World Languages

High school credit is awarded for earning a passing grade in both the A and B sections of a world language class. The final grade earned for the course will appear on the high school transcript ONLY if the grade improves a student's overall grade point average (GPA). The language options are listed below. Enrollment  in all courses is a full year commitment.

French Full Year 1A

Students begin to learn to communicate orally and in writing in a culturally appropriate manner about topics related to daily life. They interpret basic information when listening and reading. Vocabulary and basic grammatical structures are taught within the context of these familiar topics. Culture is embedded throughout the course. 

NOTE: This is the first half of a two year course. Students must pass the full year of 1A and the full year of 1B in order to earn one high school credit.

Spanish Full Year 1A

Students begin to learn to communicate orally and in writing in a culturally appropriate manner about topics related to daily life. They interpret basic information when listening and reading. Vocabulary and basic grammatical structures are taught within the context of these familiar topics. Culture is embedded throughout the course. 

NOTE: This is the first half of a two year course. Students must pass the full year of 1A and the full year of 1B in order to earn one high school credit.

Pre-Spanish for Spanish Speakers

Pre-Spanish for Spanish Speakers provides language instruction for students with proficiency in Spanish, either because it is their first language or it is spoken extensively in their home. Each course integrates history, culture, language, and connections related to the Spanish-speaking world. 

Spanish Literacy 1A/B

Spanish for Native Speakers courses support reinforce and expand students knowledge of their own tongue Because students understand at least the rudiments and structure of the language and have a working vocabulary to a greater or lesser degree Spanish for Native Speakers courses often move faster than do regular Spanish foreign language courses and emphasize literary development with a study of literature and composition These courses may also include the culture or history of the people and introduce translation skills.