1. Welcome to the parents of all of my 7th and 8th graders!
Srta. Jennie Nilson

2. About Me 
Irish
From
Philadelphia
BA-Spanish
Master’s –
Education

3. ESL – English as a Second Language evening classes WTPS - 16TH year CRMS – 7th year 3rd & 4th grade Spanish – 9 years

4. Why learn Spanish? 55 million Hispanics in the U.S.
55 million Hispanics in the U.S.
Spanish – 2nd language in the U.S.
Third most spoken language in the world (after Mandarin and English) 
College acceptance/Employment
Travel/Cultural awareness/competence
Improve knowledge of English
Improve memory/mental abilities; delay onset of Alzheimer’s Disease
Improve test scores, including SAT scores

5. Vocabulary, grammar and culture
La clase
Realidades Text Book
Vocabulary, grammar and culture

6. Grading Scale Homework 15% http://www.wtps.org/Page/17263 Quizzes 25%
Tests 30%
Participation, preparation, presentations 30%

7. Teacher Webpage Separate from community webpage
Review games/videos for each chapter -EC
Rosetta Stone free from local library
Mango languages:
Margaret Heggan Library click on Research, then Language learning, then Mango (or Rosetta Stone)

8. High School Summer Abroad program
Summer Abroad program
Dual credit w/Camden County College for Spanish Honors 3, 4, & AP classes (see HS Guidance webpage)
HS Seniors who take and pass the NJ Seal of Biliteracy test receive a Certificate with the seal and an official notation on their transcript.

9. Support
PLEASE share with me any questions or concerns you or your child may have: