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MURRAY ELEMENTARY IS A WORLD LANGUAGE MAGNET SCHOOL
Welcome to the World Language Department at Murray Language Academy!
At Murray Language Academy, we believe that learning another language opens doors to deeper cultural understanding, global citizenship, and lifelong curiosity. Our World Language Department is dedicated to providing students with an engaging, immersive, and academically rigorous language experience from the earliest grades through middle school.
We offer a comprehensive program designed to build strong communication skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while fostering an appreciation for diverse cultures around the world. Through authentic resources, interactive lessons, and real-world applications, our students develop confidence and proficiency in their target languages.
Our passionate educators create a supportive and inclusive environment where every learner can grow. Whether students are exploring a new language for the first time or advancing their skills, our program emphasizes meaningful connections, cultural exploration, and the joy of discovering new perspectives.
At Murray Language Academy, we are proud to empower students with the tools they need to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. Welcome to a community where language learning inspires curiosity, compassion, and a global mindset.
Class Schedules
Class Schedules
Students have language classes 2-3 a week, rotating each quarter. Each class period is 60 minutes. Throughout the year, students will average 150 minutes a week in their language classes.
1st and 3rd quarters
1st and 3rd quarters
2nd and 4th quarters
2nd and 4th quarters
Grading
Grading
World language classes at Murray follow the standard CPS letter grade scale with A (90-100%), B (80-89%), C (70-79%), D (60-69%), and F (below 60%). In world language classes, students grades will be based on their performance in the following categories based on the domains of language learning:
Reading 20%
Listening 20%
Writing 25%
Speaking 25%
Culture 10%
Achievements
Achievements
Each year several 5th and 8th grade Murray students earn the Pathways to the Seal of Biliteracy award for achieving a certain proficiency level within their language of study
Mandarin students won 1st place in the National Chinese Singing Contest
Multiple gold winners at the Annual Midwest Chinese Teachers Alliance Chinese Speech Contest
Bronze winner and Honorable Mentions in the National French Contest
Enrichment Activities
Enrichment Activities
Each year the world language department offers an array of enrichment activities to our students and their families. Each year provides new opportunities and events. Some activities include:
International Travel: In 2025 we went to Italy! In 2023 and 2019 we took students to France. We are currently planning our next educational adventure.
World Language Night: An annual fun-filled night of international exploration with an array of activities, food, and performances
Annual cultural parades for Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, and Dia de los Muertos
Culturally focused field trips: to the Alliance Française for cooking lessons and a movie, to the National Museum of Mexican Art and an authentic Mexican lunch, to Chinese dance performances, for a performance of Stories Around the World, and so many more
In-school cultural activities: Chinese Artist in Residence teaches students a variety of cultural crafts, flamenco dance lessons, and afterschool cultural clubs
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