Foreign Language

Why should I take Foreign Languages at Martin Middle School?

-After two and three years of language study at Martin, most students enter into the upper level courses in highschool.

-Students who take languages score higher on the SAT and ACT achievement tests.

-Foreign Languages will help a student to learn more about their own language and culture.

-Studying other languages and cultures helps a student to learn adaptability and sensitivity to other cultures.

-Foreign Language classes enhances critical thinking skills.

-An integrated Foreign Language and curriculum reinforces content from a social studies, fine arts, math, science and language arts.

-Knowledge of another language is essential for at least 60 occupations.

Congratulations to the Advanced German Students!!!!

On Thursday, March 6, 27 Martin students traveled to Elon College to compete against 600 high school students from across the state. We came home with a giant 3rd place overall trophy...we won more trophies than all but two of the schools!

There were two levels of competition, Beginning and Advanced. Our 7th graders competed in the Beginning Level and won 2nd place for their original song and 1st place for their wonderful skit. The 8th graders had to compete against the high school level 4 and AP classes. They got 2nd place in the song category and 2nd place in the skit. Way to go!

Jed Doman won 2nd prize for his photography entry. Wunderbar, Jed.