World Languages
Course Descriptions
All courses are 1 semester, 1 credit courses unless otherwise noted. Courses can be taken for credit one time only, unless otherwise noted. Students in honors level classes will be expected to complete assignments above and beyond those of the standard level courses.
French I F
Course Number: 11012X01
This course is an introduction to the study of French and its culture. The emphasis is placed on the development of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. A general introduction to the culture is integrated throughout the course. This course id taught 90% in French.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grades: 9 – 12
French II F
Course Number: 11022X02
This course provides students with opportunities to continue the development of their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students participate in simple conversational situations by combining and learning elements of the language orally and in writing. Students develop a better understanding of the similarities and differences between the French culture and their own. Additional vocabulary and grammar mastery is expected. This course is taught 90% in French.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grades: 10 – 12
French III - Honors F
Course No. 11035X03
Prerequisite: French II
Recommendation: A or B in French II
This course provides students with additional opportunities to expand their listening, speaking, reading,
and writing skills as they create with the language and they access short literary texts and media on generally familiar topics. They continue to refine their knowledge and understanding of the French language and culture. This course includes advanced grammar and vocabulary usage. This course is taught 95%-100% in French.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grades: 11-12
French IV- Honors F
Course Number: 11045X01
Prerequisite: French III
Recommendation: A or B in French III
A major focus of this course is to enable the students to communicate in writing and in extended conversations on a variety of topics. Students begin to narrate, discuss, and support fairly complex ideas and concepts. Another emphasis of this course is on culture and literature. There is a more in-depth study of the French culture and its influence throughout the world. This course is taught 95%-100% in French.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grade: 12
French V (and beyond) - Honors F
Course Number: 11055X05
Prerequisite: French IV
Continued study and practice with the French language.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grade: 12
AP French Language & Culture F
Course Number: 1A037X01
Prerequisite: French III
Recommendation: A or B in French III
AP French Language and Culture is an advanced, college-level language course in which students acquire proficiencies that expand their cognitive, analytical and communicative skills. The AP French Language course prepares them for the AP French exam. It uses as its foundation the three modes of communication (Interpersonal, Interpretive and Presentational). The course is designed as an immersion experience requiring the use of French exclusively. All the reading, listening, speaking and writing is in French. The couse is based on teh six themes required by the College Board, namely: Global challenges, Science and Technology, Contemporary Life, Personal and Public Identities, Families and Communities, and Beauty and Aesthetics. Students explore culture in both contemporary and historical contexts to develop and awareness and appreciation of cultural products, practices and perspectives.
Length of Course: 1 Unit
Recommended for Grades: 11-12
Spanish I F/S
Course Number: 11412X01
Introduction to the Spanish language using mastery of basic vocabulary and grammar concepts.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grades: 9 – 12
Spanish II F/S
Course Number: 11422X02
Prerequisite: Spanish I
Continued study of the Spanish language. Additional vocabulary and grammar usage is expected.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grades: 10 – 12
Spanish III - Honors F/S
Course Number: 11435X03
Prerequisite: Spanish II
Recommendation: A or B in Spanish II
Continued study of the Spanish language.
Advanced vocabulary and grammar are presented.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grades: 11 – 12
Spanish IV- Honors F/S
Course Number: 11445X04
Prerequisite: Spanish III
Recommendation: A or B in Spanish III
Continued study of Spanish language and literature. Advanced grammar and vocabulary are used.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grade: 12
Spanish V (and beyond) - Honors F/S
Course Number: 11455X05
Prerequisite: Spanish IV
This will be an independent study of Spanish for the advanced student. Students will focus on enhancing their skills by using written and spoken language.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grade: 12
English as a Second Language I F/S
Course Number: 10382X01
Prerequisite: Placement only
This course is an introduction to practical English for students whose first language is not English.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grades: 9 – 12
English as a Second Language II F/S
Course Number: 10382X02
Prerequisite: Placement only
This course is designed to enable students for whom English is their second language to communicate effectively in English.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grades: 9 – 12