Secondary Language Arts serves to provide resources, professional learning, and support to all Broward County middle and high schools, as well as educational centers and K-8/6-12 schools. The goal of the Secondary Language Arts Department is to ensure that the Language Arts Florida Standards (LAFS) are taught with fidelity and that the reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language strands are interwoven throughout daily instruction.
Links to CPALMS are provided for additional information on the subjects listed below.
In Secondary Mathematics, our curriculum provides rich, challenging opportunities for our students that prepares them for success in college and career. In our math classes, students explore and describe observations, explain their thinking, and ask questions. They are encouraged to use multiple approaches to solve problems and show different ways of thinking. It is our mission to matriculate/graduate/prepare problem-solvers who view challenges as an opportunity to think flexibly, innovatively, and efficiently.
Links to CPALMS are provided for additional information on the subjects listed below.
Through laboratory and technological experiences students are engaged in understanding the nature of scientific phenomena and how it correlates to the world around us. Middle school curriculum introduces earth, life, and physical sciences and making real-world connections through scientific inquiry.
Links to CPALMS are provided for additional information on the subjects listed below.
Students in Secondary Social Studies courses have the opportunity to engage in learning high-level content and skills as required by the State of Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Social Studies integrated with the Language Arts Florida Standards Literacy in History/Social Studies. Students learn concepts and content in the areas of American History, World History, Geography, Economics, Financial Literacy, Civics, and Government through a variety of required and elective courses.
Links to CPALMS are provided for additional information on the subjects listed below.
The Dual Language Program offers a school-within-school approach to second language acquisition education. The goal of the program is to provide students with the opportunity to become fully bilingual by learning, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English and the target language. It is suggested that students start participating in the program in Kindergarten. Students who participate in the program will continue in the program at the next grade level the following year.
Benefits of a Dual Language Program
Students need to meet the demands of today’s global society and economic opportunities.
Prepares students for college and career readiness.
Develops higher-order thinking skills as students learn a second language.
Knowledge learned through one language facilitates the acquisition of the second language.
Responds to parental desire for dual language programs.
Students benefit from cognitive advantages associated with second language acquisition.
Promotes multicultural awareness and appreciation for other languages and cultures.
Language Acquisition
Language is acquired in a sequential and spiral form. The earlier the student is taught a second language, the better their opportunity to become fully bilingual.
Research shows that it takes five to seven years to acquire an academic language. If the student starts learning a second language in high school, it is often too late to become bilingual.
The knowledge and skills acquired in one language are transferred to the second language.
Promotes parental choice in their child’s education.
Description of the Program
The BCPS Dual Language Program will begin in Kindergarten or First Grade. Students who participate in the program will continue at the next grade level the following year. Students will learn the second language in context. Language Arts, Social Studies, and Math are taught in English and Spanish.
