At Jeanne Sauvé, we offer an Early French Immersion program. Our Kindergarten students have  a short oral-based French class each day. The rest of the day is in English. In Grades 1-4, students do all of their classes except for Religion and English in French. In Grade 5, students also begin to do their science program in English. Please see the information below on our program and feel free to call the school if you have any further questions.

Our Kindergarten Program

	Two year optional program
	Junior and Senior Kindergarten classes
	Kindergarten is in English with an oral Core French class each day
	Two full-day classes
	Alternate days: Monday/Wednesday/Friday   or   Monday/Tuesday/Thursday

Our Immersion Program

	Immersion entry point is Kindergarten or Grade 1 (September of Grade 1)
	Religion and Family Life programs are in English for all grades
	Science is taught in English beginning in Grade 5
	School Environment (prayers, National Anthem, announcements and student activities) in French and supporting the French culture and language

Time Allocation of French Instruction

	Grades 1 to 4 - approximately 75-80% French instruction
	Grades 5 to 8 approximately 60-70% French instruction
	Between Grades 9 to 12, students are to take 10 credits in French to receive a French Immersion certificate
	French Immersion programs must provide a minimum of 3800 hours of instruction in French by the end of Grade 8
	Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board students receive approximately 5100 hours of French instruction by the end of Grade 8

	School Culture: French culture, Faith/Spirit, Yearbook
	Fundraising: Playground, Shop & Support gift card program
	Policy Review
	Safe and Healthy Schools: Lunch, Milk, Snack Program
	School Environment Planning
	Graduation Committee

We also have a number of wonderful parent volunteers who work together with our teachers in the classroom, with school projects, and with school outings. We are always looking for more volunteers, especially for our primary reading program!