As at this writing, the decision to close the Grade 7 entry point to the TDSB Extended French program (EF) has not been made yet. However, here is a letter from Nadine Segal, System Superintendent, regarding how the potential changes would impact our school.
From: Segal, Nadine
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 1:28 PM
To: Alimi, Andrea; Green, Marc; Pearce, Alison
Cc: Smith, Michael; ‘Chris Bolton’; ‘Josh Matlow’
Subject: Hawthorne meeting Jan 6
Hi All,
At our January 6/09 meeting we confirmed the following for Hawthorne:
- Students at Hawthorne will continue at Winona automatically as a flow through to grade 7 Extended French. They no longer need to apply to the program.
- If Hawthorne becomes K-8, there will be additional entry to grade 7 for students proficient in Core French.
- Hawthorne is not affected by the Board report that recommends phasing out the Grade 7 EF program. As an alternative program, it has had its own feasibility process and decisions.
Nadine
Nadine Segal
System Superintendent, Special Programs
Toronto District School Board
5050 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON
M2N 5N8
416-395-8237