World Language
WORLD LANGUAGES
Whether you plan to travel or stay at home, go to college or work after high school, work in international business or a local business, a second language can open doors and broaden your world. Most, but not all, colleges require a second language for admission.
#2001 - SPANISH I
Full Year 1 Credit
Grades 9 - 12
Students will gain basic skills of listening comprehension, reading comprehension, writing, and speaking in Spanish. The primary method of instruction is Total Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling. Music, interactive dialog, reading, and specific grammar lessons will augment the storytelling. Students will learn the most commonly used nouns, verbs in the present and the past tenses, prepositions, and adjectives. The students will learn about the geography and cultures of several Spanish-speaking countries through presentations, videos, music, and readings. Other cultural information will be embedded in lessons.
1st semester Spanish I must be completed with a passing grade in order to continue on to 2nd semester Spanish I. This course is a pre-requisite for Spanish II and must be passed with a minimum grade of C- in the 2nd semester to continue to Spanish II.
#2002 - SPANISH II
Full Year 1 Credit
Grades 10 -12
Students will increase their vocabulary and grammar skills. Students will again be assessed in listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. Topics could include ordering in a restaurant, daily routines, and others. Various methods of teaching including storytelling, grammar lessons, conversation, reading, and research wil be used. Students will read short novels, do listening activities, create and present skits, and watch videos as support for learning and as resources. Cultural information is woven into the curriculum throughout the year.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish I with a minimum grade of C-.
Students must pass 1st semester Spanish II to continue into 2nd semester Spanish II.
#2003 - SPANISH III
Full Year 1 Credit
Grades 11 -12
This course expands language skills adding vocabulary and new tenses and modes. All skills are still assessed. Students start to produce more, including skits, journal entries, and presentations in Spanish. Topics vary from functioning in a hotel or restaurant to health and childhood experiences. Films, short novels, online information, available texts, music and other resources are used.
Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish II with a C- or better for the year.
#2004 - SPANISH IV
1 Credit
Grades 12
This course refines language skills; adding vocabulary, practicing the use of the tenses and modes learned in the first three years, adding small grammar details, increasing communication in all modalities; reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Topics included are travel, future plans, geography and culture, interview skills, and others. Journals, films, and short novels are used along with an online component. Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish III with a C or better for the year.
THESE COURSES ARE OFFERED THROUGH ITV
#9005 CHINESE I (ITV full year course) Hybrid
1 Credit
Grades 9-12
Chinese Language and Culture I is the beginning course of a four year sequence that will enable the student to speak, read, write, and understand the official Mandarin Chinese language. In addition the course will help the student understand the culture and heritage of approximately one fifth of the world's population. The focus will be on simple vocabulary building, character recognition, and memorization using Chinese songs, games, and the art of calligraphy.
#9006 CHINESE II (ITV full year course) Hybrid
1 Credit
Grades 10-12
This course is structured for the student to continue the study and mastery of the basic skills of speaking, listening, writing, and reading beginning Chinese. As in Chinese I, the course focuses on modern Mandarin Chinese, but some commonly used formal expressions used only in written Chinese are also included. Students will become acquainted with contemporary Chinese life and the contributions of Chinese culture.