H E L E N   K E L L E R  M I D D L E  S C H O O L

One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar...Helen A. Keller


PROGRAM OF STUDIES AND
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

World Languages


Grade 6
Grade 7 Grade 8


DESCRIPTION OF COURSES

The World Language program at Helen Keller Middle School offers students the opportunity to pursue the study of French or Spanish. This program prepares them for a successful transition into the language program at Joel Barlow High School.  Students are encouraged to develop a lifelong interest in world languages and cultures through a variety of experiences and activities.  While developing an understanding and an appreciation for the language within its multicultural context, students acquire proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

KEY TEXTS USED AT 6TH, 7TH, AND 8TH GRADE LEVELS

FRENCH (grade 6),
Bon Voyage,
Glencoe Mcgraw-Hill

FRENCH (grades 7, 8)
Dis-Moi, Scott Foresman

SPANISH (grade 6)
¡Ven conmigo!,
Holt, Rinehart and Winston

SPANISH (grades 7,8)
Voces y Vistas, Scott Foresman



 


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