Dual Language Program
Parent Meeting:
Middle School Options
6th Grade Course Requirements
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Math
Science
Social Studies
English
Reading
PE
Tech Apps I + 1 semester elective
Fine Arts – 1 course required in middle school
• 6th grade full-year options: Band, Choir, and Orchestra
• 6th grade semester options: Art and Theatre Arts
7th Grade Course Requirements
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Math
Science
Social Studies
English
Reading
PE or Athletics
Tech Apps II (taken in either 7th or 8th grade)
1 ½ electives
8th Grade Course Requirements
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Math
Science
Social Studies
English
Reading
1 Semester PE or Athletics
2 electives (including Tech Apps II if not taken in 7th grade)
Current Options for Dual Language Students
• In 2010, the Dual Language Transition Committee recommended creating a
Spanish for Spanish Speakers course that would include more advanced
content and literature while focusing on helping Dual Language students
acquire the grammar and other skills not covered in the Dual Language
Program.
• Current Dual Language students at the middle school level have the option
of taking Spanish for Spanish-Speakers I in 7th grade and Spanish for
Spanish-Speakers II in 8th grade. Both are offered as PreAP courses.
• Students receive high school credit for both of these courses.
Options for 2015-2016
• The 6th-8th Grade Transition Committee studied various options and
determined to offer a content area course in Spanish to 6th grade Dual
Language students.
• Reading was selected as the course to be taught in Spanish because it allows
students to hone their Spanish literacy and vocabulary skills that will support
their success in the Spanish for Spanish-Speakers classes. Students will take
their English course in English to hone English literacy skills.
• This option has the benefit of not reducing electives for the students.
Middle School Course Sequence for
Incoming 6th Grade Student
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Spanish Reading
Reading
Reading
English
English
English
Math
Math
Math
Science
Science
Science
Social Studies
Social Studies
Social Studies
PE*
PE* or Athletics
Semester of PE* or Athletics +
1 semester elective
Fine Arts: semester or full-year
course required
PreAP Spanish for Spanish
Speakers I
PreAP Spanish for Spanish
Speakers II
Tech Apps I + 1 semester elective
Tech Apps II ** + 1 semester elective
Elective: 1 full-year or 2 semesters
*Off-Campus PE (OCPE) is an option to create space for another course in the student’s schedule.
** Course can be taken in either 7th or 8th grade.
Middle School Course Sequence for Incoming
6th Grade Student Taking Band/Choir/Orchestra
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Spanish Reading
Reading
Reading
English
English
English
Math
Math
Math
Science
Science
Science
Social Studies
Social Studies
Social Studies
PE*
PE* or Athletics
Semester of PE* or Athletics +
Tech Apps II
(OR 1 semester elective if Tech Apps II is taken in 6th grade)
Tech Apps I + 1 semester elective
PreAP Spanish for Spanish Speakers II
(Tech Apps II**)
PreAP Spanish for Spanish
Speakers I
Band/Choir/Orchestra
Band/Choir/Orchestra
Band/Choir/Orchestra
*Off-Campus PE (OCPE) is an option to create space in the student’s schedule for another course.
**Tech Apps II may be requested for spring of 6th grade with understanding that Tech Apps II is an 8th grade course.
Middle School Course Sequence for
Incoming 7th Grade Student
7th Grade
8th Grade
Reading
Reading
English
English
Math
Math
Science
Science
Social Studies
Social Studies
PE* or Athletics
Semester or PE* or Athletics +
Tech Apps II
PreAP Spanish for Spanish Speakers I
PreAP Spanish for Spanish Speakers II
Tech Apps I + 1 semester elective
Elective: 1 full-year or 2 semesters
*Off-Campus PE (OCPE) is an option to create space in the student’s schedule for another course.
Middle School Course Sequence for Incoming
7th Grade Student Taking Band/Choir/Orchestra
7th Grade
8th Grade
Reading
Reading
English
English
Math
Math
Science
Science
Social Studies
Social Studies
PE* or Athletics
Semester of PE* or Athletics
PreAP Spanish for Spanish Speakers I
PreAP Spanish for Spanish Speakers II
Band/Choir/Orchestra
Band/Choir/Orchestra
Tech Apps I**
Tech Apps II***
*Off-Campus PE (OCPE) is an option to create space in the student’s schedule for another course.
**7th grade students in full year Fine Arts must take Tech Apps I during summer school or pass a Credit-by-Exam (CBE).
***8th grade students in full-year Fine Arts and full-year Athletics must take Tech Apps II during summer school or pass a CBE.
Creative Scheduling Options
1. Credit-by-Exam (CBE)
• Technology Apps I and II – CBE offered May 2, 2015
• Reading – CBE offered June 9-10
Creative Scheduling Options
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Summer School (for Tech Apps I and II):
• Location: Fabra Elementary
• Dates: June 9-12, 15-19, 22-26, and 29-July 2
• Time: 8:00 – 11:00; 12:00-3:00 if 2nd class is needed;
• Fee: $110/student with a minimum of 20 students enrolled
Creative Scheduling Options
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Off-campus PE
• OCPE credit is for students who are involved with a specific activity that
exceeds what the school district offers through the general physical education
program, such as dance, equestrian, gymnastics, hockey, martial arts, and
swimming.
• Middle school students must be engaged in these activities for at least 5 hours
outside the school day during the week.
• Students must follow guidelines for applying for credit.
Other Considerations
• Parents and students should consider current options at the high school level
for continuing Spanish instruction:
• 9th Grade:
Pre-AP Spanish III or Spanish III
• 10th Grade: AP Spanish IV (Language)
• 11th Grade: AP Spanish V (Literature)
• 12th Grade: Non-Spanish credit through language application, such as PALS
mentoring in an elementary Dual Language classroom
Other Considerations
Begin with the end in mind…
• Does my student want to continue with Spanish throughout high school or
begin another foreign language after AP Spanish IV?
• If a student pursues Spanish at the college level, it is wise not to have a gap in instruction
between high school and college.
• If a student sees potential conflicts in electives at high school which would prohibit taking
Spanish each year, it may be best to skip a year early in the Spanish sequence to ensure that
Spanish is taken the student’s senior year.