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Notes on Translation
The electronic translation service on the York Region District School Board's website is hosted by Google Translate. The quality of the translation will vary in some of the languages offered by Google. Google Translate is a free service and currently offers translation in over 50 languages, although an impressive number, this does not capture all languages or dialects. The basic translation’s goal is to capture the general intention of the original English material.
The York Region District School Board does not guarantee the quality, accuracy or completeness of any translated information. Before you act on translated information, the Board encourages you to confirm any facts that are important to you and affect any decisions you may make.
The York Region District School Board is committed to parent, family and community engagement, and it is our hope that by providing this tool on our website that we are making our information more accessible to families whose first language is not English and thereby enabling better engagement in public education.
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French as a Second Language
In Canada, where French and English have equal status as official languages, there are significant advantages to being able to communicate in both languages. French is recognized and valued as an integral component of Ontario’s educational system. The ability to speak and understand French allows students to communicate with French speaking people in Canada and around the world, to understand and appreciate the history and evolution of their cultures, and to develop and benefit from a competitive advantage in the workforce.
In all French as a Second Language Programs, students realize the vision of the FSL curriculum as they strive to:
- use French to communicate and interact effectively in a variety of social settings;
- learn about Canada, its two official languages, and other cultures;
- appreciate the interconnectedness and interdependence of the global community;
- be responsible for their own learning, as they work independently and in groups;
- use effective language learning strategies;
- become lifelong language learners to grow and to actively participate as world citizens.
French is a mandatory subject from Grades 4 to 9.
- Any FSL course will meet the secondary school diploma requirements for a mandatory credit in French as a second language
- Students are strongly encouraged to continue the study of French following Grade 9.
- A maximum of 2 credits in FSL can count as mandatory credits (one from Group 1 and one from either Group 2 or Group 3)
- **Students who are coming to our school from a French Immersion program are asked to contact Guidance.
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This course provides opportunities for students to communicate and interact in French with increasing independence, with a focus on familiar topics related to their daily lives. Students will continue to develop language knowledge and skills by using language-learning strategies introduced in the elementary Core French program, and will apply creative and critical thinking skills in various ways. They will also enhance their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop the skills necessary to become lifelong language learners.
PREREQUISITE: Minimum of 600 hours of elementary Core French instruction, or equivalent
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| Beginner French |
FSF1O1 |
(Grade 9 Open, 1 credit) |
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New to French? Do you have less than 600 hours of French instruction at the elementary school level? This introductory French course is offered at the Grade 9 level and focuses on basic communication skills in French. Let’s get ready to start the journey to knowing both of Canada’s official languages.
Allons-y!
Course Note: This course is a beginner course. Students must have less than 600 hours of French instruction.
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Core French |
FSF2D1 |
(Grade 10 Academic, 1 credit) |
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This course provides opportunities for students to communicate in French about personally relevant, familiar, and academic topics in real life situations with increasing independence. Students will exchange information, ideas, and opinions with others in guided and increasingly spontaneous spoken interactions. Students will continue to develop their language knowledge and skills through the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. They will also increase their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will continue to develop the skills necessary to become lifelong language learners.
PREREQUISITE: FSF1D1 - Core French or FSF1P1 - Core French
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| Core French |
FSF3U1 |
(Grade 11 University, 1 credit) |
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This course offers students extended opportunities to speak and interact in real-life situations in French with greater independence. Students will develop their creative and critical thinking skills through responding to and exploring a variety of oral and written texts. They will continue to broaden their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities and to develop the skills necessary for lifelong language learning.
PREREQUISITE: FSF2D1 - Core French
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| Core French |
FSF4U1 |
(Grade 12 University, 1 credit) |
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Spanish
Spanish is one of the fastest growing languages, and is the official language of over 20 countries. Come and join us in our beginning Spanish language course. Please see Mrs. Parkin with any questions, or if you already speak Spanish at home and are trying to decide on the appropriate level.
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LWSBD1 |
(Grade 10 Academic, 1 credit) |
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ESL Courses
English as a Second Language,
Level 1 |
ESLAO1 |
(Grade 9 Open, 1 credit) |
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This course builds on students’ previous education and language knowledge to introduce them to the English language and help them adjust to the diversity in their new environment. Students will use beginning English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for everyday and essential academic purposes. They will engage in short conversations using basic English language structures and simple sentence patterns; read short adapted texts; and write phrases and short sentences. The course also provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to begin to adapt to their new lives in Canada. Students are required to see a Guidance Counsellor and the ESL Department Head (Mrs. Parkin) before choosing an ESL course.
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English as a Second Language,
Level 2 |
ESLBO1 |
(Grade 10 Open, 1 credit) |
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English as a Second Language,
Level 3 |
ESLCO1 |
(Grade 11 Open, 1 credit) |
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This course further extends students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English for a variety of everyday and academic purposes. Students will make short classroom oral presentations; read a variety of adapted and original texts in English; and write using a variety of text forms. As well, students will expand their academic vocabulary and their study skills to facilitate their transition to the mainstream school program. This course also introduces students to the rights and responsibilities inherent in Canadian citizenship, and to a variety of current Canadian issues. Students are required to see a Guidance Counsellor and the ESL Department Head (Mrs. Parkin) before choosing an ESL course.
COURSE NOTE: This course applies to students from Grade 9 to Grade 12.
PREREQUISITE: ESL Level 2 or equivalent
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English as a Second Language,
Level 4 |
ESLDO1 |
(Grade 12 Open, 1 credit) |
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English as a Second Language,
Level 5 |
ESLEO1 |
(Grade 12 Open, 1 credit) |
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