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.
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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.
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Meet the Teachers! * French- Madame Dufault, Madame Dunn *
Latin- Magistra Gamache * Spanish- Seor Donovan, Seora Jewett,
Seora Smith
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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
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SHS Students- Why study French?
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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
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SHS Students- Why study Latin?
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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
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SHS Spanish Students- Why study Spanish?
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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.
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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
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The Process Talk with your parents about which language is best
for you. Ask yourself What is my familys 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 [email protected] Choose a first and second
choice language when you log onto Aspen.