FLES - Foreign Language in Elementary Schools
The FLES Program
2011-2012
French/ Spanish/Mandarin Chinese
Classes for K -5th Grade
Introductory Program
Open to all Kindergarten and 1st graders
Classes meet once a week for 45 minutes
20 classes beginning the week of October 17th
Fee: $260.00 per year
Regular Program – Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Level III Advanced
Sequential program open to 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th graders (Introductory Program not a prerequisite for participation)
Classes meet once a week for an hour after the school day
24 classes beginning the week of October 3rd
(NOTE: The Beginner Program is now offered in (A) Two, 12 week sessions or (B) One, 24 week session.
See Registration Form for more information.)
Fee: $260.00 per year
The FLES Mission
The Montgomery County Council of PTA’s - Educational Programs Incorporated, Foreign Language in Elementary School Program (FLES) provides quality instruction in French, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish before and after school to children in Montgomery County public elementary and middle schools. Classes are coordinated through the local PTAs with the cooperation of the Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) System.
The FLES Program
Provides a firm foundation for the continued study of languages in middle and high school
Generates an interest in other cultures
Imparts enthusiasm for participating in our increasingly global community
Highlights of the Program
No English is spoken in FLES classes! FLES teachers use visual aids and non-verbal cues to aid in comprehension.
FLES Classes are fast-paced. They incorporate dialogues, songs, games and other fun activities.
The FLES curriculum is standardized across the county.
Workbooks are used to reinforce classroom activity.
FLES teachers undergo extensive training on the use of our curriculum.
Fluent in the language they teach, most instructors are native speakers.
Teachers expose the children to cultural aspects of the language.
Teachers incorporate holiday festivities, a “typical” French, Chinese or Spanish breakfast and an “Open House” for parents.
Exciting embassy sponsored writing projects for upper level students.
For more information please contact:
Emily Lilyestrom
RCES-PTA FLES Coordinator
lilyestrom@yahoo.com
301-527-9620
or
MCCPTA-EPI FLES Program Office
11721 Kemp Mill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Tel - 301-592-0861 Email - classes@fles.org
Website - www.fles.org
