M EYERLA ND M PVA M S D UAL LANGUAGE PROGRAM • Coordinated by Marco Graniel, Dual Language Social Studies teacher for grades 6-8 • 2-3 Spanish language classes consisting of a reading and writing course, social studies, and language and culture course • Our enrollment has increased by 30% from the previous year • 90 % of last year's 8th grade students passed the AP Spanish exam for college credit • By the end of middle school, students may leave with up to 6 high school credits and college foreign language credit (number determined by admitting university/college) A BO U T M E M A RC O GR A N I E L 6TH-8TH D UA L L A N G UAG E SOCIAL STUDIES T E AC H E R • This is my 2nd year at MPVA • In the 9 years of my teaching experience I have worked with HISD students from 1st to 8th grade • I was a finalist for HISD Teacher of the Year in 2017 • I graduated from UHDowntown with a major in English and a minor in Spanish • I am a part-time law student at the University of Houston Law Center • I am a first-generation MexicanAmerican with roots in Estado de Mexico, Campeche, Mexico and Los Angeles, California • I enjoy playing music, sports and travelling with my wife All courses in the Dual Language program are taught primarily in Spanish. There is minimal use of English in order to clarify concepts. 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Spanish 2 Natives 1 AP Spanish *1 HS Credit *1 HS Credit With a 3 on AP Exam: *4 HS Credits *College Credit World Cultures Texas History Discovering Lang. & Culture US History SUBJECT INFORMATION A L L C L A S S E S TAU G H T P R I M A R I LY I N S PA N I S H 6th Grade World Cultures 7th Grade Texas History 8th Grade US History Students investigate world cultures to develop a respect for diversity and an understanding of the complex relationships among peoples of different nations Students explore the history, geography, and culture of Texas to clarify their role in society. Students examine United States history from English colonization to Reconstruction to gain an understanding and appreciation of fundamental American ideals. SUBJECT INFORMATION A L L C L A S S E S TAU G H T P R I M A R I LY I N S PA N I S H Spanish 2 Natives 1 Students begin to build an expressive vocabulary that prepares them for the rigors of the AP Exam. Students focus on reading and writing informational text and speaking in formal settings. Students are introduced to the themes that will appear on the AP Exam. Students continue to build their expressive vocabulary. Students focus on reading and writing informational text and speaking in formal settings. *Students earn 1 HS Credit* *Students earn 1 HS Credit* AP Spanish Discovering Language & Cultures Students compare their own culture with those of Spanish speaking countries around the world. Students analyze authentic informational texts that contain graphs and charts. Students engage in authentic writing tasks and must be able to articulate ideas via a timed recording. Students take the AP Exam at the end of the school year. *Students earn up to 4 HS Credits* *Credits accepted by many colleges* HISD EARLY COLLEGE DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAM Through the development of On-Level Biliteracy “Dr. Mario A. Ferron, Bil./ESL Director Uvalde CISD” HISD DL Students will develop higher levels of: • Self-Esteem • Cultural Identity • Intercultural understanding & collaboration HISD DL Students will graduate from HS with: • 40 to 60 College Credits = Minor in Spanish and/or • Occupational Spanish Certificate • Spanish Translator Certificate APPLICATION PROCESS 1. Apply to the Meyerland Dual Language Program on the School Choice website https://hisdchoice.com/login *Please submit all requested forms/documentation 2. Schedule a virtual interview with Mr. Graniel (link for Sign Up Genius will be sent out via e-mail a week before proficiency interviews begin) ACCEPTANCE PROCESS If you are accepted to the Meyerland Dual Language Program 1. Go to the School Choice website and accept your seat 2. Sign the Dual Language Agreement that outlines student expectations for the Dual Language program 3. Complete student registration for Meyerland (registration dates will be sent out via a callout and email)
