French Immersion
General Information
French immersion is a highly successful approach to second language learning – an effective way for students to become functionally fluent in French while achieving all of the objectives of the regular school program. This program is designed for students whose first language is not French. The objective is full mastery of the English language, functional fluency in French, as well as an understanding and appreciation of the French culture.
Harry Ainlay is an Edmonton Public High School site for this program. The French Immersion program at Harry Ainlay School offers a variety of courses and provides maximum flexibility in conjunction with the regular and International Baccalaureate courses that are offered.
Students entering the program in Grade 10 will complete their core academic courses in French as outlined below. The remainder of their program will include English Language Arts, Physical Education and additional option courses. These courses will be studied in English.
Students at Harry Ainlay who complete requirements for the continuing French immersion and late immersion programs are eligible for a district French Immersion Certificate.
In addition to this certificate of accomplishment Edmonton Public Schools will also facilitate the writing of the DELF exam. This official French Language Diploma will assist students who wish to have international recognition of their language skills.
All information for these programs can be found on the district website.
The following courses are available in the French Immersion Program and are offered annually where numbers permit.
Courses
French Language Arts 10
This course requires considerable fluency in all aspects of the French language as a prerequisite. One novel, one play and several short stories and poems are the literary components of this course. One of the prime objectives is oral fluency and considerable time is spent in this area. Additional knowledge of grammar and the study of idiomatic expressions are other important elements.
French Language Arts 20
This course continues to emphasize grammar study, compositions and oral presentations. Students continue their study of literature through plays, novels and other literary genres.
French Language Arts 30
The study of several novels and/or two plays is the core of this course as well as several smaller literary selections. The discussion of the various works becomes more abstract and philosophical at this stage. Greater emphasis is also placed on the precision of the vocabulary used. French Immersion students enrolled in the IB. program should take French Language Arts 30 IB.
Completion of FLA 30 requires the writing of a provincial diploma examination.
Études sociales 10-1
Perspectives on Globalization
Students will explore the origins and impacts of historical, cultural, economic and political globalization. The course examines the extent to which citizenship and individual and collective identity is influenced by the processes of globalization.
Études sociales 20-1
Perspectives on Nationalism
Students will explore issues relating to the complexities of nationalism and the influence of nationalism on regional, international and global relations will be examined through multiple perspectives.
Études sociales 30-1
Perspectives on Ideology
Students will explore the origins and complexities of ideologies and examine multiple perspectives regarding the principles of classical and modern liberalism. An analysis of various political abnd economic systems will be undertaken. This course will encourage students to respond to emergent global issues.
Completion of Etudes Social 30-1 requires the writing of a provincial diploma examination.
Sciences 10
Sciences 10 is the prerequisite for all students intending to study any academic science at the Grade 11 or 12 level. Unit A is entitled Energy and Matter in Chemical Change and has a Nature of Science emphasis. Unit B is Energy Flow in Technological Systems and has a Science and Technology emphasis. Unit C is Cycling of Matter in Living Systems with a Nature of Science emphasis. Unit D is Energy Flow in Global systems with a Social/Environmental emphasis.
Biologie 20
This course builds on the biology concepts introduced in Science 10. The underlying theme of this academic course is energy, equilibrium, matter and systems. The units of study include: Energy and Matter Exchange in the Biosphere, Ecosystems and Population Change, Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration and Human Systems.
Chimie 20
This course builds on the chemistry concepts introduced in Science 10. Students are given the opportunity to explore and understand the natural world and to become aware of the profound influence of chemistry on their lives. The units of study include: Diversity of Matter and Chemical Bonding, Gases, Matter as Solutions, Acids and Bases and Quantitative Relationships in Chemical Changes.
Physique 20
This course builds upon the physics concepts introduced in Science 10. A more in-depth analysis of the physics that governs our world is explored. The units of study include: Kinematics, Dynamics, Circular Motion, Work and Energy, Oscillatory Motion and Mechanical Waves.
Biologie 30
This course continues to explore the interactions of living systems with one another and with their environment. Emphasis in this academic course is equilibrium and systems. The units of study include: Nervous and Endocrine Systems; Reproduction and Development; Cell Division, Genetics and Molecular Biology; and Population and Community Dynamics.
Chimie 30
This course continues to study matter and its changes. Students will continue to explore and understand the impact of chemistry in their lives and the world around them. The units of study include: Thermochemical Changes; Electrochemical Changes; Chemical Changes of Organic Compounds; and Chemical Equilibrium Focusing on Acid-Base Systems.
Physique 30
This course builds upon concepts in Physics 20 with themes including: change and systems; energy and matter; and diversity and matter. The units of study include: Momentum and Impulse; Forces and Fields; Electromagnetic Radiation; and Atomic Physics.
Mathématiques 10C(Combined Course)
A combined course is the starting point for the “-1” course sequence and the “-2” course sequence. Each topic area requires that the students develop a conceptual knowledge base and skill set that will be useful in both subsequent course sequences. The topics covered within a course sequence are meant to build upon previous knowledge and to progress from simple to more complex conceptual understandings.
Mathématiques pures 20
This course is intended for students interested in post-secondary training at a university or a math-intensive program at a technical school. As with Mathematics 10P, the theoretical development of topics is stressed. Topics covered include mathematics of finance, quadratic functions, polynomial and rational functions, analysis of equations and inequalities, systems of equations and inequalities, reasoning and geometry, properties of angles and chords, other circle properties and coordinate geometry.
Mathématiques pures 30
This is the concluding course in this sequence. Topics covered are a functions tool kit, exponential functions and logarithms, trigonometric functions of angles, trigonometric functions of real numbers, trigonometric equations and identities, permutations and combinations, probability, statistics and conic sections.
Completion of Mathematics 30 Pure requires the writing of a provincial diploma examination.
Mathématiques 31
This course is designed for highly motivated, academic students who wish to pursue a first course in calculus. Mathematics 30 Pure must be taken as a pre or co-requisite course. The topics of polynomial functions, series and sequence and trigonometry from the Pure Mathematics program are applied in this course. Proficiency in these topics is strongly recommended to ensure success in Mathematics 31.