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The teaching of culture is an integral part of the program, aimed at increasing our students&#8217; cultural awareness and encouraging them to make connections across disciplines. All course curriculum is standards-based and aligned with the New Jersey Learning Standards, which reflect the themes known as the 5 C\u2019s- communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities.<\/p>\n<h1>Classes We Offer<\/h1>\n<p>Spanish 1A (7)<br \/>\nSpanish 1B (8)<\/p>\n<h1>World Language Teachers<\/h1>\n<p>Mrs. Maria Rodriguez<br \/>\nMs. Ashley Solis<br \/>\nMrs. Elba Wu<\/p>\n<h1>Extra Curricular Activities<\/h1>\n<p>The World Language Club<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The main objective of the World Language Department is to enable students to attain a measurable degree of communicative competency and proficiency in the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 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