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I suddenly have this urge to join Late French Immersion…

Do it….

What is Late French Immersion?

What are the advantages and requirements of the program?

Why is GPV the place to be?

How do I sign up?!

French immersion program for Grade 7 students with no prior knowledge of French

4 Core subjects taught in French (FLA, Math, Science and Social Studies)

Program covers the outcomes of the regular programs of study with adapted resources.

Creative and critical thinker

Looking for a challenge

Wants to learn French!

Strong family involvement and support

Good looking (in that funny teenage way) and nice (when they feel like it)

You don’t need to be an A+ student, but you DO need…

Good attention skills

Good listening skills

Good organizational habits

Good work ethic & study habits

Enthusiasm for learning French!

A willingness to learn and take risks

Develops learning & listening skills

Increases cognitive abilities & critical thinking skills

Improves skills in your first language

Gives you skills for future language learning

Opens doors for the future (jobs, education etc)

Use words that are similar to words in English (ex: question, conclusion, evaluation)

Build on vocabulary and familiar words/phrases

Information is adapted

Use of visual aids, mime,gestures, speak slowly, use simple language and routines

After school tutorial is available

Immersion students are mixed in grade 9Fluency in French (proficiency depends on effort)

Authentic Experiences (Movies, food, games, field trip to Quebec)

Can receive a DELF certificate

Can continue studies in French Immersion (Aberhart, Western)

Bilingual certificate after grade 12

Eligible to challenge the French 20/30 exams

Eligible for Bursaries after High School

Students can continue their studies in French Immersion (Aberhart, Western)

Bilingual certificate after grade 12

Students can challenge the French 20/30 exams

Students will be eligible for Bursaries after High School

450 students, 5 programs

Hours: 8:15-14:39

Cafeteria – healthy! (no pop, no beer, no

wine)

Great Band program!

Field Trips!

France Exchange!

Many fantastic Option courses!

We make the Grade 7 transition easy!(same teacher for math/science and language/social studies)

Our PAT results are competitive!

Staff is funny (looking), young (at heart) and they got the moves (like Jagger)

More than 200 computers 1:2 computer to student ratio2-3 computers in every classroom

Teacher websites (D2L)

3 computer labs + mobile lab

Smartboard in every classroom

Camcorders, cameras, ipads ProjectsProjects

We are a Bus Receiver school for these areas:• Beddington Heights• Cambrian Heights• Capital Hills (east of 14

st)• Country Hills / Village• Evanston• Greenview• Harvest Hills• Highwood• Huntington Hills

• Kincora• Mount Pleasant• North Haven• Panorama (incl Hanson

Ridge)• Queenspark Village• MacEwan Glen• Rosedale• Rosemont• Sage Hill• Sandstone Valley• Thorncliffe

City Transit for : Bridgeland, Crescent Heights, Highland Park, Hillhurst (east of 14 st), Mount View, Renfrew, Riverside, Tuxedo Park, Winston Heights

Ask for our registration package!

February 28th is the official registration deadline but you can do it tonight!! (you know you want to!)

Letter of acceptance and other information will be sent home to you

Open House February 21st @ 6:00 pm

School Tour for Grade 6 students March 7th