E: Language Other Than English

To meet A-G requirements, students must complete a minimum of 2 years of the same language. Please note that the UC's/CSU's recommend completing 3 years. 

Spanish I: 

Spanish I is a communication-based course integrating all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a culturally authentic context. No prior knowledge of Spanish is required or will be assumed. Importance is also placed on developing the student’s awareness of the cultures of Spanish-speaking people in the United States, Spain, and Latin America.

Spanish II: 

Spanish II is an intermediate academic course, which increases power in oral language, reading and writing in an authentic cultural context. All the lessons and activities build on what the student has previously learned. Importance is also placed on developing the student’s awareness of the cultures of Spanish-speaking people in the United States, Spain, and Latin America.

*Students must complete Spanish I or successfully pass a placement test to be eligible for this course

**There is an honors option for this course. Students can opt in at the beginning of the school year. 

Spanish III: 

Spanish III is an advanced course. This course enables students to understand and communicate in a second language. The four communication skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing are equally emphasized with a focus on real-world situations. This class will be held entirely in Spanish. The course also covers cultural and historical aspects of the Spanish-speaking world.

*Students must complete Spanish II or successfully pass a placement test to be eligible for this course

**There is an honors option for this course. Students can opt in at the beginning of the school year. 

Other Languages through College Courses: 

Courses like Spanish for bilingual speakers, American Sign Language, Mandarin, French, Japanese, and more are through the Peralta and Saddleback Community colleges. Each semester class counts for two years of high school credit. Students may receive both college and high school credit (high school credit is on a 5.0 scale). Please visit the concurrent enrollment page here for more information on how to sign up for these courses. 

*Please note that college courses are separate from Oakland School for the Arts. To get credit for courses, students must request transcripts from the college and submit them to OSA. In addition, OSA does not oversee ECC courses. Students with questions or concerns about community college curriculum, grades, or faculty must reach out directly to those systems.