World Language

World Language classes are offered in Spanish, Italian and French at Port Chester Middle School and Port Chester High School. Offerings range from entry-level to IB and AP classes. World Language classes of all levels are taught 90% or more in the target language as per ACTFL guidelines.

Port Chester Middle School

Students entering the 6th grade have the opportunity to study another language. Spanish, Italian and French meet every other day in 6th grade. Spanish Language Arts meets every day.

Students continue to study the language throughout 7th and 8th grade. Classes meet every day. Students take the Avant exam at the end of 8th grade in order to earn one (1) Checkpoint A credit in World Language.* Students are encouraged to continue their studies at Port Chester High School and pursue a Seal a Biliteracy upon graduation of 12th grade.

*Middle school students must pass both the course and the Avant exam in order to be granted one (1) Checkpoint A credit in World Language at the end of 8th grade.

Port Chester High School

Please see the PCHS Program of Studies for more information regarding high school World Language courses.

Foreign Language Early Start (FLES) After School Program

Elementary students receive early exposure to French, Italian and/or Spanish in this afterschool enrichment program offered at each of our elementary schools. The program is open to 4th and 5th graders who are new to the language and learning it for the first time. Taught by our PCMS and PCHS World Language teachers, students engage in a new language and culture, while working with their future teachers.