Elementary School

Offered by Gifted Services, an introduction to world languages offers students the opportunity to become familiar with French, German, and Spanish.

Hilton Elementary offers weekly instruction in Spanish in 4th and 5th grades.

Dutrow Elementary is a Global Studies Magnet school. Students receive some instruction in basic French and Spanish and are introduced to other cultures and languages around the world. Class meets once per week for all grades K-5.

To learn more about Dutrow's Global Studies Magnet program, please download the informational brochure.

Middle School

The middle school world languages program is designed to offer introductory or one-and two-year high school credit courses for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students interested in world language. Successful completion of Level I or both Level IA and Level IB classes will result in one high school credit.

The following courses are available in middle school (offerings may vary by site):

• French: Levels I, IA, IB
• Spanish: Levels I, IA, IB
• Introduction to World Languages: This course is designed to provide an introduction to French, German, and Spanish to sixth and seventh grade students interested in World Languages study.

High School

The high school world languages program is designed to provide students an in-depth language study in comprehension, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the target language. Additionally, world languages courses at the high school level fulfill advanced diploma requirements, and help provide a global perspective to students and their curriculum.

The following high school courses are offered: (Offerings may vary by site)

• French: Levels I, II, III, IV (Honors), AP (Advanced Placement)
• German: Levels I, II, III, IV (Honors), AP (Advanced Placement)
• Spanish: Levels I, II, III, IV (Honors), AP (Advanced Placement)
• Native Spanish: Levels I & II (Honors) currently offered at Denbigh and Menchville High Schools.
• Latin: Levels I, II, III, AP (Advanced Placement) currently offered at Menchville High School.

Seal of Biliteracy

We are proud to offer our world languages students the opportunity to earn the Seal of Biliteracy. This recognition, awarded by the Virginia Board of Education, certifies that a graduating high school student has attained a high level of proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English.

To learn more, visit the VDOE Seal of Biliteracy website.

Meet the World Languages Team