World Language
World Language
The study of world languages presents students with the opportunity to learn their chosen language through a combination of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students learn and reinforce their language skills by actively participating in cultural and role-playing activities. Students will use authentic materials and reenact typical situations in the target language. A variety of supplemental resources are used in the classes to create an enjoyable and effective learning environment. There is a course fee for the online resources that students will use to support language learning during the year.
A student must have a “C” average with teacher recommendation to continue to the next level*.
Please Note: Upper-level courses may be combined based on enrollment. Different curriculums will be covered each year, centered on the themes and contexts established by the AP College Board.
Course Descriptions
Level I - French, German, Spanish
Grades 9-10-11-12
Year / 1 credit
This course consists of the basic skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking in the target language, and study of the culture. Students will be presented with typical daily life situations to practice grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversational skills.
Fee – $5
LEVEL II - French, German, Spanish
Grades 9-10-11-12
Year / 1 credit
This course continues to stress the four basic skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking to guide the student toward proficiency. The study of the culture of countries speaking the target language will continue. Students will continue to develop language proficiency and engage in tasks simulating real-world situations
Fee – $5
Prerequisite: Level I with teacher recommendation
LEVEL III – Honors French, German, Spanish
Grades 10-11-12
Year / 1 credit
This course is a refinement of skills learned in Levels I and II with in-depth study of grammar, vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions. The students will participate in increased conversational activities, compose more developed writing, and increase cultural knowledge of countries where the target language is spoken. Content will be taught increasingly in the target language to promote proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
This course receives weighted grading of 5.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Fee – $5
Prerequisite: Level II with teacher recommendation
LEVEL IV – Honors French, German, Spanish
Grades 11-12
Year / 1 credit
In the fourth year, students do advanced work based on the foundation obtained during years I – III. Content is taught predominantly in the target language as students enhance their proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students participate in communication-focused activities that simulate real-world situations. More in-depth cultural study is incorporated into the course.
This course receives weighted grading of 5.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Fee – $5
Prerequisite: Level III with teacher recommendation
Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish V
Grade 12
Year / 1 credit
The course is based on the criteria outlined in the Advanced Placement Course Description
for the Spanish language. Through conversation, composition, and study of culture, students will further develop functional language skills in the target language. The course emphasizes active communication and in-depth cultural study is incorporated into the course. Activities aligned with the AP Exam are incorporated to prepare students to take the AP Exam given in May. Students are not required to take the AP Exam as part of this course.
This course receives weighted grading of 5.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Fee – $5
Prerequisite: Honors Level IV with teacher recommendation
American Sign Language I
Grades 10-11-12
Year / 1 credit
This course consists of basic vocabulary, expressive, receptive, and fingerspelling skills. Students will understand basic differences between American Sign Language and English. Students will demonstrate beginning conversational skills and recognize the Deaf community as having its own distinct culture and history. There is an expectation of 25-50% voice off throughout this class.
Fee – $ 5
American Sign Language II
Grade 11-12
Year / 1 credit
This course is a continuation of Sign Language I. Students will increase conversational vocabulary, and improve expressive, receptive, and fingerspelling skills. There will be a larger focus on non-manual signals, grammar, and use of classifiers. There will also be a more in-depth study of Deaf culture. There is an expectation of 50-75% voice off throughout this class.
Fee – $5
Prerequisite: American Sign Language I with teacher recommendation
Honors American Sign Language III
Grade 12
Year / 1 credit
This course is a continuation of American Sign Language II. Students will increase their vocabulary, improve their use of non-manual signals, and continue to develop their use of classifiers. We will also refine ASL grammar, as well as expressive, receptive, and fingerspelling with a priority on spontaneous conversation. Prolonged visual attention and in-person presentations are required. There is an expectation of 75-100% voice off throughout this class.
Fee – $5
Prerequisite: American Sign Language II with teacher recommendation