FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Grades: 7–8

FOCUS Course Number & Name: 0708000 – M/J Spanish Beg

Full Course Description:

Students are introduced to the Spanish language and its culture. Instruction focuses on beginning listening and speaking skills, with an introduction to reading and writing. Cultural connections, comparisons, and communities are incorporated throughout the course.

Grades: 8

FOCUS Course Number & Name: 0708010 – M/J Spanish Interm

Prerequisite: MS Spanish Beginning

Full Course Description:

This course builds on skills learned in Spanish Beginning. Students expand listening and speaking abilities while strengthening reading and writing skills. Cultural connections, comparisons, and communities remain central.

Note: Course content requirements for the two-course sequence M/J Spanish Beginning (0708000) and Intermediate (0708010) are equivalent to Spanish 1 (0708340).

Grades: 7–8

FOCUS Course Number & Name: 0701000 – M/J French Beg

Full Course Description:

Students are introduced to the French language and its culture. Instruction focuses on beginning listening and speaking skills with an introduction to reading and writing. Cultural connections, comparisons, and communities are emphasized throughout the course.

Grades: 7–8

FOCUS Course Number & Name: 0701010 – M/J French Interm

Prerequisite: MS French Beginning

Full Course Description:

Students expand their knowledge of the French language and culture through increased listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. Cultural connections and comparisons continue to be emphasized.

Note: The two-course sequence is equivalent to French 1.