The primary goal of the World Language curriculum is to develop the students’ communication skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing within the target language in a developmentally appropriate manner, thus fostering cultural awareness and appreciation for the global community. Throughout the course of the year, students will apply basic vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, grammar techniques, and an appreciation for a variety of Spanish- speaking cultures.  Spanish is taught once per week in grades K – five and twice per week for grades six - eight.