Early French Immersion Presentation

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Overview of Program

Student Candidates

Role of Parents

District Procedures

Welcome


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Canadian made education program that began 30 years

ago. In Richmond since 1978.

Designed for students whose first language is NOT French.

Begins in Kindergarten or Grade one. All subjects are

taught in French.

English Language Arts is introduced in Grade 3.

Students may continue in the French Immersion High

Schools (McRoberts or McMath).

What is Early French

Immersion (EFI)?


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Who makes a good

candidate ?

willing to take risks

comfortable and enjoy playing with other children

interested in words, know the alphabet names and

sounds

express themselves orally and have a strong

language ability

Students who are:


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Daily routines and experiences will build build oncomprehension of French oral communication

Participation in shared reading and listeningexperiences through picture books, fairy tales,stories, rhymes, videos etc.

French songs, games and play situations byimitating and repeating words and sentences.

Mimes and gestures, context and illustrations

How is French Taught?


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How can parents support their

child?

Become involved in the classroom and school

Share expertise and skills with the class

Help organize activities, assist on fieldtrips, preparematerials at home, give ideas or input to the program

Expose your child to your own traditions and stories

Show positive attitude towards language and culture.

Continue to read stories in English.

Watch French programs or videos, listen to a French CD


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Opportunity to become functionally fluent in French

Enhance language use skills (reading and writing)

Enhances non-linguistic skills such as divergent thinking,

attitudes towards others and mathematics skills

Increase your ability to appreciate and enjoy the arts,

literature, music and theatre of the various French-

speaking nations

Pursue secondary and post-secondary studies in French

Why Choose EFI?


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Parent to register in person at your catchment school.

Child must be 5 years old by Dec. 31, 2011.

Bring proof of Canadian Citizenship (or landedimmigrant/permanent residence status) for bothparent and child.

Bring your childs original birth certificate andimmunization record.

Bring proof of Richmond residency (tax notice,mortgage document, purchase/rental agreement)

What is the Registration

Process?


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Applications will begin on January 17, 2011

Pick up an Alternate Program Application Form fromthe school where you have registered.

Submit application to the Richmond School Board,7811 Granville Avenue, 1st Floor, by February 4,2011 at 4:00 p.m.

Draw date: Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Applicants will be informed of draw results

Parents to confirm acceptance by March 1, 2011

How Do I Apply for EFI?


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For September 2011, EFI will be offered at

7 schools: Mitchell, Whiteside, Anderson,

Bridge, Dixon, Gilmore and Homma

Kindergarten will be all day (FDK)

Transportation is the parents responsibility

Acceptance into the school of choice is on

a lottery basis.

Things to note:


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Priority will be given to a child who has a sibling

in the immersion program in the school and

there is space.

If there are more sibling applicants than spaces,

there will be a separate draw in that school.

Siblings of students enroled in the English

program are not given sibling priority in LFI.

Sibling Priority


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Diane Jubinville,

Teacher Consultant, French Programs604-668-6000 Ext. 6588

[email protected]

http://sd38french.blogspot.com/

Karen Chang,Administrative Assistant

604-668-6606

[email protected]

Contact Information

Program Information

Registration, Draw, Transfer Information


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Questions


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Thank you for coming!

Documents

Early French Immersion Presentation