Two students sit at a table in a classroom while working with small paper cards, as other students collaborate at tables in the background.

On Sept. 3, students in Carolyn Daniel’s Spanish class at Coppell Middle School West were building their language and cultural knowledge as they prepared for an upcoming test on Spanish-speaking countries and their capitals. Using flashcards and textbooks, students were actively reviewing key information, strengthening their recall and developing a deeper understanding of the countries and cultures connected to the Spanish language. Spanish is one of several high school-level courses available to CISD middle school students, who can also explore advanced mathematics and Career and Technical Education opportunities, including computer science, engineering and more.