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Daily Life at Francophone

Student Life

La Vie des Élèves

A vibrant day filled with bilingual learning, creative clubs, student leadership, SEL, and the traditions that make Francophone feel like a second home.

A Typical Day

Morning to Afternoon

1
Morning Arrival

Students arrive greeted in both English and French. Time for breakfast, socializing, and settling in before the learning day begins.

2
Academic Blocks

Instruction in both languages throughout the day — French language, Math, English, Science, and Social Studies. Morning recess between 9:45–11:00 AM.

3
Lunch & Recess

Nutritious meals and unstructured play. Students play games, practice sports, create sidewalk chalk art, or chat with friends.

4
Afternoon Learning

Continued academics including PE and Visual & Performing Arts, closing with a Social-Emotional Learning circle or check-in.

5
After School

BASC After-School Care with clubs, enrichment activities, and supervised play until 6:00 PM.

After-School Clubs

Something for Every Student

From judo to Pokémon club, drumming to STEM — our after-school clubs let students explore passions beyond the classroom.

Visual Arts
Watercolor Arts & Crafts Paper Crafts Coloring Art Beads & Charms Play-Doh
Performing Arts
Drumming Karaoke
Sports & Athletics
Soccer Judo Track & Field Flag Football
STEM
Lego Club Science Club
—— Social-Emotional Learning

Whole-Child Wellbeing

Academic success is built on a foundation of social-emotional wellbeing. We implement PBIS practices and explicitly teach SEL skills every day.

Morning Meetings

Daily classroom circles for sharing, connection, and SEL lessons.

Restorative Justice

Students navigate disagreements peacefully through Restorative Justice practices.

Peer Mentoring

Older students support younger students, building leadership and empathy.

Owl of the Month

Monthly assemblies celebrating students who embody BRIJE values.

Hoot Store

Students earn “Hoots” by living our core values, redeemable at our on-site store for art supplies, games, and sensory toys.

—— Student Voice & Leadership

Students Lead

Student Council

Elected representatives from upper grades work with school leadership to plan events, address student concerns, and improve school life.

Safe School Ambassadors

An evidence-based, student-led program training socially influential students to prevent bullying and improve school climate through non-violent communication and conflict resolution.

Event Planning

Students help plan and execute school events — from cultural celebrations to fundraisers and community service projects.

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See Student Life in Action

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