The Prosper ISD World Languages department provides an opportunity for identified students to continue their Spanish language development in middle school with the Prosper ISD Middle School Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish Program. Participation in the Prosper ISD Middle School Advanced Spanish Program is open to students who have successfully completed an uninterrupted 5-year sequence of language learning in elementary Dual Language or Spanish Immersion Program. It is currently offered at Rogers Middle School. For questions about the program, contact Stephany Sipes, the Secondary World Language Coordinator.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVANCED SPANISH PROGRAM COURSE OFFERINGS
Spanish II: Middle School Advanced Spanish Program (year-long) FS200A/B
Grade 6, 1.0 high school credit, On-Level GPA course
This is the first course in the Middle School Advanced Spanish Program. The course develops students' existing language proficiency in all language skills, with an emphasis on developing reading and writing skills using Spanish fiction and nonfiction texts. Connections between first language skills and second language acquisition are targeted. The focus of this course is novice high to intermediate low proficiency. It is expected that students who successfully complete this course take Honors Spanish III in the Middle School Advanced Spanish Program during the next academic year. This course is conducted in Spanish.
*The Middle School Advanced Spanish Program is offered only at Rogers Middle School.
Prerequisite: Students that have successfully completed the Prosper ISD Dual Language program or equivalent for enrollees new to the district.
Spanish III Honors: Middle School Advanced Spanish Program (year-long) FS310A/B
Grade 7 or 8, 1.0 high school credit, Honors GPA course
This is the second course in the Middle School Advanced Spanish Program. This course emphasizes high level/critical thinking, reading, and writing utilizing cross-curricular contexts as well as Hispanic literature and texts. Speaking and listening skills are further refined. The focus of this course is intermediate low to mid proficiency. It is expected that students who successfully complete this course take Spanish IV AP Language and Culture in the next academic year. This course is conducted exclusively in Spanish.
*The Middle School Advanced Spanish Program is offered only at Rogers Middle School.
Prerequisite: Spanish II: Middle School Advanced Spanish Program
Honors Spanish IV: Middle School Advanced Spanish Program (year-long) FS410A/B
Grade 8, 1.0 high school credit, Honors GPA course
This is the third course in the Middle School Advanced Spanish Program. This course emphasizes high level/critical thinking, reading, and writing utilizing cross-curricular contexts as well as Hispanic literature and texts. Speaking and listening skills are further refined. The focus of this course is intermediate mid to high proficiency. It is expected that students who successfully complete this course take Spanish AP Language and Culture in the next academic year. This course is conducted exclusively in Spanish.
*The Middle School Advanced Spanish Program is offered only at Rogers Middle School.
Prerequisite: Spanish III Honors: Middle School Advanced Spanish Program