Moderns Department

French as a Second Language Programs
The FSL curriculum comprises two programs: Core French and Extended French. These programs reflect students’ differing needs in studying French and are designed to provide students with different levels of intensity in developing their French Language knowledge and skills.

Core French. (Applied and Academic)
The aim of the Core French program is to provide students with fundamental
communication skills in French and an understanding of the nature of the language and its culture. Core French offers students the chance to develop a usable command of the French language that can be expanded through further study or through contact with French-speaking people. By the end of the four-year program, students will be able to participate in a straightforward conversation in French; will be able to read – with the help of a dictionary – books, magazines, and newspapers in French; and will be able to understand the general meaning of radio and television news and other programs.

Extended French
The aim of the Extended French program is to develop students’ French Language knowledge and skills and to provide them with an understanding and appreciation of francophone culture in Canada and around the world. By the end of the four-year program, students will be able to converse freely on familiar topics; will be able to read – with the occasional help of a dictionary – books, magazines, and newspapers in French; and will be able to function in a French-speaking community.

The District School Board of Niagara grants a certificate in Extended French if the student has successfully completed the sequence of eight courses in grades 9 and 10 Extended French and a minimum of two Extended French courses in grades 11 and 12.

French Club
This group meets Thursdays after school in room 312. They explore the language, the food and the culture in a fun and relaxed environment.

France Trip
Next year a group of Extended and Core French students will be going to Paris and Barcelona. We are actively fundraising to offset the cost of this trip.

The Advanced Placement Program for French Language
This program involves after school sessions once a week in the second semester to enhance what is already learned in Senior French. If students score well on the final exam many universitites will grant them a first year French credit. Interested students should see Mme Stapleton in room 312 for further information and/or check out the following website: www.CollegeBoard.com

Spanish as a Second Language at Grimsby Secondary School

Spanish Level One (grade 10)
This course introduces students to language elements they will need to begin to communicate with native Spanish speakers. Students will participate in practical activities in which they can apply their knowledge and skills. They will explore aspects of the culture of countries where Spanish is spoken, including social customs, music, and food, by participating in cultural events and activities involving both print and technological resources and field trips.

Spanish Level Two (grade 11)
This course provides students with the language learning experiences that will enable them to communicate in Spanish. Students will continue to develop and apply their speaking skills in a variety of contexts, and will participate in activities that will improve their reading comprehension and writing skills. They will also continue to explore aspects of the culture of countries where Spanish is spoken by taking part in activities involving both print and technological resources. Although students will continue to expand their vocabulary and repertoire of language structures, the language they will use at this level will still be simple.