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Kindergarten through Fifth grade Spanish focuses on multiple aspects of the Spanish speaking world. We learn vocabulary and verbs, moving from simple sentences and question/answer in Kindergarten through paragraphs, story retelling and dialogues in Fifth grade. In all grades we touch many cultural aspects, including the countries and people that speak the language, as well as day to day life and celebrations in these countries.

Fourth graders take Spanish three times per week for 20 minutes per day.  The major concepts and activities include
  • Building on vocabulary, including many new verbs and a deeper understanding of verb conjugation.
  • Places, community workers, classroom objects, transportation, body parts
  • Research projects on notable Hispanics to understand how Hispanic culture has had an impact on the world
  • Conversations with each other and moving away from conditioned responses.

  • GRADE K SPANISH

    Kindergarten through Fifth grade Spanish focuses on multiple aspects of the Spanish speaking world. We learn vocabulary and verbs, moving from simple sentences and question/answer in Kindergarten through paragraphs, story retelling and dialogues in Fifth grade. In all grades we touch many cultural aspects, including the countries and people that speak the language, as well as day to day life and celebrations in these countries.

    Fourth graders take Spanish three times per week for 20 minutes per day.  The major concepts and activities include
    • Building on vocabulary, including many new verbs and a deeper understanding of verb conjugation.
    • Places, community workers, classroom objects, transportation, body parts
    • Research projects on notable Hispanics to understand how Hispanic culture has had an impact on the world
    • Conversations with each other and moving away from conditioned responses.

  • GRADE 1 SPANISH

    Kindergarten through Fifth grade Spanish focuses on multiple aspects of the Spanish speaking world. We learn vocabulary and verbs, moving from simple sentences and question/answer in Kindergarten through paragraphs, story retelling and dialogues in Fifth grade. In all grades we touch many cultural aspects, including the countries and people that speak the language, as well as day to day life and celebrations in these countries.

    Fourth graders take Spanish three times per week for 20 minutes per day.  The major concepts and activities include
    • Building on vocabulary, including many new verbs and a deeper understanding of verb conjugation.
    • Places, community workers, classroom objects, transportation, body parts
    • Research projects on notable Hispanics to understand how Hispanic culture has had an impact on the world
    • Conversations with each other and moving away from conditioned responses.

  • GRADE 2 SPANISH

    Kindergarten through Fifth grade Spanish focuses on multiple aspects of the Spanish speaking world. We learn vocabulary and verbs, moving from simple sentences and question/answer in Kindergarten through paragraphs, story retelling and dialogues in Fifth grade. In all grades we touch many cultural aspects, including the countries and people that speak the language, as well as day to day life and celebrations in these countries.

    Fourth graders take Spanish three times per week for 20 minutes per day.  The major concepts and activities include
    • Building on vocabulary, including many new verbs and a deeper understanding of verb conjugation.
    • Places, community workers, classroom objects, transportation, body parts
    • Research projects on notable Hispanics to understand how Hispanic culture has had an impact on the world
    • Conversations with each other and moving away from conditioned responses.

  • GRADE 3 SPANISH

    Kindergarten through Fifth grade Spanish focuses on multiple aspects of the Spanish speaking world. We learn vocabulary and verbs, moving from simple sentences and question/answer in Kindergarten through paragraphs, story retelling and dialogues in Fifth grade. In all grades we touch many cultural aspects, including the countries and people that speak the language, as well as day to day life and celebrations in these countries.

    Fourth graders take Spanish three times per week for 20 minutes per day.  The major concepts and activities include
    • Building on vocabulary, including many new verbs and a deeper understanding of verb conjugation.
    • Places, community workers, classroom objects, transportation, body parts
    • Research projects on notable Hispanics to understand how Hispanic culture has had an impact on the world
    • Conversations with each other and moving away from conditioned responses.

  • GRADE 4 SPANISH

    Kindergarten through Fifth grade Spanish focuses on multiple aspects of the Spanish speaking world. We learn vocabulary and verbs, moving from simple sentences and question/answer in Kindergarten through paragraphs, story retelling and dialogues in Fifth grade. In all grades we touch many cultural aspects, including the countries and people that speak the language, as well as day to day life and celebrations in these countries.

    Fourth graders take Spanish three times per week for 20 minutes per day.  The major concepts and activities include
    • Building on vocabulary, including many new verbs and a deeper understanding of verb conjugation.
    • Places, community workers, classroom objects, transportation, body parts
    • Research projects on notable Hispanics to understand how Hispanic culture has had an impact on the world
    • Conversations with each other and moving away from conditioned responses.

  • GRADE 5 SPANISH

    Kindergarten through Fifth grade Spanish focuses on multiple aspects of the Spanish speaking world. We learn vocabulary and verbs, moving from simple sentences and question/answer in Kindergarten through paragraphs, story retelling and dialogues in Fifth grade. In all grades we touch many cultural aspects, including the countries and people that speak the language, as well as day to day life and celebrations in these countries.

    Fourth graders take Spanish three times per week for 20 minutes per day.  The major concepts and activities include
    • Building on vocabulary, including many new verbs and a deeper understanding of verb conjugation.
    • Places, community workers, classroom objects, transportation, body parts
    • Research projects on notable Hispanics to understand how Hispanic culture has had an impact on the world
    • Conversations with each other and moving away from conditioned responses.

FACULTY

  • Photo of Michael Khoury
    Michael Khoury
    Director of Global Programs, Coordinator of Diversity, Education, Inclusion, and Belonging, Middle School French & Spanish Teacher
    216-321-8260 x8265
    Cleveland State University - B.A.
    Cleveland State University - M.A.
    2011
  • Photo of Magda Gonzalez Lopez
    Magda Gonzalez Lopez
    Middle School Spanish Teacher
    216-321-8260 x8240
    Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara - Bachelors
    2021
  • Photo of Marissa Strange-Fletcher
    Marissa Strange-Fletcher
    Lower School Spanish Teacher
    American University - BA
    Middlebury College - MA
    2024
University School SHAKER HEIGHTS CAMPUS | 20701 Brantley Road Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122 | GRADES K-8 | 216.321.8260
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