World Language
Because there is an ever-growing need for world language proficiency in the job market, students are encouraged to participate in a world language. Students who are motivated, diligent in performing their work, and determined to learn a world language can do so successfully. Although at least two years of world language study is strongly recommended for all students, it should be noted that many colleges are requiring 2-4 years of study of the same language prior to college admission.
French I: 1 credit (045)
Students learn how to speak, read, write, and understand French through storytelling and basic vocabulary. At this beginning level students will read well-known children’s stories and interpret the stories using gestures, translations, acting, videos, audio and cultural comparisons. In this class we incorporate a few technology components such as: Google Classroom, Duolingo, and Quizlet.
French II: 1 credit (046)
French II continues the goals stated in French I, with emphasis on understanding the present tense and starting to incorporate the past tense in our stories.
French III: 1 credit (047)
French III places emphasis on gaining fluency. We will focus on the past tense and continue adding vocabulary through the use of stories and short novels. Various materials such as films, cultural and historical events, and literature selections will be added.
French IV Honors: 1 credit (048)
The fourth year level continues to emphasize fluency in the target language. A wide variety of materials such as literature selections, songs, films and technology are used to improve listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. They will continue to practice grammar that will allow them to communicate in the present, the future, and the past.
AP® French Language and Culture: 1 credit (049)
The AP® French Language and Culture course is designed to promote proficiency in French and to enable you to explore culture in contemporary and historical contexts. This course focuses on developing skills in interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication. This course also encourages cultural awareness, helping students to develop an understanding and appreciation for various aspects of the cultures of the French speaking world. Other topics covered in this course include global challenges, science and technology, contemporary life, personal and public identities, families and communities, and beauty and aesthetics.
German I-A: Grades 9-12 – 0.5 credit (080)
This is an introductory course that provides students the opportunity to explore spoken German in the context of everyday life. Students learn to express themselves and to converse with one another about weather, time, free time, and school using basic vocabulary. Culture is studied through learning the customs, holidays, and daily routines of Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
German I-B: Grade 9-12 – 0.5 credit (081)
This class provides a solid foundation in the study of German by introducing writing and reading in German at a basic level. Students are given the opportunity to continue exploring spoken German as a step toward mastering the language. The culture of Germany and other German-speaking countries is studied through projects, conversations, and role-plays.
German II: 1 credit (082)
Emphasis on this level will be placed on speaking, writing and reading German. Students will be exposed to readings about culture and daily routine in Germany and will concentrate on vocabulary acquisition. Short oral and written reports will be used to reinforce new and reviewed grammatical skills. An increase of listening activities will be introduced. If you have a minimum of a C average and an enjoyment and desire to further your language mastery, this course is highly recommended.
German III: 1 credit (083)
The course consists of dialogues concerning various aspects of daily life in Germany and longer articles including those about history, music, literature and people of Germany. Although speaking, reading, and writing are emphasized on this level, students will continue to reinforce previously learned grammatical concepts while being introduced to others. Short compositions and translations will be prepared by the students.
German IV Honors: 1 credit (084)
This fourth year level is designed for students who desire to improve and combine foreign language skills studied during the first three years of German. Listening, speaking, reading and writing will be stressed, with particular emphasis on speaking. Students will write and perform their own skits, engage in conversation, and study German culture and history.
AP® German V: 1 credit (085)
Components of AP® German V include perfecting basic conversation skills for everyday/authentic experiences, basic travel capability, circumlocution, reading small novellas, news media, comprehending broadcast media, and written ability with every day forms and business correspondence. German culture and history will be researched, discussed and presented through written assignments. Cultural study will focus on art, music and film. Historical study will focus on the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as Germany’s current and future social trends.
Spanish I-A: Grades 9-12 – 0.5 Credit (090)
This is an introductory course that provides students the opportunity to explore spoken Spanish in the context of everyday life. Students learn to express themselves and to converse with one another about weather, time, free time, and school using basic vocabulary. Culture is studied through learning the customs, holidays, and daily routines of Spain, Mexico, and other Spanish-speaking countries.
Spanish I-B: Grades 9-12 – 0.5 credit (091)
This class provides a solid foundation in the study of Spanish by introducing writing and reading in Spanish at a basic level. Students are given the opportunity to continue exploring spoken Spanish as a step toward mastering the language. The culture of Spain, Mexico, and other Spanish-speaking countries is studied through projects, conversations, and role-plays.
Spanish II: 1 credit (092)
In level II, students continue to master the foundation of the Spanish language. This course places more emphasis on the structure of the language and the development of reading and writing skills. The text, songs, films and the internet are some of the materials used to improve these skills. Cultural study expands on previous knowledge of Spain and Mexico and includes the Spanish-speaking countries in Central and South America as well as the Caribbean.
Spanish III: 1 credit (093)
The objective of this course is to build on previous levels of Spanish and to gain fluency in the language. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary enrichment and on the development of reading and writing strategies. Students are exposed to authentic literature. Various methods are used to build students’ ability for self-expression in communicating events in the past, present and the future.
Spanish IV Honors: 1 credit (094)
A wide variety of materials beyond the textbook such as authentic literature selections, newspaper articles, songs and the Internet are used to improve listening, reading and writing skills. Emphasis is also placed upon oral fluency. Interviewing and storytelling activities are used to help students acquire and improve speaking skills. Discussion of contemporary issues and current events is encouraged in the target language. Students will continue to practice grammar that allows them to communicate events in the present, future and the past as well as delivering commands and understanding the subjunctive mood.
AP® Spanish, Language, and Culture: 1 credit (095)
An AP® Spanish Language course is designed to be comparable to a third year level college Spanish language course. It emphasizes the use of Spanish for active communication, aural/oral skills, reading comprehension, grammar, and composition. The course seeks to develop language skills that are useful in themselves and that can be applied to various activities and disciplines. It will also include extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions. This course is taught entirely in Spanish and reflects the guidelines outlined in the College Board’s AP® Spanish course description.
Spanish Literature Honors: 1 credit (096)
Spanish Literature is an advanced course designed to be the final step of preparation for advanced Spanish study at the university level. Students read, analyze, discuss, compare, and write extensively on literature selections. This course also maintains fluency and hones the skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The literature prompts the refinement of vocabulary and grammar structures. Students enrolled in this course have acquired an advanced understanding of structures with general proficiency. This course is taught entirely in Spanish.
