Foreign Language at Flagstaff Academy

The Spanish Program at Flagstaff Academy is far more than an introduction to a world language, it is a carefully thought out program that fosters our students' enthusiasm for the Spanish language and its cultures. The program also seeks to ensure their future success in the language as they continue their studies in high school and college by introducing them to it at an early age.

We introduce our students to their second language upon entering fourth grade, and continue the process up through eighth. Fourth grade instruction centers on learning basic vocabulary in the target language. Fifth and sixth grades work towards oral and written fluency. Successful achievement of these goals is obtained through the use of the Santillana, Level 1 program and TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading & Storytelling).

Seventh and eighth grade students complete a middle school program, which at the end of two years is the equivalent of what is being taught at the district high schools' freshman year.

Throughout the program students are also taught about cultural aspects and celebrations of Hispanic countries, bringing to light the significance of our ever-increasing global community. In this manner, the average Flagstaff graduate is well-prepared to enter high school at the sophomore, Spanish II level.

Follow the links below to visit the teacher webpages and learn more about our programs: