WAKEFIELD SPANISH IMMERSION PROGRAM November 14, 2012

Program Design Spanish Courses Immersion I Immersion II AP Spanish Language AP Spanish Literature I AP Spanish Literature II Senior Project Graduation Requirement May be done entirely or partially in Spanish Topic of student’s choice

Program Design Course Sequence Most 9 th Graders take Immersion I 2 sections of Immersion I Assists in transition to high school Focuses on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills AP Language is taken before AP Spanish Literature Immersion II may be taken in either 10 th, 11 th, or 12 th grade

International Spanish Academy DELE Travel and Study-in-Spain Opportunities Immersion Certificate

Study Abroad Opportunity Personalized Spanish School, San Jose, Costa Rica 8 Days, 20 Hours of Spanish Instruction

AP International Diploma “The Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID) is a globally recognized certificate for students with an international outlook. The APID challenges a student to display exceptional achievement on AP Exams across several disciplines.” 5 AP exams with score of 3 or higher At least 1 AP exam in two language courses Apply to a university abroad

Looking Ahead Increased Coursework in Spanish Personal Finance and Economics (10 th Grade) Interpretation and Translation Course Dual Enrollment with NVCC Immersion Recognition at Graduation Awarded Immersion Certificates at Awards Ceremony Immersion Graduates are Indicated in the Graduation Program Explore Possibility of Immersion Seal on Diploma