Foreign Language

Spanish

St. Andrew’s celebrates the fact that we live in a multicultural community and work hard to prepare our students to thrive in a diverse city, state, and world. In addition to fostering a greater understanding appreciation for diversity and preparing students for a global marketplace, learning foreign languages at an early age can enhance a child’s ability to speak English and encourage a lifelong appreciation for communication. It is in this spirit that St. Andrew begins teaching Spanish in Pre-Kindergarten 3, with classes for every student in Pre-K 3 through Grade 8. Depending on the grade level, students will have Spanish up to two times per week. Andrew’s Our Middle School Program provides foundation in language acquisition. Listening, speaking, and writing skills are emphasized through a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Cultural content isinterwoven in the study of language. By emphasizing culture content, foreign language programs k eep the connective thread to the past ever present and help students recognize connections to the world beyond themselves.