Spanish

Spanish is the official language of over 21 countries, spoken by over 530,000,000. Spanish-speaking employers and employees are rapidly increasing their presence in the U.S. in various industries like travel and tourism, healthcare/medicine, translation/interpretation, teaching and international business/communications. Spanish-speakers are the most sought-after employees in the U.S.! The Hispanic population of the U.S. is projected to be 30.2% of the total population by 2050 (when most high school students are in their 40’s). 43,000,000+ Spanish speakers in the U.S. speak Spanish as their first language; millions more speak it as a 2^nd (or 3^rd…) language! The U.S. is projected to be the largest Spanish-speaking country by 2050! Currently, we are second only to Mexico.

SPANISH I - WL2013

Grades 8 - 12 Full-Year 1 Credit

This course introduces students to Spanish language and culture. Students will acquire skills at the beginning level, including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students who successfully complete this course will possess a command of basic verb structures and grammatical concepts, along with an active vocabulary, to carry on a limited conversation in Spanish and to express themselves in writing. Students will demonstrate correct pronunciation and acquire knowledge of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Students will fully participate in ALL activities in order to demonstrate competency.

SPANISH II - WL2023

Grades 9 - 12 Full-Year 1 Credit

This course continues the development of the four language skills started in Spanish I. Students will learn new verb and grammatical structures and acquire additional vocabulary. The focus will be on the preterit and imperfect, two of the principal past tenses, in addition to the continued practice of the present tense. Students will be required to communicate in Spanish within the scope of the material studied and will demonstrate the ability to understand a native when speaking slowly. Students will expand their knowledge of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Students will fully participate in ALL activities in order to demonstrate competency.

SPANISH III - WL2033

Grades 9 - 12 Full-Year 1 Credit

In this course, students will review grammatical structures mastered in Spanish II and learn more sophisticated structures, such as the compound verb tenses. Additional vocabulary and idiomatic expressions will be taught throughout the year. The use of original dialogues, oral presentations and video projects will improve students' oral/aural ability in the target language. Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to understand a native speaking at a moderate speed. Students will be required to write in a variety of formats in the target language, such as short summaries, dialogues and biographical sketches, as well as read with an authentic pronunciation in the language. Spanish will be the language of communication in the classroom. Students will fully participate in ALL activities in order to demonstrate competency.

SPANISH IV - WL2043

Grades 9 - 12 Full-Year 1 Credit

Conducted entirely in Spanish, Spanish IV students will continue to develop strong vocabulary, review all indicative tenses and learn the subjunctive mood. Students will improve writing skills through the use of compositions and summations. Oral communication skills will be developed through the use of planned and impromptu class presentations as well as student-designed video projects. Students will become knowledgeable about the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world through activities planned both in and out of school. Students will fully participate in ALL activities in order to demonstrate competency.

SPANISH V - WL2053

Grade 9 - 12 Full-Year 1 Credit

Conducted entirely in Spanish, Spanish V will help students communicate in a more sophisticated manner through extended vocabulary and use of Spanish idioms. Students will read and understand prose, poetry, newspapers and plays. By submitting compositions and essays, presenting dialogues, monologues and video projects, students will demonstrate a high level of proficiency in all areas of the language, including comprehension of the language when spoken by a native at normal speed. Students will fully participate in ALL activities in order to demonstrate competency.