The focus for language learning is on real life, functional use of language through dialogues, skits, and other creative, hands-on activities. Students develop skills and learn basic structures and vocabulary of the language through listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities.
Students will:
- Use greetings, farewells, and expressions of courtesy.
- Take part in basic conversation about family, friends, and school.
- Ask and answer questions based on familiar material.
- Read menus, signs, schedules, and other authentic material.
- Write short descriptions, messages, and guided compositions.
- Study aspects of everyday life in the culture of the target language.
Students in Arlington Public Schools in grades 7-12 may receive high school world language credit for native language study and for the study of world languages. It is highly recommended that a grade of C or better in the course be earned to continue to the next level. The courses are sequential and a C or better will help set students up for success.
To receive world language credit, the following requirements must be met:
- A transcript verifying a minimum of 140 hours of formal language study for each credit must be submitted.
- The student must have earned a passing grade.
Students seeking the Advanced Studies diploma will meet the world language requirements by completing three years/levels of study in one language or two years of study in each of two languages. Successful completion of each world language course results in one credit toward the Advanced Studies Diploma. Some colleges require the study of world languages to continue in high school. If your student has successfully completed three years of study upon completion of their freshmanyear, be sure to look at the college admissions criteria for the student’s college(s) of choice.