We consider the study of language and culture an important way to help our students be prepared for living in the global community that our world is becoming.  We recognize the research that demonstrates children who have studied a foreign language perform better in other disciplines, for example:  English, math and social studies.

The KCS Spanish Department provides Spanish language and culture education for Kindergarten through high school students.  Our elementary classes utilize songs, poems, books, activities and simple conversational work to encourage interest and enthusiasm for the language.  Our 7th through 10th grade classes advance grammatical understanding, building toward the Regional Spanish Proficiency Exam in 8th grade and the Regional Spanish Comprehensive Exam in 10th grade.  Taking Spanish through 8th grade is a graduation requirement for all students, unless exempted from foreign language study by an IEP.  Continuing through 10th grade ensures an advanced Regents diploma.   Students may then opt to take NCCC Spanish 201 taught by our own Sarah Tremblay and earn 3 credits from North Country Community College.

The department alternates a New York City Spanish-Art educational excursion and an international trip for high school students.  Both trips are designed to further students’ cultural and language understanding.

A biennial celebration, La Fiesta del Español, serves as a showcase for our students’ abilities in Spanish language and understanding of Hispanic traditions.  It’s a party not to be missed!