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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]17:16 again. We were given the information about foreign language during a parent information meeting at SSIMS. DD is in fifth grade, and she and all her friends were recommended for foreign language next year. [/quote]
I'm PP, I have a current sixth grader and a ninth grader and went to SSIMS they both seem to run in circles where most friends started language in sixth, but this is above grade level and it's not a large percentage of the students.  At the incoming parent meeting a year ago admin encouraged seeking out language in sixth if it all possible, but it's not automatic.[/quote]
thanks. After reading your response, I wondered how I could have totally misconstrued what I heard, so I went and found the presentation they made to parents. It is somewhat confusing. I am not sure if the link will work properly. On page 20, under world language placement information, they say that placement in foreign language requires MAP-R of advanced or high proficient and teacher recommendation. So, that is consistent with your response and experience. But then they say that Digital Literacy is for those with MAP-R scores below grade level and who could benefit from instruction on reading strategies, and Read 180 is for those with MAP-R scores two grade levels below and with low to moderate reading comprehension skills. The presentation and accompanying discussion gave the definite impression that World languages was the expected path, and the Reading classes were for those needing additional support. I wonder if this is a change this year.
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/schools/ssims/homepage/20165ParentPresentation1%2026%2016.pdf[/quote]

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