Many students often wonder "If I took Spanish 1 in middle school, should I automatically go into Spanish 2 at the Magnet?" This is a common question, and we're glad you asked! Although any student that has completed Spanish 1 may choose to enter 9th grade at the Spanish 2 level, many students find that the rigors of a foreign language at the high school level differ greatly from that of the middle school level. Often times, 9th grade students prefer to start high school at Spanish 1 in order to insure that they have a solid foundation in the language and reinforce any confusion so they can move forward with confidence. Students that start at Spanish 1 can still take AP Spanish their senior year if they decide! They would move directly from Spanish 3 junior year to AP Spanish their senior year.
% GRADE ON SPANISH SELF-ASSESSMENT
90-100: Student is prepared to begin Spanish level 2 80-90: Student may want to seek extra review over the summer in order to be ready for Spanish 2 at AMHS next year 70-80: Student would need significant extra review over the summer in order to be ready for Spanish 2 at AMHS next year. A discussion with an AMHS Spanish teacher is highly recommended to help make the best plan for success in Spanish. May consider starting at Spanish level 1 to reinforce beginning concepts 70 or below: Strongly recommend that this student and his/her family consider starting at Spanish level 1 in order to gain a stronger foundation. A discussion with an AMHS Spanish teacher is recommended in order to make a plan for this student's foreign language courses
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