Foreign Language in Elementary Schools (FLES) K-5 Spanish Program 2–4 times a week

 
Bay Point Elementary
Baypoint Spanish Program Website
Bay Point Brochure (Spanish)

Perkins Elementary
Perkins Spanish Program Website

Foreign Language Exploratory (FLEX) K-5 students have classes once a week.

McMullen Booth IB
Mildred Helms IB 
Sanderlin IB World School

Azalea - Spanish

Bay Point - Spanish

Carwise - Spanish

Clearwater Fundamental - Spanish

Dunedin - Spanish

Boca Ciega (Spanish, American Sign Language)

Clearwater (Spanish)

Countryside (French, Spanish)

Hollins (American Sign Language, Spanish)

Dunedin (Spanish)

East Lake (French, Spanish)

Gibbs (Spanish, American Sign Language)

Jacobson (Spanish)

Lakewood (Spanish)

Largo (French, Spanish)

Northeast (French, Spanish)

Osceola (Italian, Spanish)

Palm Harbor (French, Spanish)

Pinellas Park (American Sign Language, French, Spanish)

St. Petersburg (French, Spanish)

Seminole (French, Spanish)

Tarpon Springs (Greek, Spanish)

International Day 2026

Countryside High School

For more information, contact your students World Language teacher.

Volunteer Registration Form  for Pinellas County Schools

The state of Florida passed a law in 2016 to give a Seal of Biliteracy to students who can prove a level of proficiency in English and another language.  Upon meeting criteria (see below), a student who has not already earned 4 credits in the language in which he/she qualifies, will be awarded up to 4 credits in the language, a designation on his/her transcript, and a seal on his/her diploma.  

Criteria to earn a GOLD Seal of Biliteracy

I earned a 4 or higher on the English Language Arts/Florida State Assessment AND 

I qualify because of ONE (1) of the 3 options below:

1. I earned 4 high school credits in one foreign language with a 3.0/4.0 GPA in the language classes.
2. I received a qualifying score on a test and submitted my official scores to Pinellas County Schools*
3. I submitted a portfolio that shows advanced low proficiency in the target language (this option only available for languages that are not taught in the district or tested)

Criteria to earn a SILVER Seal of Biliteracy

I earned a 3 on the English Language Arts/Florida State Assessment (or have an appropriate concordant score) AND 

I qualify because of ONE (1) of the 3 options below:

1. I earned 4 high school credits in one foreign language with a 3.0/4.0 GPA in the language classes.
2. I received a qualifying score on a test and submitted my official scores to Pinellas County Schools*
3. I submitted a portfolio that shows intermediate mid proficiency in the target language (this option only available for languages that are not taught in the district or tested)

Contact the office of PreK-12 World Languages to schedule a test 

Appointments will be scheduled for students who have achieved a score of 3 or higher on the 10th grade B.E.S.T. ELA/reading assessment or have attained an equivalent concordance score.  

Questions? Contact the Office of World Languages: Adriana Gonzalez-Ruan WL Secretary gonzalez-ruana@pcsb.org  

The World Languages Teachers Association has been serving Pinellas County Schools for over 20 years. Teachers from across the county collaborate to promote culture, languages, and student experiences, such as our annual International Day Competition. Additionally, WLTA provides scholarships and supports local businesses.

WLTA Facebook Page

WLTA Instagram Page

2024-2025 WLTA Board of Directors

President: Yesenia Velez Olmeda, Spanish, Countryside HS
President-Elect:  Magsel Arroyo Cintron, Spanish, Dunedin HS
Vice-President:  TBA
Past President:  Jessica White, Spanish, East Lake MS
Treasurer/Social Chair: Amarilis Lopez Franceschi, Spanish, East Lake HS
Public Relations Director:  Fabiola Matos, Spanish East Lake HS 
Historian:  TBA