Languages

Our World Language Program will focus on one language. We do not think we have the resources to do many languages well. Both demographic and likely usage considerations suggest that Spanish is the most relevant second language for our students to learn. Hence, we will focus our energies on ensuring that all our students learn that second language well, and effectively become bilingual in english and spanish.

We intend to offer two 5-year spanish language programs; one designed for the novice learner, the second for the student with either native language or near native language fluency. The former would lead to functional fluency and a capstone introductory college level Hispanic Literature course (equivalent to AP Spanish). The later would lead to advanced college level spanish courses at Columbia University.

The Spanish language courses will meet twice a week with an additional optional enrichment period in the afterschool program, and will begin in the 6th grade.