World Language

Year Credit 1 Grade Level: 9-12         Est Fee: Not to exceed $10 

This is a novice-level course designed to introduce students to basic elements of the French language and culture. Students will learn everyday communicative vocabulary as well as the sound system, structure, and basic grammatical concepts. Information about daily life in France and Francophone countries is integrated thematically throughout the course. Students will develop their proficiency using the 3 modes of communication: interpretive (listening and reading skills), interpersonal (speaking and writing skills), and presentational (speaking and writing skills). Authentic language and cultural materials will periodically be used to allow students to integrate their learning into day-to-day life.

Units include, but are not limited to: About Me, School, Home & Family and Bon Appetit (food)

Year Credit 1 Grade Level: 9-12         Est Fee: Not to exceed $10 

Prerequisite: French I

This course is a continuation of French I. Students will expand upon their vocabulary acquisition, increasingly relating concepts to their daily lives, while making comparisons between their culture and that of France and other Francophone countries. They will also be introduced to more highly developed sentence structure and complex grammatical points which will slowly be incorporated, along with the vocabulary, into more communicative activities. Students will develop their proficiency using the 3 modes of communication: interpretive (listening and reading skills), interpersonal (speaking and writing skills) and presentational (speaking and writing skills). Authentic language and cultural materials will be used with more frequency to allow students to integrate their learning into day-to-day life.

Units include, but are not limited to: Returning to school, Health and healthy habits, Paris and its metro system, Belgium and traditional foods for special occasions.

Year Credit 1 Grade Level: 9-12        

Prerequisite: French II

This course continues to build on what was learned in French I and French II. Vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure will expand upon previous topics at a more in-depth level, including the introduction of multiple new verb tenses. Students will be expected to incorporate previous knowledge into their communication skills with more frequency, through activities such as more complex reading passages, longer writing assignments and ever-increasing use of French in the classroom. 

Successful completion of this course fulfills many college/university requirements for admission.

Cultural topics will still be related to daily life in France and Francophone countries, but will also begin to delve into other areas such as art, history and literature. Students will develop their proficiency using the 3 modes of communication: interpretive (listening and reading skills), interpersonal (speaking and writing skills) and presentational (speaking and writing skills). Authentic language and cultural materials will be used on a regular basis to allow students to integrate their learning into day-to-day life.

Units include, but are not limited to: France and its regions, My childhood, Environment, and Using technology for travel

Year Credit 1 Grade Level: 9-12         Est Fee: Not to exceed $10 

Prerequisite: H French III

This course is designed for those students who wish to expand their French studies beyond the basics introduced in levels I through III. The French language is used increasingly during class in reading, writing, listening and speaking activities. The grammar content includes numerous new verb tenses and structures while the vocabulary is at a more advanced level, tied to documents used in class. Authentic language and cultural materials from France and Francophone countries are commonly used, as well as numerous literary and historical documents, to allow students not only to integrate their learning into day-to-day life, but also to begin a more in-depth comparison of culture and civilization.

May receive CCP credit through UT (but taken at NV)

May take AAPPL test for Ohio Seal of Biliteracy

Semester Credit 1 Grade Level: 10-12     Est Fee: Not to exceed $10 

Prerequisite: French II, concurrent enrollment in French III, French IV, or AP French 

French Conversation 1 will focus on the development of oral fluency in French. Students will participate in a collaborative and interactive French-language immersion environment. Even though the course will focus on interpersonal speaking as the targeted mode of communication, students can also expect to develop their listening, viewing, and presentational speaking skills. The integrated curriculum will help students to gain proficiency across all modes of communication. The course topics will include but not be limited to: conversations, presentations on personal and academic topics, debates, storytelling, circumlocution, questions, pronunciation, cooking, music, and film.

Semester Credit 2 Grade Level: 10-12     Est Fee: Not to exceed $10 

Prerequisite: French II, concurrent enrollment in French III, French IV, or AP French

French Conversation 2 will be focused on the further development of oral fluency in French. Students will participate in a collaborative and interactive French-language immersion environment. Even though the course will focus on interpersonal speaking as the targeted mode of communication, students can also expect to develop their interpretive reading, listening and viewing, as well as their presentational writing and speaking. In other words, the integrated curriculum will help students to gain proficiency across all modes of communication. 

Year Credit 1 Grade Level: 9-12    

Prerequisite: H French IV

The course of study continues the concepts learned through Honors French IV. Grammar concepts and verb tenses become noticeably more complex, while vocabulary and cultural themes are increasingly tied to social, literary and historical issues. Students will experience at the college level and beyond. Authentic language and cultural materials from France and Francophone countries are increasingly used, as well as numerous literary and historical documents, to allow students not only to integrate their learning into day-to-day life, but also to increase comparisons of culture and civilization.

May take (or re-take) AAPPL test for Ohio Seal of Biliteracy

May take AP test

Year Credit 1 Grade Level: 9-12    

Prerequisite: None                                                                                                                                                                                   

This is a novice-level course designed to introduce students to basic elements of the German language and culture. Students will learn everyday communicative vocabulary as well as the sound system, structure, and basic grammatical concepts. Information about daily life in German-speaking countries is integrated thematically throughout the course. Students will develop their proficiency using the 3 modes of communication: interpretive (listening and reading skills), interpersonal (speaking and writing skills), and presentational (speaking and writing skills). Authentic language and cultural materials will periodically be used to allow students to integrate their learning into day-to-day life. Topics covered in this course include but are not limited to: personal identities, school life, family, and food. 

Year Credit 1 Grade Level: 9-12    

Prerequisite: German I

This course is a continuation of German I. Students will expand upon their vocabulary acquisition, increasingly relating concepts to their daily lives, while making comparisons between their culture and that of Germany and German speaking countries. They will also be introduced to more highly developed sentence structure and complex grammatical points which will slowly be incorporated, along with the vocabulary, into more communicative activities. Students will develop their proficiency using the 3 modes of communication: interpretive (listening and reading skills), interpersonal (speaking and writing skills) and presentational (speaking and writing skills). Authentic language and cultural materials will be used with more frequency to allow students to integrate their learning into day-to-day life.

Units include, but are not limited to: Chores at home, Going shopping, Munich, Free-time activities, Special occasions, Having a party

Year Credit 1 Grade Level: 9-12    

Prerequisite: German II

This course continues to build on what was learned in German I and German II. Successful completion of this course fulfills many college/universities requirements for admission.

Vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure will expand upon previous topics at a more in-depth level, including the introduction of several new verb tenses. Students will be expected to incorporate previous knowledge into their communication skills with more frequency, through activities such as more complex reading passages, longer writing assignments and ever-increasing use of German in the classroom.

Cultural topics will still be related to daily life in Germany and German speaking countries, but will also begin to delve into other areas such as art, history and literature. Students will develop their proficiency using the 3 modes of communication: interpretive (listening and reading skills), interpersonal (speaking and writing skills) and presentational (speaking and writing skills). Authentic language and cultural materials will be used on a regular basis to allow students to integrate their learning into day-to-day life.

Units include, but are not limited to: Identifying people and places, Going to a party, Healthy living, Healthy eating, Giving Health advice

Year Credit 1 Grade Level: 9-12    

Prerequisite: H German III

This course is designed for those students who wish to expand their German studies beyond the basics introduced in levels I through III. 

The German language is used increasingly during class in reading, writing, listening and speaking activities. The grammar content includes numerous new verb tenses and structures while the vocabulary is at a more advanced level, tied to documents used in class. Authentic language and cultural materials from Germany and German speaking countries are commonly used, as well as numerous literary and historical documents, to allow students not only to integrate their learning into day-to-day life, but also to begin a more in-depth comparison of culture and civilization.

Units include, but are not limited to: Compare and contrast life in the city/ country, Fashion, Vacations, Going to a restaurant, Berlin

May take AAPPL test for Ohio Seal of Biliteracy

Year Credit 1 Grade Level: 11-12    

The course of study continues the concepts learned through Honors German IV. Grammar concepts and verb tenses become noticeably more complex, while vocabulary and cultural themes are increasingly tied to social, literary and historical issues. Students will experience at the college level and beyond. Authentic language and cultural materials from Germany and German-speaking countries are increasingly used, as well as numerous literary and historical documents, to allow students not only to integrate their learning into day-to-day life, but also to increase comparisons of culture and civilization.

Year Credit 1 Grade Level: 9-12    

This is a novice-level course designed to introduce students to basic elements of the Spanish language and culture. Students will learn everyday communicative vocabulary as well as the sound system, structure, and basic grammatical concepts. Information about daily life in Spanish-speaking countries is integrated thematically throughout the course. Students will develop their proficiency using the 3 modes of communication: interpretive (listening and reading skills), interpersonal (speaking and writing skills), and presentational (speaking and writing skills). Authentic language and cultural materials will periodically be used to allow students to integrate their learning into day-to-day life. Topics covered in this course include but are not limited to: personal identities, school life, family, and food. 

Year Credit 1 Grade Level: 9-12    

Prerequisite: Spanish I

This course is a continuation of Spanish I. Students will expand upon their vocabulary acquisition, increasingly relating concepts to their daily lives, while making comparisons between their culture and that of Spanish-speaking countries. They will also be introduced to more highly developed sentence structure and complex grammatical points which will slowly be incorporated, along with the vocabulary, into more communicative activities. Students will develop their proficiency using the 3 modes of communication: interpretive (listening and reading skills), interpersonal (speaking and writing skills) and presentational (speaking and writing skills). Authentic language and cultural materials will be used with more frequency to allow students to integrate their learning into day-to-day life. Students will learn about topics such as: school and extracurricular activities, family life, communities and transportation, and food. 

Year Credit 1 Grade Level: 9-12    

Prerequisite: Spanish II

This course continues to build on what was learned in Spanish I and Spanish II. Vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure will expand upon previous topics at a more in-depth level, including the introduction of multiple new verb tenses. 

Successful completion of this course fulfills many college/universities requirements for admission.

Students will be expected to incorporate previous knowledge into their communication skills with more frequency, through activities such as more complex reading passages, longer writing assignments and ever-increasing use of Spanish in the classroom. 

Cultural topics will still be related to daily life in Spanish-speaking countries, but will also begin to delve into other areas such as art, history and literature. Students will develop their proficiency using the 3 modes of communication: interpretive (listening and reading skills), interpersonal (speaking and writing skills) and presentational (speaking and writing skills). Authentic language and cultural materials will be used on a regular basis to allow students to integrate their learning into day-to-day life. Topics of study include: exploration of self and relationships, creating movements for social change, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and inventing solutions for environmental challenges.

Year Credit 1 Grade Level: 9-12    

Prerequisite: H Spanish III

This course is designed for those students who wish to expand their Spanish studies beyond the basics introduced in levels I through III. Students who have a strong interest in advancing their communicative proficiency in Spanish and/or learning about cultures of the Spanish-speaking world on a deeper level will benefit from this course.

The Spanish language is used increasingly during class in reading, writing, listening and speaking activities. The grammar content includes numerous new verb tenses and structures while the vocabulary is at a more advanced level, tied to documents used in class. Authentic language and cultural materials from Spanish-speaking countries are commonly used, as well as numerous literary and historical documents, to allow students not only to integrate their learning into day-to-day life, but also to begin a more in-depth comparison of culture and civilization. Topics of study include: travel, art and architecture, famous people from the Spanish-speaking world, and health and technology.

May take AAPPL test for Ohio Seal of Biliteracy

Semester Credit 1 Grade Level: 10-12    

Prerequisite:  Spanish II, Concurrent Enrollment in Spanish III, Spanish IV, or AP Spanish

Spanish Conversation will focus on the development of oral fluency in Spanish.  Students will participate in a collaborative and interactive Spanish-language immersion environment.  Even though the course will focus on interpersonal speaking as the targeted mode of communication, students can also expect to develop their interpretive reading, listening and viewing, as well as their presentational writing and speaking.  The integrated curriculum will help students to gain proficiency across all modes of communication.  The course topics will include but not be limited to:  conversations, presentations on personal and academic topics, debates, storytelling, pronunciation, cooking, music, film, reading, and writing.

Semester Credit 1 Grade Level: 10-12    

Prerequisite:  Spanish II, Concurrent Enrollment in Spanish III, Spanish IV, or AP Spanish

This Spanish Conversation course will focus on the continued development of oral fluency in Spanish. Students will participate in a collaborative and interactive Spanish-language immersion environment. Even though the course will focus on interpersonal speaking as the targeted mode of communication, students can also expect to develop their interpretive reading, listening and viewing, as well as their presentational writing and speaking. In other words, the integrated curriculum will help students to gain proficiency across all modes of communication.

Year Credit 1 Grade Level: 9-12    

Prerequisite: H Spanish IV

The course of study continues the concepts learned through Honors Spanish IV. Grammar concepts and verb tenses become noticeably more complex, while vocabulary and cultural themes are increasingly tied to social, literary and historical issues. Students will experience language from the college level and beyond. Authentic language and cultural materials from Spanish-speaking countries are increasingly used, as well as numerous literary and historical documents, to allow students not only to integrate their learning into day-to-day life, but also to increase comparisons of culture and civilization. AP Exam style tasks are incorporated regularly to begin preparing for the exam from the start of the year. Topics covered in this course include but are not limited to: social networking and issues of internet security, style and design, travel, food and its role in cultural traditions, culture and diversity, and the pursuit of happiness.

May take (or re-take) AAPPL test for Ohio Seal of Biliteracy

May take AP test