French Latin Spanish Mandarin*

World Language at Gates! You may study French, Latin or Spanish In 7 th grade students take level 1A of a language. In 8 th grade students take level 1B of the same language. There is no changing languages from 7 th to 8 th grade. In 9 th grade most students will enter level 2 or level 2 Honors.

World Language at Gates! World Language at Gates is not a teamed subject, nor is it an elective course. It is considered a core academic class. Students are taught vocabulary, syntax, grammar rules, culture, geography, art etc. There is nightly homework. Assessments are given.

Meet the Teachers! * French- Madame Dufault, Madame Dunn * Latin- Magistra Gamache * Spanish- Señor Donovan, Señora Jewett, Señora Smith

Why study French? French is spoken in 56 countries and 5 continents! It is the official language in 32 countries! It is the official language of the Olympics! It is the second most useful language in the field of business (Mandarin Chinese is #1) Middle School Trip to Quebec High School French Exchange Trip

SHS Students- Why study French?

Why study Latin? 60% of English words come from Latin! Latin Grammar facilitates the learning of English grammar Although not a spoken language, it is the gateway to all the Romance languages Latin is not just a language, but rather a key to unlock the past! Can potentially increase scores on SATS and PSATS High School Italy Trip

SHS Students- Why study Latin?

Why study Spanish? About 1 in every 10 people speak Spanish Spanish is the official language in 21 countries An important language to know in many careers Gain access to Spanish art, film, movies, music and literature. High School Spanish Exchange Trip and Costa Rica Trip

SHS Spanish Students- Why study Spanish?

World Cultures The World Cultures classes were designed to meet the diverse needs of our 7 th and 8 th grade World Language students. The curriculum is designed to help more students meet success in the World Language classroom. The curriculum is a decelerated level one Spanish curriculum that emphasizes culture and hands-on learning activities while also providing students with a strong base for their language learning. The course is intended to be a feeder course for students who will enter level one Spanish at the High School. *Students may also opt to take French 1 or Latin 1 at the High School.

Students individual strengths and needs MCAS performance difficulties An IEP that cites a Language Based Disability Working memory challenges Auditory processing problems Criteria for consideration in World Cultures

The Process Talk with your parents about which language is best for you. Ask yourself… What is my family’s background? Where do my relatives come from? What are my interests? What am I good at? Try to listen to each language on TV or on the internet. Contact Senora Ciulla with questions Choose a first and second choice language when you log onto Aspen.