There are seven languages offered across Arlington Public Schools at the secondary level. In addition, the Spanish Immersion Program continues at the secondary level.
Program Goals and Standards:
Goal 1: Communication
Use knowledge and language skills for functional communication.
Goal 2: Cultures
Gain knowledge of other cultural perspectives and practices.
Goal 3: Connections
Connect foreign language study to experiences in other curricular areas to personal interests.
Goal 4: Comparisons
Compare the target language and culture with their own language and culture.
Goal 5: Communities
Use the language and apply learning to the world beyond the classroom.
Languages and levels offered:
Secondary Level - Middle School:
- Chinese I, II*
- French I, II
- German I, II (H.B. Woodlawn only)
- Japanese I, II* (H.B. Woodlawn only)
- Latin I, II*
- Spanish Immersion Grades 6-8 (Gunston), Spanish for Fluent Speakers I, II, Transitional Spanish Grade 6 and Spanish I, II
Secondary Level - High School:
- Arabic I, II, III, IV, V*
- Chinese I, II, III, IV, V-AP*
- French I, II, III, IV, V, VI, V-AP, VI-AP, International Baccalaureate (I.B. available at Washington-Lee)
- German I, II, III, IV, IV-AP, V-AP*
- Japanese I, II, III, IV*
- Latin I, II, III, IV, V, IV-AP, V-AP, International Baccalaureate (I.B. available at Washington-Lee)
- Spanish I, II, III, IV, V, VI, V-AP, VI-AP, International Baccalaureate (I.B. available at Washington-Lee); Spanish Immersion (Wakefield); Spanish for Fluent Speakers I, II, III, IV-AP Language, V-AP Literature Part I, VI-AP Literature Part II, International Baccalaureate (I.B. available at Washington-Lee)
I.B. Arabic and I.B. Chinese projected for SY2013-14 (Washington-Lee)
Distance Learning comes in many different formats. Please see
this attachment for current delivery methods.