. Students can even continue the program in high school where they can fulfil diploma requirements in French.

GRADE DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMJunior Kindergarten Gradually working towards 80% French, Incidental & Safety in English

Senior Kindergarten & Grade 1 Program Instruction in French, Incidental & Safety in English

Grades 2 to 5 75% French, 25% English

Grades 6 to 8 50% French, 50% English

Grades 9 to 12 10 Credits in French – French Immersion Certificate7 Credits in French – Extended French Certificate

“Knowing both languages has opened many doors for me; doors to opportunityand doors of the mind. There’s an interestingand exciting world out there, waiting for thosewho are ready to reach.”

Marc Garneau,Canada’s first astronaut

English and French are both partof the cultural fabric of our country.

Today, with availabletechnology, informationflows farther and fasteracross the globe. Theability to communicateand understand other

languages and culturesis of critical importance andwill remain so in the future.

Early French Immersion

GECDSB French Immersion K-12 Program

The Parent’s Role

ARE THERE ANY SPECIALREQUIREMENTS?This is an optional program. Students come from many academic levels and from a variety of ethnic and social backgrounds. Entry level is Junior Kindergarten or up to the first week of October in Grade One. To enter beyond these stages, a pupil must have been in an Early French Immersion or specialized French program in the previous grade.MUST THE PARENTS BEFRENCH SPEAKING?No. The French Immersion Program is a French as a Second Language program. No previous French background is necessary.WHAT ABOUT TRANSPORTATION?Transportation to and from school is provided in accordance with The Greater Essex County District School Board’s policy.DOES A CHILD IN KINDERGARTEN FRENCH IMMERSION RECEIVE THESAME PREPARATION FOR GRADE ONE AS IN THE ENGLISH PROGRAM?Yes, except that your child is acquiring a second language in addition to the other skills. The Primary program reflects the child-centred ap-proach to learning advocated by the Ministry of Education. This is an excellent program that is activity-based and meets individual children’s needs through observation and planning.DO FRENCH IMMERSION STUDENTSRECEIVE SUPPORT IF THEY REQUIRE SPECIAL NEEDS?Yes. Students have access to all of the program supports that are available in the GECDSB in order to receive an education that is tailored to their specific needs.HOW DO I ENROL MY CHILD?Registration may be completed with the school secretary. Please call for an appointment to register or to visit the school. For registration, please bring your child’s birth certificate, health card, and immunization record card. Call the school secretary regarding information nights or orientation days.

Frequently Asked Questions Research has also shown that learning a secondlanguage:• strengthens first language skills• enhances problem solving and reasoning skills• increases capacity for creative thinking• increases respect and understanding of

other cultures• increases understanding of oneself and

others• increases appreciation of the value of language and its functions