World Languages Magnet

For up-to-date magnet information, please refer to the BCPS Office of Magnet Programs website

Beginning French

Advanced French

Japanese

Spanish

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Why join the World Languages Magnet?

Learning another language makes sense in today’s interconnected world. No matter what you want to do in the future, we can help! World Languages students:

• gain linguistic and cultural skills that will enable them to become leaders in our global society.
• develop cultural literacy by learning to understand and communicate with people around the world.
• build analytical and critical thinking skills that transfer to other academic and content areas
• enhance cognitive, academic, and social development

Which language should you choose?

Beginning French

Intended for students who have not previously studied French, the Beginning French Magnet Program offers five 90-minute classes of intensive French language and culture instruction per week. The emphasis is on proficiency and authentic language instruction to establish a functional language base with an integrated knowledge of Francophone culture. The four language skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing are integrated for an in-depth study of the French speaking world. Basic conversation, blended with appropriate grammar, allows students to utilize the language immediately and focus on interdisciplinary content.

Highlights of this program include a native French-speaking assistant teacher in each classroom, the integrated use of technology to enhance student learning, and optional study abroad opportunities. Students may earn up to three high school credits in French. Beginning students also sit for the National French Exam (Le Grand Concours), regularly scoring among the top students in the state and the nation.

Advanced French

Students in the advanced French Magnet Program come to Sudbrook from an elementary French Immersion Program or its equivalent. French magnet students have five 90-minute classes of French instruction per week. The emphasis on communication and authentic, accurate language usage improves student proficiency in French while familiarizing them with the francophone world.

Highlights of this program include a native French assistant in each classroom who provides an authentic model of the language on a daily basis, immersion strategies that permit optimal exposure to both the written and spoken language, the integrated use of technology to enhance student learning, and optional study abroad opportunities . Students may earn up to three high school credits in French. Advanced French students also sit for the National French Exam (Le Grand Concours), regularly scoring among the top students in the state and the nation.

Japanese Magnet

Students in the Japanese Magnet Program have five 90-minute classes of intensive Japanese language instruction per week. The emphasis is on proficiency and authentic language instruction to establish a functional spoken and written language base with an integrated knowledge of Japanese culture. Basic conversation, blended with appropriate grammar and cultural structures, allows students to utilize the language immediately.

Highlights of this program include a native Japanese assistant in each classroom who provides an authentic model of the language on a daily basis, the chance to work with students in our Japanese sister school, Yamazaki Junior High School, located in Moka City, Japan, immersion strategies that permit optimal exposure to both the written and spoken language, the integrated use of technology to enhance student learning, optional summer study abroad opportunities. Students may earn up to three high school credits in Japanese.

Spanish Magnet

Students in the Spanish Magnet Program have five 90-minute classes of intensive Spanish language instruction per week. The emphasis is on proficiency and authentic language instruction to establish a functional language base with an integrated knowledge of Hispanic cultures. The four language skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing are integrated for an in-depth study of the Spanish speaking world. Basic conversation, blended with appropriate grammar, allows students to utilize the language immediately and focus on interdisciplinary content.

Highlights of this program include a native Spanish-speaking assistant teacher in each classroom, the integrated use of technology to enhance student learning, and optional excursions to Spanish speaking countries. Students may earn up to three high school credits in Spanish. Sudbrook students also take the National Spanish exam, winning a number of medals each year.