FRENCH IMMERSION PROGRAM
We are pleased to welcome you to the French Immersion Program at Harbour View High School. We want your parents to know that our objective is for you to achieve the highest possible level of excellence in French.
Our number one priority is to encourage your willingness and ability to speak only French in the classroom. Your readiness to comply will not only improve your skills more quickly, but allow you to progress in the study of French. Students who choose repeatedly to speak English in the FI classroom are jeopardizing the success and the intent of the program.
We strongly believe that the benefits to all students will be immediately evident and, as a result, we look forward to the highest possible level of excellence in the French Immersion Program at Harbour View High School. In order to reach our goals, we would recommend extra exposure to the French language including: speaking to relatives and friends; listening to French television, radio and music. Also, reading in the second language should be encouraged.
Students will be expected to speak only French during instructional time within the French Immersion classroom.