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to Central Middle School Please fill out sign -in sheet. Why learn French? Click on block. Central Middle School. Gr. 6 Late Immersion Teachers. M. Wowk. Mme Newton. French Immersion.

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  1. to Central Middle School Pleasefill out sign-in sheet

  2. Why learn French? Click on block

  3. Central Middle School

  4. Gr. 6 Late Immersion Teachers M. Wowk Mme Newton

  5. French Immersion Immersion is designed for students whose first language is not French. The objective is a full mastery of the English language, functional fluency in French, and an understanding and appreciation of French culture.We have two immersion programs at Central, the Early French Immersion, Immersion précoce, beginning in kindergarten and Late French Immersion, Immersion tardive, beginning in grade six.

  6. What Is Late French Immersion? • Late French Immersion gives English speaking children the opportunity to learn French language in an immersion setting. • At Central Middle School, students take their core subjects, i.e. Language Arts, Social Studies, Sciences, and Math in French. Their options and Physical Education are taught in English. • After three years in this specialized program the students will be successfully integrated with the students from Early Immersion at Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School.

  7. The Late French Immersion program at Central is an alternative program open to all students. The following are a list of helpful skills potential students may exhibit: • has an interest in French • is looking for a challenge • has strong basic skills in the first language • has good work habits • has good listening skills • is an independent learner • is able to deal with frustration • has a support system to provide encouragement • has a strong sense of self and is able to laugh at mistakes • is motivated to learn and be successful

  8. So Many Benefits French Immersion Students: • experience a challenge in middle school • develop enhanced study and communication skills • develop listening skills • have increased educational and employment opportunities after graduation • have better access to other cultures through study and travel • enhance knowledge of the English language

  9. Late Immersion Experience • Chelsea’s experience • Common worries from kids and parents • How teachers can help • Meet the teacher information night • Canadian Parents for French (www.cpf.ca) • Alberta Education: Yes You Can Help (http://education.alberta.ca/parents/resources/youcanhelp.aspx)

  10. What the year will look like • September: Nervous excitement; basic “survival” vocabulary • October- December: Begin grade 6 curriculum; develop confidence in following directions in French • January- March: Students begin to express themselves primarily in French • April-June: Complete grade 6 curriculum objectives and incorporate more written French

  11. Late Immersion Parents’ Perspective • Sara, Colin, Luc Taylor • Share their experiences • Questions?

  12. Administration Mr. Jones - Principal Mr. DeMale Vice Principal Mme. Roberts Vice Principal Mrs. Sveinson School Counselor

  13. Core Subjects • Science • Math • Language Arts • Social Studies • Physical Education

  14. Classes 8:20 - 11:47 (Morning) 11:47 - 12:26 (Lunch) 12:28 – 3:01 (Afternoon)

  15. Option Classes FOODS FASHION Rec Ed ART FRENCH BAND TECH Ed

  16. Lockers

  17. Computers

  18. Lunch Activity Time Floor Hockey Girls Club Boys Club Movies

  19. Athletic Teams • CMS runs quality athletic programs which focus on participation and skill development in the following sports: • Basketball • Volleyball • Badminton • Dawe Run • X-Country & Downhill Skiing • Track & Field

  20. School Teams Jazz Band Chess Club EBS Leadership team Ski Club Intramurals Recycling Club Enviro Store Girls Club Boys Club Cross Country Ski Club Quebec Trip Ultimate Science Trip Homework Club School Activities Get Involved

  21. Taking the Bus To School Transportation: • Red Deer Public provides student transportation through both charter bus service and city transit

  22. Academic Achievement Ranking of Alberta Students in PISA International Tests(2006):

  23. CMS Late Immersion Achievement

  24. High School French Immersion @ Lindsay Thurber • 275 French Immersion Students • The widest selection of French Immersion courses in Alberta • International Baccalaureate Program available to French Immersion Students

  25. Gr. 6 Orientation Day May 15th What will we do ? • Tour of the School • Meet the Teachers • Learn about CMS • Talk about Middle School • Answers Your Questions 12:15 Pick-up after Lunch 1:00 Orientation + Registration 2:30 Head back to Your School

  26. To Register for Late Immersion • Fill out registration intention form to leave with us tonight • Official registration packages will be available at orientation on May 15th • Any questions, email Janelle Newton: jnewton@rdpsd.ab.ca

  27. Safe and Caring School

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