World Languages

6th Grade

High school credit is awarded for earning a passing grade in both the A and B sections of a world language class. The final grade earned for the course will appear on the high school transcript ONLY if the grade improves a student's overall grade point average (GPA). The language options are listed below. Enrollment in all courses is a full year commitment.

French

French Full Year 1A

Students begin to learn to communicate orally and in writing in a culturally appropriate manner about topics related to daily life. They interpret basic information when listening and reading. Vocabulary and basic grammatical structures are taught within the context of these familiar topics. Culture is embedded throughout the course.

NOTE: This is the first half of a two year course. Students must pass the full year of 1A and the full year of 1B in order to earn one high school credit.



Spanish

Spanish Full Year 1A

Students begin to learn to communicate orally and in writing in a culturally appropriate manner about topics related to daily life. They interpret basic information when listening and reading. Vocabulary and basic grammatical structures are taught within the context of these familiar topics. Culture is embedded throughout the course.

NOTE: This is the first half of a two year course. Students must pass the full year of 1A and the full year of 1B in order to earn one high school credit.


Pre- Spanish for Spanish Speakers

Pre-Spanish for Spanish Speakers provides language instruction for students with proficiency in Spanish, either because it is their first language or it is spoken extensively in their home. Each course integrates history, culture, language, and connections related to the Spanish-speaking world.



*Upper level options depend on what is offered at the high school. The sequence of courses is somewhat flexible and depends on student choice and preparedness for the AP/IB exams. Magruder currently offers AP French Language and AP Spanish Language and AP Spanish Literature. Students who articulate to our IB magnet schools will have the option of taking IB Language courses.