Dual Language Immersion 

DLI students take one Spanish Language Arts and one History class every year while at La Follette.  Remember, to receive the La Follette DLI Certificate, you must take at least 3 SLA and 3 history courses by graduation.  

Spanish Literature and Language Arts I

This course emphasizes reading, understanding, and reacting in writing to literature written in Spanish.  Students will be introduced to literary genres through texts written in Spanish for a Spanish speaking audience from a range of historical eras and geographical contexts. 

US History in Spanish 

 The course emphasizes active and critical exploration of history covering the period from the Civil War through WWII.  Students use the central concepts of capitalism, democracy, equality and justice as a backdrop in their investigation of history.

Spanish Literature and Language Arts II

Students in this course will develop Spanish fluency through a variety of contexts. Extensive reading, vocabulary building, and grammar practice develop greater student fluency and prepare students for an AP Spanish course .

World History in Spanish

In this course, students will examine the changing political, social and economic institutions in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas over time, they will discuss international issues and explore solutions to world problems. 

AP Spanish Language and Culture

This course will focus on refining all skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  There is a greater emphasis on discussion and conversation in Spanish.  **Students who take this course will be prepared for the AP Spanish Language Exam (A score of 4 or 5 qualifies a student for the Seal of Biliteracy). 

Latin American Studies in Spanish 

In this course students will explore Latin American history, sociology, politics, and culture.  Many topics will be studied from pre-Columbian Indigenous societies, conquest and resistance, the struggle for independence, and themes of imperialism/revolutions.   * *Students in this course will  also complete the Sociocultural Competence Requirements for the Seal of Biliteracy . 

AP Spanish Literature and Culture

This course will introduce students to an extensive required reading list of stories, novels, poetry, drama and essays from Spanish, Latin American, and United States Hispanic literature. Students will gain greater competence not only in Spanish language and literature but also in social, environmental, and cultural issues.  **Students who take this course will be prepared for the AP Spanish Literature Exam. 

Ethnic Studies in Spanish (.5 Credit/1 Semester)

This course explores race and identity in our current society, focusing on themes of power, oppression,  resistance, and activism.  Together students will explore these themes through historical, sociological, cultural, and civic analysis.   * *Students in this course will  also complete the Sociocultural Competence Requirements for the Seal of Biliteracy . 

Language and Community Engagement

An alternative option instead of AP Spanish Literature, this course is for students who want to continue their language study in an individualized way with an emphasis on using the language outside of a classroom setting and in the local and global community.  Opportunities to engage in language use and exploration outside of the classroom will be a major focus. 

Civics

A third option for social studies class, would be Civics. Student will engage in community projects where they can both explore and solve issues that are currently affecting our society. Students will get a closer look at what political participation might look like in our current scenario.