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Electives registration CJMS students in Grades 6 & 7 is Jan. 8-15. Grade 5 ES students is Jan. 18-26. Use 'Contact Us' page for questions.
The world languages available at Cabin John Middle School are Chinese, French and Spanish. The world language courses are high school credit-bearing courses. Courses are language and level dependent.
Full Year Full Year Chinese 1A/ French 1A/Full Year Spanish 1A (Grade 6 and 7)
Full Year Full Year Chinese 1A/ French 1A/Full Year Spanish 1A (Grade 6 and 7)
(1st semester spread out over the whole year) (1/2 high school credit)
Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are developed in the first half of level 1 world language. Vocabulary and grammar are taught through themes so that the language can be used for meaningful communication in real-life situations. Themes studied in level 1A include: greetings, school, pastimes, numbers, and descriptions. Cultural aspects of the language are integrated into the studies.
**Please note that 8th graders may not enroll in a FY1A language course as FY1B is not offered in high school.
First Year Full Year Course
FY Chinese 1A: WLG1002A
FY French 1A: WLG1003A
FY Spanish 1A: WLG1005A
Chinese 1AB* / French 1AB / Spanish 1AB Grade 6, 7, 8**
Chinese 1AB* / French 1AB / Spanish 1AB Grade 6, 7, 8**
Student will receive 1 high school credit upon completion
Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are developed in this fast-paced first year world language course. Vocabulary and grammar are taught through themes so that the language can be used for meaningful communication in real-life situations. Themes studied in level 1AB include: greetings, school, pastimes, numbers, descriptions, weather, family, home, food, clothing, and vacation. Cultural aspects are integrated into the studies. No prior knowledge of the language is necessary; however, students must have exceptional study skills and be highly self-motivated. Students who successfully complete this class may enroll in Chinese 2, French 2, or Spanish 2 the following year.
**Please note that 8th graders attending Churchill High School may not enroll in Chinese 1AB, as Chinese 2AB is not offered at Churchill High School.**
Chinese 2AB / French 2AB / Spanish 2AB Grade 7, 8
Chinese 2AB / French 2AB / Spanish 2AB Grade 7, 8
Student will receive 1 high school credit upon completion
Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills continue to be developed in this fast-paced second year world language course. The theme areas started in level 1AB are expanded to include more extensive vocabulary and more advanced grammar. The prerequisite for this class is the successful completion of Chinese 1AB / French 1AB / Spanish 1AB, or the approval of the world language chairperson. Students who successfully complete this class may enroll in Chinese 3, French 3, or Spanish 3 the following year.
Chinese 2 A/B: WLG2022A/WLG2022B
French 2 A/B: WLG2042A/WLG2042B
Spanish 2 A/B: WLG2132A/WLG2132B
(Add both the A and B course numbers in StudentVUE)
Spanish 3AB (Grade 8)
Spanish 3AB (Grade 8)
Student will receive 1 high school credit upon completion
Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills continue to be developed in this fast-paced third year world language course. The theme areas started in level 1AB and learned in level 2AB are continuously expanded to include more extensive vocabulary and more advanced grammar. The prerequisite for this class is the successful completion of Spanish 2AB, or the approval of the world language chairperson. Students who successfully complete this class may enroll in Spanish 4 the following year.
Spanish 3A/B: WLG2138A/WLG218B
(Add both the A and B course numbers in StudentVUE)
Why You Should take Chinese.movWhy you should take Chinese
VID_20230124_174529.mp4Why you should take French
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