This introductory course is designed for students with little or no previous study of Spanish. Some students in class might have studied Spanish in middle school but have not grasped some of the important structures of the language. This course teaches basic language patterns and vocabulary with an emphasis on developing accurate pronunciation. Repetition and comprehensible input are important components of this course. The focus is on all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will be assessed in each of these four modes of communication. Cultures of the Spanish speaking world are introduced through the use of media, songs, games, films, adapted readings and class discussions. The course is taught primarily in Spanish.

As students continue to learn vocabulary and sentence structure, they consolidate their understanding of the first-year material. Communication takes a more realistic form as students integrate language taught in class. Students will learn about customs, history and geography of Spanish–speaking countries through the use of the textbook, videos, games, music, magazines, and other authentic materials. This course is taught primarily in Spanish.

This course is designed for students who speak Spanish at home and/or have a cultural connection to the language. This course takes into account the experiences and influences of a student's bilingual and bi-cultural upbringing. The primary purpose of the course is to develop reading and writing skills in Spanish, although all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are practiced via cultural and community activities. Students who successfully complete this course may choose to enroll in AP Spanish.

The study of grammatical structures taught in context continues along with vocabulary expansion in this course. Students build toward communication at a more sophisticated level using stimulating and engaging activities, which include dramatizations, cultural projects, guest speakers, and oral proficiency interviews. Students are expected to speak only Spanish in this class and this course is taught primarily in Spanish.

Literature, poetry and films will be used as a point of departure to enhance and expand communication at a more challenging level. Advanced grammar topics are taught in the context of reading and discussions. Writing, an integral part of the course, includes reports, essays and correspondence. This course is taught in, and students are required to speak only in Spanish.

This advanced level of Spanish prepares students for the Advanced Placement Exam in Spanish and upper-level college courses. The skills students have developed throughout the previous four years will define the course; it will be structured to meet student needs and will include Spanish AP exam–related activities and a rigorous preparation for the test in May as well as the study of advanced structures and vocabulary. Novels, plays, short stories, poetry and film will be used to increase vocabulary and performance in reading comprehension and students’ writing skills. Texts will be studied through a cultural and socio–political lens. This course is taught entirely in Spanish and students are required to speak only Spanish.

Spanish 11-12 emphasizes authentic communication in Spanish related to various Latin-American literature and other texts which will be read throughout the year. The goal is to be able to convey meaningful messages following the appropriate norms of spoken language, including a sense of registers, settings, and adequate vocabulary. The principal objective of this course is to gain an understanding of the people of Latin America today and to develop a sense of solidarity with the hopes, dreams and struggles of the people in Latin America and Latin Americans in the United States..