Lake Ridge Middle School
Specialty Programs
Lake Ridge MS World Language Specialty Program
The World Language Specialty Program offers high-school Level I and Level II world language courses for high school credit. The Level I course is completed over two years in 6th and 7th grades. Successful program participants continue to Level II in 8th grade. The courses are for high-school credit and require rigorous daily preparation. Generally, students who enroll in the World Language Specialty Program are also placed in an Extended (accelerated) Language Arts class).
Program Features
- Languages offered: French, German, Spanish
- The program is interest-based.
- Students earn two high school credits over three years.
- Entry year: 6th grade
Application Information
Who can apply?
Applications for this program are open for rising 6th grade students. See "Attendance Areas" below.
When to apply?
Specialty program applications will be accepted Monday, November 2, 2026, through Monday, February 1, 2027.
How to apply?
Visit the Specialty Programs Application Process website to learn more about the application process.
Attendance Areas
Lake Ridge MS, transfers from Beville MS, Hampton MS, and Saunders MS.
School-Based Information Sessions
All Info Nights are from 6:00-7:00pm in the LRMS Cafeteria.
Info Night #1
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6 pm, LRMS Cafeteria
Snow date: Thursday, November 12, 6 pm, LRMS Cafeteria
Info Night #2
Tuesday, January 12, 2026, LRMS Cafeteria
Snow date; January 20, 2026, LRMS, Cafeteria
School-based information sessions for current 5th graders and their parents/guardians will be held in the Lake Ridge Middle School cafeteria.
Contact Information
Ann Mullen
Program Coordinator
[email protected]
Maria Gouro
Registrar
Counseling Department
[email protected]