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EVENING OVERVIEW
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Introductions
Overview of the MCPS French Immersion Program
The Middle School Phase of the Program
French Immersion at Gaithersburg Middle School
Course Offerings and Afterschool Opportunities
Student Expectations
The Registration Process
Transportation
Student Panel
A l’année prochaine!
FRENCH IMMERSION IS A K-8 PROGRAM
Upon completion of the program, students are:
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Completely fluent in French and can maturely express
themselves in speaking and in writing
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Able to converse and share information with evidence about the
Francophone world
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Able to make connections and build relationships with other
citizens of the Francophone world
THE MIDDLE YEARS
Students in the Middle Years phase of the program work on:
Expanding their vocabulary
Revising grammatical structures
Practicing extensive reading and writing
Learning about and experiencing the francophone culture
Becoming global citizens through exploration of World History
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OF THE MIDDLE YEARS
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Superb critical thinking and problem solving skills
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Confidence, self motivation, challenge and personal responsibility of education
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Advanced high-school credit classes in Middle School (above intro-level
language course)
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Excellent preparation for the rigor of honors and AP courses and magnet
programs in high school
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Advanced proficiency in French
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Excellent linguistic abilities and understanding of language in both French and
secondary languages
Philosophy of the French Immersion
Program
 The main difference between an immersion setting
and a foreign language class is the approach to
second language learning.
 In an immersion program, language is a
method for teaching the content rather than
the subject of instruction
 Partial immersion programs are based on this
principle with a portion of the curriculum taught in
the second language.
MIDDLE SCHOOL FRENCH IMMERSION
Middle School Immersion is
Partial Immersion:
French Language and Literature
Social Studies in French
French Immersion at
Gaithersburg Middle School
French Immersion Language Arts:
Two county semester exams: January and June
Grade 6: French 1A and 1B
Grade 7: French 2A and 2B
Grade 8: French 3A and 3B
Social Studies:
Document Based Assessment in 8 th Grade as part of final
evaluation
FRENCH IMMERSION 6 TH GRADE
UNITS OF STUDY
SOCIAL STUDIES 6 TH GRADE
UNITS OF STUDY
1st Marking Period- Patterns of Settlement in the
Ancient and Modern Worlds
2nd Marking Period- Citizenship and Governance in
Classical and Modern Times
3rd Marking Period- The Impact of Economics: Change
and Continuity in China
4th Marking Period- Cultural Systems Past and
Present
LE GRAND CONCOURS
AT GAITHERSBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Many of the top 20 students from the MD Chapter of the
National French contest come from Gaithersburg Middle School
GMS has been awarded with gold placement both statewide
and nationally
All GMS participants of the contest received an award!
GMS has tradition of scoring in the top 10% nationwide!
Last year, we had a perfect score!
We look forward to having your child be
part of next year’s GOLD WINNERS!
GRAND CONCOURS BENEFITS
National Recognition:
Luncheon
Medals
Books
FRENCH IMMERSION FIELD TRIPS
 Within MCPS
One to two per year
French Embassy and French
Cultural Center
Outside of MCPS
France Exchange
(new!!)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & FOR FUN
• GMS tutors at Maryvale
• Volunteer with local French-Speaking seniors
• Volunteer at local Maryvale Events ( Fall Fling, etc…)
• Junior Camp Leaders at 2016 Spring/Summer Break
French Camp
• Present about the Francophone world at International
Night
• GMS French Immersion T-shirt design contest
SCIENCE TRIPS:
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6 th grade:
• National Aquarium
• Outdoor Ed
• Trout Release
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7 th Grade: Science Center
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8 th Grade: Air and Space Museum/American History
After-School Activities:
• Final Frontiers Competition
• STEM Club
• Math Club
NEW ELECTIVES!
• Model United Nations
• Theatre
• Light/Camera/Literacy
GMSTRONG! GRANT
• In School
•Sources of Strength for all students
•GMStrong! Twice a month
• After School- New Clubs
• Evening events-Performers
• Parenting classes
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Computer Club
Math Club
STEM
Step and Cheer
Ar t Club
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Hor ticulture
Year Book
Drama Club
Latin Dance
Student Government Association
National Junior Honor Society
Guys of GMS
Gems of GMS
Zumba
Seasonal Sports
AFTER SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES
SAMPLE SCHEDULE - 6TH GRADE
8:15-9:04
1) Advanced English
9:08-9:52
2) French Immersion
9:56-10:40
3) C2.0 Math 6 or IM
10:44-11:14
Viking Time
11:18-12:02
4) Science
12:06-12:50
LUNCH
12:54-1:24
5) Elective
1:28-2:12
6) FI World Studies
2:16-3:00
7) Physical Education
Gaithersburg Middle School is your child’s Middle School for
continuation of French Immersion
• Complete a Notice of Intent form prepared by DCCAPS to
secure a seat. The Notice of Intent form will be mailed
home on February 5, 2016. Forms must be returned to
the DCCAPS office at 11721 Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring,
Maryland 20902.
• Deadline to return this form is by February 26, 2016 as
this information helps inform the school of staffing and
resource needs for the upcoming year. The registration
process will be initiated through Maryvale
REGISTRATION
Gaithersburg Middle School is your child’s Middle School for
continuation of French Immersion
• February 11, 2016-GMS Articulation night 7:00 Pm
• February 17, 2016-Visit to Maryvale ES to talk to
students about GMS and scheduling.
• Deadline to return this form is by February 19, 2016
REGISTRATION
TRANSPORTATION
Central stops are placed at MCPS schools and
other government facilities. Not all students
will have a bus stop within walking distance of
their home.
Parents are responsible for getting students
to and from the central stops that will be
posted on the GMS website in August 2016.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FRENCH
IMMERSION PROGRAM
GMS STUDENT PANEL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
THANK YOU FOR COMING TONIGHT!
A l’année prochaine!
We look forward to teaching
your child at GMS!