French Programming in the Aldergrove Region Betty Gilbert Middle School Aldergrove Community Secondary School Parent Meeting February 23, 2017

Purpose Need to review French programming in the Aldergrove region Concerns regarding sustainability Recent trends and data Update regarding changes to French programming Timeline SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

History and Context District Review of French Immersion program in Aldergrove 2013-14 Challenging enrolment numbers Concerns regarding sustainability Board Decision April 29, 2014 Transition to an Advanced Placement Model at ACSS with an option to continue with the Bilingual Dual Dogwood Diploma Betty Gilbert to continue with Late Immersion program SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

French Immersion at ACSS SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

French Immersion Enrolment Data 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 BGMS 84 85 78 ACSS 75 58 55 TOTAL 159 143 133 SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

The Reality Since 2014 Humanités 9/10 at ACSS Created more flexibility and choice Betty Gilbert enrolment mostly still solid SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

ACSS Current Enrolment 2016-17 Same challenges exist now that existed several years ago Grade 9 21 students Grade 10 16 students Grade 11 6 students Grade 12 12 students SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

Betty Gilbert Enrolment 2016-17 Grade 6 30 students Grade 7 29 students Grade 8 19 students SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

Current ACSS Cohort Grade 12’s – finished requirements last year (2015-16) Grade 11’s – finished their requirements this year (2016-17) Grade 10’s Need to take 4 courses in French next year (2017-18) IF they choose the Bilingual Dogwood SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

Plan for ACSS for 2017-18 Current Grade 9’s Will be offered Humanités 10 to finish their FRAL/Sciences Humaines requirement Will need to transfer to BSS or WGSS to pursue the Bilingual Dogwood Will be given guaranteed placement in the FI program Will need to provide their own transportation SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

Proposed “Enriched French Program” Create an enriched French programming option for students wishing to remain in their community Will NOT be a traditional French Immersion program A cohort program for 1 semester in one of their senior years (Grade 11 or 12) French language and culture In the preliminary stages of planning SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

Bridging from Betty Gilbert Late immersion in Grades 6, 7, 8 For their Grade 9 year they could: Enrol in Core French 10 at ACSS Or transfer to BSS or WGSS to continue with the traditional FI program For their Grade 10 year, they could: Enrol in Core French 11 For their Grade 11 year, they could: Enrol in the new “enriched” cohort program SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

DELF (Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française) An internationally recognized certification of French language proficiency Used for entry to post-secondary education and securing employment Assesses listening, speaking, reading, writing Students receive 4 external credits towards graduation Students can choose do this exam and will have a valuable credential to prove their French proficiency Bilingual Dogwood is a BC certification Recognition that a student has completed a certain amount of schooling in French SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

Conclusion Effective for 2017-18 Current Grade 10’s will be allowed to finish their Dual Dogwood Diploma option at ACSS if they are willing to take 4 courses in French next year Current Grade 9’s need to decide to continue FI at BSS or WGSS or opt for the proposed enriched program under development The District is committed to providing academic and cultural enrichment opportunities in French for the Aldergrove region students SD35 – Parent Meeting – French Programming in the Aldergrove Region February 23, 2017

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