FRENCH (CORE)
The aim of Core French education is to enable all learners to gain insight into Francophone and other cultures, to expand their awareness of language and language learning and to develop their communicative competence in French by their participation in meaningful communicative experiences in French. The Core French program promotes the teaching of language through themes that focus on student experiences. Each theme includes a topic to be developed and a unit project or an experiential goal. This goal creates a need to know language structures and vocabulary which can be formally taught while they complete projects instead of simply examining the language. Students will use the language for a definite purpose, to complete a clearly defined task. In addition to learning to use the language, students benefit from time spent learning about the language as well as learning how to learn the language. All students should purchase a French/English dictionary and a Bescherelle.
CORE FRENCH 10 - the students will study themes such as the news, interviews and driving. They will also focus on past tenses (le passé compose et l’imparfait) as well as the future. There is a lot of time spent on object pronouns. (recommended Prerequisite is Fr 9)
CORE FRENCH 20 - The students will study themes such as knowledge of themselves and others, movies, careers and school. They will focus on 4 new verb tenses as well. (recommended Prerequisite is Fr 10)
CORE FRENCH 30 - The students will study themes such as recreation, racism, health and exercise. They will also focus on verb tenses and pronouns, ages & cultures of the world, media, world issues, personal independence, and La Francophonie. (recommended Prerequisite is French 20.)
FRENCH IMMERSION
The goals of the French immersion program are to provide French Immersion students the opportunity to continue their education using the French language. The primary goal is to become functionally bilingual by the completion of grade twelve. Students completing the program are able to communicate efficiently in French and English. They can take post-secondary education/training in both French and English. They can undertake employment in French and English. These students understand and appreciate attitudes and customs other than their own.
* All French immersion classes are taught entirely in French.
* All French immersion students must take All 12 Immersion credits to receive
Bilingual mention
FRANCAIS IMMERSION 10 - There are three main themes addressed in this course: print media, literature of the 20th century and music. These themes will be used to invite students to discover the opinions of individuals, and groups within society.
FRANCAIS IMMERSION 20 - This course emphasizes the mastery of the French language. Classroom activities aim at perfecting composition skills and at increasing students' exposure to Francophone culture. The goal is to produce fluent graduates who will be able to use their language abilities in today's workforce and post-secondary education. This course is designed to further refine communicative proficiency. Students gain an appreciation of French and Canadian authors. Course work includes spontaneous and prepared presentations and debates that stress the wonder of language in an interdependent world. Text commentary and literary critiques are also emphasized in this course.
FRANCAIS IMMERSION 30 - The French Language Arts 30 course is designed to further refine communicative proficiency. Students gain an appreciation of French and Canadian authors. Course work includes spontaneous and prepared presentations and debates that stress the wonder of language in an interdependent world. Text commentary and literary critiques are also emphasized in these courses.
FRANCAIS IMMERSION INTEGRE A20 - This course integrates the learning of the French language with two other disciplines: cinema and sociology. The aim is to have students use the French language in an authentic and communicative fashion. The main idea is students use the topics to improve their skills and abilities to communicate in French.
FRANCAIS IMMERSION INTEGRE B20 - This course integrates the learning of the French language with two other disciplines: entrepreneurship and psychology. The aim is to have students use the French language in an authentic and communicative fashion. The main idea is students use the topics to improve their skills and abilities to communicate in French.
HISTOIRE 10 - This course covers European history from the Renaissance to Imperialism. Students will examine the development of overseas empires by the various European powers, as well as trace the emergence of new nations such as Russia. A number of the issues which dominate contemporary affairs are addressed. The dialectical reasoning approach is used to address such issues as the environment, population growth, human rights and conflict.
HISTOIRE 20 - This course is comprised of a study of contemporary world history including themes such as nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and totalitarianism. The course includes the two world wars, the rise of dictatorships (Germany, the Soviet Union, the Far East), with an emphasis on current world problems.
MIEUX-ÉTRE 10 - This course strives to create a balance and a link between physical education and health. The Wellness component of the course looks at Stress Management, Leisure, Healthy Relationships, Nutrition, Volunteer Community Service, Physical Fitness and Physical Activity. Together the Physical aspect and the Wellness component encourage a well rounded and well informed participant. Course work includes an active participation, research, assignments, exams, community volunteer hours and physical ability testing.
EDUCATION PHYSIQUE 20/30 - This course has the ultimate goal of encouraging the students to develop and adopt an active lifestyle that will continue to serve them as future involved citizens. The students are encouraged to use physical activity as a vehicle in maintaining their personal well being. Course work includes active participation, assignments, exams and volunteer community service.
ARTS PRATIQUES ET APPLIQUES, COURS COMBINE (PAA) 9 – The overall aim of Practical and Applied Arts is to OFFER essential theory and practice, and to apply a variety of skills in context. The PAA area will provide important learning opportunities for all students to apply technical knowledge and to improve technology, planning, personal and teamwork skills. Students will focus on carpentry, mechanics (autobody), fashion (upholstery), and welding. This course is taught using French instruction and will be offered in alternate years with Art Dramatique 10. (Art Dramatique will be offered in 2013-2014 and FR/PAA 9 will be offered in 2012-2013.
ART DRAMATIQUE 10 - This course is offered to our French Immersion students in grade 9 and 10. During this course, the development of speech, movement, improvisation and theatre studies will be attained with an emphasis on French Oral Language development. Individual progress and personal growth will be a main focus with emphasis on drama and the beginning skill development in a group setting.
Note: This course will be offered in alternate years with Fr/PAA 9.Art Dramatique 10 will be offered in 2013-2014.
SCIENCES SOCIALES 30 - The Sciences Sociales 30 course uses an historical perspective to examine the major issues in the development of Canada. The program discusses the historical forces between the Aboriginal Peoples who have always been here and the many different immigrants who came to make a new life for themselves. Issues stemming from the environment and from working out ways of living with many groups of people are discussed. The main skills focused on in the course include the processes of evaluation and dialectical reasoning.
*Students must register for all immersion credits offered in order to receive bilingual recognition.