599007 ASL 1

American Sign Language 1 is designed to give students a foundation of sign language and the culture of the Deaf community. Students will learn receptive and expressive language skills and appropriate behaviors, showing awareness of and respect for Deaf culture. They will learn about Deaf history and will explore the main aspects of Deaf Culture, and will share their skills and knowledge with the school community and beyond. This is a performance-based course where immersion strategies are used. There will be an emphasis on vocabulary and grammar skills through the use of the language. Learning American Sign Language will provide students with the opportunities to communicate with another community, to develop an appreciation of the diversity of our society, and to develop a deeper understanding of English. ASL course work fulfills the VDOE advanced studies graduation requirement AND does meet the MYP requirement. ASL is NOT recognized to fulfill the requirements for an IB Diploma. 

599507 ASL 2

Prerequisite: ASL 1

Recommended: A grade of “C” or better in ASL 1

American Sign Language 2 is designed to show that the student’s mastery of ASL, Deaf Culture and Deaf History are further developed at this level. The major goal of the course is to provide students with the skills to communicate in a wider array of situations, to further develop their language fluency and to advance their level of comprehension of ASL in culturally appropriate ways. This is a performance-based course where immersion strategies are used. There will be an emphasis on more complex language structures, a wider range of vocabulary and grammar skills are acquired through the use of conversational activities. Learning American Sign Language continues to provide students with the opportunities to communicate with another community, to develop an appreciation of the diversity of our society, and to develop a deeper understanding of English. ASL course work fulfills the VDOE advanced studies graduation requirement AND does meet the MYP requirement.  ASL is NOT recognized to fulfill the requirements for an IB Diploma.

599607 ASL 3

Prerequisite: ASL 2

Recommended: A grade of “C” or better in ASL 2

American Sign Language 3 allows for a student’s greater mastery of ASL. Deaf Culture and Deaf History are even further developed at this level. The major goal of the course is to build upon the foundation of skills and knowledge learned in previous levels of ASL with an emphasis on expansion and refinement of comprehension, production and interactional skills. In addition to expanding their vocabulary, students will learn more complex grammatical features through narratives and dialogue. This is a performance-based course where immersion strategies are used. ASL course work fulfills the VDOE advanced studies graduation requirement AND does meet the MYP requirement. ASL is NOT recognized to fulfill the requirements for an IB Diploma.

599707 ASL 4

Prerequisite: ASL 3

Recommended: A grade of “C” or better in ASL 3

American Sign Language 4 allows for a student’s greater mastery of ASL. Deaf Culture and Deaf History are even further developed at this level. The major goal of the course is to build upon the foundation of skills and knowledge learned in previous levels of ASL with an emphasis on expansion and refinement of comprehension, production and interactional skills. In addition to expanding their vocabulary, students will learn more complex grammatical features through narratives and dialogue. This is a performance-based course where immersion strategies are used. ASL course work fulfills the VDOE advanced studies graduation requirement AND does meet the MYP requirement. ASL is NOT recognized to fulfill the requirements for an IB Diploma.

511007 FRENCH 1

French 1 takes a balanced approach to acquisition of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.  French is the primary language in the  classroom to support the development of conversational skills. This course focuses on communicative competence in French and understanding of the cultures of the Francophone world. Students learn to communicate in real-life contexts about topics that are meaningful to them. Supplementary vocabulary and cultural material are introduced by means of short texts, videos, and authentic online resources.

512007 FRENCH 2

Prerequisite: French 1

Recommended: A grade of “C” or better in French 1

By use of the balanced skills approach, the student’s mastery of the language is further developed at this level. More complex language structures and a wider range of vocabulary and idioms are acquired through conversational activities, readings, and a variety of short listening and writing tasks. Cultural awareness and knowledge are further developed through authentic readings, videos, and online resources. The major goal of the course is to continue to develop oral proficiency in real-life contexts, while beginning to develop personal expression in writing and comprehension of a variety of authentic written and spoken material.

513007 FRENCH 3

Prerequisite: French 2

Recommended: A grade of “C” or better in French 2

This intermediate French course further develops the four skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous expression and creative use of the language in a wide variety of contexts. Effective spoken and written communication and further development of reading/listening comprehension are major objectives of the course. Students will be introduced to unedited literary texts in textbook and supplementary readings. A variety of themes will include contemporary culture of France and cultures of French-speaking countries. Movies, videos and authentic online resources enrich the classroom experience.

514007 FRENCH 4

Prerequisite: French 3

Recommended: A grade of “C” or better in French 3

This fourth-level course fosters further development of the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with increased emphasis on the latter. Articles from newspapers, magazines and the Internet, as well as literary texts, video, and audio materials will provide the basis for comprehension activities, writing tasks, and speaking practice. Thematic units include a variety of topics such as communication and media, global issues, social relationships, cultural diversity, customs and traditions, health, leisure, science and technology, as well as literary study. SL and HL courses may be co-seated. Students will be studying the same content, but assignments, assessments, and rubrics are differentiated.

515007 FRENCH 5

515055 IB FRENCH B SL I

515095 IB FRENCH B SL II

515056 IB FRENCH B HL I

516096 IB FRENCH B HL II

Prerequisite: French 4

Recommended: A grade of “C” or better in French 4

This is an advanced level course in which students continue to perfect their communicative skills and enrich their vocabulary through the reading of literature and articles, discussions and other oral activities, viewing films and videos, and listening activities designed to enable students to comprehend sophisticated native oral input. Thematic units include a variety of topics such as communication and media, global issues, social relationships, cultural diversity, customs and traditions, health, leisure, science and technology, as well as literary study. SL and HL courses may be co-seated. Students will be studying the same content, but assignments, assessments, and rubrics are differentiated.

551007 SPANISH 1

Spanish 1 takes a balanced approach to acquisition of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Spanish is the primary language in the classroom to support the development of conversational skills. This course focuses on communicative competence in Spanish and understanding of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Students learn to communicate in real-life contexts about topics that are meaningful to them. Supplementary vocabulary and cultural material are introduced by means of short texts, videos, and authentic online resources.

552007 SPANISH 2

Prerequisite: Spanish 1

Recommended: A grade of “C” or better in Spanish 1

By use of the balanced skills approach, the student’s mastery of the language is further developed at this level. More complex language structure and a wider range of vocabulary and idioms are acquired through conversational activities, readings, and a variety of short listening and writing tasks. Cultural awareness and knowledge are further developed through authentic readings, online resources, and videos. The major goal of the course is to continue to develop oral proficiency in real-life contexts, while beginning to develop personal expression in writing and comprehension of a variety of authentic written and spoken material.

553007 SPANISH 3

Prerequisite: Spanish 2

Recommended: A grade of “C” or better in Spanish 2

This intermediate Spanish course further develops the four skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is placed on spontaneous expression and creative use of the language in a wide variety of contexts. Effective spoken and written communication and development of reading/listening comprehension are major objectives of the course. Students will be introduced to unedited literary texts in textbook and supplementary readings. A variety of themes will include modern Spanish life and cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. Movies, videos and authentic online resources enrich the classroom experience.

554007 SPANISH 4

Prerequisite: Spanish 3

Recommended: A grade of “C” or better in Spanish 3

This fourth-level course fosters further development of the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with increased emphasis on the latter. Articles from newspapers, magazines and the Internet, as well as literary texts, video, and audio materials will provide the basis for comprehension activities, writing tasks, and speaking practice. Thematic units include a variety of topics such as communication and media, global issues, social relationships, cultural diversity, customs and traditions, health, leisure, science and technology, as well as literary study.

554054 AP SPANISH 4

Prerequisite: Spanish 3

Recommended: A grade of “C” or better in Spanish 3

This option is offered to students who have attained a high level of proficiency in Spanish prior to the 11th grade. The primary goal of the AP Spanish Language course is to provide students opportunities to refine their skills in speaking, understanding, writing, and reading Spanish and to integrate the use of these skills. Students enrolled in AP Spanish will complete a variety of activities and assessments that will prepare them for the rigor and the format of the Advanced Placement Spanish Language examination, which they will take during the month of May.

555007 SPANISH 5

555055 IB SPANISH B SL I

555095 IB SPANISH B SL II

555056 IB SPANISH B HL I

555096 IB SPANISH B HL II

Prerequisite: Spanish 4

Recommended: A grade of “C” or better in Spanish 4

This is an advanced level course in which students continue to perfect their communicative skills and enrich their vocabulary through the reading of literature and articles, discussions and other oral activities, viewing films and videos, and listening activities designed to enable students to comprehend sophisticated native oral input. Thematic units include a variety of topics such as communication and media, global issues, social relationships, cultural diversity, customs and traditions, health, leisure, science and technology, as well as literary study. SL and HL courses may be co-seated. Students will be studying the same content, but assignments, assessments, and rubrics are differentiated. HL students are assigned additional literary readings.

584007 MANDARIN CHINESE 4

Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese 3

Recommended: A grade of “C” or better in Mandarin Chinese 3

This fourth-level course fosters further development of the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with increased emphasis on the latter. Articles from newspapers, magazines and the Internet, as well as literary texts, video and audio materials will provide the basis for comprehension activities, writing tasks, and speaking practice. Thematic units include a variety of topics such as communication and media, global issues, social relationships, cultural diversity, customs and traditions, health, leisure, science and technology, as well as literary study.

585007 MANDARIN CHINESE 5

585055 IB CHINESE B – MANDARIN SL I

585095 IB CHINESE B – MANDARIN SL II

585156 IB CHINESE B – MANDARIN HL I

585196 IB CHINESE B – MANDARIN HL II

Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese 4

Recommended: A grade of “C” or better in Mandarin Chinese 4

This is an advanced level course in which students continue to perfect their communicative skills and enrich their vocabulary through the reading of literature and articles, discussions and other oral activities, viewing films and videos, and listening activities designed to enable students to comprehend sophisticated native oral input.  Thematic units include a variety of topics such as communication and media, global issues, social relationships, cultural diversity, customs and traditions, health, leisure, science and technology, as well as literary study.   SL and HL courses may be co-seated.  Students will be studying the same content, but assignments, assessments and rubrics are differentiated. HL students are assigned additional literary readings.