School District of Waukesha builds learners’ Bilingualism and Biliteracy, ensures academic achievement at or above grade level in Spanish and English, and builds the foundation for multicultural and global competency
Dual Language Annual Checklist. 5th Grade Preparing for Middle School ● ●
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Attend Middle School Information Session in the Fall Plan to attend your Identified Dual Language Middle school or Apply for indistrift transfer on December 1st Engage your child’s 5th grade teacher around any needs your child may have that could impact success Learn about elective opportunities like AVID, AVID Excel and French
8th Grade Preparing for 9th Grade ● ●
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Attend High School Information Session in the Fall Plan to attend your Identified Dual Language Middle school or Apply for indistrift transfer on December 1st Engage with your child’s 8th grade teacher around recommendation for Advanced Placement Classes and AVID Ensure your child is enrolled in the Dual Language Classes Read the Course guide in Spanish/English to learn about the special opportunities available to your child like Academies, AVID, Learn about Grades, Credits, Grad Requirement and Infinite Campus
5th and 8th are awarded the Pathway to the Seal of Biliteracy Award
9th/10th Grade Preparing for 10th-11th grade ● ● ●
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Ensure your child is enrolled in the Dual Language Classes Register and take AP Spanish Tests Read the Course guide in Spanish/English to learn about the special opportunities available to your child like Academies, AVID, Check your child’s grade point average and transcript-ensure your child is on track to meet graduation requirements and is involved in taking courses to support their interests. Consider advancing meeting graduation requirements with summer school or eAchieve classes
11th Grade Preparing for 12th grade ● ● ●
Discuss taking college Spanish classes with your child’s counselor by March Take the AAPPL test if your child has not taken an AP Spanish Test Attend/request a conference with the School Counselor
12th Grade Prepare for the Wisconsin Seal of Bilteracy, Global Scholars and Dual Language Graduation