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- 1. Parent OrientationAugust 25, 2011 Bienvenue à Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans Copyright ©2011 Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans
- 2. “Picking a school for a child is the single most important decision a parent can make” Thomas W. Carroll, President, Foundation for Education Reform and Accountability You have chosen Ecole Bilingue L’EcoleBilinguec’est le bon choix Copyright ©2011 Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans
- 3. Histoire de l’EcoleBilingue What makes it special? Copyright ©2011 Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans
- 4. Histoire de l’EcoleBilingue Began with a desire to provide bilingual education for pre-kindergarten children Started 14 years ago with a class of 4-year olds Grown from 1 classroom to 11, educating children from 18 months to middle school This year, we have 180 students Copyright ©2011 Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans
- 5. What makes Ecole Bilingue special today? APPROACH TEACHERS & STAFF FACILITIES & RESOURCES STUDENTS PARENTS
- 6. A Unique Educational Approach World-renown French National Curriculum Closely coordinated with outstanding English Curriculum All guided by 3-year project d’ecole Outcomes measured by national testing for French and US systems (Evaluation Nationale, B2I, ERB, Dibels) Accredited with French Ministry of Education (Cycles 1 & 2), pursuing accreditation for Cycle 3 and NAIS Coordination between French and English teachers Intimate classes Explicit and meaningful planning & coordination time Copyright ©2011 Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans
- 7. Approach pays off – US Bilingual schools outperform French schools (French) Copyright ©2011 Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans Source: http://www.frenchschoolsnorthamerica.org/documentspdf/Evaluation/COMPARATIF_FRANCE_ZONE_CE1_2011.pdf
- 8. Approach pays off – US Bilingual schools outperform French schools (Math) Copyright ©2011 Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans Source: http://www.frenchschoolsnorthamerica.org/documentspdf/Evaluation/COMPARATIF_FRANCE_ZONE_CE1_2011.pdf
- 9. Ecole Bilingue outperforms US Bilingual schools Early results show that Ecole Bilingue students score higher than both French and US Bilingual students Results based on 2nd grade testing from 2011 As results are finalized, they will be shared with parents Approach pays off for you Copyright ©2011 Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans
- 10. French Curriculum Copyright ©2011 Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans
- 11. An Interdisciplinary Approach Copyright ©2011 Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans
- 12. An Incomparable Staff All teachers personally interviewed and selected by principal, not just assigned by French government or CODOFIL All teachers are certified and all French teachers have the equivalent of a masters degree Teachers are recruited for their talents at the level they are teaching Teachers constantly learn and coordinate across levels and languages Copyright ©2011 Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans
- 13. Teachers (Perrier) Campusmanager: Adeline Din Copyright ©2011 Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans
- 14. Teachers (General Pershing) Copyright ©2011 Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans
- 16. Rae Horton (3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade)Resources Teachers - Katy Ancelet (Am. Studies & Am. Math) - Benoit Cransac (ESL & literature & PE) - Laure Lecoq (French & German) - MagaliNiel (Music, Art & PE) - Julie Reagin (ESL & Spanish)
- 17. Outstanding Resources Brand new books and materials from France each year Hands-on tools for discovery of the world Still and video cameras in each class for cahier de vie Smart boards in every elementary and middle school classroom Copyright ©2011 Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans
- 18. Exciting New Facilities In the process of bringing the two campuses together Additionally, New sound and lighting systems for auditorium New sun shade for Kaboom playground New technology supplies for both campuses New sun umbrella for Perrier playground Copyright ©2011 Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans
- 19. Amazing Students Students are becoming global citizens Diverse student body: geography, mother tongue, economics, parent profession Learning academic, technological, and social/interpersonal skills Pursuing fluency in third and fourth languages Matriculating into the top schools in the city Copyright ©2011 Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans
- 20. La communauté de l’EcoleBilingue Choice & Commitment Involvement & Support Le bon choix Copyright ©2011 Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orléans
Editor's Notes
- Introduce myselfNameFamilytoulouseWorked in bordeaux as a directorCame to eb in 2006First taught 2/3 year olds classesHas been principal since 2009
- TonightChoice and CommitmentYou as parents did not attend a french schoolIt’s a brave choiceRight choice
- Over the next 20 minutes or so, this is what we are going to talk about
- We are looking forward to our 15th anniversaryJulie Fabian, founded the school in 1998First class of pre-K (16) 19981st class of CP (change of name) 20041st class of 6th grade 201135 staff members
- This is what we are going to be talking about tonightWe are committed to providing an excellent education for your children
- ISASPursuing accreditation for cycle 3Who meet every day to coordinateHigh degree of preparation and professionalismTeachers are highly trainedWe know where we are goingThe outcomes will be shown through graphs
- In the process of comparing EB students to us schools
- Want to take a moment to explainThis visual aid will be given to you laterYou can see the two cycles we are already accredited for: C I and C II, pursing C III
- Are all coordinated together to make a single experience
- Tell Michel and Jen story
- Acknowledge all teachers
- Want to take a moment to explainThis visual aid will be given to you laterYou can see the two cycles we are already accredited for: C I and C II, pursing C III
- Our students are amazingThey come from different places, nationalities, speak numerous languages, but share thisAll parents have made a choice and commitment to French bilingual education
- Parents (assets and help for fundraisers)Thank you for attention and timeWe haveClass listsRepresentativesAfter careAtelierParent association (APPEL)Lunch - Piccadilly