LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH

SPANISH

SPANISH I

Grades: 9-11 Credit: 1 Course #1501

This course is an introductory course to the Spanish language and its cultures. The skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as the study of culture, history, and the interrelationships of language, are the essential elements taught in this first course of foreign language study.

SPANISH II

Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1 Course #1503

Prerequisite: Spanish I

SPANISH II HONORS

Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1 Course #1524

This course is a continuation of Spanish I. The instruction places special emphasis on the understanding of the Spanish language and the expansion of the student’s working vocabulary as well as continuing the study of grammar and language production. There is an increased emphasis on writing, reading, and speaking Spanish. The goal of the course is to prepare students for Spanish 3 Honors and ultimately, AP Spanish 4.

SPANISH III

Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1 Course #1505

Prerequisite: Spanish II

SPANISH III HONORS

Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1 Course #1506

Prerequisite: Spanish II

This course presents an increased focus on spoken and written proficiency as well as cultural comparisons. Students continue to acquire language proficiency while reviewing and broadening their lexical and grammatical foundation. The course is designed to prepare students for the AP Spanish IV course and the subsequent advanced placement test.

AP SPANISH IV (Spanish Language)

Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1 Course #1507

Prerequisite: Spanish III Honors

Students will have ample opportunities to continually engage in authentic communicative tasks. This course will feature the pair and group language practice activities. Students will learn to express their own views on topics and questions of interest to them. Some literature selections will be introduced and discussed. This course is designed to increase preparation for the advanced placement test.

AP SPANISH V (Spanish Literature)

Grade: 12 Credit: 1 Course #1508

Prerequisite: AP Spanish IV

This course covers the equivalent of a third-year college course in advanced Spanish composition and conversation. It stresses oral skills, composition, and grammar. There is an emphasis on the use of Spanish for active communication relating to areas of interest such as the arts, history, current events, sports, literature, and other cultural topics. Students will be expected to read authentic materials such as newspapers, magazines, and specific literary selections.

SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS I & II

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 2 Course #1502, 1504

Prerequisite: Oral and written language proficiency test to determine level.

These courses will address the unique instructional needs of those students who have different levels of ability as native Spanish speakers. It will include reading and writing strategies to help students with STAAR, grammar, spelling, cultural features, and vocabulary enrichment. The course will also include some literature selections. This course will allow the student to become more proficient in both oral and written communication skills in Spanish. Much emphasis will be placed on increasing vocabulary and there will be a focus on improving reading and writing skills as well. Students will have an introduction to Hispanic literature. The student will be encouraged to grow bilingually in this multicultural world.

SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS III Honors & AP Spanish IV

Grades: 10-12 Credit: 2 Course #1530, 1531

Prerequisite: Spanish for Spanish Speakers I and II.

This course will have ample opportunities to continually engage in authentic communicative tasks. This course will feature pair and group language practice activities. Students will learn to express their own views on topics and questions of interest to them. Some literature selections will be introduced and discussed. This course is designed to increase preparation for the advanced placement test. NOTE: All students must take the AP Spanish Language exam when it is offered in May.

LATIN

LATIN I

Grades: 9-11 Credit: 1 Course #1514

Latin I introduces you to the Latin language and its culture of origin, ancient Rome. Latin is a classical language and as such, we endeavor to study it rather than speak it: in this course, you will begin to comprehend Latin text and you will learn how to translate it into English. (You’ll strengthen your command of English in the process!) The texts themselves draw upon high-interest topics such as mythology and Roman society. This course meets as a multi-leveled class and you will benefit from supportive, productive collaboration with more experienced Latinists.

LATIN II

Grades:9-12 Credit: 1 Course #1515

Prerequisite: Latin I

In Latin II, you will hone your translation skills by reading longer, more complex passages. You’ll command a larger vocabulary and you’ll master all of the basic grammatical forms. This increase in content and complexity opens up a brand new portal to the ancient Romans’ culture and mythology as the texts begin to model authentic ancient Latin. This course meets as a multi-leveled class and you will benefit from supportive, productive collaboration with more experienced Latinists and from supporting those enrolled in Latin I.

LATIN III HONORS

Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1 Course #1516

Prerequisite: Latin II

In Latin III, you will comprehend and translate with more fluency: translation is no longer the end goal but a necessary stepping stone to literary analysis. As the year begins, your readings will still be adapted passages, but you’ll take on your first authentic texts this year: poetic meter, figurative language, mythology, history, and Roman culture are studied seamlessly through these texts themselves. Authentic reading selections include excerpts of Ovid’s Metamorphoses and Caesar’s The Gallic Wars. This course meets as a multi-leveled class and you will benefit from opportunities to mentor and support less experienced Latinists.

AP LATIN IV

Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1 Course #1517

Prerequisite: Latin III HONORS

In Latin IV, you’ll complete your analysis of Caesar’s Gallic War and you’ll marvel at Vergil’s Aeneid against the backdrop of the Augustan Age. You’ll achieve a critical appreciation of these timeless pieces of literature through extensive literal translation, literary and metrical analysis, supplemental English readings, and discussion of the pieces’ context in ancient Roman society. This course meets as a multi-leveled class and you will benefit from opportunities to mentor and support less experienced Latinists.

LATIN V (Advanced HONORS)

Grade: 12 Credit: 1 Course #1518

Prerequisite: AP Latin IV

Students will select, read, and analyze a survey of ancient Latin authors with a continued focus on literal translation, metrical and figurative devices in poetry, historical and cultural context, and influence on later literature. This course meets as a multi-leveled class and you will benefit from opportunities to mentor and support less experienced Latinists.

FRENCH

FRENCH I

Grades: 9-11 Credit: 1 Course #1509

French I is an introductory class that focuses on basic communicative skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) and is designed for students who have little to no prior French knowledge. Students will explore the French-speaking world and learn how to interact with authentic materials, express and exchange simple ideas, and start to create language with vocabulary and grammatical knowledge.

FRENCH II

Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1 Course #1510

Prerequisite: French 1

This course is a continuation of French I. The instruction places special emphasis on the understanding of the French language and the expansion of the student’s working vocabulary, cultural understanding, and communication in the target language.

FRENCH II HONORS

Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1 Course #1525

Prerequisite: French 1

This course is a continuation of French I. The instruction places special emphasis on the understanding of the French language and the expansion of the student's working vocabulary, cultural understanding, and communication in the target language. Students will begin to explore the six course themes in the AP French Language and Culture curriculum.

FRENCH III HONORS

Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1 Course #1511

Prerequisite: French II

This course offers a complete presentation of French grammar, as well as cultural and authentic readings and literary works by authors around the French-speaking world. Students continue to acquire language proficiency while reviewing and broadening their lexical and grammatical foundation. This course will begin the presentation of the six course themes in the AP French Language and Culture curriculum.

AP FRENCH IV (French Language)

Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1 Course #1512

Prerequisite: French III Honors

Students should have a good command of French grammar and a high level of competence in listening, reading, speaking and writing. The basis of the AP French Language and Culture course are the three modes of communication (Interpersonal, Interpretive and Presentational). Students will have ample opportunities to continually engage in authentic communicative tasks. The course will be structured around the six course themes in the AP French Language and Culture course curriculum. Students will explore the themes including global challenges, science and technology, contemporary life, personal and public identities, families and communities and beauty and aesthetics. Each of the themes will stress authentic reading and listening practice and help students increase oral and written fluency in the French language.

FRENCH V (Advanced HONORS)

Grade: 12 Credit: 1 Course #1513

Prerequisite: AP French IV

This course covers the equivalent of a 3rd-year college course in composition and conversation. There is an emphasis on the use of French for active communication relating to areas of interest such as the arts, history, current events, sports, literature, and other cultural topics. The course stresses oral skills, composition, and grammar and is designed to increase proficiency level and prepare the student for the French Language Advanced Placement test and college French entrance exams.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) I

Grade: 9-11 Credit: 1 Course #1519

This course is an introduction to American Sign Language and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Students will learn basic vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and cultural foundations of ASL. As novice language learners, students will express themselves through signing by using concrete ideas, fingerspelling, and grammar in interactive activities. ASL I will be conducted in sign language. This “Voices Off'' policy will enable students to be immersed in the language.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) II

Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1 Course #1520

Prerequisite: ASL I

ASL II is a continuation of ASL I. Students will continue to learn vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and cultural foundations of ASL with a greater emphasis on proper facial expressions. Students will continue to express themselves through signing by using concrete ideas, fingerspelling and grammar, and will be able to have one-on-one conversations. ASL II will be conducted in sign language. This “Voices Off” policy will enable students to be immersed in the language.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) III HONORS

Grades:10-12 Credit: 1 Course #1521

Prerequisite: ASL II

This course allows the student to explore a deeper knowledge and experience of the language and culture of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing people in the United States. It will focus on specific language by using classifiers, cultural behaviors, as well as the grammar of ASL at an advanced level. Both expressive skills (student production of signs), and receptive skills (student understanding of signs) will be the major focus of the course. More emphasis will be placed on students’ expressive skills than in previous courses. ASL III will be conducted in sign language. This “Voices Off” policy will enable students to be immersed in the language.

GERMAN

GERMAN I

Grade: 9-11 Credit: 1 Course #3011

This is an introductory course to the German language and its culture. The skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as the study of culture, history, and the interrelationships of language are the essential elements taught in this first course of foreign language study.

GERMAN II HONORS

Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1 Course #3020

Prerequisite: German I

This course is a continuation of German I. The instruction places special emphasis on the understanding of the German language and the expansion of the student’s working vocabulary, cultural understanding, and communication in the target language. The HONORS course places a greater emphasis on spoken language and cultural analysis.

GERMAN III HONORS (New 2023-24)

Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1 Course #3027

Prerequisite: German II

This course is a continuation of German II. The instruction places special emphasis on the understanding, reading, and conversational speaking of the German language. Students will expand their working vocabulary and, with greater understanding of German culture and history, explore and analyze Germany’s role in world affairs.

COMPUTER SCIENCE (not recognized as a foreign language by all universities)

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES

Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1 Course #1600

Prerequisite: Algebra I

This course prepares students to take the Computer Science Principles AP examination. It will introduce students to the foundations of computer science and include how the internet works, how digital data is stored, what is Big Data and how it is used, data privacy and cybersecurity issues, global impacts of computing, and creative aspects of programming using abstractions and algorithms. Students will learn computational thinking practices that help them see how computing is relevant to many areas of their everyday lives and create programs in JavaScript to solve real-life problems. This course involves creativity, writing, innovation, reflection, and logical thinking. The AP College Board requirements for this class involve one project during the school year which is submitted to AP College Board as part of the student’s AP Score for the course. The project is creating a computer program along with a written response describing their program. There is also a 2-hour multiple-choice AP Exam in May. Note: Satisfies 1 LOTE (Level 1) graduation requirement.

COMPUTER SCIENCE ONRAMPS (UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS DUAL-ENROLLMENT)

Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1 Course #1596

Prerequisite: Algebra I

THRIVING IN OUR DIGITAL WORLD is a new dual-enrollment course that teaches computer science principles, a set of core ideas that shapes the landscape of computer science and its impact on our society. In addition to learning about the magic and beauty of

computing, students will acquire essential Texas College and Career Readiness skills, applying critical thinking, problem solving, and communication within a project-based learning framework. Students will experience a high-quality curriculum designed by the faculty at The University of Texas. Students can earn three hours of UT credit with feedback and assessment provided by UT course staff. Note: Satisfies 1 LOTE (Level 1) graduation requirement.

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A

Grades: 10-12 Credit: 2 Course #160

Prerequisites: AP Computer Science Principles or Computer Science OnRamps

This is a fast-paced college-level programming class that teaches the Java programming language in detail. We write thousands of lines of code and cover several abstract concepts of Java. This course prepares students to take the Computer Science A AP examination. Topics include designing and implementing computer solutions to problems, learning well-known algorithms and data structures, and coding fluently in Java. The concepts of inheritance, polymorphism, data abstraction and recursion will be emphasized. The AP Computer Science test is 3 hours. 40 multiple choice questions - 1.5 hours (50% of score), 4 Free-response questions - 1.5 hours (50% of score). The test is all on paper, and the free-response questions are handwritten segments of code.

Note: Satisfies 1 LOTE (Level 2) + 1 Advanced Math graduation requirements

COMPUTER SCIENCE III ADVANCED HONORS

Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1 Course #3000

Prerequisites: AP Computer Science A

This course is a continuation of the study of the Java programming language and allows students to choose a topic in computer science they would like to research and learn more about for semester projects. Advanced java assignments will be given each grading period on advanced topics in Java including file I/O, graphics, GUI, Stacks, Queues, Linked Lists, and Trees. Students should be motivated to do research, put their research into practice in programming, and report on their accomplishments each grading period for the individual topic of study. Some popular topics of interest include learning new programming languages such as python and C++, web page development, app development, game design and development, and physical computing. Note: Satisfies 1 LOTE (Level 3) graduation requirement.