Core French, also known as French as a Second Language(FSL),
is taught as one subject within the Sudbury Catholic District
School Board's Regular Program curriculum. Beginning in Grade
4, students receive 40 minutes of French instruction each
day. SCDSB French teachers are all fluent in French and trained
in second language education. A variety of books, audio-visual
materials and computer programs are available throughout the
board for classroom use.
French Language skills are taught through themes based on
students' interests and experiences. Learning activities centre
around listening, speaking, reading and writing, and are designed
to prepare your child to apply their linguistic and cultural
knowledge in real-life situations.
The goals for a high school graduate of our Core French program
include:
• understand key ideas of written materials on familiar
subjects
• follow oral instructions
• take part in simple conversations on everyday topics
• write short messages and letters
• appreciate the cultures of French-speaking people
• have the foundation to pursue fluency through post-secondary
courses or living for a time in a French-speaking environment
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List
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Canadian
Parents for French
Canadian Parents for French (CPF) is the national network
of volunteers that values French as an integral part of
Canada and is dedicated to the promotion and creation
of French second language learning opportunities for young
Canadians. |
Native Languages as a second language are taught as one subject
at St. James School and St. David School as part of the Regular
Program curriculum. Beginning in Grade 4, Native students
receive 40 minutes of Native Language instruction each day.
Ojibwe, Odawa and Potowatomi dialect are covered.
Native Language skills are taught through themes based on
students' interests and experiences. Learning activities centre
around listening, speaking , reading and writing, and are
designed to prepare students to apply their linguistic and
cultural knowledge in real-life situations.
The goals for a graduate of our Native Languages program
include:
- understand key ideas of written materials on familiar
subjects
- follow oral instructions
- take part in simple conversations on everyday topics
- write short messages and letters
- appreciate Native cultures and teaching including ceremonies,
smudging and Pow Wow drumming
- have the foundation to pursue fluency through further
study or living for a time in a Native speaking environment
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