Spanish Curriculum Overview

Spanish instruction at Christ Episcopal School is congruent with the national consensus that endorses the concept that "to know" a foreign language means being able "to do" something in that language.  The curriculum prepares students for their secondary school experience by attempting to follow the national standards further by progressively teaching our students to know how, when, and why to say what to whom.

Accordingly, the Spanish program is characterized by active student involvement in order to foster meaningful communication in the classroom.  The climate of instruction provides ample opportunity to take risks and benefit from feedback in the language acquisition process.  Christ School believes that the cognitive benefits of learning a foreign language are complemented by the appreciation of cultural plurality that accompanies such study.  Travel, technology and global economic trends continue to shrink the globe.  Facility in another language and culture is important as our children prepare for their rights and privileges, duties and responsibilities in God's diverse world.