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World Languages




































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The goal of the Ann Arbor Public Schools World Languages program is to prepare all students to be linguistically and culturally competent in languages other than English. Ann Arbor Public Schools is proud to offer 7 languages including: American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Latin, and Spanish. In Ann Arbor, we believe the ability to communicate in a culturally appropriate manner with speakers of other languages is a key to success in the increasingly diverse global community of the 21st century. As students develop proficiency in world languages and, a parallel appreciation of the underlying values and beliefs of other cultures, they develop the understandings and skills that are essential to meaningful communication around the world.
Elementary World Languages
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All elementary schools in Ann Arbor offer one language to our students beginning in 3rd (Chinese) or 4th grade (Spanish).
The process of learning to comprehend, speak, read, and write another language develops insight into the nature of language as well as connections to other disciplines. Learning other languages prepares all AAPS students to be citizens of the global community by developing an awareness and appreciation of other cultures.
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