World Language (WL)

French 1 - WL101

Grade Levels:       9, 10, 11, 12

Course Length:    Year, 1 Period

Credit:                    1.00 FLR

French 1, the four skills of language learning (listening, speaking, reading and writing), are consistently practiced throughout the year. A variety of cultural knowledge from the French-speaking world is presented, and when possible, students are asked to compare their home culture to the target language culture. Upon completion of this course, students should attain a Novice-mid level of proficiency.

French 2 - WL102

Grade Levels:       10, 11, 12

Course Length:    Year, 1 Period

Credit:                    1.00 FLR

Recommended:       French 1

This course builds upon students’ prior knowledge from Level 1 with the goal of increasing their overall language proficiency. The four skills of language learning (listening, speaking, reading and writing), are consistently practiced throughout the year. A variety of cultural knowledge from the French-speaking world is presented, and when possible, students are asked to compare their home culture to the target language culture. Upon completion of this course, students should attain a Novice-high level of proficiency.

Honors French 3 - WL113

Grade Levels: 11, 12

Course Length: Year, 1 Period

Credit: 1.00 FLR

 1.125 Weighted grade

Recommended: French 2

This course builds upon students’ prior knowledge from Levels 1 and 2 with the goal of increasing their overall language proficiency. The four skills of language learning (listening, speaking, reading and writing), are consistently practiced throughout the year. A variety of cultural knowledge from the French-speaking world is presented, and when possible, students are asked to compare their home culture to the target language culture. Expectations are that students will demonstrate greater depth of knowledge of the language and culture through increased academic rigor. Upon completion of this course, students should attain an Intermediate-low level of proficiency. 

Honors French 4 - WL114

Grade Levels: 12

Course Length: Year, 1 Period

Credit: 1.00 FLR

 1.125 Weighted grade

Recommended: Honors French 3

This course builds upon students’ prior knowledge from Levels 1 and 2 with the goal of increasing their overall language proficiency. The four skills of language learning (listening, speaking, reading and writing), are consistently practiced throughout the year. A variety of cultural knowledge from the French-speaking world is presented, and when possible, students are asked to compare their home culture to the target language culture.  Expectations are that students will demonstrate greater depth of knowledge of the language and culture through increased academic rigor. Upon completion of this course, students should attain an Intermediate-mid level of proficiency. 

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Students may earn college credit or advancement in college coursework with qualifying scores on IB exams.

IB French SL - IB231S (1st Year) / IB232S (2nd Year)

Grade Levels:         11 and 12

Course Length:      2 Years

Credits:                   1.00 FLR per year

                                1.125 Weighted grade

Recommended:       French 2

Approximate cost:  $122 for IB test (required)

Location:                 Westerville South only

IB French SL is a rigorous two-year course that focuses on the four major skills of learning a second language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Development of the essential skills learned in previous French courses will be extended through the use of authentic materials. The investigation of other cultures is incorporated directly into the student's language studies.These inquiries provide students with other points of view on world events. IB French SL students are evaluated through various teacher assessments, as well as IB assessments completed during the final year of the course. Students, with guidance from the instructor, will choose to take either the higher or standard level exam. The course will be conducted entirely in French.

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Spanish 1 - WL201

Grade Levels: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Course Length: Year, 1 Period

Credit: 1.00 FLR

In Spanish 1, the four skills of language learning (listening, speaking, reading and writing), are consistently practiced throughout the year. A variety of cultural knowledge from the Spanish-speaking world is presented, and when possible, students are asked to compare their home culture to the target language culture. Upon completion of this course, students should attain a Novice-mid level of proficiency.

Spanish 2 - WL202

Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11, 12

Course Length: Year, 1 Period

Credit: 1.00 FLR

Recommended: Spanish 1

This course builds upon students’ prior knowledge from Level 1 with the goal of increasing their overall language proficiency. The four skills of language learning (listening, speaking, reading and writing), are consistently practiced throughout the year. A variety of cultural knowledge from the Spanish-speaking world is presented, and when possible, students are asked to compare their home culture to the target language culture. Upon completion of this course, students should attain a Novice-high level of proficiency.

Honors Spanish 2 - WL212

Grade Levels:         9, 10, 11, 12

Course Length:      Year, 1 Period

Credits:                   1.00 FLR

                                1.125 Weighted grade

Recommended:      Spanish 1

This course builds upon students’ prior knowledge from Level 1 with the goal of increasing their overall language proficiency. The four skills of language learning (listening, speaking, reading and writing), are consistently practiced throughout the year. Cultural knowledge from the Spanish-speaking world is presented, and when possible, students are asked to compare their home culture to the target language culture. This course builds upon the content of Spanish 2 with an expectation that students will demonstrate greater depth of knowledge of the language and culture through increased academic rigor. Upon completion of this course, students should attain a Novice-high level of proficiency. 

Spanish 3 - WL203

Grade Levels:      10, 11, 12

Course Length:      Year, 1 Period

Credits:                   1.00 FLR

Recommended:      Spanish 2

This course builds upon students’ prior knowledge from Levels 1 and 2 with the goal of increasing their overall language proficiency. The four skills of language learning (listening, speaking, reading and writing), are consistently practiced throughout the year. A variety of cultural knowledge from the Spanish-speaking world is presented, and when possible, students are asked to compare their home culture to the target language culture. Upon completion of this course, students should attain an Intermediate-low level of proficiency.

Honors Spanish 3 - WL213

Grade Levels: 10, 11, 12

Course Length: Year, 1 Period

Credits: 1.00 FLR

 1.125 Weighted grade

Recommended: Honors Spanish 2

This course builds upon students’ prior knowledge from Levels 1 and 2 with the goal of increasing their overall language proficiency. The four skills of language learning (listening, speaking, reading and writing), are consistently practiced throughout the year. A variety of cultural knowledge from the Spanish-speaking world is presented, and when possible, students are asked to compare their home culture to the target language culture.  Expectations are that students will demonstrate greater depth of knowledge of the language and culture through increased academic rigor. Upon completion of this course, students should attain an Intermediate-low level of proficiency. Instruction is predominantly in Spanish. 

Honors Spanish 4 - WL214

Grade Levels: 11, 12

Course Length: Year, 1 Period

Credit: 1.00 FLR

 1.125 Weighted grade

Recommended: Honors Spanish 3

This course builds upon students’ prior knowledge from Levels 1, 2 and 3 with the goal of increasing their overall language proficiency. The four skills of language learning (listening, speaking, reading and writing), are consistently practiced throughout the year. A variety of cultural knowledge from the Spanish-speaking world is presented, and when possible, students are asked to compare their home culture to the target language culture.  Expectations are that students will demonstrate greater depth of knowledge of the language and culture through increased academic rigor. Upon completion of this course, students should attain a Intermediate-mid  level of proficiency. 

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 Students may earn college credit or advancement in college coursework with qualifying scores on AP and/or IB exams.

AP Spanish Language - WL225

Grade Levels: 12

Course Length: Year, 1 Period

Credits: 1.00 FLR

 1.25 Weighted grade

Recommended: Honors Spanish 4

Approximate cost: $97 AP test (optional)

Advanced Placement (AP) courses are designed to parallel the rigor of an introductory college course. AP Spanish Language emphasizes communication (understanding and being understood by others) by applying the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations. This includes vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. This course is conducted in Spanish.

IB Spanish - SL IB211S (1st Year) / SL IB212S (2nd Year)

IB Spanigh - HL IB211H (1st Year) / HL IB222H (2nd Year)

Grade Levels: 11 and 12

Course Length: 2 Years, 1 Period

Credits: 1.00 per year FLR

 1.125 SL Weighted grade

 1.250 HL Weighted grade

Recommended: Successful completion of all Ohio State Tests through the end of sophomore year and "C" average in Spanish 3 or Honors Spanish 2

Approximate cost: $122 for IB test (required)

Location: Westerville South only

IB Spanish is a rigorous two-year course that focuses on the four major skills of learning a second language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Development of the essential skills learned in previous Spanish courses will be extended through the use of authentic Hispanic texts, media, and realia. The investigation of other cultures is incorporated directly into the student's language studies. These inquiries will provide students with another point of view on world events. IB Spanish students are evaluated through various teacher assessments, as well as IB assessments completed during the final year of the course. Students, with guidance from the instructor, will choose to take either the higher or standard level exam. The course will be conducted entirely in Spanish. IB Spanish HL is equivalent to a third-year college language course. The study of Hispanic literature is an integral part of the course.

IB Spanish ab Initio SL - IB221S (1st Year) / IB222S (2nd Year)

Grade Levels:         11 and 12

Course Length:      2 Years, 1 Period

Credits:                   1.00 FLR per year

                                 1.125 Weighted grade

Recommended:      Participating in the IB Diploma program as a Diploma or Certificate student

Approximate cost:   $122 for IB test (required)

Location:                 Westerville South only

IB Spanish ab Initio SL is a two-year course beginning in the student's junior year that focuses on the four major skills of learning a second language:  listening, speaking, reading and writing. Equal emphasis will be placed on each of the four linguistic skills. Students develop the ability to communicate in speech and in writing in order to enable them to deal adequately with familiar and practical needs. The incorporation of investigating other cultures is tied in directly to the student's language studies. Students are expected to look outside of their worldview and achieve another point of view on world events.

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American Sign Language (ASL) 1 - WL401

Grade Levels: 9, 10, 11, 12

Course Length: Year, 1 Period

Credit: 1.00 FLR

ASL 1 students study deaf culture and literature, as well as vocabulary and structure of ASL. Students will be made aware of opportunities in which to practice their skills within the local deaf community. Daily work outside of the classroom is required. This consists of learning vocabulary and the language structure, practice exercises, and preparing for quizzes, tests, projects and/or presentations.

American Sign Language (ASL) 2 - WL402

Grade Levels: 10, 11, 12

Course Length: Year, 1 Period

Credit: 1.00 FLR

Recommended: ASL 1

ASL 2 is designed to develop more fully the study of deaf culture, literature, and linguistics of ASL. Students will be made aware of opportunities in which to practice their skills within the local deaf community. Students should be aware that the course requires daily work outside of the classroom.

Honors American Sign Language (ASL) 3 - WL413

Grade Levels:        11, 12

Course Length:       Year, 1 Period

Credit:                     1.00 FLR

                                1.125 Weighted grade

Recommended:      ASL 2

This course utilizes an intensive, immersion approach to learning ASL and will focus on grammatical structure, vocabulary, manual alphabet, numbers, non-manual markers and other components of American Sign Language, as well as speaking and listening skill improvement. This comprehensive course is taught in American Sign Language.

Honors American Sign Language (ASL) 4 - WL414

Grade Levels:        12

Course Length:       Year, 1 Period

Credit:                     1.00 FLR

                               1.125 Weighted grade

Recommended:      Honors ASL 3

Students in ASL 4 will expand their development of syntax, semantics, and pragmatics of ASL. This immersion-based class will include analysis of native speaker's language use and creation of original works in ASL. The student should be aware that the course requires a great deal of preparation outside of class. This comprehensive course is taught in American Sign Language.

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