World Languages
Core 24 requires --> 0.0 to 2.0 Credits
Clarification:
Both credits may be a Personalized Pathway Requirement
All students will need to work with their counselor to determine and document their pathway (High School and Beyond Plan) to decide a your path to graduation.
Students who will not be attending a 4-year university are not required to take 2 years of a world language. They may work with their counselor to determine an alternate personalized pathway (High School and Beyond Plan).
Most four-year universities require two years of a single world language or World Language Competency Testing.
German I - 1.0 credits
Grades: 9 - 11
A grade of C or better in your Language Arts or English class is strongly recommended.
Introduce the student to vocabulary and basic grammar
Develop enough skill for limited German conversation
Study various aspects of German culture, traditions, and daily life
GERM 122: German II - 1.0 credits
Grades: 10 - 12
College in the High School Credit: EvCC German (GERM&122) 5 credits (student may pay tuition)
Prerequisite: A passing grade in German I or instructor permission
Continue to emphasize learning German through actions and stories
More emphasis will be placed on written German
The culture of the German-speaking world will be explored
GERM 123: German III - 1.0 credits
Grades: 10 - 12
College in the High School Credit: EvCC German II (GERM&123) 5 credits (student may pay tuition)
Prerequisite: A passing grade in German II or instructor permission
Intensive, but a fun review of grammar from the first and second years
Learn how to carry on more complicated conversations in the past tense
We will continue to look at the culture of German-speaking countries
GERM 221: German IV - 1.0 credits
Grade: 12
College in the High School Credit: EvCC German III (GERM& 221) 5 credits (student may pay tuition)
Prerequisite: A passing grade in German III, or instructor permission
Instruction and conversation will be conducted almost entirely in German
Will study some German Literature
The ability to converse fluently will be emphasized
Class is combined with German III students
Possible preparation for German AP Exam, as determined by instructor and student
FRCH 123: French III- 1.0 credits
Grades: 11 - 12
College in the High School Credit: EvCC French II (FRCH&123) 5 credits (student may pay tuition)
Prerequisite: A passing grade in French II or instructor permission
Emphasis on communication and writing skills
A comprehensive study of grammar
Cultural projects and performances
FRCH 123: French IV: 1.0 credits
Grades: 11 - 12
College in the High School Credit: EvCC French III (FRCH&221) 5 credits (student may pay tuition)
Prerequisite: A passing grade in French III or instructor permission
Class is combined with French III students
Emphasis will be on using French extensively
Literature and cultural content through projects, readings, and performances
Spanish I - 1.0 credits
Grades: 9 - 11
A grade of C or better in your Language Arts or English class is strongly recommended.
Emphasis on developing the skill of listening and speaking
Basic vocabulary and grammatical structure
A world-view culture will be developed
SPAN 122: Spanish II - 1.0 credits
Grades: 9 - 12
College in the High School Credit: EvCC Spanish I (SPAN&122) 5 credits (student may pay tuition)
Prerequisite: A passing grade in Spanish I, or instructor permission
Freshmen students are not eligible to take this course for college credit.
Reading, more systematic grammar, controlled writing, and free oral expression
Basic literary readings
Culture of the Spanish-speaking world
SPAN 123: Spanish III - 1.0 credits
Grades: 10 - 12
College in the High School Credit: EvCC Spanish II (SPAN&123) 5 credits (student may pay tuition)
Prerequisite: A passing grade in Spanish II, or instructor permission
Intermediate level review of Spanish grammar
Build vocabulary and conversational skills
Read stories from Spanish-speaking countries in their original context.
SPAN 221: Spanish IV - 1.0 credits
Grades: 11 - 12
College in the High School Credit: EvCC Spanish I (SPAN&221) 5 credits (student may pay tuition)
Prerequisite: A passing grade in Spanish III and Instructor Permission
Read a complete novel from classical Spanish literature
Preparation for the Advanced Placement University examination in Spanish
Career & Technical Education World Languages
American Sign Language 1 - 1.0 credit
Grade: 9 - 11
CTE Equivalency: Global Language
Inter-curricular Student Organization: Sign Language Club
Introduces students to the language and culture of Deaf people in the United States.
The course will focus on specific language and cultural behaviors, as well as introduce students to the grammar of ASL.
Both expressive and receptive skills of students will be the focus of the course, with a major emphasis placed on expressive skills.
Students will participate extensively in interactive classroom activities periodically using the “Voices Off” Policy to build ASL skills.
American Sign Language 2 - 1.0 credit
Grade: 10 - 12
Intercurricular Student Organization: Sign Language Club
CTE Equivalency
This course continues the teaching of ASL, moving from signing concrete concepts to abstract concepts.
Additional vocabulary, grammar, and culture are covered to build on the core knowledge of the language.
Both expressive and receptive skills of students will be the focus of the course, with equal emphasis.
Students will participate extensively in interactive classroom activities using the “Voices Off” Policy to ensure ASL immersion.