Course Description: This middle school Spanish course is perfect for developing basic skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking Spanish. Fundamentals in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation will be taught and practiced, all while focusing on having fun while learning. The theme of our textbook revolves around learning about things from everyday life: Mi Vida! Lessons throughout the year will correspond with five specific units: My House, My Room, My Family and Friends, My Activities, and My Classes. Required Curriculum: Spanish for You! Mi Vida Student Book

Course Description: This class is perfect for the student who would like to learn the basics of communicating in Spanish.  We will learn the basics of the Spanish language, grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and Hispanic culture. We will also be including interactive activities to enhance learning. Students will learn how to ask and answer questions in Spanish, give and follow directions, purchase items, make small talk, and more. Audio files will be provided in order for students to practice their pronunciation throughout the week.  This class is designed to be highly interactive; therefore, grading will be based on class participation (repeating after the teacher, completing oral exercises, participating in the in-class activities) and completion of assigned weekly homework.  ​ Parental Involvement: Students will need to complete weekly homework assignments.  Parents will need to hold them accountable for completing the reading and the homework.  Parents (or the student, if parent chooses so) will also need to grade the homework every week.  Students will need to come to class prepared to show the graded homework and to discuss any questions they may have.  ​ Required Curriculum: Bob Jones Spanish: Bob Jones Spanish 1 Activities Manual, 2nd edition, ISBN 9781591661696 (newer editions are ok) Activities Manual Teacher Ed. (Bob Jones)(second edition) ISBN 978-1-59166-170-2 (Newer editions are OK), Bob Jones Spanish 1 for Christian Schools Student Book, 2nd edition, ISBN 9781606820612 (newer editions are ok).  Student will also need a notebook in which to take notes. Index cards are recommended for making flashcards to assist students in learning weekly vocabulary. 

Our comprehensive approach to education goes beyond great academics. We desire to equip the whole student.  A key part of this is co-laboring with parents to develop your children into young men and women of character & excellence who are prepared to navigate life on their own.  We recommend a life skills course that qualifies as a Health Credit called Trailmap for Life that parents & their middle & high school students go through together.  The course teaches how to manage key life topics in a way that makes it easy to apply in our own lives. Sessions share the secrets of success in topics ranging from effective job-interview techniques to successfully managing money, nutrition, friends, peer pressure, social media, dating, time management, & more. The program produces powerful results that parents, and students not only enjoy but find relevant and practical. (Students receive a textbook and access to videos that teach 10 core sessions, 1.5 hours each with additional opportunities for further study, teaching, and training as desired). Additional Reading: “The Millionaire Next Door”, “How to Win Friends and Influence People”  (Dale Carnegie)