World Languages & Cultures

IB MYP French 1 I & II (9-12)

8650/8651

In this introductory course students learn everyday conversation, fundamental vocabulary, and basic grammar. Students communicate using language structures in the present tense. They compare and contrast French-speaking cultures with their own. Assessments include reading, writing, listening, and speaking evaluations.

IB MYP French 2 I & II (9-12)

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Prerequisite: Completion of High School IB MYP French 1, with a passing grade; a C or lower in middle school MYP French III; or teacher recommendation

In this course students continue the development of communication skills through listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. Students expand their communication using past tense structures. Cultural comparisons are continued and expanded. Assessments include reading, writing, listening, and speaking evaluations.

IB MYP French 3 I & II (9-12)

8750/8751

Prerequisite: Completion of High School IB MYP French 2, with a passing grade; a C or lower in middle school MYP French III; along with meeting World Language placement requirements or teacher recommendation

All modes of communication continue to be developed. More emphasis is placed on structural aspects and guided composition. Students master structures in the two primary past tenses. Students continue to expand their knowledge of Francophone culture and daily life through comparative thematic units. Assessments include reading, writing, listening, and extemporaneous speaking evaluations.

IB MYP French 4 I & II (10-12)

8752/8753

Prerequisite: Completion of High School IB MYP French 3, with a passing grade

Communication for everyday life is stressed through the use of contemporary materials. Students master structures in the simple future tense and the conditional tense. Emphasis is on developing an appreciation of the foreign culture through the study of literature, history, art, cuisine, and music. Students experience culture through film, print and other experiences such as field trips and travel. Instruction is in French, and it is expected that students speak in French.

IB French 5 SL I & II (11/12)

8850/8851

IB French 6 HL I & II (12)

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Prerequisite: Completion of IB MYP French 4, with a passing grade, or teacher recommendation.

As a combined class of SL and HL French, students are exposed to the same topics, but assessments are differentiated to fit either the SL or HL student. The class structure focuses on various thematic units to build cultural perspectives and global understanding. Each unit is focused on vocabulary terms and idioms, a style of writing, and advanced grammatical concepts. Preparation for IB exams is integrated into the curriculum. All assessments follow the IB grading rubrics with differentiation to fit either the SL or HL criteria. Student production of the language is vital. Instruction is in French, and it is expected that students speak in French. This IB course gives students the opportunity to earn potential college credit via internal and external IB assessments.

Thematic Units: Year A

Themes studied: Social relationships, Beliefs and Values, Artistic Expression, Travel, Universal Rights. Selected Story: Oscar et la Dame Rose

Thematic Units: Year B

Themes studied:Community, Traditions, The Environment, Communication and Media, Health and Well-being. Selected Story: L'homme qui plantait des arbres

IB MYP Spanish 1 I & II (9-12)

8654/8655

This is an introductory course in which students focus on everyday communication about themselves and the world around them. Students learn basic language structures in the present tense. Students are introduced to countries in the Spanish-speaking world and their respective cultures. Assessments include reading, writing, listening, and speaking evaluations.

IB MYP Spanish 2 I & II (9-12)

8658/8659

Prerequisite: Completion of High School IB MYP Spanish 1, with a passing grade; a C or lower in middle school MYP Spanish III; along with meeting World Language placement requirements or teacher recommendation.

In this course students continue the development of communication skills through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. Students expand on their communication through past tense structures. Cultural comparisons are continued and expanded. Assessments include reading, writing, listening, and speaking evaluations.

IB MYP Spanish 3 I & II (9-12)

8754/8755

Prerequisite: Completion of High School IB MYP Spanish 2, with a passing grade; a C or higher in middle school MYP Spanish III, along with meeting World Language placement requirements; or teacher recommendation.

This class transitions from IB MYP Spanish 2 or middle school MYP Spanish III. As an intermediate level course, all modes of communication continue to be developed. Students study structures from indicative past tenses to future and conditional tenses. Students continue to expand their appreciation of different cultures and countries of the Hispanic world. Assessments include oral presentations, written presentations, listening comprehension and reading comprehension and interpretation.

IB MYP Spanish 4 I & II (10-12)

8756/8757

Prerequisite: Completion of IB MYP Spanish 3, with a passing grade; or teacher recommendation.

As an intermediate course, students review structures previously introduced, as well as additional grammar structures. Communication for everyday life is stressed through the use of contemporary materials. Emphasis is on developing an appreciation of Hispanic culture through the study of literature, history, art, and music. Students experience contemporary culture through a variety of media and community activities. Assessments include oral and written presentations, listening comprehension activities, and reading comprehension and interpretation activities. Instruction is in Spanish, and it is expected that students speak in Spanish.

IB Spanish SL I & II (11/12)

8854/8855

Prerequisite: Completion of IB MYP Spanish 4, Spanish Immersion 10, or IB MYP Spanish for Native Speakers 2, with a passing grade, or teacher recommendation. (Formerly IB Spanish 5 SL and Spanish Immersion 11)

After completing this course, students should be able to communicate on a variety of subjects at a level comprehensible to a native speaker or polish their communication skills as a native speaker. Study of Hispanic culture is continued through the use of authentic materials such as films, magazines, music, TV programs and literature. Assessments include oral and written presentations, listening comprehension activities, and reading comprehension and interpretation activities. Students will take the IB Spanish SL Exam. Instruction is in Spanish, and students are expected to speak in Spanish. This IB course gives students the opportunity to earn potential college credit via internal and external IB assessments.

IB Spanish HL I & II (12)

8858/8859

Prerequisite: Completion of IB Level 5 SL or Spanish Immersion 11, with a passing grade, or teacher recommendation. (Formerly IB Spanish 6 HL and Spanish Immersion 12)

Students explore major themes in contemporary culture and work on perfecting grammar structures from previous levels. They respond to complex demands of day-to-day communication for the purpose of obtaining information, evaluating information (written and oral), and expressing views and opinions. They demonstrate accuracy and variety in their use of spoken and written language and knowledge of various Spanish-speaking countries. Two major works of literature are studied. Students take the IB SL or HL Spanish Exam. Instruction is in Spanish, and students are expected to speak in Spanish. This IB course gives students the opportunity to earn potential college credit via internal and external IB assessments.

IB MYP Advanced Spanish 1 I & II (9-12)

8702/8703

Prerequisite: Teacher placement per placement exam. Must be a heritage learner of Spanish with the ability to understand spoken information in Spanish.

Advanced Spanish 1 is a new year-long course designed to meet the needs of native and heritage Spanish speakers who are still beginning to develop their reading, writing, and speaking skills in Spanish. The goal of this course is to help this group of students use the Spanish that they already understand in order to learn how to better communicate as writers and speakers of Spanish and to help them understand written Spanish in an academic setting. The course will be taught using cultural topics as the core of the curriculum. Instruction is primarily in Spanish with some support in English.

IB MYP Advanced Spanish 2 I & II (9-12)

8716/8717

Prerequisite: Student’s home language is Spanish or the student has exposure to Spanish in their upbringing. (Formerly IB MYP Spanish/Native Speakers 1)

This course is for native or heritage speakers of Spanish who have some oral language proficiency but need support in reading and writing. Students develop, maintain, and enhance academic proficiency in Spanish. They advance critical reading and composition skills through the exploration of various literary genres and cultural studies. They also learn basic grammar and expansion of academic vocabulary in Spanish and explore the cultures of the Hispanic world, including their own. Instruction is in Spanish, and it is expected that students speak in Spanish.

IB MYP Advanced Spanish 3 I & II (9-12)

8718/8719

Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish for Native Speakers 1, with a passing grade or teacher recommendation. (Formerly IB MYP Spanish/Native Speakers 2)

This course is a continuation of the academic vocabulary and grammatical structures studied in SNS1. Students in this course are native or heritage speakers of Spanish. Students continue to maintain, enhance, and improve academic proficiency in Spanish through various literary genres and cultural studies. They continue to study advanced grammar and expansion of academic vocabulary in Spanish and explore the cultures of the Hispanic world, including their own. Instruction is in Spanish, and students are expected to speak in Spanish.