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• Preschool

  Spanish instruction begins in preschool with a focus on language and culture exposure, aiding children in developing emergent interpretive communication skills.
  Playful interaction between teacher and students lets children naturally absorb concepts of a new language and become comfortable with communicating in a foreign language.

• ECC

  In ECC, students explore the Spanish language through fun-filled activities such as singing songs, telling stories and playing games. The children discover introductory conversation skills and vocabulary related to topics such as daily routines, colors, animals and more. This initial exposure allows for students to seamlessly enter into first grade Spanish.  

   

• 1st Grade

  In first grade Spanish a broad variety of vocabulary is introduced through songs and games. Students learn about animals, days of the week, months, the weather, seasons and more.

   

• 2nd Grade

  Second grade Spanish reinforces concepts covered in first grade while placing a greater emphasis on conversational and writing skills. Colors, shapes, and family are among the various vocabulary groups introduced.

   

• 3rd Grade

  In third grade Spanish, students delve into the world of feelings, clothing, family, fruits, and vegetables. The fruit and vegetable unit results in a scavenger hunt in our very own organic garden where students put their language skills to the test. The third graders ultimately venture on a field trip to a local farm stand where they purchase produce using a dialogue they have learned entirely in Spanish.

   

• 4th Grade

  In fourth grade world language, students review and expand the language skills developed in ECC through third grades. The total physical response storytelling (TPRS) method is used more extensively.

   

• 5th Grade

  Fifth grade world language students review and expand the language skills developed in ECC through fourth grades. There is a continued emphasis placed on speaking, reading, and writing. Total physical response storytelling (TPRS) continues to be used. Verb conjugations in the present tense of both regular and irregular verbs are introduced.

   

• 6th Grade

  In sixth grade, students expand their conversational skills and vocabulary. Stories, games, skits, and poems add life to their newly acquired grammar skills. Verb conjugation of the present and near future tenses is mastered.

• 7th Grade

  Seventh grade students review basic grammatical structures and vocabulary developed in sixth grade. Students work with a variety of verb tenses to further their foundation of grammar. Both auditory comprehension and speech are stressed. Films, music and multimedia presentations further their interest and understanding of the language.

   

• 8th Grade

  In eighth grade, the opportunities to develop proficiency are maximized. Weekly writing assignments and conversation practice based on authentic situations aid students in progressing in the language. Eighth graders are challenged to increase their abilities in both oral and written proficiency throughout the year. They achieve a greater mastery of a variety of vocabulary, verb tenses, and grammatical structures.
  After successful completion of eighth grade world language, the majority of graduates place into second year high school Spanish or French.