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Why World Languages?
Research shows that students who study world languages…
Score higher on the SAT and ACT;
Develop greater cultural sensitivity toward others;
Increase vocabulary
Perform better on tests of reading and math;
Have more highly developed listening and retention skills;
Are more creative;
Display more highly developed thinking skills;
Will be better prepared to contribute to local, state, and national economies to compete in the global economy.
Opportunity to earn the Seal of Biliteracy
Some universities require 2 to 3 years of a World Language as an entrance requirement. Some universities do not require a World Language for admission, but they do require World Language credit as part of a university graduation requirement.
3 years of World language study may be used to qualify for the Honors Diploma.
3 years of World language is required for Ohio Award of Merit Scholars.
2 years of World language study fulfill NCAA eligibility requirements to play college sports.
To be successful, World Language students should plan for consistent, out-of-class review of vocabulary and concepts.
ARABIC
ARABIC
ARABIC 1
Grade - 9TH – 12TH Credit - 1.00 credit
Course Number - 000550A 000550B Length of Course - Year
Prerequisite - World Language and culture interest
This first course introduces and develops the concepts and use of basic vocabulary and phrases in the target language. Learners will engage in level-appropriate oral and written communication skills. They will demonstrate an ability to understand spoken, simple phrases and read brief texts. Various cultural aspects of the target language countries will be introduced.
NOTE: The Ohio Department of Education recognizes four levels of language difficulty, with Arabic being among the most difficult, and languages like Spanish and French being the least difficult. Their rankings take into account differences in vocabulary, sound production, writing system and grammatical structure, and logically presume that the languages that differ greatly from English take the native English speaker more time to learn. As such, students should expect a challenging pace, with a great deal of time spent learning the basics of the writing system.
ARABIC 2
Grade - 9TH – 12TH Credit - 1.00 credit
Course Number - 000551A 000551B Length of Course - Year
Prerequisite - Arabic 1 or teacher recommendation
The second course further develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills by combining and recombining learned phrases and words. New vocabulary and phrases will be introduced in the target language. Learners will continue to investigate the culture of the target language countries.
NOTE: The Ohio Department of Education recognizes four levels of language difficulty, with Arabic being among the most difficult, and languages like Spanish and French being the least difficult. Their rankings take into account differences in vocabulary, sound production, writing system, and grammatical structure, and logically presume that the languages that differ greatly from English take the native English speaker more time to learn. As such, students should expect a challenging pace, with a great deal of time spent learning the basics of the writing system.
HONORS ARABIC 2 - W
Grade - 9TH – 12TH Credit - 1.00 credit
Course Number - 000552A 000552B Length of Course - Year
Prerequisite - B Average in Arabic 1 & teacher recommendation
In addition to the Arabic 2 description, the Honors Arabic 2 course is designed for students of exceptionally high ability with an interest in the target language. This course is taught at an accelerated pace with greater rigor and depth than the
regular-level course. Honors-level students should possess superior reading ability and be willing to accept the challenge of academic rigor, including out-of-class research and assignments.
NOTE: The Ohio Department of Education recognizes four levels of language difficulty, with Arabic being the most difficult, and languages like Spanish and French being the least difficult. Their rankings take into account differences in vocabulary, sound production, writing system and grammatical structure, and logically presume that the languages that differ greatly from English take the native English speaker more time to learn. As such, students should expect a challenging pace, with a great deal of time spent learning the basics of the writing system.
ARABIC 3
Grade - 10TH – 12TH Credit - 1.00 credit
Course Number - 000560A 000560B Length of Course - Year
Prerequisite - Arabic 2 or teacher recommendation
The third course continues to develop students' skills in written and spoken Arabic.
NOTE: The Ohio Department of Education recognizes four levels of language difficulty, with Arabic being among the most difficult, and languages like Spanish and French being the least difficult. Their rankings take into account differences in vocabulary, sound production, writing system and grammatical structure, and logically presume that the languages that differ greatly from English take the native English speaker more time to learn. As such, students should expect a challenging pace, with a great deal of time spent learning the basics of the writing system.
HONORS ARABIC 3 - W
Grade - 10TH – 12TH Credit - 1.00 credit
Course Number - 000561A 000561B Length of Course - Year
Prerequisite - B or Better Average in Arabic 2 & teacher recommendation
In addition to the Arabic 3 description, the Honors Arabic 3 course is designed for students of exceptionally high ability with an interest in the target language. This course is taught at an accelerated pace with greater rigor and depth than the
regular-level course. Honors-level students should possess superior reading ability and be willing to accept the challenge of academic rigor, including out-of-class research and assignments.
NOTE: The Ohio Department of Education recognizes four levels of language difficulty, with Arabic being the most difficult, and languages like Spanish and French being the least difficult. Their rankings take into account differences in vocabulary, sound production, writing system, and grammatical structure, and logically presume that the languages that differ greatly from English take the native English speaker more time to learn. As such, students should expect a challenging pace, with a great deal of time spent learning the basics of the writing system.
ARABIC 4
Grade - 10TH – 12TH Credit - 1.00 credit
Course Number - 000538 000539 Length of Course - Year
Prerequisite - Arabic 3 or teacher recommendation
The fourth course requires learners to initiate, sustain, and bring to closure a wide variety of communicative tasks in the appropriate time frames. Application and extension of grammar concepts and vocabulary through original self-expression in written and oral form will be expected. Cultural study will include researching, comparing, and contrasting historical events, geographical, and political issues of the home and target countries.
HONORS ARABIC 4 - W
Grade - 10TH – 12TH Credit - 2.00 credit
Course Number - 000540 000541 Length of Course - Year
Prerequisite - B Average or better in Arabic Honors 3 & teacher recommendation
This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Honors Arabic 3 with an A or B average. In addition to the Arabic 4 description, the Honors course is designed for students of exceptionally high ability with interest in the target language. This course is taught at an accelerated pace with greater rigor and depth than the regular-level courses.
Honors level students should possess superior reading ability and be willing to accept the challenge of academic rigor, including out-of-class research and assignments.
FRENCH
FRENCH
FRENCH 1
Grade - 9TH – 12TH Credit - 1.00 credit
Course Number - 000500 000501 Length of Course - Year
Prerequisite - World Language and culture interest
This first course introduces and develops the concepts and use of basic vocabulary and phrases in the target language. Learners will engage in level-appropriate oral and written communication skills. They will demonstrate an ability to understand spoken, simple phrases and read brief texts. Various cultural aspects of the target language countries will be introduced.
FRENCH 2
Grade - 9TH – 12TH Credit - 1.00 credit
Course Number - 000502 000503 Length of Course - Year
Prerequisite - French 1 or teacher recommendation
The second course further develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills by combining and recombining learned phrases and words. New vocabulary and phrases will be introduced in the target language. Learners will continue to investigate the culture of the target language countries.
HONORS FRENCH 2 - W
Grade - 9TH – 12TH Credit - 1.00 credit
Course Number - 000504 000505 Length of Course - Year
Prerequisite - B average in 8th grade French or High School French 1 & teacher recommendation In addition to the French 2 description, the Honors French 2 course is designed for students of exceptionally high ability with interest in the target language. This course is taught at an accelerated pace with greater rigor and depth than the regular-level course. Honors-level students should possess superior reading ability and be willing to accept the challenge of academic rigor, including out-of-class research and assignments.
FRENCH 3
Grade - 10TH – 12TH Credit - 1.00 credit
Course Number - 000506 000507 Length of Course - Year
Prerequisite - French 2 or teacher recommendation
The third course provides for the intermediate use of grammar structures that lead to higher-level comprehension and communication of the target language. At this level, learners will speak and write in the appropriate time frames. Reading materials will be utilized to acquire new knowledge and information, including cultural aspects of the target language countries.
HONORS FRENCH 3 - W
Grade - 9TH – 12TH Credit - 1.00 credit
Course Number - 000508 000509 Length of Course - Year
Prerequisite - B or higher in the previous French course, along with teacher recommendation and/or demonstrated intermediate proficiency, as determined through student assessment.
This combined French 3 Honors and French 4 Honors course is designed to further develop students’ proficiency in the French language while deepening their understanding of Francophone cultures. Students will strengthen their communication skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through meaningful, real-world contexts. A strong emphasis is placed on exploring French and Francophone cultures, with connections to art, history, and current events.
All students will participate in sustained conversations, class discussions, and written expressions in French. French 3 Honors students will focus on building confidence and accuracy in communication, expanding vocabulary, and improving comprehension across all skill areas. French 4 Honors students will be challenged to communicate in a more advanced and creative manner. Instruction and activities are differentiated to meet the needs of both levels while encouraging collaboration and language immersion. The classes must be taken consecutively.
HONORS FRENCH 4 - W
Grade - 10TH – 12TH Credit - 2.00 credit
Course Number - 000512 000513 Length of Course - Year
Prerequisite - B or higher in the previous French course, along with teacher recommendation and/or demonstrated intermediate proficiency, as determined through student assessment.
This combined French 3 Honors and French 4 Honors course is designed to further develop students’ proficiency in the French language while deepening their understanding of Francophone cultures. Students will strengthen their communication skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through meaningful, real-world contexts. A strong emphasis is placed on exploring French and Francophone cultures, with connections to art, history, and current events.
All students will participate in sustained conversations, class discussions, and written expressions in French. French 3 Honors students will focus on building confidence and accuracy in communication, expanding vocabulary, and improving comprehension across all skill areas. French 4 Honors students will be challenged to communicate in a more advanced and creative manner. Instruction and activities are differentiated to meet the needs of both levels while encouraging collaboration and language immersion. The classes must be taken consecutively.
SPANISH
SPANISH
SPANISH 1
Grade - 9TH – 12TH Credit - 1.00 credit
Course Number - 000526 000527 Length of Course - Year
Prerequisite - World Language and culture interest
This first course introduces and develops the concepts and use of basic vocabulary and phrases in the target language. Learners will engage in level-appropriate oral and written communication skills. They will demonstrate an ability to understand spoken, simple phrases and read brief texts. Various cultural aspects of the target language countries will be introduced.
SPANISH 2
Grade - 9TH – 12TH Credit - 1.00 credit
Course Number - 000530 000531 Length of Course - Year
Prerequisite - Spanish 1 or teacher recommendation
The second course further develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills by combining and recombining learned phrases and words. New vocabulary and phrases will be introduced in the target language. Learners will continue to investigate the culture of the target language countries.
HONORS SPANISH 2 - W
Grade - 9TH – 12TH Credit - 1.00 credit
Course Number - 000532 000533 Length of Course - Year
Prerequisite - B Average in 8th Grade Spanish or High School Spanish 1 & teacher recommendation
In addition to the Spanish 2 description, the Honors Spanish 2 course is designed for students of
exceptionally high ability with an interest in the target language. This course is taught at an
accelerated pace with greater rigor and depth than the regular-level course. Honors-level students
should possess superior reading ability and be willing to accept the challenge of academic rigor,
including out-of-class research and assignments.
SPANISH 3
Grade - 10TH – 12TH Credit - 1.00 credit
Course Number - 000534 000535 Length of Course - Year
Prerequisite - Spanish 2 or teacher recommendation
The third course provides for the intermediate use of grammar structures which lead to higher-level comprehension and communication of the target language countries. At this level, learners will speak and write in the appropriate time frames. Reading materials will be utilized to acquire new knowledge and information, including cultural aspects of the target language countries.
HONORS SPANISH 3 - W
Grade - 9TH – 12TH Credit - 1.00 credit
Course Number - 000536 000537 Length of Course - Year
Prerequisite - B Average or better in Honors Spanish 2 & teacher recommendation
This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Honors Spanish 2 with an A or B average. In addition to the course description for Spanish 3, the Honors Level course is designed for students of exceptionally high ability with an interest in the target language. This course is taught at an accelerated pace with greater rigor and depth than the regular-level courses. Honors-level students should possess superior reading ability and be willing to accept the challenge of academic rigor, including out-of-class research and assignments.
SPANISH 4
Grade - 10TH – 12TH Credit - 1.00 credit
Course Number - 000538 000539 Length of Course - Year
Prerequisite - Spanish 3 or teacher recommendation
The fourth course requires learners to initiate, sustain, and bring to closure a wide variety of communicative tasks in the appropriate time frames. Application and extension of grammar concepts and vocabulary through original self-expression in written and oral form will be expected. Cultural study will include researching, comparing, and contrasting historical events, geographical, and political issues of the home and target countries.
HONORS SPANISH 4 - W
Grade - 10TH – 12TH Credit - 1.00 credit
Course Number - 000540 000541 Length of Course - Year
Prerequisite - B Average or better in Spanish Honors 3 and teacher recommendation
This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Honors Spanish 3 with an A or B average. In addition to the Spanish 4 description, the Honors course is designed for students of exceptionally high ability with an interest in the target language. This course is taught at an accelerated pace with greater rigor and depth than the regular-level courses.
Honors-level students should possess superior reading ability and be willing to accept the challenge of academic rigor, including out-of-class research and assignments.
SPANISH 5 - W
Grade 11TH – 12TH Credit 1.00 credit
Course Number - 000544 000545 Length of Course - Year
Prerequisite - B Average or better in Spanish 4 or Honors Spanish 4 & teacher recommendation
The fifth course requires learners to demonstrate oral and written language skills and cultural knowledge in unstructured learning situations. A variety of reading materials will be utilized to acquire knowledge and information from authentic literary text and media sources. Cultural perspectives, attitudes, and beliefs of the home and target countries will be analyzed and discussed.
Honors courses are designed for students of exceptionally high ability with an interest in the target
language.
These courses are taught at an accelerated pace with greater rigor and depth than the regular-level
courses. Honors-level students should possess superior reading ability and be willing to accept the
challenge of academic rigor, including out-of-class research and assignments. A course fee will be required.
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