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Languages

The vision of the World Languages Program is to offer a quality program that encourages richness and depth of communication, knowledge and understanding of other cultures, and openness to diverse ideas and perspectives. As reflected in the opening statement of the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century, “Language and communication are at the heart of the human experience.” In order to best prepare our students for the global environment in which they will live and work, our programs focus on the goals of communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities. Starting with a foundational course in Latin in sixth grade, students then move to an extended sequence of language learning that builds skills from one level to another in Latin, Mandarin, or Spanish. We seek and provide opportunities for our students to use language beyond the confines of the classroom, to understand the connection between disciplines, and how languages and culture are inextricably intertwined.

All sixth grade students take Exploratory Latin. In seventh grade, students are able to choose either Latin, Mandarin, or Spanish. They will study their chosen language for two years and complete the equivalent of a high school level I course by the end of eighth grade.

The Out-of-Door Academy

LOWER SCHOOL |  Historic Siesta Key Campus  |  Pre-K – Grade 5
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LOWER SCHOOL |  Lower School Campus on Clark Road  |  Pre-K – Grade 1
11011 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241   |  941-349-3223

MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOLS  |  Uihlein Campus in Lakewood Ranch  |  Grades 6 – 8 |  Grades 9 – 12
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