GERMAN 1

Full Year - Grades 9-12

German I is an introduction to the sounds and rhythm of the German language. Through the use of short conversations, students acquire a basic vocabulary and grammar to use in listening, speaking, writing, and reading. Students gain a better understanding of German-speaking people and countries.

PREREQUISITE: None

GERMAN 2

Full Year - Grades 9-12

German 2 is a continuation of German grammar and vocabulary in order to increase skills in all performance areas. Students will gain experience in expository writing and the reading of short articles and stories in the target language. Students continue investigating and deepening their understanding of German culture and customs through comparison with American way of life. Students greatly increase their conversational skills through question-answer practice, directed dialogues, and presentation of projects.

PREREQUISITE: German 1

COLLEGE CREDIT GERMAN 3

Full Year - Grades 10-12

German 3 is a continuation of the grammar study needed for reading, writing, listening, and conversations. Students develop a broader vocabulary, and learn to use more complex sentence structures. A strong background in the first two years is important to ensure success in this course.

COLLEGE CREDIT OPTION: Students may elect a college credit option through the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), which enables them to earn an additional five (5) hours of advanced college credit upon successful completion of German 3. Students must meet the eligibility criteria set by UM-St. Louis in order to enroll in this program.

PREREQUISITE: German II

COLLEGE CREDIT GERMAN 4

Full Year - Grades 11-12

German 4 is a continuation of grammar and vocabulary study needed for more advanced reading, writing, listening, and conversation. Students master advanced points in sentence structure and utilize advanced vocabulary in order to express abstract ideas, discuss cultural topics, and write short essays. Students will also begin to read and analyze German poetry and short stories in more detail.

COLLEGE CREDIT OPTION: Students may elect a college credit option through the University of Missouri- St. Louis (UMSL), which enables them to earn an additional five (5) hours of advanced college credit upon completion of German 4. Students must meet the eligibility criteria set by UM-St. Louis in order to enroll in this program.

PREREQUISITE: German III

COLLEGE CREDIT GERMAN 5

Full Year - Grade 12

German 5 is a review of grammar, vocabulary, and structure studied in the previous four years, need for advanced reading, writing, listening, and conversation. During this course, students will also read and analyze a wide variety of German short stories, articles, plays, and novels. Students may elect a college credit option through the University of Missouri-St. Louis, which enables them to earn three (3) hours of advanced credit upon completion of German 5. Students must meet the criteria set by UM-St. Louis in order to enroll in this program.

PREREQUISITE: German IV

SPANISH 1

Full Year - Grades 9-12

Spanish 1 is a course designed for the student who desires to complete at least two years of a foreign language, a plan recommended by many colleges and required by others. By learning the language of a country, students consequently develop an awareness and tolerance for other cultures, their histories, art and literature. Learning a second language has its practical rewards in helping the student to facilitate communication in the future in possibly business and travel. Spanish 1 blends oral and written work in developing a basic command of the vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of the language. Spanish 1 contains instruction in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, translating, and writing. Students will acquire an elementary knowledge of the principles of pronunciation, spelling, structure of the language, grammar, and vocabulary. Some time is devoted to geography and culture of the Spanish-speaking countries as related to each unit. Students will learn to formulate questions and answers on a variety of topics pertaining to everyday matters.

PREREQUISITE: None

SPANISH 2

Full Year - Grades 9-12

Spanish 2 is a continuation of Spanish 2 containing additional vocabulary and more complex sentence structure and grammar concepts in both present and past tenses. Students will expand their comprehension of spoken Spanish, and be able to produce simple conversations in writing the language. Students will read short Spanish stories from selected literature, while continuing to study Spanish geography and culture.

PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Spanish 1.

COLLEGE CREDIT SPANISH 3

Full Year - Grades 10-12

Spanish 3 is a continuation of grammar, syntax and vocabulary study. Students further develop language abilities on a more advanced level by expanding vocabulary and carrying on more extended conversations and writing. Also emphasized is reading and understanding materials of moderate difficulty without translation. A strong background in the first two years is essential as the course is conducted primarily in Spanish.

COLLEGE CREDIT OPTION: Students may elect a college credit option through the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), which enables them to earn an additional five (5) hours of advanced college credit upon successful completion of Spanish IV (UMSL course Spanish I001). Students must meet the eligibility criteria set by UM-St. Louis in order to enroll in this program

PREREQUISITE: Grade of C or higher in Spanish 2 or Teacher's Recommendation

COLLEGE CREDIT SPANISH 4**

Full Year - Grades 11-12

College Credit Spanish 4 is a continued study of grammar and vocabulary needed for more advanced reading, writing, listening, and conversation. Students master advanced points in sentence structure and utilize advanced vocabulary in order to express abstract ideas, discuss cultural topics, and write short essays. Students will also read and analyze a variety of pieces in Spanish including poetry, articles and short stories in more detail.

COLLEGE CREDIT OPTION: Students may elect a college credit option through the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), which enables them to earn an additional five (5) hours of advanced college credit upon completion of Spanish 4. Students must meet the eligibility criteria set by UM-St. Louis in order to enroll in this program.

PREREQUISITE: Grade of C or higher in Spanish 3 or Teacher's Recommendation

AP®/COLLEGE CREDIT SPANISH 5**

Full Year - Grades 11-12

College Credit AP Spanish 5 focuses on the application of grammar, vocabulary, and structures studied in the previous four years needed for advanced reading, writing, listening, and conversation. During this course, students will read, analyze and discuss a wide variety of Spanish literature. College Credit AP Spanish 5 will enhance students' proficiency skills in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication. The course addresses the six themes presented on the AP Spanish Exam: Global Challenges, Beauty and Aesthetics, Science and Technology, Families and Communities, Personal Public Identities, and Contemporary Life. Authentic materials (such as poetry, songs, news articles, and excerpts from Spanish literature) will serve as the source for reading and discussion.

COLLEGE CREDIT OPTION: Students may elect a college credit option through the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL), which enables them to earn an additional three (3) hours of advanced college credit upon successful completion. Students must meet the eligibility criteria set by UM-St. Louis in order to enroll in this program.

PREREQUISITE: Grade of C or higher in Spanish 4 or Teacher's Recommendation

SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS 1

Full Year--Grades 9-12

The Spanish for Spanish Speakers class is designed for students who speak Spanish as their first language and wish to improve their literacy skills in Spanish. The classes will enable the students to develop, maintain, and enhance proficiency in Spanish by providing them the opportunity to listen, speak, read and write in a variety of contexts. The course will allow students to explore the cultures of the Hispanic world including their own and it will enable students to gain a better understanding of the nature of their own language as well as other languages to be acquired. Additionally, this course will teach native speakers the polished Spanish they need to maximize career success by providing more jobs in bilingual settings. Many four -year colleges suggest students take two years of a foreign language while in high school; this course may count as one of these two years at many major colleges and universities but is subject to the discretion of the school.

PREREQUISITE: Students must be native speakers of Spanish.

SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS 2

Full Year-Grades 10-12

The Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2 class is designed for students who have taken Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1 course and wish to continue to improve their literacy skills in Spanish. The class will enable the students to develop, maintain, and enhance proficiency in Spanish by providing them the opportunity to listen, speak, read and write in a variety of contexts. The course will allow students to gain a better understanding of the nature of their own language as well as other languages to be acquired. Additionally, this course will teach native speakers the polished Spanish they need to maximize career success by providing more jobs in bilingual settings. Many four-year colleges suggest students take two years of a foreign language while in high school; this course may count as one of these two years at many major colleges and universities but is subject to the discretion of the school.

PREREQUISITE: Completion of Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1 (previously titled Spanish for Native Speakers 1)