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Course Title: French 1(P)
Course Number: 2002/2003
Grade Level: 9-10
Elective/Required: Elective
Length/Credits: One year/10 credits
Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce the beginning student to the fundamentals of the French language. Language development is accelerated using the Language Learning Continuum for Stage 1 found in the Foreign Language Framework for California Public Schools. French for communication is the emphasis of the course, with at least 50% of the class time spent working orally with the language. Classroom discourse emphasizes both receptive and productive language skills, including interactive comprehension and production, receptive comprehension, and comprehensible production. Language practice is contextualized and reflects real world use. Instruction builds accuracy with the language – language that is grammatically correct, situationally appropriate, and culturally authentic. In addition to learning how to speak and write French, the unique culture of France is introduced. Through a wide variety of interactive learning methods such as projects, games, skits, and paired activities, language proficiency is developed through situations that promote the use of language skills. Key topics include personal introductions, greetings, school life, family members, food, and leisure activities.
Course Title: French 2 (P)
Course Number: 2006/2007
Grade Level: 10-11
Elective/Required: Elective
Length/Credits: One year/10 credits
Course Description:
This course is designed to introduce the beginning student to the fundamentals of the French language. Language development is accelerated using the Language Learning Continuum for Stage 1 found in the Foreign Language Framework for California Public Schools. French for communication is the emphasis of the course, with at least 50% of the class time spent working orally with the language. Classroom discourse emphasizes both receptive and productive language skills, including interactive comprehension and production, receptive comprehension, and comprehensible production. Language practice is contextualized and reflects real world use. Instruction builds accuracy with the language – language that is grammatically correct, situationally appropriate, and culturally authentic. In addition to learning how to speak and write French, the unique culture of France is introduced. Through a wide variety of interactive learning methods such as projects, games, skits, and paired activities, language proficiency is developed through situations that promote the use of language skills. Key topics include personal introductions, greetings, school life, family members, food, and leisure activities.
Course Title: French 3(P)
Course Number: 2010/2011
Grade Level: 11-12
Elective/Required: Elective
Length/Credits: One year/10 credits
Course Description:
The level 3 course of study for French focuses on the four major aspects of language communication: listening, reading, writing and speaking. The stress will be on oral communications, sentence structure, vocabulary, culture and heritage. Emphasis will also be on communication and function of the French language as well as the culture of the francophone world.
Course Title: French 4 (P)
Course Number: 2014/2015
Grade Level: 12
Elective/Required: Elective
Length/Credit: One year/10 credits
Course Description:
This course focuses on preparing the students to take the French Language AP Test and helping students study for the SAT II French test as well as university language placement tests. Students work on proficiency in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing as suggested by the College Board instructions for test preparation.
Course Title: Spanish I (P)
Course Number: 2202/2203
Grade Level: 9-11
Elective/Required: Elective
Length/Credits: One year/10 credits
Course Description:
Spanish I is a beginning course that requires no prior experience with the Spanish language. Spanish for communication is the emphasis of the course, with at least 50% of the class time spent working orally with the language. The development of vocabulary and Spanish language concepts is essential to success in the class. Classroom discourse emphasizes both receptive and productive language skills, including interactive comprehension and production, receptive comprehension, and comprehensible production. Language practice is contextualized and reflects real world use.
Course Title: Spanish 2 (P)
Course Number: 2206/2207
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Elective/Required: Elective
Length/Credits: One year / 10 credits
Course Description:
Spanish I is a beginning course that requires no prior experience with the Spanish language.Spanish for communication is the emphasis of the course, with at least 50% of the class time spent working orally with the language. The development of vocabulary and Spanish language concepts is essential to success in the class. Classroom discourse emphasizes both receptive and productive language skills, including interactive comprehension and production, receptive comprehension, and comprehensible production.
Course Title: Spanish 3 (P)
Course Number: 2210/2211
Grade Level: 11-12
Elective/Required: Elective
Length/Credits: One year/10 credits
Course Description:
Spanish 3 is an advanced foreign language course that continues to focus on the four major aspects of effective communication: speaking and listening, reading and writing. At this pivotal stage, learners move from the relative comfort of learned materials to the challenging world of creating with the language. Instruction emphasizes a higher level of communication than expected in introductory Spanish language courses. Participants are expected to engage in elaborate, extended, and well-organized discourse in Spanish. Culture and heritage continue to be presented. The course meets the A-G requirements for admission to the University of California or California State University system.
Course Title: AP Spanish Language and Culture (Spanish 4 AP)
Course Number: 2218/2219
Grade Level: 11-12
Elective/Required: Elective
Length/Credits: One year, 10 credits
Course Description:
This course seeks to make students proficient by developing the language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing with correct grammatical structure and appropriate vocabulary. Proficiency of the language is facilitated through the study of the arts, history, current events, literature and culture as per the California State Standards for Foreign Language. Students are required to use only Spanish in all the language skills listed above.
Course Title: AP Spanish Literature and Culture (Spanish 5 AP)
Course Number: 2222/2223
Grade Level: Spanish 4 AP or permission of Instructor
Elective/Required: Elective
Length/Credits: One year/10 credits
Course Description:
This course is designated to be the 2nd of a two- year Literature program. It will complete the study of selected works of the required authors for the AP Literature exam, which is given in May. This study will draw from the various genres of each author, as well as those of other major authors. Students will be required to analyze short stories, novels, poems and plays both orally and in written format. They will learn to write literary analysis, as well as literary terms necessary for this analysis.
Please note: Students who speak Spanish will be given a placement test during the spring semester of their 8th grade year.
Course Title: Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1 (P)
Course Number: 2306/2307
Grade Level: 9 -11
Elective/Required: Elective
Length/Credits: One year/10 credits
Course Description:
Spanish for Spanish Speakers is a basic course for students fluent in everyday conversational Spanish. Heavy emphasis is placed on basic reading and writing skills. Reading is developed by class reading and analyzing short stories and poetry. Writing skills are developed by the use of activities in conjunction with the reading assignments including graphic organizers, written responses to literary works, essays, and projects. Additionally, grammar and vocabulary exercises are used to refine language skills. Students’ verbal skills are enhanced through small-group and whole-class discussions.
Course Title: Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2 (P)
Course Number:
Grade Level: 9 -11
Elective/Required: Elective
Length/Credits: One year/10 credits
Course Description:
Introduction to Spanish is a beginning Spanish course designed for the student with prior experience with the Spanish Language. Emphasis of the course is to prepare students for Spanish 1. Learning groups, listening activities, situational conversations and other directed oral activities will provide practice and reinforcement. Memorization and practice of vocabulary is essential to success in the class.
Course Title: Spanish for Spanish Speakers 3 (P)
Grade Level: 10-12
Elective/Required: Elective
Length/Credits: One Year/10 credits
Course Description:
Language for Spanish Speakers, Level 3, is a continuation of Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2. This class reinforces and expands on the knowledge and skills presented in the first 2 years, specifically reading, writing, listening, speaking and culture. Emphasis is placed on preparing students to take the Advanced Placement exam.
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