GLOBAL EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE
Wausau East, through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, offers students the ability to earn the Wisconsin Global Education Achievement Certificate.
This certificate supports student literacy as defined by the Common Core Standards and provides a pathway for 21st Century Skills. Additionally, it prepares workforce-, world-, and life-ready students. Globally competent students investigate the world beyond their immediate environment, recognize their own and others’ perspectives, and communicate their ideas effectively to diverse audiences in more than one language.
The purpose is to:
· Encourage students to recognize the value and emphasize the global aspects of their education.
· Serve as a significant selection criterion i.e.: an indicator of maturity and efforts to develop a broadened perspective in the admissions process to colleges and universities.
· Serve as an important hiring consideration i.e.: signaling maturity and preparation to work in a global marketplace by prospective employers.
Minimum Criteria:
Coursework: 8 credits of coursework within the common core (English, Math, Science, Social Studies)
4 credits of courses with the designated Global Emphasis (Courses with a Global Emphasis will be asterisked by a globe.)
4 credits/years of a single Global Language
Cultural Literacy: Reviews on at least 8 works of international/cultural media including at least 4 books. Films, music, books, or art must be pre-approved.
Co-Curricular: Participation or leadership in at least 4 co-curricular or school endorsed activities that demonstrate interest in global citizenship.
Examples Include: Travel abroad, hosting exchange students, direct engagement with non-native speakers, International Club, Language Immersion Programs, International Fairs, etc.
Community Service: 20 hrs. of volunteer work connected to a global community service project or to a global issue.
Global scholar candidates must complete a checklist with their advisor.
More information about the certificate can be found on the Wisconsin DPI’s website: https://dpi.wi.gov/international-education/achievement-certificate/expectations-and-requirements
All work must be completed during your high school years and by January of your senior year.
Global languages have the unique position of being able to offer retroactive credit and/or optional placement in university courses. It is important to note that some universities require multiple consecutive years of foreign language as part of their admission criteria and some universities require foreign language as a graduation requirement. Please check with individual universities for admission and graduation requirements in regards to foreign language. Students who take foreign language may also earn retroactive credit at the university level for the work they do in a high school. This retroactive credit is a unique feature to foreign language, and results are best achieved by continuing language instruction through senior year. A foreign language taken for a full year in middle school will be noted on a student’s transcript. Students do not, however, receive a high school credit toward graduation credit for that year.
Today’s economy is a global economy. Local business and industry compete at an international level. Information and resources around the world are available with a push of a few computer keys. More and more people from around the world are traveling, working, and communicating with other people throughout the world. Careers requiring a foreign language are plentiful and are growing in number each day. Speaking another language will always be a positive addition to one’s career.
FRENCH I
Course: 118001/218001 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 9-12
Prerequisite: None Fee: None
French I gives students a foundation in pronunciation, basic conversation, vocabulary and basic grammar structure. Students learn to converse about themselves, family, likes and dislikes, school, and food. Students begin learning about customs and culture of French Please note that if enrollment for French I does not meet the minimum number of participant requirements it will be offered as a hybrid course with in person/online assignments with students from Wausau West & East. If the minimum requirements at both schools are not met the course will be canceled.
FRENCH II
Course: 118011/218011 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 9-12
Prerequisite: Completion of French I & teacher recommendation. Fee: None
French II continues to build on the foundation of grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversation established in French I. French II expands the students’ ability to handle daily life in French. Students will communicate on a broader array of topics in the target language. The themes include sports, weather, celebrations, travel, and home life. Students will continue to explore French culture through authentic music, readings, cuisine & video
FRENCH III
Course: 118021/218021 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 10-12
Prerequisite: Completion of French II & teacher recommendation. Fee: None
French III is an extension of the learning started in French I and II. Focus is placed on all areas of communication. Students in this course will continue to refine their understanding of grammar, to use oral and written language, and to improve their listening comprehension. Students will enhance their reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills through the use of discussions, authentic readings, contextual writings, and film. This course follows an alternating curriculum cycle.
FRENCH III ENRICHED
Course: 118221/218221 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 10-12
Prerequisite: Completion of French II or French III & teacher recommendation.
Fee: None
This course is designed to prepare students for the more rigorous course of French IB. Communicative themes will include food, technology, professions, and the environment. Students learn to express their ideas in a more complex way using different tenses and more complex grammatical structures. The course will refine and further develop the students’ knowledge of the Francophone world. Students will continue to explore culture through authentic songs, readings, cuisine, videos, and films. This course will help prepare students for French IB and/or advanced university placement.
FRENCH IB I
Course: 118051/218051 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 11-12
Prerequisite: Completion of Pre-IB French & teacher recommendation.
Fee: None
French IB I is the first year in a two year rotating curriculum. Content based on the IB themes of Identities, Experiences, Human Ingenuity, Social Organizations, and Sharing the Planet will be presented and taught in French. Instruction based on authentic materials will also cover conceptual understanding of audience, context, purpose, meaning and variation. Students will produce meaningful language in both oral and written expression. Comprehension skills will be stretched and enhanced by both listening and reading. All content will have cultural focus. Students will be exposed to different text types, photos, videos, and YouTube clips, appropriate to the content presented. This course prepares students for advanced university placement.
FRENCH IB II
Course: 118061/218061 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 12
Prerequisite: Completion of French IB I & teacher recommendation.
Fee: None
The second year of the IB program is a continuum of the IB I curriculum. It emphasizes the further refinement of the productive and receptive skills practiced and attained in IB I. Students will synthesize prior knowledge in order to form opinions and express themselves in the target language in multiple situations. This is an interactive class where students are not only learning language, but content in the language. Culture and language will be reinforced through songs, readings, cuisine, videos and films. Additional preparation will be given for taking the IB exam and the placement exam. This course will help prepare students for possible advanced university standing and or university credit.
Please research the following websites for further information on local, national and international university recognition policies: http://www.ibo.org/university-admission/, and https://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu./prep-for-college/credits/testing-ap-ib/#results
UW Green Bay Equivalent Class:
Intermediate French II #French 202 (3 credits)
Department: Modern Language
Note: Students who earn a B or better can skip the placement exam and earn 11 retroactive credits for a total of 14 credits on their UWGB transcript.
GERMAN I
Course: 118071/218071 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 9-12
Prerequisite: None Fee: None
German I introduces basic German grammar and the vocabulary necessary to communicate about yourself, your interests, your family and friends, your school, and food. Students will complete a variety of activities developing their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills at a beginner’s level. They will learn basic grammatical skills, such as expressing ideas in the present tense and the conjugation of verbs. They will explore the culture of the German speaking world through music, videos and cuisine.
Please note that German I may be offered as a hybrid course with in person /online assignments with students from Wausau West & East. Students at East can expect traditional instruction, while interacting with any students from West taking the course as a hybrid offering
GERMAN II
Course: 118081/218081 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 9-12
Prerequisite: Completion of German I & teacher recommendation.
Fee: None
Students in German II will continue developing their skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics will cover celebrations, home, vacation and transportation. Students will learn to express events in different tenses with a focus on the present and past tenses. In this course, students will transition to a more complex understanding and production of German. Students will continue to explore German Culture through authentic songs, readings, cuisine, videos, and films.
GERMAN III
Course: 118091/218091 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 10-12
Prerequisite: Completion of German II & teacher recommendation.
Fee: None
German III is planned for students wishing to expand their use of German. The focus is on further developing skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics include health, life in the city, profession and careers as well as nature. Students transition into expressing their ideas in a more complex way using different tenses and more complex grammatical structures in German. Students will continue to explore German culture through authentic songs, readings, cuisine, videos, and film.
GERMAN III ENRICHED
Course: 118241/218241 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 10-12
Prerequisite: Completion of German II or III & teacher recommendation.
Fee: None
German III Enriched places further emphasis on communicating in the target language through a variety of listening, writing, and speaking activities. This course is designed to prepare students for the more rigorous course of German IB. Communication will focus on health, life in the city, profession and careers as well as nature. Students learn to express their ideas in a more complex way using different tenses and more complex grammatical structures. The course will refine and further develop their knowledge of German. Students will continue to explore German culture through authentic songs, readings, cuisine, videos, and film. This course will help prepare the students for possible advanced university standing
GERMAN IB I
Course: 118111/218111 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 11-12
Prerequisite: Completion of German Pre IB or German III or IV & teacher recommendation.
Fee: None
The first year of the IB program emphasizes the development of receptive, productive and interactive skills in the target language through listening, reading, speaking, and writing activities. Instruction is based on authentic materials such as articles, film, music, and literature. The curriculum will include topics such as Identities, Experiences, Human Ingenuity, Social Organizations, and sharing the planet. Students will refine and synthesize prior knowledge in order to form opinions and express themselves in the target language in multiple situations and different formats. Students will further develop their receptive, productive and interactive skills. This course will help prepare the students for possible advanced university standing.
GERMAN IB II
Course: 118121/218121 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 12
Prerequisite: Completion of German IB I & teacher recommendation.
Fee: None
The second year of the IB program is a continuum of the IB I curriculum. It emphasizes the further refinement of the skills attained in IB I. Students will synthesize prior knowledge in order to form opinions and express themselves in the target language in multiple situations. They will continue to explore German culture through authentic songs, readings, cuisine, videos, and films.
This course will help prepare the students for possible advanced university standing or may help earn university credit after taking the exams in May depending on the university they will attend. Please research the following websites for further information on local, national and international university recognition policies: http://www.ibo.org/university-admission/, and https://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu./prep-for-college/credits/testing-ap-ib/#results
SPANISH I
Course: 118131/218131 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 9-12
Prerequisite: None Fee: None
Spanish I is designed for students who have little to no previous study of Spanish. The course introduces basic vocabulary and grammar using a variety of reading, writing, listening and speaking activities in simple Spanish. Culture will be incorporated and experienced through songs, readings, stories and videos.
SPANISH II
Course: 118141/218141 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 9-12
Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish I & teacher recommendation.
Fee: None
Spanish II reviews and builds on the vocabulary and grammar that students established in Spanish I. Students learn to speak about what they and others do, what they and others did, to tell others what to do, and to express their opinion. Students will explore the culture of Spanish speaking countries through a variety of activities that include songs, stories, games, and cooking. Students are encouraged to actively participate and use the language.
SPANISH III
Course: 118151/218151 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 10-12
Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish II & teacher recommendation.
Fee: Workbook $2.00
In this course, students will continue to refine and develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. They will build on their vocabulary base and use multiple verb tenses. Students will learn and use the language through short stories, current events, games, film, music and culture. Students will be assessed through homework, classwork, quizzes, tests, translations and orals. Students are encouraged to actively participate and use the language. This course will prepare students for university placement.
SPANISH III ENRICHED
Course: 118251/218251 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 10-12
Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish II, III and/or IV & teacher recommendation.
Fee: None
The focus of Spanish III Enriched is to expand the students’ vocabulary base, to understand the components of the language, and to learn about the world in which we live, gaining global perspective. Students apply the vocabulary and concepts being taught in daily interactive practice. Daily practice strengthens the skills of speaking, understanding, reading and writing Spanish. Students will watch YouTube videos, listen and learn about real world events, and learn about people who have played important roles within the Spanish speaking countries. This course supports the core by incorporating history, strengthening literacy skills in both Spanish and English, and incorporating art, music and food. This course will prepare students for advanced university placement.
SPANISH IB I
Course: 118181/218181 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 11-12
Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish III, Spanish IV, or Spanish Pre-IB & teacher recommendation.
Fee: Workbook $20.00
Spanish IB I is the first year in a two year rotating curriculum. Content based on the IB themes of Identities, Experiences, Human Ingenuity, Social Organizations, and Sharing the Planet will be presented and taught in Spanish. Instruction based on authentic materials will also cover conceptual understanding of audience, context, purpose, meaning and variation. Students will produce meaningful language in both oral and written expression. Comprehension skills will be stretched and enhanced by both listening and reading. All content will have cultural focus. Students will be exposed to different text types, photos, videos, and YouTube clips, appropriate to the content presented. This course prepares students for advanced university placement and the IB exam.
SPANISH IB II
Course: 118191/218191 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 12
Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish IB I & teacher recommendation.
Fee: Workbook $20.00 (Unless purchased last year for IB I)
The second year of the IB program is a continuum of the IB I curriculum. It emphasizes the further refinement of the productive and receptive skills practiced and attained in IB I. Students will synthesize prior knowledge in order to form opinions and express themselves in the target language in multiple situations. This is an interactive class where students are not only learning language, but content in the language. Culture and language will be reinforced through songs, readings, cuisine, videos and films. Additional preparation will be given for taking the IB exam and the placement exam. This course will help prepare students for possible advanced university standing and or university credit.
Please research the following websites for further information on local, national and international university recognition policies: http://www.ibo.org/university-admission/, and https://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu./prep-for-college/credits/testing-ap-ib/#results