FRC
99 Killarney Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 3B3 Phone: (204) 275-7520 Fax: (204) 261-7624
FORT RICHMOND
COLLEGIATE
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Welcome to Fort Richmond Collegiate. We are happy to have your son or daughter join our school. We feel very
fortunate to have student representatives from many different countries at Fort Richmond Collegiate. As a result of our
multi-cultural community we have had a great deal of experience working with English as an Additional Language (EAL)
learners. Students are given opportunities to celebrate and showcase their culture through school activities such as
Culture Jam and the EAL Potluck Supper. Students are also encouraged to join school clubs and participate in a variety
of activities to develop friendships and the English language.
Our experience tells us that where language acquisition is concerned, it is important to take as much time as is necessary
to learn the English language well before graduation. It is our goal to ensure that every graduate is able to successfully
complete a regular grade 12 English credit in their final year of school. Although many of our Canadian born students
and also students who begin their studies in Canada at an early age graduate at age 17 or 18 yars; we have discovered
that our students who immigrate at a later age are more successful after high school if they develop a strong foundation
with the English language before taking on the full academic challenge. These students often graduate at 19, 20 or as
late as 21 years of age. The appropriate program recommended by our EAL staff will depend on the specific skill
development of your son or daughter. Upon arrival students are placed in a grade that reflects their age, not their
English level or the grade which was completed in their home country. .
The credits from any previous schooling of your child will be assessed by a case manager and each student will receive
credit for previous years of study. However, the year of graduation will be determined by the student’s ability to
complete the grade 12 English course requirement. Each year, the plan for graduation will be reviewed to ensure that
the student has the skills (both academic and in English comprehension) to be successful after graduation
Please note that we encourage students to take advantage of the free education provided in Canadian high schools. This
foundation in reading, writing, speaking and listening in English is essential for future academic success in university or
college.
Once again, we look forward to working with your son or daughter.
Most Sincerely,
The staff of Fort Richmond Collegiate
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Ms. Boles
Mrs. S. Klassen
Mr. M. Weekes
Principal
Vice-Principal
Vice Principal
lboles@pembinatrails.ca
sklassen@pembinatrails.ca
mweekes@pembinatrails.ca
FRC
99 Killarney Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 3B3 Phone: (204) 275-7520 Fax: (204) 261-7624
FORT RICHMOND
COLLEGIATE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (EAL) – translate into Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Punjabi
What school supplies will my child need? Your son/daughter will need paper, pen/pencil, binder, and a dictionary.
Textbooks are provided free of charge unless the student loses or damages the book.
What happens if my child is sick? Parents should phone the school office to inform us 204-275-7520. If your child has
missed a class and we have not received a call from you, a phone call will be placed by our automated calling system
between 5:00 – 9:00 PM.
How can I contact the school? Parents are welcome to contact their child’s teachers or case manager any time at 204275-7520. There are also scheduled parent/teacher conferences in October and March. Information will be mailed with
the reports prior to these dates.
What happens if my child does not graduate by 18? For students not able to complete graduation requirements by the
age of 21, there are free adult high school programs available at other locations in Winnipeg. Case managers will help
students with their move to adult programming. Students are welcome to attend FRC till the age of 21.
Should my son/daughter continue to speak their first language? Yes, your son/daughter should be encouraged to
maintain and develop your first language as this will help their English language development. Encourage your child to
take first language classes and continue to read, write and speak in your first language.
Special Language Exam information – students who read, write and speak a language other than English or French are
encouraged to take the Special Language Exam and earn up to 4 high school credits. Information about this exam is
available in the main office.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Ms. Boles
Mrs. S. Klassen
Mr. M. Weekes
Principal
Vice-Principal
Vice Principal
lboles@pembinatrails.ca
sklassen@pembinatrails.ca
mweekes@pembinatrails.ca