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Elementary FLEX
Starting in
Kindergarten, students have the opportunity to explore learning about the
Spanish language and culture. Primary skills emphasized are listening and speaking.
Activities are designed to help students feel a high degree of success
while producing low stress. Students participate actively and have
fun while learning the language. Kindergarten
students receive instruction for 15 minutes once every six days, with the length
of instruction increasing to 30 minutes for 5th graders. Specific outcomes
and assessments are identified in the curriculum area of the school district's
website. Much of the vocabulary for the FLEX program revolves around
themes. FLEX thematic vocabulary.
Middle School
At the Middle School, 8th graders have the option to
elect a foreign language or to take a reading class. Students who elect a
foreign language choose between French, German, and Spanish. Students who
opt to take a reading class, may pursue foreign language study at the High
School. The foreign language classes offered at the Middle School for 8th
graders, are considered a major subject, and will prepare students to continue their
language study into level II at the High School. Foreign
Language Selection
Techniques and
strategies used at the Middle School, take into consideration the special needs
of the middle aged learner. Numerous opportunities are provided for second
chance learning. Palisades
Middle School Spanish.
High School
The
articulated and sequential study of a foreign language begun in 8th grade is
continued at the High School. Here students have the option of pursuing
this study through levels II, III, IV, and AP. At the High School students who wish to expand their study of
foreign languages can also elect to begin the study of additional languages,
starting with level I. Language classes are scheduled daily for a semester
in 90 minute intensive scheduling blocks. (German AP classes are scheduled
every other day for the entire year.) Palisades
High School Spanish.
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