Modern Language

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: Modern Language is not required for high school graduation, however two years of the same language are recommended for those planning to attend a 4 year college or university.

Course Descriptions

French 1

Grade: 8-12 Credit: 1.0 Elective Length: Year

Prerequisite: NWEA, ELA MAP and ELA scores that demonstrate readiness.

Course Description: French I is an introductory course in language learning. Students develop skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking French at a novice level. Basic vocabulary and grammar rules are introduced, with a focus on frequent, real, everyday French vocabulary.

Note: 8th grade students who take French I will require a proficiency assessment to move to French II. Students not prepared with the full range of content will be placed to ensure their success.

French 2

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Elective Length: Year

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 1

Course Description: French 2, also available as an Honors option, builds upon the curriculum introduced in French 1. Students will further develop their skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking at a novice to low-intermediate level. In this course, students prepare for continued studies in French 3. Emphasis is placed on cultural understanding and everyday communication in French-speaking countries.

Honors French 3

Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Elective Length: Year

Prerequisite: Successful Completion of French 2

Course Description: Honors French 3 is designed to build and reinforce effective communication in French along with the study of cultural competencies at an intermediate level. Students will continue to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through more complex structures with an emphasis on preparation for the Seal of Biliteracy award at graduation. Advanced students may take the course as part of the Honors programming by utilizing dual credit programs. French 3 may be taken for 3 hours of college credit hours.

Honors French 4

Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Elective Length: Year

Prerequisite: A "B" average or better in French 3 and instructor approval

Course Description: Honors French IV continues the goal of oral and written proficiency at the intermediate level. Students will continue to expand skills in the context of culture and civilization. Students study and analyze authentic literature with frequent oral presentations and compositions that prepare students to express themselves in French with accuracy and confidence. Students realize the personal enjoyment and enrichment that language learning offers. Seniors will have the option to take the Seal of Biliteracy test before graduation. Honors French IV may be taken for 6 hours of college credit through the 1818 Advanced College Credit program at St. Louis University. The first semester class is French 1020 - Communicating in French II (3 hours credit). The second semester class is French 2010 - Intermediate French Language and Culture (3 hours credit).

Spanish 1

Grade: 8-12 Credit: 1.0 Elective Length: Year

Prerequisite: NWEA, ELA MAP and ELA scores that demonstrate readiness.

Course Description: Spanish I is an introductory course in language learning. Students develop skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking Spanish at a novice level. Basic vocabulary and grammar rules are introduced, with a focus on frequent, real, everyday Spanish vocabulary.

Note: 8th grade students who take Spanish I will require a proficiency assessment to move to Spanish II. Students not prepared with the full range of content will be placed to ensure their success.

Spanish 2

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1.0 Elective Length: Year

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 1

Course Description: Spanish 2, also available as an Honors option, builds upon the curriculum introduced in Spanish 1. Students will further develop their skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking at a novice to low-intermediate level. In this course, students prepare for continued studies in Spanish 3. Emphasis is placed on cultural understanding and everyday communication in Spanish-speaking countries.

Honors Spanish 3

Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1.0 Elective Length: Year

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 2

Course Description: Spanish 3 is designed to build and reinforce effective communication in Spanish along with the study of cultural competencies at an intermediate level. Students will continue to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through more complex structures with an emphasis on preparation for the Seal of Biliteracy award at graduation. Advanced students may take the course as part of the Honors programming by utilizing dual credit programs. Spanish 3 may be taken for 3 hours of college credit hours.

Honors Spanish 4

Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1.0 Elective Length: Year

Prerequisite: A "B" average in Honors Spanish 3 and instructor approval

Course Description: Honors Spanish IV continues the goal of oral and written proficiency at the intermediate level. Students will continue to expand skills in the context of culture and civilization. Students study and analyze literature with oral presentations and compositions that prepare students to express themselves in Spanish with accuracy and confidence. It is highly recommended and extremely important that the student continues from honors level 3 to honors level 4 in consecutive years. Seniors will have the option to take the Seal of Biliteracy test before graduation. Honors Spanish IV may be taken for 6 hours of college credit through the 1818 Advanced College Credit program at St. Louis University. The first semester class is Spanish 1020 - Communicating in Spanish II (3 hours credit). The second semester class is Spanish 2010 - Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture (3 hours credit).

Honors Spanish 5

Grade: 12 Credit: 1.0 Elective Length: Year

Prerequisite: A "B" average in Honors Spanish 4 and instructor approval

Course Description: Students enroll at St. Louis Community College - Meramec Campus for Spanish 201. Students commute to Meramec for this class. Students must provide their own transportation and pay the tuition fee directly to St. Louis Community College - Meramec for Spanish 201 - Intermediate Spanish I (4 credit hours). In this continuation of SPA 102, students review and build grammar and vocabulary to enhance comprehension and communication. A variety of literary and cultural selections are presented to reinforce the student's understanding of global/intercultural themes. Prerequisites: SPA 102 or 3 or more years of high school Spanish, and Reading Proficiency. (The course description is from the Meramec Course Catalog.)

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