Immersion Courses

Grade 9

FIF 1DC - Immersion (Academic)

Prerequisite: Minimum of 3800 hours of instruction in elementary French Immersion, or equivalent

This course provides opportunities for students to speak and interact in French independently in a variety of real-life and personally relevant contexts. Students will develop their ability to communicate in French with confidence by using language - learning strategies introduced in the elementary French Immersion program. Students will enhance their knowledge of the language through the study of media texts, short stories and other authentic texts and learning opportunities. They will also continue to increase their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities and to develop the skills necessary to become life-long language learners. This course also allows students to listen actively and critically in order to understand and learn in the light of gospel values.

HRE 1OF Religious Education French Immersion - Open

This course is an introduction to recognizing God’s Self-Revelation in Scripture and Church Tradition in order to be able to apply the learned values to a teenager’s personal life. This course also helps students develop attitudes and a value founded on Catholic social teaching and promotes social responsibility and human solidarity. The Language of Instruction in this course is French. Students are expected to express themselves in French at all times, both orally and in writing.

CGC 1DF Geography of Canada - Academic French Immersion

This course draws on a variety of frameworks, such as the ecozone framework, and principles of physical, human, and economic geography, to explore Canada’s distinct and evolving character. Students will investigate the interconnections among the landforms, climate, soils, plants, animals, and human activities in Canadian ecozones to develop geographic knowledge and skills that contribute to an understanding of Canada’s diversity and its role in the world. The concept of stewarding of God’s creation will be examined throughout the course. The Language of Instruction in this course is French. Students are expected to express themselves in French at all times, both orally and in writing.

BTT 1OF Information & Communication Technology French Immersion - Open

This course introduces students to information and communication technology in a business environment and builds a foundation of digital literacy skills necessary for success in a technologically driven society. Students will develop word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, presentation software, and website design skills. Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on digital literacy, effective electronic research and communication skills, and current issues related to the impact of information and communication technology. This course helps students to meet the Ontario Catholic Graduation Expectations by using and integrating Catholic faith tradition in the analysis of business, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life. The Language of Instruction in this course is French. Students are expected to express themselves in French at all times, both orally and in writing.

AVI 1OF Visual Arts - Open - French

This course offers an overview of visual arts as a foundation for further study. Students will become familiar with the elements and principles of design and the expressive qualities of various materials through working with a range of materials, processes, techniques, and styles. They will learn and use methods of analysis and criticism and will study the characteristics of particular historical art periods and a selection of Canadian art and the art of other cultures. This course enables each person to become a collaborative contributor who develops one’s God-given potential and makes a meaningful contribution to society. The Language of Instruction in this course is French. Students are expected to express themselves in French at all times, both orally and in writing.

PPL1OF French Immersion - Healthy Active Living Education Coed – Open

This course emphasizes students’ daily participation in a variety of physical activities that promote lifelong health active living. Students will learn bio-mechanics, safety, and physical competence strategies. They will investigate many issues related to tobacco, alcohol substance use and abuse. They will be given the opportunity to be trained and receive their C.P.R. certification if a mark of 80% is attained. This course helps students to write, speak, listen honestly, and respond in light of the gospel values. The Language of Instruction in this course is French. Students are expected to express themselves in French at all times, both orally and in writing.

Grade 10

FIF 2DC French Immersion - Academic

Prerequisite: French Immersion Grade 9, Academic

This course provides students with extensive opportunities to communicate, interact, and think critically and creatively in French. Students will use a variety of language-learning strategies in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and will respond to and interact with print, oral, visual, and electronic texts. Students will develop their knowledge of the French language through the study of contemporary French literature and a variety of non-fictions texts.. They will also continue to increase their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities and to develop the skills necessary to become life-long language learners. This course also allows students to listen actively and critically in order to understand and learn in light of gospel values.

HRE 2OF Religious Education French Immersion

Prerequisite: FIF 1DC

An investigation into how the Church, through her Moral Teachings and Sacramental Life, can guide a teenager in being a true disciple of Jesus. This course also helps students develop attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teaching and promote social responsibility and human solidarity. The Language of Instruction in this course is French. Students are expected to express themselves in French at all times, both orally and in writing.

CHC 2DF Canadian History in the 20th Century French Immersion

Prerequisite: FIF 1DC

This course explores Canadian participation in global events and traces our development as a country through the changes in population, economy and technology. Students will analyze the elements that constitute Canadian identity, learn the stories of both individuals and communities, and study the evolution of political and social structures. Students will learn about differing interpretations of the past, and will come to understand the importance in historical studies of chronology and cause - and - effect relationships. They will also learn to develop and support a thesis, conduct research and analysis and effectively communicate the results of their inquiries. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become a reflective and creative thinker who examines, evaluates and applies knowledge of interdependent systems (physical, political, ethical, socio-economic and ecological) for the development of a just and compassionate society. The Language of Instruction in this course is French. Students are expected to express themselves in French at all times, both orally and in writing.

CHV 2OF French Immersion Civics and Citizenship- Open - 0.5 Credit

Prerequisite: FIF 1DC

This course explores rights and responsibilities associated with being an active citizen in a democratic society. Students will explore issues of civic importance such as healthy schools, community planning, environmental responsibility, and the influence of social media, while developing their understanding of the role of civic engagement and of political processes in the local, national, and/or global community. Students will apply the concepts of political thinking and the political inquiry process to investigate, and express informed opinions about, a range of political issues and developments that are both of significance in today’s world and of personal interest to them. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become a responsible citizen who gives witness to Catholic social teaching by promoting peace, justice and the sacredness of human life. 

GLC 2OF French Immersion Career Studies - Open - 0.5 Credit

Prerequisite: FIF 1DC

This course teaches students how to develop and achieve personal goals for future learning, work, and community involvement. Students will assess their interests, skills, and characteristics and investigate current economic and workplace trends, work opportunities, and ways to search for work. The course explores postsecondary learning and career options, prepares students for managing work and life transitions, and helps students focus on their goals through the development of a career plan. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become a collaborative contributor who applies skills for employability, self-employment and entrepreneurship relative to Christian vocation.

Grade 11

HRT 3MF World Religions: Beliefs, Issues & Religious Traditions - University/College – French Immersion

Prerequisite: FIF 2DC

This course introduces students to the responses of the world’s great religions to questions concerning the spiritual dimension of human experience. Students will explore the language of religious discourse, develop their awareness of the role of religion in human culture, overcome misconceptions about other religious traditions and strengthen their personal search for answers to life’s meaning. This course also teaches students to respect and affirm the diversity and interdependence of the world’s peoples and cultures. This course helps students continue their journeys to become self-directed, responsible, life-long learners by providing opportunities to develop and effectively apply communication, decision-making, problems-solving, and time and resource management skills. The Language of Instruction in this course is French. Students are expected to express themselves in French at all times, both orally and in writing.

FIF 3UC French Immersion - University

Prerequisite: French Immersion FIF 2DC

This course provides opportunities for students to consolidate the communication skills required to speak and interact with increasing confidence and accuracy in French in a variety of academic and social contexts. Students will apply language-learning strategies while exploring a variety of concrete and abstract topics, and will increase their knowledge of the language through the study of French literature from around the world. They will also continue to deepen their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities and to develop the skills necessary to become life-long language learners. This course also allows students to listen actively and critically in order to understand and learn in light of gospel values.

Grade 12

HRE 4MR and HRE 4MF French Immersion Religious Education: Church and Culture - University/College

This course, designed for the university level student, is directed toward the clear identification of Catholic moral principles and their concrete application in the lives and relationships of students. While grounded in Revelation, the course will examine the contributions of Philosophy and the sciences to a Catholic understanding of ethics and moral living. Students will explore their own ethical and moral stance through an examination of topics such as justice and peace, freedom, reconciliation and interpersonal relationships in order to prepare senior students for the lifelong task of discerning what is good while growing in their ability to live accordingly as moral persons. Note: Students who have passed HRT3MR and/or HRE4MR shall not be allowed to take HRF3OR and/or HRE4OR. The Language of Instruction in this course is French. Students are expected to express themselves in French at all times, both orally and in writing.

FIF 4UC French Immersion - University

Prerequisite: FIF 3UC

This course provides students with extensive opportunities to communicate, interact, and think critically and creatively in French. Students will consolidate language-learning strategies and apply them while communicating about concrete and abstract topics, and will independently respond to and interact with a variety of oral and written texts. During their grade 12 year, students will have the opportunity to take the DELF exam, an internationally recognized second language proficiency test. They will also continue to enrich their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities and to develop the skills necessary to become life-long language learners. This course also allows students to listen actively and critically in order to understand and learn in light of gospel values.