Foreign Language in Elementary School (FLES)
2009-2010

Mission

To offer quality, sequential, French, Chinese (Mandarin) or Spanish language classes at an affordable cost so many children can participate.

At Rockwell Elementary School, Spanish language classes are offered to students in grades K-5. French and Chinese(Mandarin) classes might be offered depending on the number of kids interested in participating.

Programs

Introductory

• Open to all Kindergarten and 1st graders
• Classes meet once a week for 45 minutes before or after the school day (after school classes include 15 additional minutes for snack time before instruction)
• Classes run from October through March
• Fee: $220

Regular Program

• Levels I, II, III, and level III advanced
  • Open to all 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th graders (Introductory Program not a prerequisite for participation)
  • Classes meet once a week for an hour before or after the school day.
  • Classes run from October through May.
  • Fee: $220

Highlights of the Program

• No English is spoken in FLES classes! FLES teachers use visual aids and non-verbal cues to aid in comprehension.
• FLES Classes are fast-paced. They incorporate dialogues, songs, games and other fun activities.
• The FLES curriculum is standardized across the county.
• Workbooks are used to reinforce classroom activity.
• FLES teachers undergo extensive training on the use of our curriculum.
• Fluent in the language they teach, most instructors are native speakers.
• Teachers expose the children to cultural aspects of the language.
• Teachers incorporate holiday festivities, a typical French, Chinese or Spanish breakfast and an Open House for parents.
• Exciting embassy sponsored writing projects for upper level students.

Program Description For Introductory Program

Schedule of Classes

• Spanish Introductory: Wednesday 8:00 - 8:45am
• Spanish Level I: Friday 7:45am - 8:45am
• Spanish Level II: Tuesday 7:45am - 8:45am
  

Forms

MS Word Format
Introductory Program Registration Form ( K & 1st grade)
Regular Program Registration Form  (Level I & II)

Adobe PDF Format
Introductory Program Registration Form ( K & 1st grade)
Regular Program Registration Form  (Level I & II)

Contact Information

Rockwell-PTA-FLES Coordinator
Mrs. Marisol Vela
rockwell_fles@yahoo.com or 301-414-0455

Program Office
FLES website www.fles.org