Spanish I

Spanish II

Spanish III (Honors)

Spanish IV (Honors)

Advanced Placement Spanish Language & Culture

Advanced Placement Spanish Literature

Spanish for Heritage Speakers I (11492) 

Prerequisite: Proficiency Assessment Results of Heritage/Native oral proficiency in Spanish 

This course is designed specifically for native/heritage and/or near native/heritage speakers of Spanish who already have substantial oral language proficiency and who need literacy focus in the language. Students develop, maintain, and enhance proficiency in Spanish as they listen, speak, read, and write in a variety of contexts and for a variety of audiences. Students explore the cultures of the Hispanic world and gain a better understanding of the nature of their own language. This course is taught entirely in Spanish. Students will learn on the Intermediate Low and Intermediate Mid levels of language proficiency according to the North Carolina World Language Essential Standards. 

Honors Spanish for Heritage Speakers II (11505) Prerequisite: Proficiency Assessment Results of Heritage/Native oral proficiency in Spanish 

This course is designed specifically for native/heritage and/or near native/heritage speakers of Spanish who have proficient reading and writing skills in Spanish as well as substantial oral proficiency. Students study the Spanish language in the context of Hispanic literature and cultures. Reading, writing, and speaking skills are taught at an advanced academic level through the acquisition of more extensive vocabulary, application of advanced grammar concepts, and mastery of all verb tenses. This course is taught entirely in Spanish. Students will learn on the intermediate mid level of language proficiency according to the North Carolina World Language Essential Standards. 

Latin American Lit: Spanish Immersion Honors 

(Prerequisite Proficiency Assessment Results of Heritage/Native oral proficiency in Spanish or Spanish Heritage II)

This course is designed for native/heritage speakers of Spanish and intermediate Spanish as a second language students who have proficient reading and writing skills in Spanish as well as substantial oral proficiency. This course is taught entirely in Spanish and students will learn on the Intermediate Mid and Intermediate High levels of language proficiency according to the North Carolina World Language Essential Standards. 

In Latin American Literature, students will learn to analyze and discuss the historical and social factors that contributed to the writing of the presented texts. Students will compare the historical and cultural factors that created these texts with their own social and cultural context and learn to make connections between the literary texts they are reading and non-literary texts (film, television, music, visual art). Students will develop written and spoken arguments informed by their literary analysis. Further development of language skills (written conventions, speaking registers) and vocabulary through their continual exposure to formal, sophisticated texts will be a focus with engagement in seminar-based discussions about the literature and learn to more fully and clearly develop their ideas by communicating with and responding to their classmates. Students will learn to cultivate their narrative voice as they use the texts as models for their own creative writing. 

French I

French II

French III (Honors)

French IV (Honors)

Advanced Placement French

Level I: Modern World Languages Courses (French I 11012, Spanish I 11412) 

Prerequisite: Students enrolled in this course should have passed English/ELA with a “C” or above 

This course introduces students to the target language and its culture. This class develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, with emphasis placed on interpersonal communication and proficiency. Students will acquire skills through real-world situations and use their experiences to practice these skills. Students develop an appreciation for how languages and cultures work by comparing High School Course Guide 2024-2025 the target language and culture(s) to their own. Classes are conducted primarily in the target language. Students will learn on the Novice Low & Novice Mid-levels of language proficiency according to the North Carolina World Language Essential Standards. Heritage speakers or students who have lived abroad may be placed into higher levels of language without taking a prerequisite, based on a language proficiency assessment. These students are not awarded credit for the level(s) they may place out of. . Students must take district common assessments and will receive 1 HS credit, pending assessment results. 

Level II: Modern World Languages Courses (French II 11022X0, Spanish II 11422)

 Prerequisite: Level I or Proficiency Assessment Results 

Students further develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills; with emphasis placed on interpersonal communication and proficiency. By the end of the course, students will be able to interact with others on issues of everyday life. Students will acquire skills through real-world situations and use their experiences to practice these skills. Students will also continue to learn about the differences between languages and cultures, and how different cultures influence each other. Students will learn on the Novice High & Intermediate Low levels of language proficiency according to the North Carolina World Language Essential Standards. It is recommended that students enrolled in this course pass Level I with a “C” or above. 

Level III (Honors): Modern World Languages Courses (French III 11035, Spanish III 11435) 

Prerequisite: Level II or Proficiency Assessment Results 

Students’ skills with listening, speaking, reading, and writing progress to allow them to participate in conversations, read short literary texts and other material about familiar topics, and write short cohesive passages using the present, past, and future tenses. In discussions, presentations, and written texts, students will be able to identify the main ideas and significant details. As they continue to build their knowledge of the target culture, students develop a deeper understanding of the interrelationships of other cultures to their own and will be able to exhibit behaviors appropriate to the target culture, with emphasis being placed on interpersonal communication and proficiency. Students will learn on the Intermediate Low and Intermediate Mid-levels of language proficiency according to the North Carolina World Language Essential Standards. It is recommended that students enrolled in this course pass Level II with a “C” or above. 

Level IV (Honors): Modern World Languages Courses (French IV 1104, Spanish IV 11445) 

Prerequisite: Level III or Proficiency Assessment Results 

Students learn to communicate in writing and in extended conversations on a variety of topics. As they become more proficient in independent reading, they will be able to narrate, discuss, and support increasingly complex ideas and concepts. Short stories, poetry, excerpts from various periods of literature, and current events are included. Students study the finer points of grammar to aid oral and written communication along with a more in-depth study of the target culture(s) and their influence throughout the world. Students develop the ability to interact in culturally appropriate ways in most social situations they will encounter in the target culture(s), with emphasis being placed on interpersonal communication and proficiency. Students will learn on the Intermediate Mid and Intermediate High levels of language proficiency according to the North Carolina World Language Essential Standards. It is recommended that students enrolled in this course pass Level III with a “C” or above.

 AP: Modern World Languages Courses (AP French 1A037, AP Spanish Lang. & Culture 1A087, AP Spanish Lit. & Culture 1A097)

 Prerequisite: Level IV or Proficiency Assessment Results 

Advanced Placement courses emphasize the use of language for active communication. Students develop language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) that can be used in various activities and disciplines rather than focusing on any specific subject matter. Emphasis is placed on comprehension of the spoken and written target language in various contexts; coherent and resourceful communication; and the organization and writing of compositions using interpersonal communication to achieve maximum proficiency. Students learn on the Intermediate High and Advanced Low levels of. language proficiency according to the North Carolina World Language Essential Standards. Extensive course guidelines are provided by the College Board, and teachers are required to maintain current AP authorization. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May. It is recommended that students enrolled in this course pass level IV with a “C” or above. 

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