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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In MCPS it's 6th grade for students who are above level in reading, 7th for kids who are "on level", and 9th for kids who are significantly below level.[/quote]

Is it that they are teaching reading during that time period during language lessons? [/quote]

No, it's the view that if the student isn't above level in reading in English, then they probably should focus more on the native language and are not yet ready or may not have the natural language ability to add a 2nd language that early.   I would think this reasoning wouldn't really apply to OP's child, who has already taken the 2nd language for several years, and presumably is doing fine in it.

If your child is in a middle school then Sp 1, 2 or 3 should be available, with placement to be determined by proper skills assessment.  The caveat is that the MS schedule might not permit a higher than ordinary Spanish placement (e.g. the 6th grade World Studies class periods might conflict with the only Spanish 2 classes offered).

One thing to think about is that the full year Spanish classes typically move at a faster pace with more homework than your DC might be used to.  Some schools offer a half year of language over the full year in addition to the full year.  So, some kids take Spanish 1A for the entire 7th grade year, while other kids take Spanish 1A&B during 7th grade. [/quote]

No, it's that there are 7 periods in the MCPS middle school day, and if you take the class labeled "Reading" you don't have time to also take the class labeled "Spanish 1".  OP, I think that if you take this up with the school you will likely be able to find a solution.  Perhaps your child takes Spanish instead of an art elective.  It might also be that you find that the school's definition of "above level" in reading doesn't match yours and that your daughter is ready to skip the Reading class.

My experience with MCPS is that if I asked for something clearly I got it.  They let parents have a great deal of input in their kids' schedules.  I'd ask to talk to the guidance counselor.[/quote]

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