World Languages and Cultures

Sixth graders begin the academic year at the Novice Low/Novice Mid level according to ACTFL proficiency standards. Sixth grade World Language and Cultures classes engage students through stories, culture, games, projects, and other developmentally appropriate language teaching methodologies.
Students finish the academic year with a consistent level of Novice Mid proficiency in all four language skills.

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Berwick Academy

Berwick Academy, situated on an 80-acre campus just over one hour north of Boston, serves 520 students, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 and Postgraduates. Berwick students are from Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and several countries. Deeply committed to its mission of promoting virtue and useful knowledge, Berwick Academy empowers students to be creative and bold. Berwick strives to graduate alumni who shape their own learning, take risks, ask thoughtful questions, and come to understand and celebrate their authentic selves.