Descriptions of elementary and junior high school foreign language courses offered in Montgomery County, Maryland, are presented. Minimum attainments expected of students at the end of each course are set forth. The descriptions are level- rather than language-specific, and apply to all of the languages offered. The course listing is preceded by an overall rationale for curriculum design in Montgomery County, by a statement of general goals of education, and by a statement of purpose for foreign language education. (JB)