Schools

Spanish for Heritage Speakers is offered at the following schools:

• Annandale HS
• Centreville HS
• Chantilly HS
• Edison HS
• Fairfax HS
• Falls Church HS
• Glasgow MS
• Herndon HS
• Herndon MS
• Holmes MS
• Irving MS
• Jackson MS
• Johnson MS
• Justice HS
• Key MS
• Kilmer MS
• Lake Braddock SS
• Lewis HS
• Madison HS
• Marshall HS
• Mount Vernon HS
• Oakton HS
• Poe MS
• Robinson SS
• Sandburg MS
• South County MS
• South County HS
• Stone MS
• West Potomac HS
• West Springfield HS
• Westfield HS
• Whitman MS

Courses

• These courses are taught in Spanish and designed for heritage speakers of Spanish.
• Middle School world languages credit becomes a part of the high school transcript.
• These courses
  • Count toward fulfilling the world languages requirement.
  • Count toward the total number of credits required for graduation.
  • Are included in the determination of the high school grade point average (GPA).
  • Counts toward fulfilling the world languages requirements of the high school Advanced Studies diploma.

Level 1

Students

• Strengthen their basic skills in reading and writing Spanish.
• Learn about the Hispanic contributions to the English language and American culture.
• Study the major historical figures and events of Spanish-speaking countries.

Level 2

• Continues to emphasize the improvement of students' skills in speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish.
• Students read and critique contemporary short stories and make oral presentations.
• The writing and reading processes are emphasized to ensure growth in both skills.
• Students study various Hispanic personalities and historic events of Spanish-speaking countries.

Level 3

• Continues to emphasize the refinement of proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish.
• Students develop research skills through the reading and critiquing of literary works.
• The influence of Hispanic culture in contemporary American society is highlighted.