2011-2012 High School Course Planning Guide
World Languages
- French I (06110) 1 credit
- Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: None
- Grammatical structures, vocabulary and culture topics of immediate interest and use are introduced. Listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture are all integral parts of the course. Aspects of daily life in France are introduced, as well as important contributions of the French-speaking world.
- French II (06120) 1 credit
- Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: “C+” or better in French I
- In French II students continue to study the language through the context of real-life situations that are encountered in French-speaking countries. Listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as culture, are all integral parts of the course. Mastery of concepts at this level is critical for advancement to the next.
- French III (06130) 1 credit
- Grades: 10, 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: “C+” or better in French II
- In French III students apply and expand upon the vocabulary and grammatical structures presented in levels I & II. They also explore the cultures of the French-speaking world. Mastery of concepts at this level is critical for advancement to the next. College-bound students are strongly encouraged to continue language study throughout their years in high school.
- French IV (06140) 1 credit
- Grades: 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: “C+” or better in French III
- This course offers a systematic and comprehensive review of French grammar and vocabulary in order to reinforce prior learning and provide opportunities to improve speaking and writing skills. The course includes a survey of the history, literature, and arts of France. College-bound students are strongly encouraged to continue their language studies throughout high school in order to achieve a higher level of proficiency. Mastery of concepts at this level is critical for advancement to the next. This course is taught in French.
- French V (06150) 1 credit
- Grades: 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: “C+” or better in French IV
- This course offers a systematic and comprehensive review of French grammar and vocabulary. French V is designed to increase proficiency in all language skills and to prepare students for college language placement. The survey of French history and literature is completed. College-bound students are strongly encouraged to continue their language studies throughout high school in order to achieve a higher level of proficiency. French is the exclusive language of the classroom.
- German I (06210) 1 credit
- Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: None
- This course introduces grammatical structures, vocabulary, and culture topics of immediate interest and use. Listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture are all integral parts of the course. Aspects of daily life in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, are introduced, as well as important contributions of the German-speaking world.
- German II (06220) 1 credit
- Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: “C+” or better in German I
- German II students continue to study the language through the context of real-life situations that are encountered in German-speaking countries. The four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and culture are integrated throughout the course. There is a strong emphasis on oral communication. Mastery of concepts at this level is critical for advancement to the next.
- German III (06230) 1 credit
- Grades: 10, 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: “C+” or better in German II
- In German III students continue to study basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and the everyday culture of the German-speaking world. Listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as culture are all integral parts of the course. The integration of vocabulary and grammar in written and oral expression is emphasized. College-bound students are strongly urged to continue language study throughout their high school years in order to attain a higher level of proficiency. Mastery of concepts at this level is critical for advancement to the next.
- German IV (06240) 1 credit
- Grades: 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: “C+” or better in German III
- A systematic and comprehensive review of German grammar will reinforce prior learning and provide opportunities to improve speaking and writing skills. Reading selections will range from short classical selections to samples of modern writings. Supplemental materials will provide information about culture and current German thought. College-bound students are strongly encouraged to continue their language studies throughout high school in order to achieve a higher level of proficiency. Mastery of concepts at this level is critical for advancement to the next. This course is taught in German.
- German V (06250) 1 credit
- Grades: 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: “C+” or better in German IV
- German V is designed to increase proficiency in all language skills and prepare students for college-level placement. Previously learned grammar will be reviewed and incorporated into daily classroom usage. More advanced readings will be assigned covering history, literature, and other aspects of German culture. College-bound students are strongly encouraged to continue their language studies throughout high school in order to achieve a higher level of proficiency. German is the exclusive language of the classroom.
- AP German (06520) 1 credit
- Grades: 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: “C+” or better in German IV
- This course is designed for students in their fifth year of language study who have a strong desire to enhance and strengthen their German language communicative skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) as well as to extend their cultural knowledge. Advanced Placement German will use a communicative approach with various authentic media (film, video broadcasts, internet, pod casts, literary works, magazines, CD’s, MP3 downloads, and materials provided by a college-level textbooks series). There is a comprehensive review and expansion of grammatical concepts and conversational skills, the study and practice of essay writing, the analysis and discussion of texts, in order to enable students to succeed on the AP German Language Exam with a high degree of language competency/proficiency. German is the exclusive language of the classroom. Students are expected to take the Advanced Placement Language Exam in May.
- Spanish I (06310) 1 credit
- Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: None
- This course introduces grammatical structures, vocabulary, and culture topics of immediate interest and use. Listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture are all integral parts of the course. Aspects of daily life in Hispanic countries are introduced, as well as important contributions of the Spanish-speaking world.
- Spanish II (06320) 1 credit
- Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: “C+” or better in Spanish I
- Spanish II students continue to study the language through the context of real-life situations that are encountered in Hispanic countries. The four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and culture are integrated throughout the course. Mastery of concepts at this level is critical for advancement to the next.
- Spanish III (06330) 1 credit
- Grades: 10, 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: “C+” or better in Spanish II
- In Spanish III students apply and expand upon vocabulary and grammatical structures learned in the earlier levels. Spanish III is considered a college-prep class and moves at a quicker pace than Spanish I and II. Students are assessed and evaluated on the main language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and culture. Mastery of concepts at this level is critical for advancement to the next. College-bound students are strongly urged to continue language study throughout their high school years in order to attain a higher level of proficiency.
- Spanish IV (06340) 1 credit
- Grades: 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: “C+” or better in Spanish III
- This course offers a systematic review of Spanish grammar and vocabulary in order to reinforce prior learning through speaking, reading, writing, listening and culture. This course includes a survey of the history, literature, and arts of Spain and Latin America. Spanish IV prepares students for college placement. College-bound students are strongly encouraged to continue their language studies throughout high school in order to achieve a higher level of proficiency. Mastery of concepts at this level is critical for advancement to the next. This course is taught in Spanish.
- AP Spanish (06510) 1 credit
- Grades: 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: “C+” or better in Spanish IV
- This course is designed for students in their fifth year of language study who have a strong desire to enhance and strengthen their Spanish language communicative skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) as well as to extend their cultural knowledge. Advanced Placement Spanish will use a multi-media approach such as authentic films, internet, pod casts, literary works, soap opera in target language, magazines, community newspapers, CD’s, DVD’s, MP3 downloads and websites provided by AP textbook series. The course includes a comprehensive review of grammatical structures and concepts, conversation tables, the study and practice of essay writing and translation, and analysis and discussion of authentic language texts/materials in order to enable students to succeed on the AP Spanish Language Exam with a high degree of language competency/proficiency. Spanish is the exclusive language of the classroom and students are expected to take the Advanced Placement Language Exam in May.