Modern Language
ADVANCED SPANISH - 121201
Should you take Advanced Spanish 4? Do you like Spanish and want to learn more? Have Spanish classes for the most part been easy for you? Do you want a challenge and a faster pace (twice as fast as Spanish 1-4)? Do you want to speak mainly Spanish in class? Can you learn vocabulary quickly and/or do you have time to study most days? Are you considering continuing with Spanish in college? If you answered “sí” to the previous questions, then this is the class for you! The goals of the class are: 1) to enjoy studying Spanish with other top students who love learning the language; 2) to complete your study of basic grammar and vocabulary, and 3) to prepare you for intermediate/advanced study in college and/or CLEP/AP tests. Emphasis will be placed on building your Spanish comprehension and communication abilities, while doubling your vocabulary knowledge and developing your competence in all verb tenses. Students who successfully complete Advanced Spanish 4 should be able to enter college programs at the intermediate level, testing out of three or four semesters.
Please talk with your Spanish 3 teacher and the Spanish 4 teacher if you are unsure whether you should take Advanced Spanish 4 or normal Spanish 4.
Course Notes:
PREREQUISITE: C IN SPANISH 3
Prerequisites:
SPANISH 3 - 121161
Credits - 2
Grades - 12
GERMAN 1 - 121321
Why German? Why not? German speaking countries have a vast number of connections and cooperation with the United States and the rest of Europe. Many learn German for their heritage, however, German speakers are sought out in the pharmaceutical, publishing and engineering industries, to name just a few. If you are interested in languages, music, sciences or mathematics, German is for you.
This is a beginning course in learning German. Functioning in German is emphasized throughout the levels, by reading, writing, speaking, listening and a lot of culture. The students will explore German culture through a variety of mediums and activities. Many different materials will be used for learning vocabulary and grammar. Level one focuses on the topic we know best, ourselves. We will also begin the process of comparing our lives to that of people in the German cultures in order to promote personal growth.
Students must have a C or higher or teacher approval to continue to the next level.
Credits - 2
Grades - 9, 10, 11, 12
GERMAN 2 - 121341
This is a continuation of Level one. The learning activities are similar to those of the beginning course. German grammar and vocabulary will be reviewed. Many materials will again be used. There will be more speaking and writing in this course.
Students must have a C or higher or teacher approval to continue to the next level.
Course Notes:
PREREQUISITE: C IN GERMAN 1
Prerequisites:
GERMAN 1 - 121321
Credits - 2
Grades - 10, 11, 12
GERMAN 3 - 121361
This year begins the evolution of German study. Grammar and vocabulary from levels one and two are refined and supplemented, offering greater variety and flexibility. In addition, new information is continually added. From the basics we begin to build a broader base of language to use in all forms of communication.
Students must have a C or higher or teacher approval to continue to the next level.
Course Notes:
PREREQUISITE: C IN GERMAN 2
Prerequisites:
GERMAN 2 - 121341
Credits - 2
Grades - 11, 12
GERMAN 4 - 121381
In level four we continue to refine skills learned in previous years and build on them. Authentic materials are incorporated when possible to maximize exposure to and understanding of the German cultures and language. Level four also examines WWII from several perspectives. Areas included are reading, speaking, writing and culture, as always.
Prerequisites:
GERMAN 3 - 121361
Credits - 2
Grades - 12
SPANISH 1 - 121121
This is the first course in learning to speak, read, write and understand Spanish and the cultures of the people who speak Spanish. Much of the class work is oral, as a heavy emphasis is placed on communicative functioning in the language. You will also learn to write, listen, and read in Spanish. Your vocabulary will grow daily and by year's end you'll have the tools to speak and understand in common daily situations. Advanced reading and writing skills will be developed in the upper years of language study, and oral participation is required at all levels. This class is recommended for incoming freshmen with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. It is also recommended for all sophomores, juniors, and seniors with good study habits. Honors Spanish 1 is an option.
Students must have a C or higher or teacher approval to continue to the next level. See ‘Spanish Honors Class Opportunity & Requirements’ section.
Credits - 2
Grades - 9, 10, 11, 12
SPANISH 2 - 121141
This course is a continuation of Spanish I. Emphasis is on expanding your vocabulary and grammatical concepts with themes like ordering in a restaurant, describing your house, and discussing pastimes. You become more comfortable in expressing yourself in Spanish, and begin to work with the different tenses. Oral participation, individual and group work are expectations of Spanish 2 students. Honors Spanish 2 is an option.
Students must have a C or higher or teacher approval to continue to the next level. See ‘Spanish Honors Class Opportunity & Requirements’ section.
Course Notes:
PREREQUISITE: C IN SPANISH 1
Prerequisites:
SPANISH 1 - 121121
Credits - 2
Grades - 10, 11, 12
SPANISH 3 - 121161
In this course, you can expect to expand your vocabulary base and dive deeper into the grammatical components of the language, with an emphasis on the tenses. Oral participation is extremely important, along with self-directed study habits for vocabulary acquisition. You will learn how to describe your daily routine, how to ask for directions around a new city, and how to discuss events in the past. Other themes from Spanish 3 include shopping, chores, and travel. Honors Spanish 3 is an option.
Students must have a C or higher or teacher approval to continue to the next level. See ‘Spanish Honors Class Opportunity & Requirements’ section.
Course Notes:
PREREQUISITE: C IN SPANISH 2
Prerequisites:
SPANISH 2 - 121141
Credits - 2
Grades - 11, 12
SPANISH 4 - 121181
Spanish 4 will be very similar in pace and class style as Spanish 1-3, focusing on learning vocabulary and grammar. You will complete your four years of Spanish by building on and completing topics introduced in previous years. Students who successfully complete Spanish 4 should be able to enter college programs at the intermediate level, testing out of two or three semesters.
Course Notes:
PREREQUISITE: C IN SPANISH 3
Prerequisites:
SPANISH 3 - 121161
Credits - 2
Grade - 12
