Spanish

Grades K-4 experience the spanish language and culture through direct instruction once time a week for 30 minutes. This program introduces basic vocabulary, salutations and phrases using a multi-sensory approach to learning. Letter grades are not given in grades K-2.

In grades 5-8 Spanish is taught for 35 minutes twice a week. The upper grades have a more formal program; books are used and students receive a letter grade. Emphasis is placed on developing vocabulary, learning salutations, action verbs, numbers, holidays, months, etc. Through a multi-sensory approach, students begin to speak, read and write Spanish. Native speakers are challenged, and their learning expectations are geared more towards the reading and writing of the language. In addition, Spanish geography is reviewed, and customs and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries are explored.