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Foreign Language Overview

RCIS recognizes the importance of language learning and believe
that all students should become proficient in at least one language

in addition to English by the time they graduate.
Learning to communicate in another language is vital to
participation in our global economy. Skills learned in the context of
second language acquisition have been shown to contribute to
increased cognitive development and to stronger academic

performance overall.
Students have the opportunity to select between German or

French.
The language curricula is diversified, balanced and designed to
assist students in reaching articulated levels of performance in all
foreign language skills. Instructional strategies are consistent with
the school’s mission statement and reflect current research in
teaching and learning. These strategies and practices are varied and

appropriate, engaging students in progressively higher order
thinking activities. The use of appropriate technology is
incorporated into all areas of instruction.

The framework is built on the five major skills:
- Listening
- Reading and viewing
- Spoken Interaction
- Spoken Production
- Handwriting