Foreign Language
Foreign language instruction is increasingly important both in preparation for college and for living in a world where travel to non-English speaking countries is common. Many colleges and universities require a minimum of two units of the same foreign language for entrance. All students, and particularly college-bound students, will benefit from the study of one or more foreign languages and cultures. Students should consider completing 4-5 units of foreign language.
Springfield Public Schools offers a variety of language programs at the elementary, middle and high school levels.
Elementary Programs:
- Boyd ES - Spanish
- Field ES - Spanish
- Rountree ES - French
Middle School Programs:
- Carver MS - Spanish
- Cherokee MS - Spanish
- Hickory Hills MS - Spanish
- Jarrett MS - French
- Pershing MS - Spanish
- Pipkin MS - French and Spanish
- Reed MS/Reed Academy - French
- Pleasant View MS - Spanish
High School Programs:
- Central HS - French and Spanish
- Glendale HS - French, Latin and Spanish
- Hillcrest HS - French and Spanish
- Kickapoo HS - French, Japanese and Spanish
- Parkview HS - American Sign Language, French and Spanish
Cultural Events
September 9-11, Japanese Fall Festival, Japanese Stroll Garden, Nathaniel Greene Park
Professional Development Opportunities
ACTFL American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language Annual conference and World Language Expo, November 17-20, 2011, Denver, CO