Overview
For over 60 years, French has been an integral part of what makes the Marion Cross School a special place. Students in all grades at Marion Cross, from kindergarten through sixth grade, take French as a part of their regular program of study.
K and grades 1 and 2: 80 minutes/week
Grades 3 and 4: 3 x 30 min = 90 min/week
Grades 5 and 6: 4 x 45 min = 180 min/week
NB
Over the next few years, the Marion Cross School French curriculum will undergo significant changes as each class has more exposure to language than their older peers. We recognize, and hope you will understand, that any document or description we provide is subject to change. While all curricula should be living documents, we find ourselves in a unique position with the expansion of our language program and each year looking different from previous years. Nonetheless, our philosophy will remain consistent.
For over 60 years, French has been an integral part of what makes the Marion Cross School a special place. Students in all grades at Marion Cross, from kindergarten through sixth grade, take French as a part of their regular program of study.
K and grades 1 and 2: 80 minutes/week
Grades 3 and 4: 3 x 30 min = 90 min/week
Grades 5 and 6: 4 x 45 min = 180 min/week
NB
Over the next few years, the Marion Cross School French curriculum will undergo significant changes as each class has more exposure to language than their older peers. We recognize, and hope you will understand, that any document or description we provide is subject to change. While all curricula should be living documents, we find ourselves in a unique position with the expansion of our language program and each year looking different from previous years. Nonetheless, our philosophy will remain consistent.
The French curriculum at Marion Cross is based on building language skills and proficiency through comprehensible input. We approach second language learning with the same elements that dominate first language acquisition: children hear the language long before they begin to produce it themselves. We immerse students in a language-rich environment, using stories, songs, props, and gestures to help them acquire vocabulary and simple phrases. Teachers aim for 90% French use in the classroom (per the ACTFL recommendation), and provide students with phrases to allow them to express themselves in French as well.
With repetition, energy, and creativity, teachers present material to students and provide them opportunities to hear the language and thus build a foundation upon which their language learning will continue through the years.
With repetition, energy, and creativity, teachers present material to students and provide them opportunities to hear the language and thus build a foundation upon which their language learning will continue through the years.
