French 1 & 2

French 1: French 1 offers a basic understanding of the French language and of the culture and geography of the French-speaking world. Students can expect to understand, speak, read, and write French in the context of ordinary daily situations and topics such as family, school, numbers, telling time, sports, and clothing. Learning is enhanced through interactive activities, digital media, role playing, and authentic language activities.

French 2 (8th only): Prerequisite - French 1 - 5020 - 1 unit.
In French 2, students continue to expand their skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural awareness of the French- speaking world. In order to promote language proficiency, much of this class is taught in French.

Spanish 1 & 2

Spanish 1: Spanish 1 offers a basic understanding of the Spanish language and of the culture and geography of the Spanish-speaking world. Students can expect to understand, speak, read, and write in Spanish in the context of ordinary daily situations and topics such as family, school, numbers, telling time, sports, and clothing. Learning is enhanced through interactive activities, digital media, role playing, and authentic language activities.

Spanish 2 (8th only): Prerequisite - Spanish 1 - 5170 - 1 unit
In Spanish 2, students continue to expand their skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural awareness of the Spanish- speaking world. In order to promote language proficiency, much of this class is taught in Spanish.

World Languages

This course provides students with both a linguistic and cultural overview of world languages. Topics include writing systems, phonology, gestures, geography, and customs. Students will be provided with a brief overview of multiple world languages. Students will gain knowledge about the places where these languages are spoken. Since language is an integral part of culture, students will learn customs, compare and contrast ways of life, and gain an understanding of language. A wide variety of motivating activities will engage the students in language learning.