The 1A-1B-2 sequence of courses is recommended as the best path for middle school students who would like prepare for the International Baccalaureate Exams in high school. Students begin to communicate in the target language through interpersonal speaking and writing, presentational speaking and writing, and interpretive reading and listening. Class will be conducted primarily in Spanish with a goal of helping each student become a competent communicator. They practice basic conversations in Spanish about what they want, need, plan, and know how to do, as well as describe people, places and events. This course qualifies for high school credit. See your school counselor.
Full Year Prerequisite: Students should be in 7th grade. 8th graders are not advised to take Spanish 1A, but are instead advised to wait until high school to take Spanish 1.