Language

Central to Synapse's mission of cultivating social-emotional learners who are aware, intentional, and compassionate members of society is giving students the opportunity and framework to become global citizens in the truest sense of the world.

Students engage with:

• Languages and cultures around us, both locally and globally
• Linguistic tools in order to cultivate and thrive while learning a new language.
• Cultural competencies necessary to forge meaningful and lasting connections with communities worldwide.

Speaking another language and gaining familiarity with its culture helps bridge gaps between communities and encourages a growth mindset. As an exposure program, we provide students with tools to establish a strong foundation in the language they are studying. 

Students navigate:

• Challenges they encounter on their language-learning journey.
• Using project-based learning to develop skills at their own pace in a warm and supportive environment.
• Multimodal resources to build confidence and creative fluency. 

• Having the opportunity to hone their communication skills on Portfolio Day and Interactive Lab.
• Broadening their perspective in a creative and supportive environment that encourages them to make mistakes.
• Taking risks and advocating for themselves and others.