ST. JOSEPH SECONDARY
SCHOOL
MODERNS/E.L.L.
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Modern Languages and English Language Learning at St.
Joseph Secondary School is made up of a dynamic and enthusiastic group of
teachers who are dedicated to student success.
We offer second and third language courses including Grades 9-12 French and
Grades 10-12 Spanish. We also provide all levels of E.L.L. core programs as well
as E.L.L. resource.
PROGRAMS
MODERNS: FRENCH AND SPANISH
The St. Joseph Department of Modern Languages and English Language
Learning offers French programs ranging from Grade 9 Applied and Academic all
the way through to Grade 12 University Level. We also offer Spanish beginning
in Grade 10 and continuing through to Grade 12. Our programs are geared
towards student success and we are extremely proud of our 99% overall success
rate in our courses.
It is important for students to get a good start in all of our programs, and this
begins in Grade 9. In order to ensure proper placement at either the Academic
or Applied Level, we take into account two major factors. If a student has
achieved a minimum of 65% in Grade 8 French and has a majority of his or her
courses at the Academic Level, then he or she should be enrolled in Academic
French for Grade 9 as well.
Please feel free to contact the Moderns/ELL Department at (905)812-1376
extension 74315 if you have any questions or concerns.
E.L.L.
English Language Learning
The St. Joseph Department of Moderns Languages and
English Language Learning is extremely proud to be able to offer E.S.L. core
courses as well as resource to our English Language Learners. We provide all
levels of E.S.L. (A through E) and students undergo a detailed screening process
upon arrival in our Board in order to ensure proper placement.
Our English Language Learners also receive resource time during the school day
as needed. They are fully integrated into the regular classroom and are
encouraged to learn independently but know that support is available to them.
They may receive support in all subject areas. Our English Language Learners
are given the opportunity to write tests, quizzes and exams in the resource room
in order for them to be accommodated with extra time with the approval of their
subject teachers. They are also offered assistance in preparing for the E.Q.A.O
Literacy Test.
The Department of Modern Languages and English Language Learning is
looking forward to answering any of your questions or concerns. Please do not
hesitate to contact us at (905)812-1376 extension 74315.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
The Department of Modern Languages and English
Language Learning is proud of all of the extra-curricular and co-curricular
activities that we offer. Students are given the opportunity to participate in
various exchange and bursary programs as well as cultural excursions. The
Department also organizes our school’s annual Culture Shock festival; a
celebration of the many cultures represented in the student body of St. Joseph
Secondary School.
Come out and get involved in all that we have to offer!
CAREER CONNECTIONS
Learning a second or third language is an enriching experience that can benefit
students in many ways. Through knowing a second or third language, a student
can benefit from many future career opportunities and enrich his or her life
culturally. Students will also have more rewarding travel experiences when they
can communicate with people in their native language.
Be sure to take advantage of what the St. Joseph Department of Modern
Languages and English Language
Learning has to offer!