FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
  1. Why learn another language?
  2. Is it true that studying a second language can improve test scores?
  3. How many years of foreign language study do I need ?
  4. When can I get extra help?
  5. What is Mrs Schneider's e-mail?
  6. What do I need to do before leaving for a tournament?



Why learn another language?

The world is full of languages.
How far do you have to go to know that this is true? 
Think about how many more people and places you could
really get to know, books and newspapers you could read, 
movies and TV programs you could understand, 
websites you could visit with another language!
Also, no matter what career you choose, if you learn 
a second language, you will have a real advantage. 
Three years of language study on your record will catch 
the eye of anyone reading your job or college application.
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Is it true that studying a second language can improve test scores?

Yes, research has shown that math and verbal SAT scores 
climb higher with each additional year of language study, 
which means that the longer you study a language, 
the stronger your skills become to succeed in school.
Studying a foreign language can improve your analytic 
and interpretative capacities. Learning another language 
will improve your chances for success in school 
and in your career.
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How many years of foreign language study do I need ?

To earn a Pendleton School diploma, a student must have 
three years of foreign language study. If a student plans 
to graduate from another school, he must check the courses 
needed at that school for graduation.
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When can I get extra help?

Mrs. Schneider is at Directed Learning on Thursdays evenings. 
Mrs. Martin is here on Wednesdays, Mrs. Watson is on Tuesdays and 
Mr. Burgos is on Mondays.
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What is Mrs Schneider's e-mail?

Mrs. Schneider's e-mail is vschneider@pendletonschool.org
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What do I need to do before leaving for a tournament?

If you know you are going to leave for a tournament, 
Pendleton has a leave of absence procedure. 
Please, make sure to fill out this leave of absence
before your departure and give it to the teacher. Make sure your coach sign 
the leave of absence form.
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