Wakefield Spanish immersion program

1. Wakefield Spanish immersion program November 14, 2012

2. 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

3. Program Design • Course Sequence • Most 9th 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 10th, 11th, or 12th grade

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

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

6. 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

7. Looking Ahead • Increased Coursework in Spanish • Personal Finance and Economics (10th 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