The emphasis is on providing the child with an enjoyable exposure to the cultures of French speaking countries and the acquisition of contextually relevant language. Using thematic unit topics, the child learns French songs, dances, games and customs, studies about the art and drama of France and is exposed to words and expressions of daily life. The program meets twice a week. The child is encouraged to develop a strong sense of self-worth. The Early Childhood library program is designed to develop a sense of comfort and confidence in the use of the library.
Kindergartners have story time once a week.
Beginning at this grade level, children are helped to select, borrow and learn the proper care of books. Scheduled library classes occur once a week. Experiential Learning For information on learning experiences outside the classroom, see the section on Experiential Learning following Fourth Grade . Gill St. Bernard's does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, religion, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, its admission policies, its scholarship and loan programs, or its athletic or other school administered programs.