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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The RMIB requirements for 8th graders are that they are enrolled in at least level 1 of a foreign language.  The 1A full year and 1B full year are obviously easier and slower than 1A/B. But there is no reason to rush it if you suspect that language learning won't be your child's strong suit.  [/quote]

Language is not a strong suit (kid cannot even speak my native language but can understand and has been in language school since K) and routinely fails in class. But DC is in advanced reading and Math.

If requirement is Level 1, does that mean DC has to do both 1A and 1B over 2 years or 1A/B in one year. We skipped world language as an elective for 6th grade when signing up but I wanted to make sure it's okay to do so. We can change the elective back to World language if it is necessary in 6th grade.[/quote]

Has your DC been evaluated for a learning difference?
Given this, I wouldn’t worry about it in 6th grade. If they are up for it, they could do Spanish 1 A and B over two years in 7th and 8th. But if they really can’t learn a language, I’d pursue getting testing and exemption and/or try ASL in high school. [/quote]

Op here. No, my kid has not been evaluated for a learning difference. I didn't know there was something like that. What is ASL? Whom to approach for testing? If a kid is exempted, they can skip language? How does that impact college placement>[/quote]

American Sign Language. It’s popular and often more accessible for kids who struggle with other languages. Most kids in the class at our school have accommodations.

Reach out to your DC’s school counselor and get advice. See if you qualify for school-provided testing. If not, it’s a long wait for in network low cost testing or you can pay privately and get it done faster. I’m sure others can give better advice. If you skip 6th grade language, you have lots of time to pursue this.

As far as college, it depends. They shouldn’t discriminate but I think they often do. But if your kid is a rock star who just can’t do language, it works out well and in any event, it’s better than failing a world language. [/quote]

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