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Spanish is a year-long high school level course; it is an academic elective which requires exceptional study skills, dedication to homework, and daily study. The best way to ensure success is to participate regularly and courageously with a strong desire to learn Spanish. Students are expected to meet the academic standards and responsibilities typically associated with high school freshmen. Successful completion of two years of Spanish at Diablo Vista are equivalent to one year of Spanish at the high school level. It is recommended that students maintain a B average or higher at DVMS in order to be successful in Spanish 2.
Spanish is a year-long high school level course; it is an academic elective which requires exceptional study skills, dedication to homework, and daily study. The best way to ensure success is to participate regularly and courageously with a strong desire to learn Spanish. Students are expected to meet the academic standards and responsibilities typically associated with high school freshmen. Successful completion of two years of Spanish at Diablo Vista are equivalent to one year of Spanish at the high school level. It is recommended that students maintain a B average or higher at DVMS in order to be successful in Spanish 2.
Español 1A
Español 1A
For 7th graders only
Spanish 1A starts with the basics: alphabet, greetings, numbers, body parts, weather, seasons and classroom directions. The course is significantly more difficult in second semester with the introduction of more advanced grammatical structures. Students will learn to express likes and dislikes and how those connect to personality traits, in addition to school schedules and subjects, classroom objects, describing locations, foods and beverages, health and fitness and leisure activities.
Español 1B
Español 1B
For 8th graders only
Spanish 1B continues in year two with more advanced grammatical structures and expanded vocabulary sets. Students will continue to build off of the concepts mastered in Spanish 1A. Themes in Spanish 1B cover family relationships, friends and celebrations, the home and chores, clothing and shopping, vacations, volunteer work and environmental protection.
Prerequisite: Must have successfully completed Español 1A with a B average.
Due to the caliber of work expected, it is recommended that students elect Spanish if they are able to maintain a B average in their required academic classes (English, History, Math, and Science).
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