<p>cleo makes a good point, Latin caused both my boys a lot of scheduling issues over the years. I also think nngmm's point about finding out which language has better high school teachers is also worth considering.</p>
<p>As a former jr high and high school teacher (of German), I'd see what I can find out out about the teachers of each of these languages at the school(s) you'll be going to. My experience has shown that how much you might like studying a language has more to do with the skill of the teacher than with the language you choose.</p>
<p>The solution is very simple. </p>
<p>Middle School - take French because you like it.</p>
<p>High School - take Spanish because it's the language you will probably get more use out of. As someone else pointed out, if your family ever moves during your high school years you can be guaranteed Spanish will be offered by the new school. You don't want to take chances with your classes in high school.</p>
<p>While it certainly doesn't hurt to check out the teachers, remember just because someone else didn't get along with the teacher doesn't mean you won't. Many times the "harder" ones turn out to be the better teachers.</p>
<p>Aren't you precocious.</p>
<p>Take French if you like it better- that's what I did and my son also. You can always switch to Spanish in HS and get enough years to meet college requirements if French doesn't work out. There is more math, science and literature of interest in French. Son had fun being able to read some of the math in the original using his HS French. Since Spanish is widely used it can be picked up later if you want/need to. In my day I figured I was closer to French speaking Quebec than Mexico and wanted the greater challenge French was considered to be. It has also helped me understand phrases in literature.</p>
<p>addenda- re rachael- better precocious than obnoxious.</p>