In Spanish I & II, my students are introduced to not only another language but also to another culture that is fast becoming a major influence in the United States. Learning another language has been shown, scientifically, to raise standardized test scores in all areas of study, not just in the target language or in English. However, many students do find their grades in their English classes do improve due to the additional study of language grammar rules. While learning another language isn't easy, it is a very fulfilling thing to start down the road to becoming bilingual.

Art is another subject where it has been shown to increased test scores. Sparking creativity expands the brain which opens up areas such as confidence and knowledge of one’s own ability that the student might not have realized before. Although there are those special individuals that were "born" with artistic ability, art is basically learned.  Any student who puts forth effort in my classroom will see the results.

I have been the yearbook adviser for the previous 5 years and this class will allow my students to have ample class time to learn the programs and processes for yearbook and publishing design and layout.