Polk County Public Schools, Staff
Keyword for this page: World Languages
Welcome in nine different languages, in order of appearance: English, Spanish, French, German, Latin, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, and Russian.
Here you will find information directed to Teachers and their various subject areas. In these sections you will find information on important dates, contact information, course descriptions, links to curriculum and other resources.
Click here to view photos from past World Languages events.
The World Languages Competition date is to be announced.
Celebrating Hispanic Leaders in Business: Past, Present and Future
http://www.floridahispanicheritage.com/
Florida Hispanic Heritage Month 2011
September 15 - October 15 "Celebrating Hispanic Leaders in Business Past, Present, and Future"
The diversity of Florida's people and cultures truly makes our state one of the most vibrant in our country. During Hispanic Heritage Month, we take time to recognize how Florida's growing Hispanic population enriches our state and strengthens Florida's cultural and economic ties to Spain, Latin America and beyond.
As communities across Florida celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, it is my privilege to honor Hispanic entrepreneurs and business leaders throughout our state. As with all business owners, their hard work to fulfill their dreams of owning a business is part of what makes Florida such a great state. I applaud today's Hispanic business leaders, as well as those throughout Florida's history, for playing a vital role in providing jobs for Floridians and strengthening our communities.
As Governor, I am working to make Florida a place where the American dream of economic prosperity is possible for everyone. I am focused on making Florida the best place for businesses to grow and expand by eliminating unnecessary regulation, holding government accountable and ensuring every child has the opportunity to get the best education possible. Working together, with all of Florida's business leaders, I know we can grow opportunities for all Floridians to prosper. -Rick Scott
Several Latin American countries celebrate the anniversaries of independence during Hispanic Heritage Month. Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua celebrate independence on September 15. Mexico achieved independence on September 16, and Chile, on September 18. Hispanic Heritage Month has been celebrated in the United States since 1974 when President Gerald Ford issued a Presidential Proclamation extending Hispanic Heritage Week into a month-long celebration, from September 15 through October 15.
Click here to view "The Year of Languages Proclamation".
Spanish and Haitian Creole Translations
Target Group: All students at Level 1 and Level 2 of the World Language Course
Testing Window: April 30 - May 18, 2012
Seniors: TBA
More testing information
The Title I Program provides newsletters from The Parent Institute for teachers to use in their classrooms. Click here to view the newsletters.
Dual Language is a form of education in which students are taught literacy and content in two languages. The majority of dual language programs in the United States teach in English and Spanish, although increasing numbers of programs use a partner language other than Spanish, such as Arabic, Chinese, French, Hawaiian, Japanese, or Korean. Dual language programs use the partner language for at least half of the instructional day in the elementary years.
Dual language programs generally start in kindergarten or first grade and extend for at least five years, although many continue into middle school and high school. These programs aim for bilingualism (the ability to speak fluently in two languages), biliteracy (the ability to read and write in two languages), academic achievement equal to that of students in non-dual language programs, and cross-cultural competence.
| School | Kindergarten | First Grade | Second Grade | Third Grade | Fourth Grade | Fifth Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside | x | x | X | x | x | x |
| Lake Marion Creek | x | x | x | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sandhill | x | x | X | x | x | x |
| Sleepy Hill | x | x | x | x | n/a | n/a |
| Palmetto | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Eastside Elementary
1820 E. Johnson Avenue
Haines City, 33844
Phone: 863-421-3254
Fax: 863-421-3256
Principal: Sharon Hartwig
Palmetto Elementary
315 Palmetto St.
Poinciana, 34759
Phone: 863-427-6012
Fax: 863-427-6013
Principal: Luis Alvarez
Sleepy Hill Elementary
2285 Sleepy Hill Road
Lakeland, 33810
Phone: 863-815-6768
Fax: 863-815-6775
Principal: Julie Grice
Lake Marion Creek Elementary
3055 Lake Marion Creek Drive
Poinciana, 34759
Phone: 863-427-1471
Fax: 863-427-1502
Principal: Polly Bruno
Sandhill Elementary
1801 Tyner Road
Haines City, 33844
Phone: 863-419-3166
Fax: 863-419-3167
Principal: Sue Buckner
Here you will find Curriculum Maps for Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Here you will find documents and resources for the Foreign Exchange Program.
Polk County Student Progression Plan
The following links are provided to help you connect and educate yourself to the World Languages. The Polk County School Board assumes no responsibility for any of the links below.