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EDUCATION GUIDE Which foreign language do you study? Why did you choose it? Do you think the ability to speak or read a foreign language will help you in the future? HALL TALK OcCA “While I don’t now study a language in school, I am studying Japanese on my own after five years of studying it in school. I think the ability to read and speak another language broadens opportunities, as well as understanding. Cultural context can be tricky, and having a language other than English is one early step to that.” Xavier Flournoy Riverwood International Charter High School “I study French, because my family has an interesting history with the country and the language. Two generations ago, my grandfather and his family hosted a foreign exchange student from France, and ever since our families have kept in touch. Last summer I had the amazing experience to visit France on my own, and I stayed with this same French family. Understanding French and being in France, one can be exposed to so much culture. As an added bonus, it is true what they say; learning one foreign language makes it immeasurably simpler to learn another language. After not having a Spanish class since elementary school, as a high school senior I clearly understand many basic sentences in Spanish with little to no guidance. It is as if there have been many doors opened up to me, and I can follow many into my future. Learning a language is an amazing experience that I would encourage anyone who can to pursue.” JoJeph Martin Mount Vernon Prejbyterian School Triple Accreditation • Engaging Academics • Exceptional Faculty World Languages • Fine Arts & Athletics • Contemporary Judaism Integrated Technology • Guiding Values & Community Service Come see for yourself! Call 678-527-3300 to schedule a private tour or to RSVP to these “Get to Know Davis” Events: Sunday, October 27 - Rick Recht Community Concert for Preschoolers, 10 am The Alfred & Adele Davis Academy Parent Information Sessions: Sunday, Nov. 3 at 10 am Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 10 am ' Proud Affiliate of: www.davisacademy.org Jewish Federation' f of Greater Adanta fr mV I “Throughout middle school and high school, I have taken German. While it was required in previous grades, I have chosen to continue taking it, as I feel it helps in understanding English. I hope the studying German will open opportunities in college for traveling abroad and comprehending other cultures.” Mollte Simon Chamblee Charter High School “I’ve been taking French for five to six years now.... I really want to go to Paris and be able to speak to the people. The French language is so artful.” Elizabeth Lamar Riverwood International Charter High School PASSPORT October 24, 2013 to the WEST * 9:00 am - 1 :Ob pm STUDENTS CAN EXPLORE THE WEST WITHOUT LEAVING THE SOUTH! - Living History Demonstrations - Native American Programming - Chuck Wagon Cooking - Western Encampments ■ Includes Admission to Booth western Art Museum Admission: $5 for students, $3 for adults, teachers are free! Western Art * ) Museum / J SOI Museum Drive Cartersville, GA 30120 APPROPRIATE FOR GRADES 2 — 12. CALL 770-387-3849 TO REGISTER YOUR SCHOOL GROUP TODAY! WWW.BOOTHMUSEUM.ORG www.ReporterNewspapers.netl SEPT. 20 — OCT. 3, 2013 | 15
