This Level 1 course is intended for the native Spanish speaker who wants to improve mastery of
Spanish. Conversational ability is required to enter this course and students must demonstrate some
basic reading and writing knowledge through placement tests. Literacy skills in reading, writing, and
vocabulary will be developed so students become proficient enough to continue to Spanish 2 for Native
Speakers. The course will address specific needs of the group as grammatical and vocabulary gaps are
noted. The class is conducted entirely in Spanish, using authentic resources.
Semesters: 2 Credits: 2 Course Code: 1st Semester - 5291, 2nd Semester -5292 Grade Levels: 9-12
This is the second course for native Spanish Speakers who would like to improve their mastery of
Spanish. The course is designed to address specific needs or areas of deficiency of the group as a
whole, although individualized instruction will also be provided where necessary. Literacy skills in
reading, writing and vocabulary continue to be developed so students become proficient enough to
continue to Spanish 3 for Native Speakers. The class is conducted entirely in Spanish using various
forms of authentic resources.
Note* It is recommended that only students who achieved a grade of C or higher in language level 1
continue to language level 2.
Prerequisite: Spanish 1 for Native Speakers Semesters: 2 Credits: 2
Course Code: 1st Semester -5301 , 2nd Semester -5302 Grade Levels: 9-12
This is the third course for native Spanish speakers. While continuing to address specific needs or
deficiencies of the group as a whole, level 3 builds on previously introduced skills with emphasis on the
three modes of communication: interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational. The class is conducted
entirely in Spanish using various forms of authentic resources. Students who successfully complete this
course may take AP Spanish Language if they meet the course recommendations or Spanish 4. It is
recommended that only students who achieved a grade of C or higher in language level 2 continue to
language level 3.
Note* It is recommended that only students who achieved a grade of C or higher in language level 2
continue to language level 3.
Prerequisite: Spanish 2 or Spanish 2 for Native Speakers Semesters: 2 Credits: 2
Course Code: 1st Semester -5309 , 2nd Semester -5310 Grade Levels: 9-12
Fenton’s Advanced Placement Spanish course provides advanced study of language and culture and
increase students’ communicative proficiency levels in each of the four language skills: listening,
speaking, reading and writing. Students are expected to converse and write with grammatical accuracy
and a high degree of fluency about contemporary cultural topics from six interdisciplinary thematic
units: Global Challenges, Science and Technology, Contemporary Life, Personal and Public Identities,
Families and Communities, and Beauty and Aesthetics. In each thematic unit, students engage in
activities and assignments focused on interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes of
communication. Students study contemporary publications, historical texts, authentic texts, and
original works of literature, and these texts are used as points of departure for classroom discussions.
Students also study music, art, and other cultural aspects of the various countries, which encourage
students to make connections between their lives and the worldwide community. Grammar is reviewed
as needed in preparation for the Advanced Placement examination and class is conducted exclusively in
the target language. As with all high school advanced placement courses, Fenton’s Advanced Placement
language course curriculum has been approved by College Board.
Note*: It is recommended that only students who achieved a grade of C or higher in language
level 3 continue to language level 4.
Prerequisite: Spanish 3 or Spanish 3 for Native Speakers
Semesters: 2 Credits: 2 Course Code: 1st Semester-2051 , 2nd Semester-2052 Grade Levels: 11-12