Foreign Language

 


Teacher: Ms. Norton & Mrs. Yamnitz

 We have classes for all three grade levels.

6th Grade: We offer World Languages and cultures class for one quarter.  We samplings of French, Spanish and German and do small presentations of languages such as Korean or Russian when we have guest speakers to present these languages.  So... if you have expertise in languages, feel free to contact us at Jenkins and set up a time to share your language or culture.

7th & 8th Grades: Here we offer Introduction to Spanish and Introduction to French, depending upon demand.  These are quarter-long classes in which students learn the enough basics to be able to carry on simple conversations.  Students learn a few of the rudiments of structure and syntax as well as gaining a sampling of culture.

8th Grade: In addition to the introduction classes offered to 7th grade and 8th graders, 8th graders can choose to take a full year of Spanish.  This course covers the same material that high school students get in their first year of language study.  This choice provides an opportunity for students to get a head start on high school since students can move into the second year of language study as freshmen.  Although it does not count as a high school graduation credit, It does counts as one year of language completion which is applied towards high school graduation requirements.

Mrs. Yamnitz will be teaching Introduction to French and Advanced French.