Bienvenue chez nousWelcome everyone

New Student Information NightJune 13, 2012 Le 13 juin, 2012

Agenda:Agenda:Open House/Meet and Greet Welcome & IntroductionsHeritage Glen:

Organization StaffSchool Council

French Immersion at HG

Introductions:Introductions: Brent Phillips – Principal Janet Reesor – Vice Principal Teachers:

Cara Sproat/Tanja Curd Andrea Hayman/Michele Sykes Stacey Young/Kaleena Wiley Linda Schofield (coverage)

School Council Chair: Sheila Hill

All About Heritage Glen:All About Heritage Glen:

Population 2012-13: 585 students 5 JK/SK classes 6 F.I. classes (Gr.1-3) 16 English classes (Gr.1-8) 2 Self-contained Sp.Ed. classes

The French Immersion student will communicate and interact effectively in French, in a wide variety of situations within the local, national and global community.

Halton Vision Statement

Daily Schedule in French Immersionlundi mardi mercredi jeudi vendredi

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Denotes homeroom class

Denotes other class

Subject Breakdown

English Half Math English Language Arts

French Half French Language Arts Science Social Studies

So what might it look like?Sample Weekly Schedule

lundi mardi mercredi jeudi vendredi

French LA English LA French LA Library French LA

Drama Music French LA English LA Social Studies

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Phys Ed Math Social Studies

Math Phys Ed

English LA French LA Music French LA English LA

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English LA Art English LA Art Computers

Math Sciences Math Science Math

Ontario Curriculum

Integrated curriculum is a focus -

Students spend 50% of their day with French as the language of instruction.

Expectations for subject areas (e.g. Science) are the same for French Immersion and English students.

Promoting French Culture at Heritage Glen

Announcements and O Canada French books in the library Carnaval will continue French signage in school Work closely with other Immersion schools

in area

Extra-curriculars

May include: French club French choir French drama club

Will be available to all students at Heritage Glen

What to expect over the summer...

Class lists go up Thurs., August 30th at 3 P.M. Bussing information will be sent out over the

summer for eligible students Please continue to check the school website

http://hgp.hdsb.ca for more information. Most transition information is posted in the “2012-13 Updates” link.

Reminder

Daily Schedule:8:00: Outside duty begins8:10: Bell rings for entry8:15: Instruction begins

9:55-10:35: Nutrition Break12:15-1:05: Lunch Break

2:45: Dismissal