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american sign language
american sign language
American Sign Language I
American Sign Language I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Common communicative events and interactions are utilized to acquire a basic working vocabulary and grammar
Includes development of appropriate linguistic/cultural behaviors and awareness of respect for deaf culture
Projects, Activities, etc.: Individual, small and large group communication activities
Instructional Focus: Skill building in receptive and expressive sign related to everyday situations that might occur when conversing using ASL
American Sign Language II
American Sign Language II
Prerequisite/Selection Process: American Sign Language I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Common communicative events and interactions are utilized to acquire more abstract vocabulary and grammar
Greater understanding of deaf culture and deaf history
Projects, Activities, etc.: Role-playing and presentations to enhance communication skills
Instructional Focus: Greater expectation of communication skills through implementation of learned skills into novel language expressions, increased receptive language skills
Honors American Sign Language III
Honors American Sign Language III
Prerequisite/Selection Process: American Sign Language II
Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Develops vocabulary, conversational competence, and grammatical knowledge with a total immersion approach
Introduces increasingly complex grammatical aspects including those unique to ASL
Discusses Deaf culture, literature, sociolinguistics aspects, and history
Respond with confidence to routine social situations
Narration, description, and elaboration of topics related to background, family, and interests/hobbies
Projects, Activities, etc.: Role-playing and presentations to enhance communication skills
Instructional Focus: Greater expectation of communication skills through implementation of learned skills into novel language expressions, enhanced receptive, and expressive language skills
Honors American Sign Language IV
Honors American Sign Language IV
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors American Sign Language III
Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Accurately sign acquired vocabulary using the five parameters of American Sign Language
Explain continuity in a conversation both expressively and receptively
Comprehend and respond with complex grammatical accuracy to expressive American Sign Language and demonstrate cultural awareness locally and globally
Examine simple patterns of behavior, gestures, and social courtesies in a variety of informal and formal social situations
Interpret and explain the cultural relevance or historical context of traditions and celebrations
Use American Sign Language for fun, to express humor, and for personal enjoyment
This course, with a higher level of learning, will help to better prepare students who wish to test for the Bilingual/Multilingual Seal.
Projects, Activities, etc.: Debate and exchange information and opinions on topics of students’ choosing. Demonstrate mastery expressing prepared presentations (at least 5 to 15 minutes) (e.g., holidays, nationalities, things, and events using appropriate sign selection and syntactically correct phrases).
Instructional Focus: Greater expectation of communication skills through implementation of learned skills into novel language expressions, enhanced receptive, and expressive language skills.
french
french
French I
French I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Learn about various cultures of French speakers around the world
Join the French-speaking world by learning how to communicate on personal everyday topics
Gain personal awareness of your place in the world
Reach a Novice-Mid proficiency level
Projects, Activities, etc.: Individual, small and large group interactive learning activities that will get students communicating in French about their everyday lives at home and in the community.
Instructional Focus: Students will learn to communicate on a variety of cultural topics. Skill building in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
French II
French II
Prerequisite/Selection Process: French I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Level up your French by learning how to navigate a variety of real-life situations
Expand your knowledge of cultural norms, products, and practices
Reach a Novice-High proficiency level
Projects, Activities, etc.: Students will learn to communicate on a variety of cultural topics.
Instructional Focus: Skill building in speaking, listening, reading and writing with emphasis on verb tense control
Honors French III
Honors French III
Prerequisite/Selection Process: French II
Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Explore a variety of cultural perspectives and practices across the French-speaking world
Use French to express your opinions and perspectives on a variety of topics
Reach and Intermediate-Low proficiency level
Projects, Activities, etc.: Oral presentations, role playing, composition, and readings on topics. Students will learn to communicate on a variety of cultural topics.
Instructional Focus: Greater expectation of language use, implementing skills in class activities, building on prior knowledge
Honors French IV
Honors French IV
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors French III
Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Explore ways to “Frenchify” your world as you continue to expand your proficiency
Familiarize yourself with a broad-range of cultural topics impacting communities around the world
Reach an Intermediate-Mid proficiency level
Projects, Activities, etc.: Research, presentation, student led communicative activities on topics. Students will learn to communicate on a variety of cultural topics.
Instructional Focus: Proficiency-based study of vocabulary, grammar and culture using a variety of media
AP French V
AP French V
[AP exam is in May each year]
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors French IV or placement exam
Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Communicate exclusively in French to increase your proficiency as you work towards fluency
Immerse yourself in the French-speaking world through complex topics that impact our society
Reach an Intermediate-High proficiency level
AP test at completion of the course offered, not required
Projects, Activities, etc.: Instructional content will reflect interests shared by the students and the teacher [the arts, current events, literature, sports, and so forth]. In addition to standard textbooks and anthologies, materials might include audio and visual materials, newspapers, magazines, and contemporary literature.
Instructional Focus: The course seeks to develop language skills that are useful in themselves and that can be applied to various activities and disciplines. Extensive practice in the organization and writing of compositions is emphasized.
german
german
German I
German I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Communicate about everyday topics
Learn basic sentence structure
Gain cultural awareness of German-speaking countries
Projects, Activities, etc.: Individual, small and large group interactive learning activities that will get students communicating in German about their everyday lives at home and in the community.
Instructional Focus: Students will learn to communicate about self, friends, family and daily life in German. Skill building in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
German II
German II
Prerequisite/Selection Process: German I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Increasing ability to communicate and comprehend spoken and written German
Addition of past tense
Cultural awareness of German-speaking countries
Projects, Activities, etc.: Individual, small and large group communicative activities which may include: posters, dialogues, skits, food, city, house, and travel
Instructional Focus: Skill building in speaking, listening, reading, and writing with emphasis on verb tense control
Honors German III
Honors German III
Prerequisite/Selection Process: German II
Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Immersive language experience
Ability to communicate in various time frames and contexts
Production of compound and complex ideas Expansion of Cultural Competence
Projects, Activities, etc.: Oral presentations, role playing, composition and readings on topics which may include: body parts, daily routines, clothing, and animals
Instructional Focus: Greater expectation of language use, implementing skills in class activities, building on prior knowledge
Honors German IV
Honors German IV
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors German III
Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Commitment to language use and interest in culture
Language study with an increased use of authentic materials
Oral and written emphasis
Projects, Activities, etc.: Research, presentation, student led communicative activities on topics which may include: travel, restaurants, hotels, news media, art, history, literature, and music
Instructional Focus: Proficiency-based study of vocabulary, grammar and culture using a variety of media
AP German V
AP German V
[AP exam in is May each year]
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors German IV or placement exam
Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Exclusive use of the German language
Preparation for placement into intermediate-level college courses
Exploration of the German-speaking world via Advanced Placement Themes: global challenges, science and technology, contemporary life, personal and public identities, families and communities, beauty and aesthetics
AP test at completion of the course offered, not required
Cultural awareness
Approach the AP exam with confidence
Projects, Activities, etc.: Instructional content will reflect interests shared by the students and the teacher [the arts, current events, literature, sports, and so forth]. In addition to standard textbooks and anthologies, materials might include audio and visual materials, newspapers, magazines, and contemporary literature.
Instructional Focus: The course seeks to develop language skills that are useful in themselves and that can be applied to various activities and disciplines. Extensive practice in the organization and writing of compositions is emphasized.
spanish
spanish
Spanish I
Spanish I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Communicate about everyday topics
Develop novice skills in listening, reading, speaking, and writing
Gain cultural awareness of Spanish- speaking countries
Projects, Activities, etc.: Individual, small and large group interactive learning activities that will get students communicating in Spanish about their everyday lives at home and in the community.
Instructional Focus: Students will learn to communicate on a variety of cultural topics. Skill building in developing interpretive, presentational, and interpersonal abilities.
Spanish II
Spanish II
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Spanish I
Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Increasing ability to communicate and comprehend spoken and written Spanish
Continue to develop skills in listening, reading, speaking, and writing
Cultural awareness of Spanish-speaking countries
Projects, Activities, etc.: Individual, small and large group interactive learning activities where students will communicate on a variety of cultural topics.
Instructional Focus: Skill building in developing interpretive, presentational, and interpersonal abilities.
Honors Spanish III
Honors Spanish III
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Spanish II
Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Immersive language experience
Ability to communicate in various time frames and contexts
Production of compound and complex ideas
Expansion of Cultural Competence
Projects, Activities, etc.: Individual, small and large group interactive learning activities where students will communicate on a variety of cultural topics.
Instructional Focus: Greater expectation of language use, and building on prior Interpretive, Presentational and Interpersonal language abilities.
Honors Spanish IV
Honors Spanish IV
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors Spanish III
Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Immersive language experience
Grow in ability to communicate in various time frames
Continue with production of compound and complex ideas
Expansion of cultural competence
Projects, Activities, etc.: Individual, small and large group interactive learning activities where students will communicate on a variety of cultural topics.
Instructional Focus: Greater expectation of language use, and building on prior interpretive, presentational, and interpersonal language abilities.
AP Spanish V
AP Spanish V
[AP exam is in May each year]
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors Spanish IV or placement exam
Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12
Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit
Major Outcomes:
Exclusive use of the Spanish language
Preparation for placement into intermediate-level college courses
Exploration of the Spanish-speaking world via Advanced Placement Themes: global challenges, science and technology, contemporary life, personal and public identities, families and communities, beauty and aesthetics
AP test at completion of the course offered, not required
Cultural awareness
Approach the AP exam with confidence
Projects, Activities, etc.: Instructional content will reflect interests shared by the students and the teacher [the arts, current events, literature, sports, and so forth]. In addition to standard textbooks and anthologies, materials might include audio and visual materials, newspapers, magazines, and contemporary literature.
Instructional Focus: The course seeks to develop language skills that are useful in themselves and that can be applied to various activities and disciplines. Extensive practice in the organization and writing of compositions is emphasized.
Honors Hispanic Studies I
Honors Hispanic Studies I
Honors Hispanic I and II are non-contingent and non-sequential
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors Spanish III A and III B with a final grade of “meeting course expectations” or higher or placement exam results.
Intended Audience: Students entering Spanish IV and or Spanish V who wish to take their Spanish abilities to the next level, be it for college and or career aims, by studying Spanish for a full academic year. Also for students who desire to maintain the abilities they acquired through level III, but don’t have room in their schedule for more than one trimester.
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Ability to participate in an immersive Spanish language experience while examining the Spanish-Speaking world. Students will learn by exploring unit essential questions through thematically organized unit topics
Ability to demonstrate Spanish at an intermediate-mid level as defined by ACTFL’s Performance Descriptors for Language Learners via real-world unit performance evaluations
Ability to demonstrate emerging understanding of cultures of the Hispanic world by completing real-world unit performance evaluations with emphasis on verb tense control
Honors Hispanic Studies II
Honors Hispanic Studies II
[This course is an alternating curriculum taught every other year]
Honors Hispanic I and II are non-contingent and non-sequential.
Prerequisite: Honors Spanish III A and III B with a final grade of “meeting course expectations” or higher or placement exam results.
Intended Audience: Students entering Spanish IV and or Spanish V who wish to take their Spanish abilities to the next level, be it for college and/or career aims, by studying Spanish for a full academic year. Also for students who desire to maintain the abilities they acquired through level III, but don’t have room in their schedule for more than one trimester.
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
Ability to participate in an immersive Spanish language experience while examining the Spanish-Speaking world. Students will learn by exploring unit essential questions through thematically organized unit topics
Ability to demonstrate Spanish at an intermediate-mid level as defined by ACTFL’s Performance Descriptors for Language Learners via real-world unit performance evaluations
Ability to demonstrate emerging understanding of cultures of the Hispanic world by completing real-world unit performance evaluations with emphasis on verb tense control.
Medical Spanish
Medical Spanish
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Spanish II
Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12
Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit
Major Outcomes:
This course is designed for Healthcare Professionals to assist them in communicating with those who speak a language other than English in the healthcare setting. Students will learn the vocabulary of Spanish medical terms, learn skills in medical reporting and medical communications, and apply cultural variations to medical practices.
Projects, Activities, etc.: Use conversational Spanish in medical scenarios
Instructional Focus: Medical applications in the World Languages area
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