French (Core) + Spanish

FSF1DH - Grade 9 French  (Destreamed)

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 develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing 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 skills necessary for lifelong language learning.

FSF1ON - Grade 9 French  (Locally Developed)

***This course is for students who have had a conversation with our Special Education team.

This is an introductory course for students who have little or no knowledge of French or who have not accumulated the minimum of 600 hours of elementary Core French instruction. Students will begin to understand and speak French in guided and structured interactive settings, and will develop fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through discussing issues and situations that are relevant to their daily lives. Throughout the course, students will develop their awareness of diverse French-speaking communities in Canada and acquire an understanding and appreciation of these communities. They will also develop a variety of skills necessary for lifelong language learning.

FSF2D1 - Grade 10 French  (Academic)

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 develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing 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 develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.

FSF3U1 - Grade 11 French  (University)

This course offers students extended opportunities to speak and interact in real-life situations in French with greater independence. Students will develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as their creative and critical thinking skills, through responding to and exploring a variety of oral and written texts. They will also broaden their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.

FSF4U1 - Grade 12 French  (University)

***Students taking this course qualify to take the DELF test.

This course provides extensive opportunities for students to speak and interact in French independently. Students will develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, apply language learning strategies in a wide variety of real-life situations, and develop their creative and critical thinking skills through responding to and interacting with a variety of oral and written texts. They will also enrich their understanding and appreciation of diverse French speaking communities, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.

LWSBO1- Beginners Spanish Part 1 (Open)

This course allows students with little or no prior experience with the Spanish language to develop an appreciation for Spanish culture and values through language. Students develop the three strands: Oral Communication, Reading and Writing. Students build and apply their knowledge of Spanish while exploring a variety of themes, such as relationships, trends, careers and a global overview of the Spanish speaking people and world. Thematic readings include a selection of readers, adapted short stories, articles, magazines, texts, and the Internet as stepping stones to oral and written activities.

LWSCO1- Beginners Spanish Part 2 (Open)

This course allows students with little or no prior experience with the Spanish language to develop an appreciation for Spanish culture and values through language. Students develop the three strands: Oral Communication, Reading and Writing. Students build and apply their knowledge of Spanish while exploring a variety of themes, such as relationships, trends, careers and a global overview of the Spanish speaking people and world. Thematic readings include a selection of readers, adapted short stories, articles, magazines, texts, and the Internet as stepping stones to oral and written activities.