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Spanish I
Designed for a first year high school or for students who have very little knowledge of the Spanish language, beginning in 8th or 9th grade. This class is NOT suitable for students in 7th grade or younger. Students will learn basic conversation, reading, grammar, writing, and also learn about Spanish cultures. The vast majority of reading and writing will be completed at home, leaving class time to be used to practice conversation, teach and review topics presented in their textbook and take tests and quizzes. In-class conversations, projects and presentations will be sure to be included in the lessons and taught in class.
REQUIREMENTS
Required text: The student textbook is Avancemos 1. The student textbook is available to registered Bridge Academy students through the Bridge Academy lending library. For more information contact the Bridge Academy Lending Librarian, at library@bridgeacademy328.org.
Workbook: $39 (from Lilly da Silva)
Copy/supply fee: $40.00 (given to Lilly da Silva at Orientation or at the first class)
Tuition: $550.00 ($55/month for 10 months, August - May, or $62/month if prorated)
(2026-2027)
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Lilly da Silva
¡Hola! Lilly da Silva was born in Nyack, New York, but was raised in San José, Costa Rica for 15 years where she learned her Spanish and accent. She has been married to her best friend and hero, Kenneth, for 34 years. She praises the Lord for the honor to have homeschooled their 3 children, Bryant, Brendan, and Bianca for 17 years. Lilly has tutored Spanish at home, co-ops, private tutoring, and has translated for clients and staff as needed at the PRC. As a former youth minister, she mentored them to reach out to others and to also be still and hear God's heartbeat. She has volunteered at the United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol at the Southside Composite Squadron, as the squadron photographer and closet manager, which gave her the opportunity to work with cadets. She is excited about the upcoming school year at Bridge Academy!