LOTE - Languages Other Than English Electives
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District LOTE - Languages Other Than English information
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Students may take any two levels of the same foreign language to meet the requirements for the Foundation High School Program.
MODERN LANGUAGES at JVHS: FRENCH and SPANISH
(1 credit) The goal of the study of modern languages is communicative competence. This introduction course introduces students to language and develops novice-level proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing. At the end of the course, students are expected to reach a Novice Mid-Novice High proficiency level and be able to engage in simple conversations within the limits of practiced vocabulary and structure. Students will also gain perspective and insight into the cultures of the countries where the language is spoken. Classes are conducted in the language as much as possible.
(1 credit) Level II provides opportunities to further develop students' novice-level proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing for communicative competence. Emphasis is placed on expanding vocabulary from memorized words and phrases to sentence level discourse. Students will also continue to gain insight into the culture perspectives, products and practices of the countries where the language is spoken. By the end of the course, students are expected to reach a Novice High-Intermediate Low proficiency level. Classes are conducted in the language as much as possible.
(1 credit) Level III classes are conducted in the language and provide opportunities to develop intermediate language proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing. By the end of the course students should have adequate control of basic structural patterns and should be able to express themselves at a paragraph level. In addition, students will have a deeper understanding of the language and cultural perspectives associated with it. At the end of the course, students are expected to reach an Intermediate Low-Intermediate Mid proficiency level.
(1 - 3 credits) While there is a continued emphasis on proficiency, the Level IVVI class, which is conducted in the language, pursues a more indepth study of language, culture, and literature. Refinement of grammatical concepts and vocabulary enrichment are stressed. At the end of levels IV and V students have the option to take the Advanced Placement Exam.
Spanish for Native Speakers I: (1 credit) This course is for learners who a have a Spanish language background. Students will further develop and improve their proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is placed on students’ communicative competence in both formal and informal situations.
Spanish or Native Speakers II / III K: (2 credits) This course is for students who have successfully completed Spanish for Native Speakers I or received an 80+ on the district placement test. Students will complete Spanish II during the first semester and Spanish III K in the second semester. Both courses will focus on the refinement of reading and writing skills. Students must pass the first semester with a 70+ to be eligible for III K in the spring. Successful completion of these two courses will prepare students to take Spanish for Native Speakers IV AP the following year.
Spanish for Native Speakers IV AP: (1 credit) Spanish for Native Speakers IV AP is designed for students who have successfully completed Native Speakers II / III K. This course will follow the College Board expectations and will prepare students to take the Spanish Language AP Exam in the spring.
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
The following computer programming courses may satisfy the LOTE requirement for graduation: Computer Science Principles AP Computer Science I K Computer Science II K Computer Science III K * Colleges and universities set their own entrance requirements. Consequently, a student should verify admission requirements with the specific college/university.
Computer Science I K: (1 credit) Computer Science I K is an introduction to the automated processing of information, including computer programming. This course gives students the conceptual background necessary to understand and construct programs, including the ability to specify computations, understand evaluation models, and utilize major constructs such as functions and procedures, data storage, conditionals and looping. At the end of this course, students should be able to read and write small programs in the language of Java in response to a given problem or scenario, preparing them to continue on to Computer Science II K. • Grades 9 - 12 • Required prerequisite: Algebra I • Lab supplies or fee may be required.
Computer Science II K (AP A Test Prep): (1 credit) Computer Science II K is a programming course designed to cover the Advance Placement (AP) Computer Science AP A Exam topics. The curriculum will build upon the topics addressed in Computer Science I K. Object-oriented components in the language of Java will be stressed. Other topics include decision making, looping, arrays, inheritance, interfaces, abstract classes, Java collections, sorting, searching, and the AP Case Study. • Grades 10 - 12 (9th graders may enroll if concurrent with Algebra II) • Required prerequisite: Algebra II or concurrent; Computer Science I K or Geometry K and prior programming experience • Lab supplies or fee may be required.
Computer Science III K: (1 credit) Computer Science III K is a continuation of Computer Science II K and builds upon such topics as object-oriented programming, inheritance, and classes. Students go on to address advanced topics such as stacks, queues, advanced recursion, linked lists, binary trees, and advanced sorting, and searching topics in preparation for and alignment with college-level computer science. • Grades 11 - 12 • Required prerequisite: Computer Science II K • Satisfies advanced course requirement for STEM endorsement. • Oracle Java SE 8 Programmer or MTA Intro to Java Programming certifications satisfy the requirement to earn a performance Acknowledgment. • Lab supplies or fee may be required.