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Bilingual confidence. <span class=\"h-fr\">A love of learning.<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>At LFSD, academic excellence and student well-being go hand in hand. Our students benefit from the rigor of the French curriculum combined with a caring, student-centered approach. Through French immersion, English instruction, and Spanish in the upper grades, they develop strong academic foundations, confidence, and the skills to succeed wherever their next path takes them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"a-jump\"><a href=\"#Programs\">Our programs<\/a><a href=\"#Difference\">The LFSD difference<\/a><a href=\"#DailySchedule\">A day at LFSD<\/a><a href=\"#LearningSupport\">Learning Support<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"a-head\" id=\"Programs\"><div class=\"a-eyebrow r\">Our programs<\/div><h2>From preschool to 8th grade<\/h2><\/div>\n<div class=\"ac-cards\"><a class=\"ac-card\" href=\"https:\/\/lfsd.org\/preschool\"><small>Toute Petite, Petite &amp; Moyenne Section | Ages 2\u20134<\/small><strong>Preschool &amp; Junior Kindergarten<\/strong><b>Discovering the joy of learning in French.<\/b><span>Through play, exploration, and carefully guided activities, children develop language, independence, social skills, and curiosity in a nurturing French immersion environment.<\/span><em>Discover Preschool &rarr;<\/em><\/a><a class=\"ac-card\" href=\"https:\/\/lfsd.org\/kindergarten\"><small>Grande Section | Age 5<\/small><strong>Kindergarten<\/strong><b>Building strong foundations for Elementary School.<\/b><span>Children strengthen their French language skills while developing the foundations of reading, writing, and mathematics, along with the confidence and independence needed for the next stage of learning.<\/span><em>Discover Kindergarten &rarr;<\/em><\/a><a class=\"ac-card\" href=\"https:\/\/lfsd.org\/elementary-school\"><small>Grades 1\u20134 | CP\u2013CM1<\/small><strong>Elementary School<\/strong><b>Building strong academic foundations in two languages.<\/b><span>Students develop strong skills in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and humanities while learning across both French and American educational frameworks and becoming increasingly confident, curious, and independent learners.<\/span><em>Discover Elementary &rarr;<\/em><\/a><a class=\"ac-card\" href=\"https:\/\/lfsd.org\/upper-school\"><small>Grades 5\u20138 | CM2\u20134e<\/small><strong>Upper School<\/strong><b>Growing in independence. Preparing for what comes next.<\/b><span>Beginning in Grade 5, students transition to our Upper School model, with subject-specialist teachers, a Middle School-style schedule, and increased independence. Rigorous bilingual academics, science and STEM, languages, arts, athletics, and leadership opportunities prepare students for a successful transition to high school.<\/span><em>Discover Upper School &rarr;<\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<section class=\"ac-diff\" id=\"Difference\"><div class=\"a-eyebrow r\">Why LFSD<\/div><h2>The LFSD Difference<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ac-diff-grid\">\n<a class=\"ac-wide\" href=\"https:\/\/lfsd.org\/french-bilingual-education\"><small>French &amp; Bilingual Education<\/small><strong>More than learning a language \u2014 learning in <i>two<\/i> languages.<\/strong><span>At LFSD, French is not simply a subject. Students learn, think, communicate, and grow in both French and English, developing true bilingualism and the ability to navigate different cultures and educational systems with confidence.<\/span><em>Discover Our Bilingual Approach &rarr;<\/em><\/a>\n<a class=\"ac-wide r\" href=\"https:\/\/lfsd.org\/after-lfsd\"><small>After LFSD<\/small><strong>Ready for wherever their next path takes them.<\/strong><span>LFSD graduates leave with strong academic foundations, multilingual skills, independence, and confidence. They continue their education in leading public and independent high schools, French schools, and international programs before pursuing a wide range of universities in the U.S. and around the world.<\/span><em>Discover Where LFSD Graduates Go &rarr;<\/em><\/a>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"lsup\" id=\"LearningSupport\"><div class=\"a-head\"><div class=\"a-eyebrow r\">Learning Support<\/div><h2>Support for every learner<\/h2><\/div><p class=\"lsup-intro\">At LFSD, every student can receive support in French, English, language fluency and math, <strong>included in tuition<\/strong>. Support takes place during class time, individually or in small groups, so that each child, whatever their profile, can progress with confidence.<\/p><div class=\"lsup-grid\"><div><h3>French<\/h3><p>Extra support to strengthen reading, writing and speaking in French.<\/p><\/div><div><h3>English<\/h3><p>Extra support in English language arts, reading and writing.<\/p><\/div><div><h3>Fluency<\/h3><p>Programs for students who are new to French or English, to help them join their class quickly and confidently.<\/p><\/div><div><h3>Math<\/h3><p>Targeted help to consolidate number sense, methods and problem-solving.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lsup-band\"><div><em>Chaque enfant compte<\/em><strong>Teaching adapted to every child<\/strong><\/div><p>We differentiate lessons, materials and assessments to meet the needs of all our students, including children with dyslexia and other learning differences (\u201cdys\u201d). We work hand in hand with families to find the right support for each child. When needed, we also work with outside specialists, such as one-on-one support in the classroom; these services are paid by families.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"a-head\" id=\"DailySchedule\"><div class=\"a-eyebrow r\">A day at LFSD<\/div><h2>Daily schedule<\/h2><p>Elementary and middle school. The preschool schedule varies by class; greeting, dismissal and extended care are the same.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a-day\">\n<div><span>8:00 \u2013 8:30<\/span>Extended care (morning)<\/div>\n<div><span>8:30 \u2013 9:00<\/span>Greeting<\/div>\n<div><span>9:00<\/span>Classes begin<\/div>\n<div><span>11:00 \u2013 11:15<\/span>Recess<\/div>\n<div><span>12:15 \u2013 1:15<\/span>Lunch &amp; recess<\/div>\n<div><span>1:15 \u2013 3:15<\/span>Afternoon classes<\/div>\n<div><span>3:15 \u2013 3:45<\/span>Dismissal &amp; pick-up<\/div>\n<div><span>3:45 \u2013 4:45<\/span>After-school activities<\/div>\n<div><span>3:45 \u2013 4:30<\/span>Study hall<\/div>\n<div><span>3:45 \u2013 5:45<\/span>Extended care (afternoon)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"a-cal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lfsd.org\/school-calendar\">See the school calendar &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"a-head\"><div class=\"a-eyebrow r\">Practical information<\/div><h2>Before, during &amp; after school<\/h2><\/div>\n<div class=\"a-cards\">\n<div class=\"a-card\" id=\"DayCare\"><h3>Extended Care<\/h3><p>Monday to Friday, 8:00 \u2013 8:30 am and 3:45 \u2013 5:45 pm. Billed through FACTS.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a-card\" id=\"HotLunches\"><h3>Hot Lunches<\/h3><p>Healthy, French-inspired meals by Girard Gourmet, with vegetables from their organic garden in Julian, CA. Available 2, 3 or 5 days a week.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/girardgourmetlunch.com\/la-petite-ecole\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Order online &rarr;<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"a-card\"><h3>After School<\/h3><p>More than 30 after-school activities and seasonal camps, from chess and rockets to soccer and dance.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/lfsd.org\/enrichment\">Discover Enrichment &rarr;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"a-cta\" id=\"Admissions\">\n<h2>Join LFSD<\/h2>\n<p>LFSD welcomes all families, regardless of race, color, religious affiliation, national or ethnic origin.<\/p>\n<div class=\"a-btns\"><a class=\"a-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/lfsd.org\/application-for-admission\">Apply now<\/a><a class=\"a-btn a-btn-n\" href=\"https:\/\/lfsd.org\/tour\">Schedule a tour<\/a><a class=\"a-btn a-btn-n\" href=\"https:\/\/lfsd.org\/tuition\">Tuition &amp; fees<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<script>(function(){function op(id,scroll){var el=id&&document.getElementById(id);if(!el)return;var d=el.tagName==='DETAILS'?el:el.closest('details');if(!d)return;d.open=true;if(scroll)setTimeout(function(){d.scrollIntoView({behavior:'smooth',block:'start'});},60);}function fromHash(){op(decodeURIComponent(location.hash.slice(1)),true);}window.addEventListener('hashchange',fromHash);if(document.readyState!=='loading')fromHash();else document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded',fromHash);document.addEventListener('click',function(e){var a=e.target.closest&&e.target.closest('a[href*=\"#\"]');if(!a)return;var id=a.getAttribute('href').split('#')[1];op(id,false);});})();<\/script>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Academics Academic excellence. 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