FRENCH IMMERSION
The French Immersion program has been available to students at École Secondaire Lacombe Composite High School since 1995. At the high school level a “maintenance” program is offered which comprises French Language Arts and Études Sociales at the grades 10, 11 and 12 levels. These courses have been chosen as they provide the maximum opportunity for oral and written use of the French Language. Students wishing to take these courses must have the necessary prerequisite French Immersion courses.
Program Videos: [Immersion française - étudiants] [French Immersion - Parents]
Grade 10: 5 credits each course [2.0 blocks]
Études Sociales 10-1 (5 credits) Accommodations can be made to meet the needs of students requiring Études Sociales 10-2.
French Language Arts 10-1 (5 credits) Accommodations can be made to meet the needs of students requiring FLA 10-2.
[FLA Sample Course Outline] [Sample Social Course Outline]
Grade 11: 5 credits each course [2.0 blocks]
Études Sociales 20-1 (5 credits) Accommodations can be made to meet the needs of students requiring Études Sociales 20-2.
French Language Arts 20-1 (5 credits) Accommodations can be made to meet the needs of students requiring FLA 20-2.
Grade 12: 5 credits each course [2.0 blocks]
Études Sociales 30-1 (5 credits) Accommodations can be made to meet the needs of students requiring Études Sociales 30-2.
French Language Arts 30-1 (5 credits) Students will write a diploma exam comprising 30% of the mark. Accommodations can be made to meet the needs of students requiring FLA 30-2.
French work experience credits are also available. (minimum 3 credits)
Lacombe Composite High School/Wolfcreek Public Schools Certificate of Bilingualism is offered to those students who successfully complete a minimum of 30 French credits; usually 15 credits in Études Sociales and 15 credits in French Language Arts. Students with special circumstances may request a meeting with the Principal and French Immersion Coordinator to discuss alternative means of meeting this requirement.