A French Achievement Certificate will be awarded to all grade 12 students of French Immersion who have successfully fulfilled the following requirements:

French Immersion (Early and Late) - completion of the full 9-10 program and completion of four to five (4-5) courses in French during the graduation years.

This certificate was introduced to acknowledge the student's continued interest and success in his/her study of the French language.  It does not indicate a student's level of proficiency, as does the Provincial Proficiency Interview administered to all grade 12 students in any French course.

Because of the variety of levels of French courses available at the senior high level, the following guide is provided to assist students, teachers, and parents in the selection of appropriate courses in the French programs.  Generally speaking, a student will continue in the level studied in Grade 10, unless a recommendation by the French teacher indicates a change is appropriate.  Changes in courses are carried out one level at a time, e.g. Early Immersion to Late Immersion. The various French courses offered at Kennebecasis Valley High School are listed according to their decreasing level of advancement in the French language. Early French Immersion Language Arts 110, Late French Immersion Language Arts 110, French 111, French 112, French 113.

Students in the Immersion (Early and Late) programs are expected to continue their program at the senior high level by taking 4-5 courses in French in the graduation years, if possible.

The following are recommended course selection outlines for Immersion students.

EARLY IMMERSION

Grade 10:  F.I. Biology 112

Grade 11:  Early F.I. Language Arts 110, F.I. Modern History 112, F.I. Geometry and Applications 112/111, and F.I. Functions & Relations 112/111

Grade 12:  Early F.I. Language Arts 120 and F.I. Relations Familiales 120 (Family Living)

LATE IMMERSION

Grade 10:   F.I. Biology 112

Grade 11:  Late F.I. Language Arts 110, F.I. Modern History 112, F.I. Geometry and Applications 112/111, and F.I. Functions & Relations 112/111

Grade 12:  Late F.I. Language Arts 120 and F.I. Relations Familiales 120 (Family Living)

EARLY F.I. LANGUAGE ARTS 110

Prerequisite: Early F.I. Language Arts 10

This course is a continuation of the grade 10 course and follows the same general pattern.  The content of this course is based on five components:  oral expression, literature, grammar, composition, and culture.  This course is to be taken in conjunction with F.I. History 112, F.I. Geometry and Applications 112 and F.I. Biology 112.

Texts: Readings from various sources, 2-3 plays

LATE F.I. LANGUAGE ARTS 110

Prerequisite: Late F.I. Language Arts 10

This course is a continuation of the grade 10 late immersion program.  The course consists of seven components:  vocabulary, oral expression, literature, grammar, composition, role playing and culture.  This course is to be taken in conjunction with F.I. History 112, F.I. Geometry and Applications 112 and F.I. Biology 112.

Texts: Découvertes (short stories), Readings from various sources, 3 Plays

EARLY F.I. LANGUAGE ARTS 120

Prerequisite: Early F.I. Language Arts 110

This course follows the same general pattern as the grade 11 course and continues to emphasize vocabulary and oral expression, literature, grammar, written expression and composition, and culture.

Texts: Objectifs, various readings including two novels

LATE F.I. LANGUAGE ARTS 120

Prerequisite: Late F.I. Language Arts 110

This is the final course in the immersion programme.  It follows the same structure as the grade 11 Language Arts course, continuing to emphasize the four language skills.

Texts: Various readings including two novels

F.I. BIOLOGY 112

Prerequisite: FI Science 10

This course is an introductory course in the field of biology. The course places emphasis on the basic biological principles needed for further study in biology. Concepts discussed include cellular structure and function, biodiversity and maintaining dynamic equilibrium part 1. Laboratory work supplements regular classroom instruction, with concentration in the areas of microscopy and dissections of earthworms, grasshoppers, frogs, and fetal pigs. Science graduation requirement will be met with successful completion of this course.

Text:   Prentice Hall Biology

F.I. MODERN HISTORY 112

Prerequisite:  F.I. Social Studies 10

This is a Modern History course which covers the main political, economic, social and intellectual developments since 1789. Major topics covered include:  the French Revolution, the unification of Germany and Italy, World War I (causes, events and results), Totalitarianism (its development and consequences), World War II (causes, events, results), the Holocaust, the Cold War and post war developments in the third world.  This course is a graduation requirement.

F.I. GEOMETRY AND APPLICATIONS IN MATHEMATICS 111/112

Prerequisite: F.I. Mathematics 10

This one semester course covers concepts in circle geometry, Euclidean and transformational proofs, analytic geometry, systems of linear equations, circular trigonometric functions, combinations, permutations, and binomial expansion.  An independent research project is required of each student.  This course is a graduation requirement.

Text: Mathematical Modelling, Book 2, Nelson Canada

F.I. FUNCTIONS AND RELATIONS 111

Prerequisite: F.I. Geometry and Applications in Mathematics 111 and/or recommendation of Math Teacher

This accelerated one semester course is for those students with exceptional mathematical ability coupled with a strong work ethic, who have strong interest in pursuing further topics in Mathematics.  The course contains the same concepts as those covered in Math 112 Functions and Relations, but the material is covered with a greater depth and at an accelerated pace.  Problem solving skills are emphasized as students are prepared to write external contests.

Text: Mathematical Modelling, Books 2 and 3, Nelson Canada

F.I. FUNCTIONS AND RELATIONS 112

Prerequisite: FI Geometry and Applications in Mathematics 112

This one semester course is for those students who plan to continue with post-secondary education that require further study in mathematics.  The course includes the study of trigonometric applications, quadratic functions, rates of change and exponential expressions, logarithms, equations and other applications.

Text: Mathematical Modelling, Books 2 and 3, Nelson Canada

F.I. RELATIONS FAMILIALES 120 (FAMILY LIVING)

This course is for students who are in grade 11 or 12 French Immersion (early or late) Language Arts. Students expecting to write the Advanced Placement Exam in French Language should take this course.  Fine Arts / Life Role Development cluster graduation requirement will be met with successful completion of this course.

AP FRENCH LANGUAGE 120

Co-requisite: F.I. Language Arts 120 (Early or Late)

Students in grade 12 Immersion classes (Early or Late) may choose to write the AP French Language Exam.  Interested applicants should be strong students of French, highly motivated and good independent learners.  Although no extra A.P. course is offered, candidates should take all the F.I. courses they can.  Students wishing to write the A.P. Exam are expected to attend several orientation sessions throughout March and April.