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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wouldn't be surprised if 6th grade Spanish I and 9th  grade Spanish I have the same general curriculum, but I would be very surprised if there was no change in pace or depth to reflect that the kids are three years older-- that indicates neither set of students is being taught at an appropriate level.

I think the analogy to AP is a pretty close one-- the difference between a 6th grade student/class and a high school student/class is every bit as big as between high school and college.  And most colleges I am familiar with, including UMD, do not include transferred grade in GPA.

I think students should get appropriate "credit" for taking Spanish I in middle school, and for taking higher levels of Spanish in high school, and I have no idea why you would accuse me of trying take away choices from students.  I just don't think it does anyone a favor to suggest that 6th grade grades belong on a high school transcript.[/quote]

Why do I think you're trying to take choices away from students?  Your suggestions would leave students with fewer choices.  This is not an "accusation", simply arithmetic.   You may think that it doesn't do anyone a favor to have sixth grade grades on a high school transcript.  Clearly you see this as a poor choice.  You do not have to take it.  You can choose to have your child take another elective in 6th grade or you can choose to retake the course if you are dissatisfied with the grade (a choice that high school students don't have).

As for the difference between 6th grade and 9th grade first year foreign language classes:

Both classes take the same final
You have heard anecdotal evidence from myself and another poster that the classes are similar.  In fact, my personal observations are that tje middle school classes are more rigorous.   I'm sure there is some variation.  I've heard that the foreign language classes at Richard Montgomery are especially rigorous.  I don't think this means that other high schools should be denied credit as long as they cover the "same general curriculum".

Why should the kids being 3 years older mean it is inappropriate to teach them at the same level?  Young 6th graders and old 8th graders would have more than 3 years of age between them.  Which should be barred from the class?  What about young 9th graders to old 12th graders?  They probably don't take many classes together, but should it be disallowed?

I'll grant you, not every 6th grader is ready for a high school class and they shouldn't be forced to take one.  Nobody forces 6th graders to take foreign language though.  Just as I don't think there should be a universal rule to require 6th graders to take a high school course, I don't think there should be a universal rule to bar those who are ready from having the CHOICE.[/quote]

So it seems what you want is to have middle schools offer one middle school Spanish course and one high school Spanish course.  If that was really on the table I would have no problem, but does anyone really think it is, or that if it's not the answer should be to only offer HS Spanish?[/quote]

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