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Foreign Language Department
Mrs. Judy Seed - Department Chair
Mrs. Ams - Spanish  Mrs. Joubin - Spanish
Mrs. Seed-French  Ms. Lafky - German 
Foreign Language Course Offerings
EIGHTH GRADE ELECTIVE PROGRAM
French I
German I
Spanish I
Students develop the ability to communicate about themselves and their immediate environment using simple sentences containing basic grammatical structures. The language learning process integrates basic aspects of the geography, customs, and culture(s) of the target language countries. Credit becomes a part of the high school transcript, is included in the determination of the high school grade point average (GPA), and counts toward fulfilling the foreign language requirements of the high school diplomas. It also counts toward the total number of credits required for graduation.
Spanish for Fluent Speakers I - year long
Prerequisite: Reading knowledge in Spanish and permission from instructor. This course offers fluent speakers of Spanish the opportunity to strengthen their basic skills in reading and writing Spanish. The students learn about the Hispanic contributions to the English language and American culture. The students also study the major historical figures and events of Spanish speaking countries. The course is conducted in Spanish and counts toward fulfilling the foreign language requirement. Credit becomes a part of the high school transcript, is included in the determination of the high school grade point average (GPA), and counts toward fulfilling the foreign language requirements of the high school diplomas. It also counts toward the total number of credits required for graduation.
SEVENTH GRADE ELECTIVE PROGRAM
Introduction to Foreign Language (IFL) Semester
Students are introduced to two or more foreign languages and cultures, which are, in turn, contrasted with English. The languages most often studied are French, German, Latin, and Spanish, but Chinese, Japanese, and Russian may also be included. Students learn the most basic structures, vocabulary, and expressions in each language and study the culture of the people who speak them. They are also exposed to the basic steps and study habits necessary to learn foreign language skills. Students are made aware of how knowledge of a foreign language enriches a person’s life and expands the options in terms of career goals. The 18-week course must include at least four languages. This course does not count as a high school foreign language credit.
DISCLAIMER This web page contains links to one or more web pages that are outside the FCPS network. FCPS does not control the content or relevancy of these pages.
Teacher sites:
Mrs. Forbes
http://www.geocities.com/sraforbes
Mrs. Joubin
http://TeacherWeb.com/VA/Lanier/Joubin/h1.stm
Mrs. Seed
http://TeacherWeb.com/VA/Fairfax/Seed/h1.stm
Ms.Lafky
www.quia.com/pages/lafkygerman.html
Useful Links for Foreign Language Students
FCPS Foreign Language Program – General Information
http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/DIS/OHSICS/forlang/fcpsinfo.htm
Information about PALS
http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/DIS/OHSICS/forlang/PALS/index.htm
Especially for French students
http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/DIS/OHSICS/forlang/esp_stud/frstud.htm
Especially for Spanish students
http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/DIS/OHSICS/forlang/esp_stud/spstud.htm
Especially for German students
http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/DIS/OHSICS/forlang/esp_stud/germstud.htm
STARS: Spanish Tutorial and Review Site
http://www.fcps.edu/DIS/OHSICS/forlang/stars/
EIFFEL: Excellence in French for Every Learner
http://www.fcps.edu/DIS/OHSICS/forlang/eiffel/index.htm
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