Cobb County World Language Programs

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Programs by Language 

Click HERE to access the list individual language programs as well as specific language program information.

Language Programs by Level

Bilingual and Specialized Programs

The programs below are exclusive to each school. Click over each item to find additional information.

Seals

Cobb County School District the following Georgia Department of Education World Language Seals:

Georgia Seal
of Biliteracy
International Skills
Diploma Seal

  

* Not all programs are available at all schools, please check with your local school for details.

** The selection of target language on Dual Language Immersion programs is a local school decision based on community input.

Elementary School (2022 - 2023)

School

Program

Cheatham Hill

WL Languages Spanish

Clarkdale

WL Languages DLI

Dowell

WL Languages DLI

Fair Oaks

WL Languages DLI

Hollydale

WL Languages DLI

Mableton

WL Languages DLI

Nickajack

WL Languages DLI

Norton Park

WL Languages DLI

Riverside

WL Languages DLI

Russell

WL Languages DLI

Smyrna

WL Languages DLI

Teasley

WL Languages Spanish

 

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High School (SY 2021 - 2022)

(Click on each high school to see its feeder pattern)

School

Language

Allatoona

WL Languages FrenchWL Languages LatinWL Languages Spanish

Campbell

WL Languages FrenchWL Languages JapaneseWL Languages Spanish
Cobb Horizon WL Languages FrenchWL Languages Spanish
COLA WL Languages Spanish

Harrison

WL Languages FrenchWL Languages Spanish

Hillgrove

WL Languages FrenchWL Languages LatinWL Languages Spanish

Kell

WL Languages GermanWL Languages LatinWL Languages Spanish

Kennesaw
Mountain

WL Languages ASLWL Languages FrenchWL Languages LatinWL Languages Spanish

Lassiter

WL Languages ASLWL Languages FrenchWL Languages GermanWL Languages Spanish

McEachern

WL Languages FrenchWL Languages Spanish

North Cobb

WL Languages ASLWL Languages FrenchWL Languages JapaneseWL Languages LatinWL Languages PortugueseWL Languages Spanish

Osborne

WL Languages FrenchWL Languages GermanWL Languages Spanish

Pebblebrook

WL Languages FrenchWL Languages Spanish

Pope

WL Languages FrenchWL Languages GermanWL Languages Spanish

South Cobb

WL Languages FrenchWL Languages Spanish

Sprayberry

WL Languages FrenchWL Languages Spanish

Walton

WL Languages ChineseWL Languages FrenchWL Languages LatinWL Languages Spanish

Wheeler

WL Languages FrenchWL Languages LatinWL Languages Spanish

 

 

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Objectives

In today’s global marketplace, it is important for students to acquire the interdisciplinary skills they need to be globally competent and competitive. The International Skills Diploma Seal is awarded to graduating high school students who complete an international education curriculum and engage in extracurricular activities and experiences that foster the achievement of global competencies. It is a signal to employers and higher education institutions that a student is prepared to participate in the global economy.

 

Participating Schools

Requirements

  • At least three credits in the same world language and/or ESOL
  • At least four credits in courses determined to have an international focus, such as international economics, world/non-US history, world geography, etc. ISDS Approved Courses 2017.pdfISDS Approved Courses 2017.pdf
  • At least four extracurricular activities and experiences with global themes and/or in global contexts (e.g., exchange programs, international and language clubs, travel abroad)
  • Twenty hours of community service involving a global/cross-cultural public service project
  • Capstone presentation on the knowledge gained in the courses and activities listed above

Reporting

After your school has evaluated the credentials of interested candidates, use the link below to download the file to report the list of qualifying candidates to GaDoE.

http://site.ccsdlanguages.org/resources/files-documents/file/210-isds-qualifying-candidates-report 

FAQ

Click HERE for a Georgia DOE list of Frequently Asked Questions

 

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The Georgia's Seal of Biliteracy (HB 879) was signed into law on May 3, 2016, establishing a Seal of Biliteracy for the state of Georgia. This is an opportunity for high school students to demonstrate their language proficiency to potential colleges and employers. With the issuance of the seal Georgia joins a large group of states that recognize the importance and advantages students gain by becoming bilingual and biliterate.

For a complete list of states and additional information on the Seal of Biliteracy visit the SealofBiliteracy.org site.

The sections below provide more information about the Seal of Biliteracy. 

Purpose The purposes of the Georgia Seal of Biliteracy are as follows:

  • To encourage pupils to study foreign languages
  • To certify attainment of biliteracy
  • To provide employers with a method to identify people with language and biliteracy skills
  • To provide universities with a method to recognize and give academic credit to applicants seeking admission
  • To recognize and promote foreign language instruction in public schools

 Requirements - In order to qualify for the Georgia Seal of Biliteracy, a high school graduate shall meet the following criteria:

  • Completion of all English language arts requirements for graduation with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or above in those classes
  • Proficiency in one or more languages other than English, demonstrated by:
    • passing a foreign language advanced placement (AP) examination with a score of 4 or higher
    • passing an international baccalaureate examination with a score of 5 or higher
    • for languages in which an advanced placement examination is not available, please see the listing of equivalent summative examinations the Department of Education has provided that local school systems may use in place of such an advanced placement examination.

What test should I take?

  • Does your school offer an AP Language course in the language you want to obtain the Seal of Biliteracy (Chinese, French, Germa, Italian, Japanese, Latin, or Spanish)?
    • Yes:  you must take the AP Language test in that language - Tier 1.
    • No: you may take one of the available test approved by the Georgia Department of Education - Tier 2.

Students: Please contact your local school World Languages Department Chair for additional information regarding requirements and testing for the Seal of Biliteracy.  

 

Seal of Biliteracy Testing Requirements

 
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Programs by Language

Not all programs are available at all schools, please check with your local school for details.

WL Button ASL
American Sign Language (ASL)
 
WL Button Chinese Chinese
WL Button French French WL Button German German
WL Button Japanese

Japanese

WL Button Latin Latin
WL Button Portuguese

Portuguese

WL Button Spanish Spanish

 

Language Proficiency Targets

The language proficiency targets indicate what you are expected to do with the language at the end of each course in terms of producing language (speaking and writing), understanding language (listening and reading), and interacting with others in the language. Click HERE to see the language targets for each language program.

Instructional Resources

Student on each course level have access to district purchased resources. Click here for a list of district acquired instructional resources.

 

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Cluster Language Programs

Osborne

WL Languages FrenchWL Languages GermanWL Languages Spanish

Smitha MS

Campbell MS

Floyd MS

Griffin MS

WL Languages Spanish

WL Languages FrenchWL Languages Spanish

WL Languages FrenchWL Languages Spanish

WL Languages Spanish

Cheatham Hill ES

WL Languages Spanish

Argyle ES

Birney ES

Belmont Hills ES

Dowell ES

WL Languages DLI

Belmont Hills ES

Mableton ES

WL Languages DLI

Fair Oaks ES

WL Languages DLI

Hollydale ES

WL Languages DLI

Green Acres ES

Norton Park ES

WL Languages DLI

King Springs ES

Birney ES

Nickajack ES

WL Languages DLI

Russell ES

WL Languages DLI

Nickajack ES

WL Languages DLI

LaBelle ES

Smyrna ES

WL Languages DLI

Sanders ES

Norton Park ES

WL Languages DLI

Milford ES

Teasley ES
WL Languages Spanish

   

 

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What will YOU be able to do with language?

The language proficiency targets indicate what you are expected to do with the language at the end of each course in terms of producing language (speaking and writing), understanding language (listening and reading), and interacting with others in the language. Language targets vary depending on the language you are studying and the year of study of the language.

Language proficiency levels and descriptors are based on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines.

Click on each of the headings below for details on the target skills for each level. 

American Sign Language

 Arabic

 Chinese

French

German

Japanese

Latin

Portuguese

Spanish 

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DLI FAMiliarization

The FAMiliarization website is a resource from the Defense Language Institute that provides language and cultural information on various languages and the countries where they are spoken.

Click on any of the images below to explore more about each tool:

 

Language Survival Kits Countries in Perspective Cultural Orientation Legends Folktales

 

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Cluster Language Programs

Harrison

WL Languages FrenchWL Languages GermanWL Languages Spanish

Lost Mountain MS

Durham MS

McClure MS

WL Languages Spanish

WL Languages Spanish

WL Languages FrenchWL Languages Spanish

Due West ES

Ford ES

Bullard ES

Ford ES

Frey ES

Due West ES

Kemp ES

WL Languages Spanish

Pickett's Mill ES

Frey ES

Vaughan ES

 

Lewis ES

 

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Cluster Language Programs

Allatoona

WL Languages FrenchWL Languages LatinWL Languages Spanish

McClure MS

Durham MS

Awtrey MS

WL Languages FrenchWL Languages Spanish

WL Languages FrenchWL Languages Spanish

WL Languages Spanish

Bullard ES

Ford ES

Big Shanty ES

Due West ES

Frey ES

Frey ES

Frey ES

Pickett's Mill ES

Lewis ES

Lewis ES

   

 

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Cluster Language Programs

Hillgrove

WL Languages ASLWL Languages FrenchWL Languages LatinWL Languages Spanish

Lost Mountain MS

Lovinggood MS

WL Languages Spanish

WL Languages Spanish

Due West ES

Cheatham Hill ES

WL Languages Spanish

Ford ES

Dowell ES

WL Languages DLI

Kemp ES

WL Languages Spanish

Kemp ES

WL Languages Spanish

Vaughan ES

Still ES

 

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Cluster Language Programs

Pebblebrook

WL Languages FrenchWL Languages Spanish

Garrett MS

WL Languages Spanish

Lindley 6th
& Lindley MS

Austell ES

Bryant ES

Clarkdale ES

WL Languages DLI

Clay ES

Hendricks ES

Harmony Leland ES

Mableton ES

WL Languages DLI

Riverside Intermediate

WL Languages DLI

Sanders ES

Riverside Primary

WL Languages DLI

 

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Cluster Language Programs

Kell

WL Languages FrenchWL Languages GermanWL Languages LatinWL Languages Spanish

McClesky MS

Palmer MS

WL Languages Spanish

WL Languages Spanish

Blackwell ES

Big Shanty ES

Kehely ES

Chalker ES

Nicholson ES

Pitner ES

 

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Cluster Language Programs

Kennesaw Mountain

WL Languages ASLWL Languages FrenchWL Languages LatinWL Languages Spanish

McClure MS

Pine Mountain ES

WL Languages FrenchWL Languages Spanish

WL Languages Spanish

Bullard ES

Cheatham Hill ES

WL Languages Spanish

Due West ES

Hayes ES

Frey ES

 

Lewis ES

 

 

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Cluster Language Programs

Lassiter

WL Languages ASLWL Languages FrenchWL Languages GermanWL Languages Spanish

Mabry MS

Simpson MS

WL Languages FrenchWL Languages Spanish

WL Languages FrenchWL Languages Spanish

Davis ES

Addison ES

Garrison Mill ES

Kincaid ES

Rocky Mountain ES

Mountain View ES

 

Rocky Mountain ES

 

Shallowford Falls ES

 

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Subcategories

Arabic Language Program

The Cobb County Arabic program offers the following courses:

  • Levels I-IV

*Not all schools offer all the course levels or languages, please check with your local school for a list of current course offerings.

 

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Why should you learn Arabic?

Visit the Lead with Languages site and learn more about the benefits of learning Arabic and other languages.

Click HERE to learn more about the languages offered at Cobb County Schools.

Chinese Language Program

The Cobb County Chinese program offers the following courses:

  • Levels I-V
  • AP Chinese Language and Culture

*Not all schools offer all the course levels or languages, please check with your local school for a list of current course offerings.

 

LWL

Why should you learn Chinese?

Visit the Lead with Languages site and learn more about the benefits of learning Chinese and other languages.

Click HERE to learn more about the languages offered at Cobb County Schools.

 

 

French Language Program

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Why should you learn French?

Visit the Lead with Languages site and learn more about the benefits of learning French and other languages.

Click HERE to learn more about the languages offered at Cobb County Schools.

 

The Cobb County French program offers the following courses:

  • Levels I-VIII
  • AP Language & Culture

*Not all schools offer all the course levels or languages, please check with your local school for a list of current course offerings.

 

** Teacher Log-in is required to access some of the resources below:

Course
Profile
Proficiency
Targets
 Instructional
Resources

 

 
Click on the links below for additional resources
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German Language Program

The Cobb County German program offers the following courses:

  • Levels I-VI
  • AP German Language and Culture

*Not all schools offer all the course levels or languages, please check with your local school for a list of current course offerings.

 

LWL

Why should you learn German?

Visit the Lead with Languages site and learn more about the benefits of learning German and other languages.

Click HERE to learn more about the languages offered at Cobb County Schools.

 

 

 

** Teacher Log-in is required to access some of the resources below:

Course
Profile
Proficiency
Targets
 Instructional
Resources

 

Japanese Language Program

The Cobb County Japanese program offers the following courses:

  • Levels I-V

*Not all schools offer all the course levels or languages, please check with your local school for a list of current course offerings.

 

LWL

Why should you learn Japanese?

Visit the Lead with Languages site and learn more about the benefits of learning Japanese and other languages.

Click HERE to learn more about the languages offered at Cobb County Schools.

 

 

 

Click on the links below for additional resources: (Coming soon)

  • Teacher Resources (log in required)
  • Student Textbook Resources 
  • Online resources

Latin Language Program

The Cobb County Latin program offers the following courses:

  • Levels I-VI
  • AP Latin Language

*Not all schools offer all the course levels or languages, please check with your local school for a list of current course offerings.

 

LWL

Why should you learn Latin?

Visit the Lead with Languages site and learn more about the benefits of learning Latin and other languages.

Click HERE to learn more about the languages offered at Cobb County Schools.

 

 

 

Click on the links below for additional resources: (Coming soon)

  • Teacher Resources (log in required)
  • Student Textbook Resources 
  • Online resources

Portuguese Language Program

The Cobb County Portuguese program is currently offered at our Magnet School for International Studies at North Cobb High School. We offer the following courses:

  • Levels I-III

*Not all schools offer all the course levels or languages, please check with your local school for a list of current course offerings.

 

LWL

Why should you learn Portuguese?

Visit the Lead with Languages site and learn more about the benefits of learning Portuguese and other languages.

Click HERE to learn more about the languages offered at Cobb County Schools.

 

Spanish Language Program

The Cobb County Spanish program offers the following courses

  • Levels I - VIII
  • AP Language & Culture
  • AP Literature & Culture
  • Spanish for native speakers Levels I - II

*Not all schools offer all the course levels or languages, please check with your local school for a list of current course offerings.

** Teacher Log-in is required to access some of the resources below:

Course
Profile
Proficiency
Targets
 Instructional
Resources

 

LWL

Why should you learn Spanish?

Visit the Lead with Languages site and learn more about the benefits of learning Spanish and other languages.

Click HERE to learn more about the languages offered at Cobb County Schools.

 

 

 

 

American Sign Language Program

The Cobb County ASL program offers the following courses:

  • Levels I-IV

*Not all schools offer all the course levels or languages, please check with your local school for a list of current course offerings.

 

LWL

Why should you learn American Sign Language?

Visit the Lead with Languages site and learn more about the benefits of learning American Sign Language and other languages.

Click HERE to learn more about the languages offered at Cobb County Schools.

Cobb County Schools Bilingual Programs

Dual Language Immersion

Dual Language Immersion is a way to learn academic content while acquiring another language at the same time. Starting the 2015-2016 academic year, Cobb County students have the opportunity to participate in the Dual Language Immersion Program (DLI). The goals of the program are for the students to develop literacy skills in both English and the target language while attaining a high level of academic achievement that is at or above their grade level in all content areas and to develop a world cultural sensitivity.  Each school/community chooses the immersion language for its school.

 

What schools and grade levels are currently offering the DLI program?

Dual Language Immersion programs provide students with academic instruction in two languages. In addition to gaining grade-level content-area knowledge and skills, students develop higher levels of language competency.

The list below indicates the available bilingual programs available in Cobb at the Elementary and High School levels.

 

Elementary Schools (K-5)

DLI programs at the elementary level will continue to grow one grade level at a time every school year as students move from Kindergarten through 5th grade. Please see the chart below for a list of current schools offering the Dual Immersion program, the language of the program, and the grade levels available for each academic year. 

 School Year 2022 - 2023

School  Grades
WL Languages SpanishCampbell Middle School  6 - 7 

WL Languages SpanishClarkdale Elementary

1 - 3 
WL Languages SpanishDowell Elementary K - 5 
WL Languages SpanishFair Oaks Elementary 1 - 5 
WL Languages Spanish Floyd Middle School 6
WL Languages SpanishHollydale Elementary  1 - 5 

WL Languages SpanishMableton Elementary

K - 5 
WL Languages SpanishNickajack Elementary
K - 5 
WL Languages Spanish Norton Park Elementary  1 - 5 
WL Languages Spanish Riverside Elementary 2 - 4 

WL Languages Spanish Russell Elementary

K - 5 
WL Languages Spanish Smyrna Elementary  K - 5 

 

How does it look in the classroom?

Groups smallElementary: Instruction is divided between two high-quality, creative classrooms: one English and one immersion (target language) with fifty percent of the academic day taught in English and fifty percent of the academic day taught in the target language. Students enjoy the advantage of two caring, highly qualified teachers. The English-speaking teacher uses half of the instructional day to teach English Language Arts, literacy, and content area support.  The immersion teacher uses the other half of the day to teach math, science, social studies, and target language literacy. Teachers are trained in the use of instructional strategies that promote language learning and academic development.

 

What skills/content do the students learn in the DLI program?

Content area distribution

 

Students in the Dual Immersion Program learn the concepts and skills for the various subject areas at the same time that they develop the ability to read, write, speak, and listen in another language.  Students learn the same concepts and skills for the various subject areas as their grade-level peers at the same time that they develop the ability to read, write, speak, and listen in another language. Students receive math, science, and social studies instruction in a target language, such as Spanish, French, or Chinese.  

 

What are the benefits of Dual Language Immersion?

Language Skills: Students achieve high proficiency in the immersion language. Immersion students become bilingual and biliterate.

Improved Performance on Standardized Tests: Immersion students perform as well as or better than non-immersion students on standardized tests of English and math administered in English.

Enhanced Cognitive Skills: Immersion students typically develop greater cognitive flexibility, demonstrating increased attention control, better memory, and superior problem-solving skills as well as an enhanced understanding of their primary language.

Increased Cultural Sensitivity: Immersion students are more aware of and show more positive attitudes towards other cultures and an appreciation of other people.

Long Term Benefits: Immersion students are better prepared for the global community and job markets where a second language is an asset.

 

Language Academies - High School (9-12)

DLI programs at the high school level will continue to grow one grade level at a time every school year as students move from 9th through 12th grade. Please see the chart below for a list of current schools offering the Dual Immersion program, the language of the program, and the grade levels available for each academic year.

School  Grades

WL Languages Spanish Sprayberry High School - ISLASHS.Mascot Small

 9 - 12
WL Languages Spanish Walton High School - ISAWalton Logo  9 - 12

 

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Cobb County World Language Program courses are designed to assist the students' development of language and intercultural skills. Each course has set learning targets based on ACTFL's language proficiency standards and NCSSFL-ACTFL Can Do Statements. ACTFL standards goal areas are: Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.

Communication

This is the main area of the standards and in which we based a great part of our course program.  There are three modes within the communication standards, Interpersonal, Presentational, and Interpretive.  Use the links below to learn more about the language domains and sublevels for each mode.

MODES CCSD WL Modes Interpersonal Interpersonal CCSD WL Modes Presentational Presentational CCSD WL Modes Interpretive Interpretive
LEVELS CCSD WL SpeakingSpeaking CCSD WL WritingWriting CCSD WL ListeningListening CCSD WL ReadingReading
Novice CCSD WL Interpersonal NH 100px CCSD WL Speaking NH 100px CCSD WL Writing NH 100px CCSD WL Listening NH 100px CCSD WL Reading NH 100px
Intermediate CCSD WL Interpersonal IH 100px CCSD WL Speaking IH 100px CCSD WL Writing IH 100px CCSD WL Listening IH 100px CCSD WL Reading IH 100px
Advanced CCSD WL Interpersonal AH 100px CCSD WL Speaking AH 100px CCSD WL Writing AH 100px CCSD WL Listening AH 100px CCSD WL Reading AH 100px

Culture

The study of culture and language is strongly interconnected. Students use the language to investigate and interact properly with the practices, perspectives, and products of the various cultures. 

 LEVELS CCSD WL Interculturality Products PracticesProducts and Practices  CCSD WL Interculturality PerspectivesPerspectives  CCSD WL Interculturality InteractionsCultural Interaction 
Novice 
CCSD WL Interculturality Products Practices N 100px

CCSD WL Interculturality Perspectives N 100px

CCSD WL Interculturality Interactions N 100px
 Intermediate  CCSD WL Interculturality Products Practices I 100px  CCSD WL Interculturality Perspectives I 100px  CCSD WL Interculturality Interactions I 100px
 Advanced
CCSD WL Interculturality Products Practices A 100px
 CCSD WL Interculturality Perspectives A 100px  CCSD WL Interculturality Interactions A 100px

 

 

For more information and resources about language proficiency go to the American Council for Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) at: https://www.actfl.org/