Foreign Language
1 Credit Required to Graduate
2 Credits HIGHLY Recommended for ANY Student Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree
**It is recommended to take Spanish I in either 9th or 10th Grade
SPANISH classes at mhs
All Spanish classes focus on developing oral communication, writing, and reading skills; understanding cultural awareness, value systems, and life styles; and require oral participation. The following activities will be incorporated at each level: written exercises, homework (about one and a half-hours per week), skits, dialogues, oral and written compositions, and cultural activities.
INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
College Credits: None
MHS Credit: 1 Credit
Grade Level: 10-12
Length: One Year
Introduction to Spanish Language & Culture meets the graduation requirement for foreign language. It is intended for students seeking only one year of high school Foreign Language instruction and who are not planning to earn a Bachelor's Degree after high school graduation.
spanish I
Prerequisite: None
College Credits: None
MHS Credit: 1 Credit
Grade Level: 9-12
Length: One Year
Students learn basic oral, writing, and reading skills and practice oral communication daily. Basic vocabulary and fundamental grammar is combined with everyday expressions and pronunciation. Cultural study will look at the geography, customs, and traditions of the Hispanic world. It is HIGHLY Recommended that ALL college-bound students take Spanish I
Spanish II
Prerequisite: Spanish I
College Credits: None
MHS Credit: 1 Credit
Grade Level: 9-12
Length: One Year
Students review and expand upon basic Spanish as oral, written, and reading skills progress to intermediate grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills. Collaborative and group work enables students to practice all the skills toward improving communication level.
**Certain Native Spanish Language Speaking Students can be placed into Spanish II without taking Spanish I
***It is HIGHLY Recommended that ALL College-Bound students take Spanish 2 (in addition to) Spanish I
Spanish III & IV
Prerequisite: Spanish II
College Credits: None
MHS Credit: 1 Credit
Grade Level: 10-12
Length: One Year
This advanced, upper level class is for students who excelled in Spanish II and wish to continue their foreign language studies. Students will also expand outside the classroom to practice language with native speakers on a weekly basis.
AP Spanish
Prerequisite: Spanish II or Spanish III
College Credits: Varies
MHS Credit: 1 Credit
Grade Level: 10-12
Length: One Year
This advanced, upper level class is for students who excelled in Spanish wish to continue their foreign language studies. Focus will include extensive preparation for AP Spanish Exam.