AM Spanish
AM Spanish
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Middle School Spanish for SWS Alumni
Middle School Spanish for SWS Alumni
Advanced Spanish for 6th–8th grade SWS graduates
AM Spanish helps students maintain and strengthen the high-level Spanish proficiency they developed in elementary school. Through literature, writing, grammar, speaking, and cultural exploration, students stay connected to their SWS community while preparing for long-term bilingual success, including the STAMP exam and future AP Spanish coursework.
Who Can Enroll?
Who Can Enroll?
This program is designed exclusively for SWS alumni in grades 6–8 who wish to continue developing strong academic Spanish.
Students work with peers who share the same immersion background, allowing for rich discussions and rapid growth.
Program Objectives
Program Objectives
Students will:
Continue and strengthen grammar and vocabulary through explicit instruction
Improve reading comprehension and literary analysis
Develop clear, structured Spanish writing
Engage in meaningful discussions entirely in Spanish
Build cultural understanding through literature
Prepare for high-school level Spanish and the STAMP exam
Maintain bilingual fluency through consistent, community-based practice
Class Schedule
Class Schedule
Mondays (7:00–7:50 AM) – Remote (Google Meet)
• Explicit grammar instruction
• Structured notes and examples
• Guided practice
Wednesdays (7:00–7:50 AM) – In Person at SWS
• Book-club style reading
• Literature discussions (Spanish only)
• Vocabulary and theme exploration
Fridays (7:00–7:50 AM) – In Person at SWS
• Games, storytelling, and creative activities (Spanish only)
• Speaking and applied language practice
• Review of weekly skills
Students may leave early on in-person days if needed due to travel distance.
Current Novel Study: Cajas de cartón by Francisco Jiménez
Current Novel Study: Cajas de cartón by Francisco Jiménez
A powerful autobiographical novel exploring:
• Immigration and migrant farm work
• Family bonds and resilience
• Identity and belonging
• Spanish used in authentic cultural contexts
This text aligns with AP Spanish themes and supports deeper comprehension, vocabulary, and literary analysis.
Homework & Expectations
Homework & Expectations
To support steady progress:
One writing assignment per week (submitted in Google Classroom)
Students should be prepared to read and discuss the novel in class discussions
Spanish only during Wednesday/Friday classes
Active participation is required
Students who are consistently unprepared or non-participatory may be asked to withdraw (after family communication)
STAMP Test Success & High School Credit
STAMP Test Success & High School Credit
Most students take the STAMP 4S after two years in AM Spanish — and some after just one year — with exceptional results.
The majority of our AM Spanish students earn:
- Three to four years of high school world language credit before entering high school
- Three to four years of high school world language credit before entering high school
These credits are typically recorded as pass/fail on high school transcripts.
-Eligibility for the Washington State Seal of Biliteracy
-Eligibility for the Washington State Seal of Biliteracy
Many SWS alumni have earned their Seal before high school even begins.
Additionally, several students—through coordination with their districts—have gone on to:
-Take and pass the AP Spanish Language & Culture Exam while still in middle school or in early high school.
-Take and pass the AP Spanish Language & Culture Exam while still in middle school or in early high school.
AM Spanish is intentionally structured to build this level of readiness.
Tuition
Tuition
$175 per month (August–May)
Tuition includes:
Three Spanish sessions per week
High-quality instruction across reading, writing, speaking, and grammar
STAMP test preparation
All class materials, including each year’s anchor novel
*Not included: The cost of the STAMP tests.
🎓 Why Families Love AM Spanish
🎓 Why Families Love AM Spanish
AM Spanish keeps students connected to the SWS community while helping them grow into confident, literate bilinguals who enter middle school and high school—and often college-level language opportunities—far ahead of their peers.
Ready to Enroll?
Ready to Enroll?
Students who wish to join AM Spanish can complete their registration below:
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