Academics — Spanish
According to the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the Twenty-first Century, principles of sound language teaching should reflect the importance of intercultural communication. The Spanish program at Jackson provides a solid base of Spanish language skills. The purpose of the program is to introduce our students to the Hispanic world and gradually to increase awareness of cultural similarities and differences, while promoting a deeper understanding and respect for others.
The development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills is enriched by games, puppetry, map work, contests and a variety of teacher-created materials. Special cultural events are celebrated through music, dance, art and sampling of native recipes.
