Foreign Language

Spanish and Chinese Language Preparation

We offer different levels of foreign language preparation. Each course gives students the practice and exposure to different foreign languages. Taught by experienced faculty members, students begin to develop: tense rules, building stronger vocabulary, grammar review, work on crafting clearer speaking and written work. Each course has a specific curriculum tailored to the respective level of the course.

• Spanish / Chinese Level 1 is for students who are learning the language for the 1st year at their school site. Most schools will offer Level 1 in 7th or 8th grade.
• Spanish / Chinese Level 2 is for students who are learning the language for the 2nd year at their school site. Most schools will offer Level 2 in 8th – 10th grade.
• Spanish / Chinese Level 3 is for students who are learning the language for the 3rd year at their school site. Most schools will offer Level 3 in 9th – 11th grade.
• Spanish / Chinese Level 4 is for students who are learning the language for the 4th year at their school site. Most schools will offer Level 4 in 10th – 12th grade.
• AP Spanish / AP Chinese is for students who have mastered the language and are ready to take the highest level of a foreign language at their school sites.  Most schools will offer the AP level in 10th – 12th grade.

We suggest students take the course level best matching the level your child will be enrolling in at their school site.

Beginning French Exploration Grades 6-8

• Beginning French Exploration exposes students to the French speaking world.
• The course is an introductory class for students who may be interested in taking French I at their school sites.
• Each class includes components of French grammar and vocabulary so students have an opportunity to begin developing basic French sentences.
• The course focuses on immersion, and students only speak and listen to French while in the class.
• French arts, culture, and history are embedded into the course so students have a holistic view of the language.
• Student participation and dialogue are important aspects of the course.
• Homework is assigned after each class to reinforce the concepts taught by the instructor.
• This is the perfect course for Junior High students who are interested in the French language.

Beginning Japanese Exploration Grades 6-8

• Beginning Japanese Exploration exposes students to the Japanese language and culture.
• The course serves as an introduction for students who may wish to study Japanese in the future.
• The course develops basic listening and speaking skills, but also introduces the three Japanese writing systems: Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji (Chinese characters).
• Student participation and dialogue are important aspects of the course.
• Students practice their conversation skills and are exposed to Japanese culture through a wide range of activities.
• Homework is assigned after each class to reinforce the concepts taught by the instructor.
• This is the perfect course for students who are interested in the Japanese language and culture.

Beginning Punjabi Exploration Grades 6-8

• The course focuses on developing listening and speaking skills through the use of Punjabi, a widely popular language in India.
• Exposure to this language strengthens those who want to enter the business field in the future, as cultural connections and conversational skills are taught through this language.
• Activities and participation are part of the curriculum so students have an opportunity to really engage in the language.