Late French Immersion Information Meeting
Is your child interested in Late French Immersion? Join us for an important information meeting regarding the SD83 Late French Immersion Program (LFI), which starts in Grade 6. The meeting will take place on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6 p.m. at Shuswap Middle School.
French Immersion Coordinator Megan Weir explains that learning a second language has numerous benefits for students, including the development of listening and learning skills, as well as fostering self-discipline. “It also opens up future opportunities for employment and job advancement.”
During the meeting, principals, District staff, and teachers will provide information about LFI and offer registration information. SD83’s Immersion programs (both Early and Late) are designed for students from any catchment area in SD83 whose first language is other than French. Parents do not need to be able to speak French for their child(ren) to be in the program.
Students who remain in the program until Grade 12 and graduate receive a bilingual Dogwood Graduate Certificate.
The French Immersion program does not operate separately from the regular operations of Shuswap Middle School. Students enrolled in the French Immersion program will participate in regular school activities.
Following the meeting, a link to an online form will be shared with all families in attendance. This form indicates a family’s commitment and intent to register in the program.
The number of Grade 6 LFI classes will be determined based on enrollment numbers. If there are between 24 and 28 students, there will be one class. If the enrollment falls between 48 and 56 students, there will be two classes. The online sign-up form will assist in determining the number of classes required. If the enrollment numbers do not align with either scenario, an alternative process will be discussed during the meeting.
Questions? Please contact Lara Matthews, Vice Principal of Shuswap Middle School at (250) 832-6031 or Megan Weir, French Immersion Coordinator, at (250) 832-3741.