ACPS offers Spanish Dual Language Programs at Francis C. Hammond and George Washington middle schools, for the academic school year 2020-21. Participation in the program requires previous instruction in the ACPS Dual Language elementary programs at John Adams Elementary School, Mount Vernon Community School, prior experience in a dual language/immersion program in other school district(s), and/or placement through an entry assessment.
Starting in 6th grade, dual language students will receive two courses in Spanish:
Dual Language Spanish Language Arts I and Dual Language Spanish - U.S. History I (6th grade Social Studies). In both courses, dual language students will continue to refine their bilingual, biliteracy and social cultural competence skills.
Fully taught in Spanish, students receive the same content as monolingual language students. For a description of this course, please review the 6th grade Social Studies course U.S. History I description.
Fully taught in Spanish, students receive the same content as monolingual language students. For a description of this course, please review the 7th grade Social Studies course U.S. History II description.
Dual Language Spanish - U.S. History I or admission/permission to Dual Language Program
Students continue their study of the Spanish language as they advance and perfect their comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills in the target language. Vocabulary, grammar and language structures are present in real-life contexts and are developed around specific communicative functions. Emphasis continues to be placed on the use of Spanish within and beyond the classroom, with the integration of authentic materials into instruction to aid students in learning more about the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
Dual Language Spanish Language Arts I or admission/permission to Dual Language Program
In this course, students continue to expand and refine their knowledge of the Spanish language and culture. Students are exposed to thematic units, emphasizing written and oral expression, reading comprehension and culture. The course is taught entirely in Spanish, and all materials are presented in the target language. Course content is enriched through the use of technology and authentic ancillary materials.
Dual Language Spanish Language Arts I or admission/permission to Dual Language Program
In this course, students continue to improve their language proficiency through language study that includes:
Student must meet the Dual Language Program requirements and/or permission for enrollment.
In this course, students continue to improve their language proficiency through language study.
In Grade 7, students will:
