French Immersion
Prospective students and parents, please join us for our
2020 Magnet Open House Tuesday, October 13, 5:30 pm
to hear more about our school and the application process!
Click on our Virtual Magnet Open House Link on our school Website at 5:30 on the 13th!
Why French?
French is the second most frequently learned language in the world, after English. French is spoken on every continent and there are 220 million speakers worldwide. Our school provides an opportunity to give your child a global education to prepare them for today’s global economy. Having proficiency in a second language can open the doors down the road to greater opportunities in education, business, and travel.
French Immersion at GMA
French Immersion at Greenville Middle Academy of Traditional and Global Studies is offered to accommodate students who exit Blythe Elementary’s French program as well as other qualified students with a strong French background and demonstrated language proficiency.
Students in the French Immersion program communicate well in French and are taught the language in two classes where French is the primary language of instruction. This second language immersion education promotes adaptability, flexibility and creativity, as children are expected to toggle between multiple languages according to environment. At GMA, these students are taught to read, write, and communicate in both French and English.
6th Graders will take:
French Literature /Language Arts, Language Arts GT or Studies, Science, Math, Social Studies,
Elective 1, Elective 2
7th Graders will take:
French Language Arts Immersion I (Honors high school credit), Language Arts GT or Studies,
Science, Math, Social Studies, Elective 1, Elective 2
8th Graders will take:
French Language Arts Immersion II (Honors high school credit), English I Honors or Studies,
Science, Math, Social Studies, Elective 1, Elective 2
Application Process for French Immersion
Students must apply as a Magnet Student at Greenville Middle Academy to participate in the French Immersion Program.
To apply parents must read the Magnet Application Facts and complete the Middle School Application.
For questions, please contact Magnet Coordinator Alonda Rollison at 864-355-5670 or email at arolliso@greenville.k12.sc.us