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FRENCH 1
9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
This course is designed for students who are completely or almost completely new to French. Students will be introduced to basic vocabulary themes related to everyday life, school, food, and shopping. The main grammatical focus is on using verbs in the present tense, but it will also include possessive adjectives, noun/adjective agreement, and more. The students will learn communication skills and be introduced to the francophone culture. By the end of the course, students will be expected to achieve a novice high proficiency according to the ACTFL scale.
FRENCH 2
9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
French 2 is designed for students who were previously successful in French. The course focuses on reinforcing and building on the students’ grammatical knowledge, vocabulary, and writing. Vocabulary will include themes related to traveling, sports, and daily routines. Grammar concepts will focus on the past tense (including the passé composé and imparfait), reflexive verbs, and object pronouns. This class will emphasize communication as students learn about the people and countries where French is spoken. The class will be conducted primarily in French. By the end of the course, students will be expected to achieve an intermediate low proficiency according to the ACTFL scale.
FRENCH 3
9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
This course is designed for previously successful French students as an alternative option to the IB French course. Students will continue to build their communication and cultural skills through increased speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities. Vocabulary will include themes related to health, nature, technology, and leisure activities. Grammar concepts will focus on more advanced structures, parts of speech, verb tenses and moods, such as the future, conditional, imperative, and subjunctive. The course will be conducted in French. By the end of the course, students will be expected to achieve an intermediate mid proficiency according to the ACTFL scale.
IB FRENCH SL
11 and 12
1.0 credit per year
The IB French SL program is a two-year program of study designed for highly motivated and successful French students who have successfully completed French 2. In this course students continue their acquisition of the language through the active development of language skills and the study of French speaking world cultures. The skills involved - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - are used to exchange ideas and develop effective communication strategies. Cultural awareness is essential in order to understand and express ideas clearly and appropriately, and is cultivated throughout the course by means of rich authentic materials (films, blogs, videos, interviews, field trips, novels, etc.). The IB French SL program gives students the opportunity to reach a high degree of competence in all aspects of the language, while at the same time becoming more worldly, open-minded, and culturally literate. They also have the opportunity to explore areas of the language and culture that are meaningful to them, and are encouraged to become lifelong learners. IB French will open the door to a new world of experiences where students gain the skills and perspectives only available to speakers of French. By the end of the senior year, students will be expected to achieve an intermediate- high proficiency according to the ACTFL scale. IB exams will be taken upon completion of year 2 of the course.
IB FRENCH HL
11 and 12
1.0 credit per year
The IB French HL program is a two-year program of study designed for highly motivated and successful French students who have successfully completed French 2. In this course students continue their acquisition of the language through the active development of language skills and the study of French speaking world cultures. The skills involved - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - are used to exchange ideas and develop effective communication strategies. Cultural awareness is essential in order to understand and express ideas clearly and appropriately, and is cultivated throughout the course by means of rich authentic materials (films, blogs, videos, interviews, field trips, novels, etc.). The IB French HL program gives students the opportunity to reach a high degree of competence in all aspects of the language, while at the same time becoming more worldly, open-minded, and culturally literate. They also have the opportunity to explore areas of the language and culture that are meaningful to them, and are encouraged to become lifelong learners. IB French will open the door to a new world of experiences where students gain the skills and perspectives only available to speakers of French. Students in the higher level IB French course will do an in depth study and analysis of two or more literary pieces. By the end of the senior year, students will be expected to achieve an intermediate-high proficiency according to the ACTFL scale. IB exams will be taken upon completion of year 2 of the course.
LATIN 1
9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
This course will teach the basic vocabulary and grammar necessary to read and comprehend some simple stories. Students will build their English vocabulary by studying derivatives. Through projects and videos, students will learn about the mythology, culture and history of ancient Rome and Greece. By the end of the course, students will be expected to achieve a novice mid proficiency according to the ACTFL scale.
LATIN 2
10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
Students in Latin 2 will continue to develop their reading comprehension and writing skills through the study of grammar and vocabulary. Students in this class will explore numerous Roman settings, including Egypt (Alexandria), Roman Britain (Bath and the military camp Deva) and the city of Rome itself. They will encounter topics such as life on the frontiers, Roman medicine, military life, beliefs and superstition, and engineering. This class will also focus on mythology and history of Ancient Rome. By the end of the course, students will be expected to achieve a novice high proficiency according to the ACTFL scale.
IB LATIN SL
11 and 12
1.0 credit per year
The IB Latin program is a two-year program of study in which students continue their acquisition of the language through the reading, interpretation and analysis of authentic Latin texts. After completion of Latin 2, all students that would like to extend their Latin studies will enroll in IB Latin SL. Through the readings of various authors, including the Ovid, Aulus Gellius, Eutropius, and other authors, the students will get a glimpse into the world of the late republic and early empire of Rome. Students will continue to explore these topics and compare and contrast their own communication and culture with that of the ancient Romans. The students will have a chance to study topics of their own choosing and develop research and reading skills that will continue to aid them as lifelong learners. IB Diploma-bound students will take the IB SL exams at the end of the senior year, and any student wishing to pursue the IB Certificate could do so as well.
IB LATIN HL
11, 12
1.0 credit
The IB Latin HL program is a two-year program of study that runs with the IB Latin SL course. This course is designed for highly motivated students of Latin that wish to complete additional coursework while completing the necessary IB Latin SL material. Students in HL will have the opportunity to engage with texts that enhance and enrich the texts of the SL course, especially the historian Livy. In addition, students will have a chance to explore secondary literature and classical scholarship, as well as to practice classical analysis, methodology and composition. IB Diploma-bound students will take the IB HL exams at the end of the senior year, and any student wishing to pursue the IB certificate could do so as well.
SPANISH 1
9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
This course is designed for students who are completely or almost completely new to Spanish. Introduction to the beginning basics will include Greetings, Colors, Numbers, and other vocabulary. The students will learn communication and cultural skills at a novice level. The language will be presented within the context of the contemporary Spanish-speaking world and its culture.
SPANISH 2
9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
Students in Spanish 2 will continue to improve their communication and cultural skills at the intermediate low level. They will focus on reinforcing the present tense, its irregularities and learning the past tense and its irregularities. Students will increase their vocabulary skills using common and applicable language regarding hobbies, extracurricular activities, clothing, routines, and shopping. By the end of the course, students will be expected to achieve a novice high proficiency according to the ACTFL scale.
SPANISH 2 HONORS
9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
This course is for those students who began the study of Spanish in the East Grand Rapids elementary program and successfully completed the middle school program in grades 6, 7, and 8. Students will continue to improve in their communication and cultural skills at an intermediate level. The main vocabulary topics are related to everyday life experience at home and at school. Emphasis on communication will focus on present, future and past (differences between preterito and imperfecto tenses) as well as reflexive verbs or possessive adjectives. This course will be conducted in Spanish. By the end of the course, students will be expected to achieve an intermediate low proficiency according to the ACTFL scale. Placement will be based on 8th grade Spanish grades and teacher recommendation.
SPANISH 3
10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
Spanish 3 is designed to be taken by previously successful students of Spanish who wish to further enhance their Spanish language skills. While reinforcing and building students’ grammatical knowledge (the present tense, the past tenses like preterito and imperfecto, commands and the introduction to the subjunctive mood) and writing skills, the focus of the class will be on communication which will be practised as formative and summative evaluation at the end of the semester. The course will be conducted primarily in Spanish. Main units focus on art, outdoor activities, staying fit, competitions, and health. By the end of the course, students will be expected to achieve an intermediate low proficiency according to the ACTFL scale.
SPANISH 3 HONORS
10, 11, 12
1.0 credit
This course is for those students who were previously enrolled in the K-12 Spanish sequence. Students will continue to build their communication and cultural skills. Topics include outdoor activities, sports, the arts, and health. Grammar concepts include future, conditional, differentiation between the preterite and imperfect, and the subjunctive mood.The course will be conducted in Spanish. By the end of the course, students will be expected to achieve an intermediate mid proficiency according to the ACTFL scale. Placement will be based on Spanish 2(H) and Spanish teacher recommendation.
SPANISH 4
11, 12
1.0 credit
Spanish 4 is designed to be taken by previously successful Spanish students. While using thematic units of study, the students will continue to review and develop their intermediate communication and cultural skills. Grammar and vocabulary skills will continue to be reviewed and expanded. The course will be conducted in Spanish. By the end of the course, students will be expected to achieve an intermediate mid proficiency according to the ACTFL scale.
SPANISH 5
12
1.0 credit
Spanish 5 is designed to be taken by previously successful Spanish students. While the focus continues to be on communication, the students will begin to express more abstract ideas and personal opinions using advanced skills. Grammar will continue to be reviewed and reinforced and literary works will be used. The course will be conducted in Spanish. By the end of the course, students will be expected to achieve an intermediate high proficiency according to the ACTFL scale.
AP SPANISH LANGUAGE
12
1.0 credit
This course will give highly motivated and successful Spanish students the opportunity to develop advanced level communication skills in Spanish. While using authentic resources, the students will develop the speaking, listening, reading and writing skills necessary to prepare them to take the Advanced Placement Language and Culture examination. Students will be strongly encouraged to take the examination. This course will be conducted in Spanish. By the end of the course, students will be expected to achieve a pre-advanced proficiency according to the ACTFL scale.
IB SPANISH SL
11
1.0 credit
This course is the next course in the Honors Spanish sequence after Spanish 3 Honors. It is for those students continuing on the Honors pathway, including students pursuing the IB Diploma or an IB certificate in Spanish, who plan on taking AP Spanish. The main focus of the one-year IB SL Spanish course is language acquisition and the continued development of the four primary language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). The objectives of the course are 1) to communicate in both oral and written forms, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar correctly in a variety of situations, and 2) to understand, analyze, and respond to a range of written and spoken texts. In addition, the student will demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to elements of culture related to the Spanish language and the international community. The student will be assessed through activities including oral and listening interaction, a range of reading texts at various levels of difficulty, and the use of the language in a variety of writing tasks. By the end of the course, students will be expected to achieve an intermediate high proficiency level according to the ACTFL Proficiency Scale. Students desiring an IB Certificate in Spanish or those who are IB DP Candidates will take all IB SL Spanish exam assessments. Regular Spanish 3 students need to obtain an A average both semesters and obtain their teacher’s recommendation to enroll in the IB Spanish SL course versus Spanish 4.
IB SPANISH HL YEAR 1
11
1.0 credit
This course is designed primarily for highly motivated and successful Spanish students who were previously enrolled in the Honors Spanish sequence and wish to pursue an IB certificate or IB diploma. The main focus of this first of the two-year IB HL Spanish course is language acquisition and development in the four primary language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The objectives of the course are 1) to communicate in both oral and written forms, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar correctly in a variety of situations, and 2) to understand, analyze, and respond to a range of written and spoken texts. In addition, the student will demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to elements of culture related to the Spanish language and the international community. The student will be assessed through activities including oral and listening interaction, a range of reading texts at various levels of difficulty, and the use of the language in a variety of writing tasks. Students in the higher level IB Spanish course will do an in-depth study and analysis of two or more literary pieces. By the end of the course, students will be expected to achieve an intermediate high to pre-advanced proficiency according to the ACTFL scale. Placement will be based on Spanish 3(H) and Spanish teacher evaluation. Students will not take the IB HL Spanish exams during this school year. The exams will be taken upon completion of year 2 of the course.
IB SPANISH HL YEAR 2
12
1.0 credit
This course is designed for highly motivated and successful Spanish students who have successfully completed IB Spanish Year 1 and wish to pursue an IB certificate or IB diploma. The main focus of the second year of the two-year IB HL Spanish course is language acquisition and development in the four primary language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The objectives of the course are 1) to communicate in both oral and written forms, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar correctly in a variety of situations, and 2) to understand, analyze, and respond to a range of written and spoken texts. In addition, the student will demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to elements of culture related to the Spanish language and the international community. The student will be assessed through activities including oral and listening interaction, a range of reading texts at various levels of difficulty, and the use of the language in a variety of writing tasks. Students in the higher level IB Spanish course will do an in-depth study and analysis of two or more literary pieces. By the end of the course, students will be expected to achieve a pre-advanced proficiency according to the ACTFL scale. Placement will be based on completion of year 1 of the HL course and Spanish teacher recommendation. Students will take the IB Exams during this year of the course.
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