Parkside MS World Languages Specialty Program
Bienvenidos! Bienvenue! Welcome!
Parkside Middle School is proud to offer a two-tiered World Language curriculum to allow all students to be successful. Please contact an administrator, the guidance office, or Erica Maibeth, World Language Specialty Program Coordinator, at [email protected] with any questions.
Tier I:
Through the PWCS application process, incoming sixth graders may choose to take either Spanish or French in a three class sequence (IA, IB, II)over three years. Upon successful completion, students will earn two high school credits.
Tier II:
Eighth grade students may opt to take either Spanish I or French I as a full year course. Upon successful completion, students will earn one high school credit.
World Language Program Highlights
- Cultural celebrations are embedded into our program classes.
- Field trips to local museums, restaurants, stores and theaters for the opportunity to use language skills in authentic ways.
- International Night which showcases Parkside’s rich and diverse cultural heritage through musical performances, dance, fashion, food and student projects for the entire school community.
- World Language Week where we celebrate other languages and cultures through dress up themes, a parade, and international tasting stations.
- Trips abroad to be able to expand the student’s use of language and cultural knowledge.
Specialty Program Coordinator
Bonjour! Hola!
My name is Erica Maibeth and I am the World Language Program Specialty Coordinator here at Parkside Middle School. Parkside Middle currently offers French and Spanish starting in sixth grade. I assist students in applying for the program and at times act as a liaison between elementary school students and Parkside Middle. In a typical school year we hold 2 open house meetings where students interested in applying to the World Language program can come and see the school and get information about the program and how to apply. These evenings are usually in November and January. I am also available to give a tour of the school or answer any questions about the program via email at [email protected].
We look forward to helping your child acquire a new language!