An Information Session for Parents and students

What is Late Immersion (LFI) What are the outcomes of the LFI Program? How can I help my child? And more… Principal

# of FI classes at each grade level Student/teacher ratio In school support Teacher introductions History of FI in our school Registration Principal

 Levels of responsibility: Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, School Boards and Schools  Policy statement  Immersion on PEI: (14 Elem Schools, 10 Jr High Schools (5 offer LFI), 6 High Schools) Consultant

‣The goal of French immersion programs is to provide youth with the opportunity to become functionally bilingual, to be able to work in both official languages and to appreciate cultures other than their own.  Cultural component Consultant

 Teaching and learning happens in French.  Similar outcomes to the English program in Math, Science, Social Studies and English Language Arts.  In PEI, LFI begins in Grade 7  Grade 7 -8 (late) 80% or 240 minutes/2160 hrs  Grade 9 (late) 50% or 150 minutes/1350 hrs  Grade % or 75 minutes/675 hrs Consultant

GR 7&8  French Language Arts 18 – 22%  Mathematics %  Social Studies %  Science %  Health and Family Life 4 – 6% GR 9  French Language Arts %  Social Studies %  Science % English Language Arts in both Teacher

 Start the year in French  Many and varied examples are used  Use of concrete examples of objects  Gestures and facial expressions are used  Teachers speak clearly and slowly  Repetition  Use of synonyms/antonyms  Use key words for instructions Teacher

Student(s)

Canadian Parents for French ◦ Volunteers ◦ Advocates ◦ Opportunities ◦ Information CPF PEI

Establish a regular homework routine Create a distraction free environment Purchase a good quality French dictionary and a French/English dictionary Support and encourage your child with homework, projects, assignments and tests. Communicate with your child’s teacher regularly to discuss progress Join CPF and get involved CPF PEI

Consultant

 Motivated/ interested in learning French  Good listening skills  Hardworking  Good study, problem solving/ organizational skills  Rises to the challenge  Mature  A willingness to learn French  A good sense of humor  Attitude towards change and ambiguity  A willingness to take risks Consultant

 Questions  Handouts/Research  Registering (early, procedures) Principal