Spanish

Our school is committed to establishing a learning environment where Visual Arts, Spanish, and Physical
Education (PE) are not elective supplements, but essential, integrated learning domains that reinforce core
academic standards across K-8. This integration will serve as a powerful vehicle for applying Howard
Gardner's Multiple Intelligences, promoting intrinsic motivation, and enabling students to demonstrate
knowledge through diverse modalities.

Spanish as a Cultural and Linguistic Bridge:
​The Spanish language program will be utilized to connect
students directly with global themes, literature, and culture, often in collaboration with the Arts and
PE.
       ○ Application: Students will study the art and architecture of Spanish-speaking regions, learning
relevant vocabulary in the Visual Arts classroom (e.g., cubismo, mural, colores primarios). They
will then use Spanish to present information about cultural themes or projects (Linguistic
Intelligence), making the language purposeful and immediately relevant.
       ○ Outcome: Spanish accelerates vocabulary acquisition, introduces cultural content that aligns
with social studies, and provides an authentic audience for student work.