FAQ

Where is Module Vanier located?
What are the school hours?
Is there transportation for  students?
What happens at lunch time?
What about student safety?
What can parents do to get   involved?
Does my child need to excel in French to succeed at Module Vanier?
Do parents need to speak French?

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 Where is Module Vanier located?
Module Vanier is a self contained unit on the 3rd floor of Kingston 
Collegiate Vocational Institute
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 What are the school hours?
Vanier’s classes begin at 8:20 a.m. and end at 2:30 p.m. Morning break is 
from 10:00-10:15 a.m. and lunch runs from 12:05-1:00 p.m.
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 Is there transportation for  students?
Limestone District School Board provides bus transportation for students 
attending the French Immersion site in their area.
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 What happens at lunch time?
Students are supervised in KCVI’s cafeteria, where they can eat their 
lunches or purchase one. KCVI students do not have the same lunch period. 
Students can participate in activities in the gym, under supervision.
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 What about student safety?
As in all schools, Module Vanier follows the guidelines of the Safe Schools 
Act 2000. Safety is a priority.
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 What can parents do to get   involved?
Join our active parent council
Volunteer in our classrooms or resource centre
Mentor children
Share your expertise in a classroom
Help coach a team
Help supervise on school trips
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 Does my child need to excel in French to succeed at Module Vanier?
No. Even with limited previous French knowledge, students can be successful 
in 2nd language acquisition. Students need only to  welcome challenges, be 
willing to set goals, apply strategies to achieve them, and display self    
motivation.
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 Do parents need to speak French?
No. Students at the junior high school level are expected to be responsible 
for their own learning. Students should ask for clarification & extra help 
from their teachers, when required.
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