World Language Specialty Program

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.

When to apply?

Specialty program applications will be accepted Monday, November 3, 2025, through Monday, February 2, 2026.

How to apply?

Visit the Specialty Programs Application Process website to learn more about the application process.

Contact Information

Ann Mullen
Program Coordinator
[email protected]

Maria Gouro
Registrar 
Counseling Department
[email protected]

Attendance Areas

Beville MS, Hampton MS, Lake Ridge 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 6, 2025

Snow date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Info Night #2

Monday, January 5, 2026

Snow date: Monday, January 12, 2026

School-based information sessions for current 5th graders and their parents/guardians will be held in the Lake Ridge Middle School cafeteria.