Languages Other Than English (LOTE)

LOTE Pathways

American Sign Language

American Sign Language Level I (#1690)

American Sign Language I is the first course of a recommended four-year sequence designed to develop fundamental language necessary to develop receptive and expressive skills. The culture and heritage of the hearing-impaired community is integrated into all aspects of the course. Student will develop confidence in using ASL to describe familiar topics such as family, hobbies, and school life. By the end of the first year of world language study, students should be able to understand and communicate in the target language at a novice mid to novice high level. Novice mid signers are able to use memorized phrases and lists of words. Novice high signers are able to use simple sentences and ask/answer questions about familiar topics.

  • Credit: 1
  • Grade Placement: 9-11
  • Tier 3 class of 2022; On-Level class of 2023 and beyond.

American Sign Language Level II (#1691)

American Sign Language II is the second course of a recommended four-year sequence designed to develop fundamental language necessary to develop receptive and expressive skills. The culture and heritage of the hearing-impaired community is integrated into all aspects of the course. Student will develop confidence in using ASL to describe familiar topics such as family, hobbies, and school life.

  • Credit: 1
  • Grade Placement: 9-12
  • Prerequisite: American Sign Language I
  • Tier 3 class of 2022; On-Level class of 2023 and beyond.

NOTE: Students who Complete 4 years of American Sign Language will earn certification.

GERMAN

GERMAN I (#1651)

German I develops fundamental language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing through interpretive, interpersonal and presentational modes of communication. The course introduces students to the German language, geography, and culture of all four German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein) using music, textbook, movies, food, and projects. The emphasis of German I is the development of oral language. The study of beginning-level vocabulary, phonetics and grammar, phrases and idiomatic expressions are included. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities facilitated by the instructor to enhance classroom instruction.

  • Credit: 1
  • Grade Placement: 9-12
  • Tier 3 class of 2022; On-Level class of 2023 and beyond.

HONORS GERMAN I (#1652)

Honors German I extends and deepens concepts covered in German I in order to prepare students for upper-level German courses. Develop fundamental language across the interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication. The emphasis of PRE-AP® German is the development of oral language. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities facilitated by the instructor to enhance classroom instruction.

  • Credit: 1
  • Grade Placement: 9-12
  • Tier 2 class of 2022; Advanced class of 2023 and beyond.

GERMAN II (#1661)

German II continues the study of the German language and culture through more advanced and authentic forms of visual, audio, and print media. Students improve and expand listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities and use all four German-speaking countries as a basis for their studies. New vocabulary and more complex grammatical structures are emphasized along with relevant topics. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities facilitated by the instructor to enhance classroom instruction.

  • Credit: 1
  • Grade Placement: 9-12
  • Prerequisite: German I
  • Tier 3 class of 2022; On-Level class of 2023 and beyond.

HONORS GERMAN II (#1662)

German II extends and deepens concepts covered in Honors German I and prepares students for upper-level German courses. New vocabulary and more complex grammatical structures are emphasized along with relevant topics. The Honors program requires the student to develop a higher level of proficiency in all three modes. Creative self-expression in German is also encouraged. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities facilitated by the instructor to enhance classroom instruction.

  • Credit: 1
  • Grade Placement: 9-12
  • Prerequisite: German I
  • Tier 2 class of 2022; Advanced class of 2023 and beyond.

HONORS GERMAN III (#1672)

Honors German III stresses the advancement of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in addition to the review and enhancement of vocabulary and grammar. The student will read and discuss a variety of authentic selections in German that include literature and culture. Increased emphasis on the interpersonal and presentational modes of writing and speaking. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities facilitated by the instructor to enhance classroom instruction.

  • Credit: 1
  • Grade Placement: 10-12
  • Prerequisite: German II
  • Tier 2 class of 2022; Advanced class of 2023 and beyond.

AP® GERMAN IV LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (#1684)

AP® German IV is a rigorous, accelerated, college-level course conducted primarily in German and designed in accordance with The College Board’s AP® exam standards, https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/. There is a greater emphasis on listening skills as students practice with authentic materials in order to write and speak well on the AP® test. An extensive, ongoing grammar review and building of vocabulary are also included. Includes advanced conversation, discussion, grammar and composition with intensive reading of literature and current periodicals. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities facilitated by the instructor to enhance classroom instruction. Students must take the AP® exam or a final modeled after the AP® exam in rigor and length.

  • Credit: 1
  • Grade Placement: 11-12
  • Prerequisite: Honors German III
  • Tier 1 class of 2022; Advanced class of 2023 and beyond.

SPANISH

SPANISH I (#1611)

Spanish I is the first course of a recommended three-year sequence develops fundamental language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing with an emphasis on developing oral language. The study of introductory vocabulary, phonetics, grammar, culture, and civilization are integrated throughout the course.

  • Credit: 1
  • Grade Placement: 9-11
  • Tier 3 class of 2022; On-Level class of 2023 and beyond.

HONORS SPANISH I (#1612)

Honors Spanish I exceeds and deepens concepts covered in Spanish I in order to prepare students for upper-level Spanish courses. Students refine skills through exposure to an enriched curriculum.

  • Credit: 1
  • Grade Placement: 9-11
  • Tier 2 class of 2022; Advanced class of 2023 and beyond.

SPANISH II (#1621)

Spanish II continues the study of the Spanish language and culture through expanded vocabulary and grammar skills using authentic forms of visual, audio, and print media. Continuation of the development of the language across the interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication.

  • Credit: 1
  • Grade Placement: 9-12
  • Prerequisite: Spanish I
  • Tier 3 class of 2022; On-Level class of 2023 and beyond.

HONORS SPANISH II (#1622)

PreAP® Spanish II extends and deepens concepts covered in PreAP Spanish I and prepares students for upper-level Spanish courses with increased emphasis on developing a higher level of proficiency, encouraging creative self-expression, including cultural readings, expanding vocabulary and grammar development.

  • Credit: 1
  • Grade Placement: 9-12
  • Prerequisite: Spanish I
  • Tier 2 class of 2022; Advanced class of 2023 and beyond.

SPANISH III (#1631)

Spanish III extends fundamental communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and study through advanced language structures and a concentration on oral communication. Students expand reading comprehensive and writing skills utilizing authentic Spanish literature and culture texts.

  • Credit: 1
  • Grade Placement: 9-12
  • Prerequisite: Spanish II
  • Tier 3 class of 2022; On-Level class of 2023 and beyond.

HONORS SPANISH III (#1632)

PreAP® Spanish III extends and deepens concepts covered in PreAP Spanish II and prepares students for AP Spanish IV by emphasizing vocabulary expansion, structural precision, and the acquisition of native phonetic approximation and expressions. The intensity, faster pace, higher degree of accuracy, and level of expectation and commitment from the student set the course apart from the on-level Spanish III. The emphasis will be to expand further the students' oral proficiency and to continue the development of skills in reading and writing through the use of contemporary literature.

  • Credit: 1
  • Grade Placement: 9-12
  • Prerequisite: Spanish II
  • Tier 2 class of 2022; Advanced class of 2023 and beyond.

SPANISH IV Dual Credit (#1644)

Spanish IV continues to build upon the knowledge and skills acquired in prior years of study. The students will focus on using Spanish to communicate in conversational and other informal settings. Continued language development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Literary selections in the context of Latin American and Spanish culture and civilization are incorporated, and the accelerated course is conducted mostly in Spanish. Students must complete Spanish 2311 with a grade of “C” or better in order to continue in Spanish 2313.

  • Credit: 1
  • Grade Placement: 10-12
  • Prerequisite: Honors Spanish III, NVC application and TSI scores
  • Tier 1 class of 2022; Advanced class of 2023 and beyond.

AP® SPANISH IV LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (#1643)

AP® Spanish Language and Culture (Spanish IV) covers the equivalent of a third-year college course in advanced Spanish composition and conversation. Students expand their knowledge of the Spanish language and culture by focusing on the topics related to the six AP® themes: Global Challenges, Science & Technology, Contemporary Life, Personal & Public Identities, Families & Communities, and Beauty & Aesthetics. The College Board-approve accelerated course uses a college textbook, https://apstudent.collegeboard.org. Students must take the AP® exam or a final modeled after the AP® exam in rigor and length.

  • Credit: 1
  • Grade Placement: 10-12
  • Prerequisite: HonorsSpanish III
  • Tier 1 class of 2022; Advanced class of 2023 and beyond.

AP® SPANISH V LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (#1645)

AP® Spanish Language and Culture (Spanish V) course uses a thematic approach to introduce students to representative texts (short stories, novels, poetry, and essays) from Peninsular Spanish, Latin American, and United States Hispanic literature. Students continue to develop proficiencies across the full range of the modes of communication (interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive), honing their critical reading and analytical writing skills. Literature is examined within the context of its time and place, as students reflect on the many voices and cultures present in the required readings. The course also includes a strong focus on cultural connections and comparisons, including exploration of various media (e.g., art, film, articles, and literary criticism). The College Board-approve accelerated course uses a college textbook, https://apstudent.collegeboard.org. Students must take the AP® exam or a final modeled after the AP® exam in rigor and length.

  • Credit: 1
  • Grade Placement: 11-12
  • Prerequisite: Spanish IV and/or Placement Exam
  • Tier 1 class of 2022; Advanced class of 2023 and beyond.