THE CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE

Why a Gifted French Immersion Program?

• Differentiated content, processes and products (problem-based learning, flexible groupings (ability, interest, dynamic), varied presentation formats, etc.)
• Opportunities to extend learning with greater depth and breadth of curriculum
• Facilitates greater development of creative and critical thinking skills
• Encourages development of leadership skills and social skills

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The French Immersion Gifted program at Glebe:

• A supportive learning environment for students with a learning exceptionality of giftedness
• Inclusive of learners with additional exceptionalities
• Same curriculum as non-gifted courses
• Assessment - same curricular expectations as regular program

→ Teachers within the program teach both gifted and regular classes in the same grade

• Students take designated ‘Gifted’ classes as well as classes with students from the regular program

→ Designated as ‘partial integration’ on a student’s IPRC record

• Most compulsory courses are offered as ‘Gifted’ classes
• Students in the program need to choose  ‘Gifted’ courses that are offered for that grade level

EXTENDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Academic Contests

and many more

Academic Programs, Courses, and Certifications

Co-Curricular Opportunities and Activities

A few examples:

• Student Leadership - Students’ Council, Best Buddies, LINK Crew
• Clubs

• Athletics

APPLICATION PROCESS 

A)  Student IS currently registered in a OCDSB Elementary Congregated Gifted French Immersion Program AND Glebe is the Gifted French Immersion School Site

Process

• Course selection via Xello; current grade 8 teacher will support
• Cross Boundary Transfer is NOT required (Automatic Acceptance)

B) Student is NOT currently in an OCDSB congregated program and

• meets OCDSB Criteria for Secondary Gifted French Program
• Glebe is the student’s designated Gifted French Immersion school

Process

• Complete the OCDSB Referral Form: Specialized Gifted Program (Secondary)
• Provide a copy of a psychological report OR the results from one or both of the following cognitive assessments:  CCAT7, WISC V
• Most recent student report card (optional)
• Most recent Individual Education Plan (as applicable)

Applications are subject to approval by the Gifted Program Admissions Committee

Please submit your application to paula.leitch-blais@ocdsb.ca

C) Student meets OCDSB Criteria for Secondary Gifted Program AND Glebe is NOT the designated Gifted French Immersion School

Process

• In addition to the criteria outlined in B), the student must submit a Cross-Boundary Transfer Application 
• Cross-Boundary Transfer Applications are subject to Approval by the School Principal
• The Cross-Boundary Transfer deadline is February 10, 2023