World Languages

The curriculum is created by WOPS teachers. Two (2) credits are required for WOVA graduation.

First Year Language  (Spanish 1)

• 9th-12th grades

• Elective

• Two Semesters

• Please note that when considering the next level course in the sequence, it is HIGHLY recommended that a student have obtained a C- or BETTER in the previous level. 

Students will communicate about familiar topics using basic vocabulary and language structure.  Students will use both spoken and written communication in a variety of activities.  They will participate in both group and paired language activities.  Not only will students focus on speaking and writing the language but they will also develop successful listening, comprehension of basic language patterns and familiar topics.  Students will begin to examine the role of language learning in the career pathways and will begin to explore the role of language learning as they take their place in a society that is globally interconnected.

Second Year Language (Spanish 2) 

• 9th-12th grades

• Elective

• Two Semesters

• Please note that when considering the next level course in the sequence, it is HIGHLY recommended that a student have obtained a C- or BETTER in the previous level. 

Students will expand their spoken and written communication to include a broader variety of topics, while the topics remain familiar and “everyday”.    Students will also expand their successful listening comprehension to include a wider variety of topics.  Students will become more adept at reading in the language and will expand the structures that they are able to recognize, understand and use.  Students will demonstrate their skills in a variety of activities, including group and paired activities.  Students will clarify the various roles that language learning plays in the career pathways, as well as examining cultural issues more carefully.

Third Year Language (Spanish 3)

• 9th-12th grades

• Elective

• Two Semesters

• German 2 & 3 and French 3 & 4 may be offered as Online Learning, Blended Courses. 

• Please note that when considering the next level course in the sequence, it is HIGHLY recommended that a student have obtained a C- or BETTER in the previous level. 

Students will demonstrate use of standard language structure and patterns.  Students will expand vocabulary to include most topics common to their age group.  Students will demonstrate appropriate competency in listening and reading comprehension as well as speaking and writing skills.  Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate these skills in a variety of activities and projects.  Students will identify their own career goals and academic goals as they relate to language  learning.  Students will apply cultural lessons to current events and other content area studies.

Fourth Year Language (Spanish 4)

• 9th-12th grades

• Elective

• Two Semesters

• German 2 & 3 and French 3 & 4 may be offered as Online Learning, Blended Courses. 

• Please note that when considering the next level course in the sequence, it is HIGHLY recommended that a student have obtained a C- or BETTER in the previous level. 

Students will demonstrate use of standard language structure and patterns.  Students will expand vocabulary and demonstrate an increased competency in listening and reading comprehension, as well as speaking and writing skills.  Students will demonstrate the willingness and ability to use their language skills in authentic situations.  Students will use a variety of activities and projects to demonstrate their skill level.  Students will focus on language as applied to their career and academic goals.