CouRse Descriptions 

FRENCH I 

Credit:  1 unit

CA:  9th – 12th Grade

The goal of this course is to lay the foundation for students in basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.  Students will learn how to communicate with others about themselves, their lives and experiences.  Culture is presented throughout the course to help students understand the context of the language and understand the perspectives of the Francophone (French speaking) world.

FRENCH II 

Credit:  1 unit

Prerequisite:  French I

CA:  9th - 12th Grade

This course is a continuation of the foundations of French I. Contemporary vocabulary stresses activities which are important to the everyday life of the target language-speaking people, enabling students to further develop and refine their skills in communicating with others about themselves on a variety of issues. Students will continue to explore the cultures of the Francophone world through authentic resources: including music, advertisements, and other authentic cultural texts. 

HONORS FRENCH III

Credit:  1 unit

Prerequisite:  A on French II exam OR 90 or > in French II

CA:  10th – 11th Grade

This honors level course is for third year students to investigate the Francophone world in more depth, aligning with their personal interests within the AP themes.  Proficiency skills will be expanded to enable students to communicate on a variety of topics both in and out of the classroom.  Vocabulary continues to expand through the analysis of authentic sources such as videos, digital magazines, newspapers, and music.  

HONORS FRENCH IV

Credit:  1 unit

Prerequisite: A on French III exam OR 85 or > in French III

CA:  10th -12th Grade   

This honors level course is for fourth year students to broaden their ability to compare, evaluate and express their opinions in a wide variety of settings through both writing and speaking.  The objective is to develop comprehension and fluency of expression in active communication involving a variety of sources, topics, and structures.  

SPANISH I 

Credit:  1 unit

CA:  9th– 12th Grade

For the beginning student of Spanish, this course lays the foundation for the student to achieve proficiency in interpreting and communicating with others about themselves, their lives and experiences.  Students will also explore the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.  

SPANISH II 

Credit:  1 unit

Prerequisite:  Spanish I or Teacher Recommendation

CA:  9th – 12th Grade

This course expands upon the foundation of Spanish I, especially focusing on grammar enabling the student to further develop and refine their skills in communicating with others about themselves on a variety of issues.  Students will also explore the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. 

HONORS SPANISH III

Credit:  1 unit

Prerequisite:  A on Spanish II exam OR 90 or > in Spanish II

CA:  10th – 12th Grade

This honors course explores the Spanish-speaking world in more depth, exposing the student to differing cultures and histories, with emphasis on reading comprehension through novels.  Proficiency skills will be expanded to enable students to communicate on a variety of topics both in and out of the classroom.

HONORS SPANISH IV

Credit:  1 unit

Prerequisite:  A on Spanish III exam OR 85 or > in Spanish III

CA:  10th -12th Grade

This honors course expands the ability of students to compare, evaluate and express their opinions both orally and in writing. Students will analyze texts and understand the meaning of longer written passages, with emphasis on reading comprehension through novels.  More advanced grammatical structures will be studied as well as the continued study of Spanish-speaking countries.