World Languages and Cultures Courses
French
French I (06110)
Credit: 1
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: None
Fee: Yes
This course introduces students to the French language including basic grammatical structures and thematic vocabulary. All three modes of communication (Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational) are practiced as well as the four skills of language learning; listening, reading, writing, and speaking. A variety of cultural knowledge from French speaking countries is presented and when possible, students are asked to compare their home culture to the target language culture. Class material is presented using a variety of resources including authentic materials when appropriate. Unit topics include an introduction to the French World, student likes/dislikes, family and home, school life and at a café. Students are expected to use French for communication in class when possible. Upon completion of this course students should have a novice mid-level of proficiency in the language.
French II (06120)
Credit: 1
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: French I
Fee: Yes
This course builds upon students’ prior French knowledge from level I with a goal to increase their overall language proficiency in the three modes of communication (Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational). The four skills of language learning: listening, reading, writing, and speaking are consistently practiced throughout the year. A variety of cultural knowledge from French speaking countries is presented and when possible, students are asked to compare their home culture to the target language culture. Class material is presented using a variety of resources including authentic materials when appropriate. Unit topics include Health & Wellness, Holidays & Celebrations, The Community, Shopping and Transportation. Students are expected to use French for communication in class when possible. Upon completion of this course students should have a novice-high level of proficiency in the language.
French III (06130)
Credit: 1
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: French II
Fee: Yes
This course builds upon students’ prior French knowledge from levels I & II with a goal to increase their overall language proficiency in the three modes of communication (Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational). The four skills of language learning: listening, reading, writing and speaking are consistently practiced throughout the year. A variety of cultural knowledge from French speaking countries is presented and when possible, students are asked to compare their home culture to the target language culture. Class material is presented using a variety of resources including authentic materials as much as possible. Unit topics include Travel & Accommodations, Food & Drink, Childhood & Storytelling and Technology. Students are expected to use French for communication in class as much as possible. Upon completion of this course students should have an intermediate-low level of proficiency in the language.
French IV (06140)
Credit: 1
Grades: 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: French III
Fee: Yes
This course builds upon students’ prior French knowledge from levels I, II & III with a goal to increase their overall language proficiency in the three modes of communication (Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational). The four skills of language learning: listening, reading, writing and speaking are consistently practiced throughout the year. A variety of cultural knowledge from French speaking countries is presented and when possible, students are asked to compare their home culture to the target language culture. Class material is presented using a variety of resources including authentic materials as much as possible. Unit topics include Relationships, the Environment, Historical Perspectives, Arts & Entertainment and The World of Work. Students are expected to use French for communication in this class. Upon completion of this course students should have an intermediate mid-level of proficiency in the language.
German
German I (06210)
Credit: 1
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: None
Fee: Yes
This course introduces students to the German language including basic grammatical structures and thematic vocabulary. All three modes of communication (Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational) are practiced. The four skills of language learning: listening, reading, writing, and speaking are consistently practiced throughout the year. A variety of cultural knowledge from German speaking countries is presented and when possible, students are asked to compare their home culture to the target language culture. Class material is presented using a variety of resources including authentic materials when appropriate. Unit topics include an introduction to the German World, student likes/dislikes, family and home, school life and at a café. Students are expected to use German for communication in class when possible. Upon completion of this course students should have a novice-mid level of proficiency in the language.
German II (06220)
Credit: 1
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: German I
Fee: Yes
This course builds upon students’ prior German knowledge from level I with a goal to increase their overall language proficiency in the three modes of communication (Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational). The four skills of language learning: listening, reading, writing, and speaking are consistently practiced throughout the year. A variety of cultural knowledge from German speaking countries is presented and when possible, students are asked to compare their home culture to the target language culture. Class material is presented using a variety of resources including authentic materials when appropriate. Unit topics include Health & Wellness, Holidays & Celebrations, The Community, Shopping and Transportation. Students are expected to use German for communication in class when possible. Upon completion of this course students should have a novice-high level of proficiency in the language.
German III (06230)
Credit: 1
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: German II
Fee: Yes
This course builds upon students’ prior German knowledge from levels I & II with a goal to increase their overall language proficiency in the three modes of communication (Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational). The four skills of language learning: listening, reading, writing and speaking are consistently practiced throughout the year. A variety of cultural knowledge from German speaking countries is presented and when possible, students are asked to compare their home culture to the target language culture. Class material is presented using a variety of resources including authentic materials as much as possible. Unit topics include Travel & Accommodations, Food & Drink, Childhood, Storytelling and Technology. Students are expected to use German for communication in class as much as possible. Upon completion of this course students should have an intermediate-low level of proficiency in the language.
German IV (06240)
Credit: 1
Grades: 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: German III
Fee: Yes
This course builds upon students’ prior German knowledge from levels I, II & III with a goal to increase their overall language proficiency in the three modes of communication (Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational). The four skills of language learning: listening, reading, writing and speaking are consistently practiced throughout the year. A variety of cultural knowledge from German speaking countries is presented and when possible, students are asked to compare their home culture to the target language culture. Class material is presented using a variety of resources including authentic materials as much as possible. Students are expected to use German for communication in this class. Upon completion of this course students should have an intermediate-mid level of proficiency in the language.
Spanish
- Spanish I (06310)
- Spanish II (06320)
- Spanish III (06330)
- Spanish IV (06340)
- Spanish for Spanish Speakers (06360)
Spanish I (06310)
Credit: 1
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: None
Fee: Yes
This course introduces students to the Spanish language including basic grammatical structures and thematic vocabulary. All three modes of communication (Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational) are practiced as well as the four skills of language learning; listening, reading, writing, and speaking. A variety of cultural knowledge from Spanish speaking countries is presented and when possible, students are asked to compare their home culture to the target language culture. Class material is presented using a variety of resources including authentic materials when appropriate. Unit topics include an introduction to the Spanish World, student likes/dislikes, family and home, school life and at a café. Students are expected to use Spanish for communication in class when possible. Upon completion of this course students should have a novice mid-level of proficiency in the language.
Spanish II (06320)
Credit: 1
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Spanish I
Fee: Yes
This course builds upon students’ prior Spanish knowledge from level I with a goal to increase their overall language proficiency in the three modes of communication (Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational). The four skills of language learning: listening, reading, writing, and speaking are consistently practiced throughout the year. A variety of cultural knowledge from Spanish speaking countries is presented and when possible, students are asked to compare their home culture to the target language culture. Class material is presented using a variety of resources including authentic materials when appropriate. Unit topics include Health & Wellness, Holidays & Celebrations, The Community, Shopping and Travel. Students are expected to use Spanish for communication in class when possible. Upon completion of this course students should have a novice-mid level of proficiency in the language.
Spanish III (06330)
Credit: 1
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Spanish II
Fee: Yes
This course builds upon students’ prior Spanish knowledge from levels I & II with a goal to increase their overall language proficiency in the three modes of communication (Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational). The four skills of language learning: listening, reading, writing and speaking are consistently practiced throughout the year. A variety of cultural knowledge from Spanish speaking countries is presented and when possible, students are asked to compare their home culture to the target language culture. Class material is presented using a variety of resources including authentic materials as much as possible. Unit topics include Travel & Accommodations, Food & Drink, Childhood, Storytelling and Technology. Students are expected to use Spanish for communication in class as much as possible. Upon completion of this course students should have an intermediate-low level of proficiency in the language.
Spanish IV (06340)
Credit: 1
Grades: 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Spanish III or completion of Spanish for Spanish Speakers
Fee: Yes
This course builds upon students’ prior Spanish knowledge from levels I, II & III with a goal to increase their overall language proficiency in the three modes of communication (Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational). The four skills of language learning: listening, reading, writing and speaking are consistently practiced throughout the year. A variety of cultural knowledge from Spanish speaking countries is presented and when possible, students are asked to compare their home culture to the target language culture. Class material is presented using a variety of resources including authentic materials as much as possible. Unit topics include Relationships, the Environment, Historical Perspectives, Arts & Entertainment and The World of Work. Students are expected to use Spanish for communication in this class. Upon completion of this course students should have an intermediate mid-level of proficiency in the language.
Spanish for Spanish Speakers (06360)
Credit: 1
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Home Language is Spanish
Fee: Yes
Spanish for Spanish Speakers is a course specifically designed for learners whose home language is Spanish. Considers the expansion of all linguistic structures, with a focus on reading and writing. Development of Spanish written communication is a strong emphasis of the course. Explores Spanish-speaking cultures through reading, inquiry, writing, and class discussion. Following successful completion of Spanish for Spanish Speakers, students may continue in Spanish IV.
AP World Languages
AP French (06530)
Credit: 1
Grade: 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation suggested to ensure course readiness.
Fee: Yes
This course is designed for students in their fifth year of language study who have a desire to enhance and strengthen their French language skills as well as to extend their cultural knowledge. Advanced Placement French will use a communicative approach with various authentic media in addition to the course prescribed workbook which includes college level test prep material. This course includes a comprehensive review and expansion of grammatical concepts and conversational skills, the study and practice of essay writing and the analysis and discussion of texts, in order to prepare students for the AP French Language Exam. Students are expected to use French to communicate in this class. Students are expected to take the Advanced Placement French Language Exam in May.
AP German (06520)
Credit: 1
Grade: 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation suggested to ensure course readiness.
Fee: Yes
This course is designed for students in their fifth year of language study who have a desire to enhance and strengthen their Spanish language skills as well as to extend their cultural knowledge. Advanced Placement German will use a communicative approach with various authentic media in addition to the course prescribed workbook which includes college level test prep material. This course includes a comprehensive review and expansion of grammatical concepts and conversational skills, the study and practice of essay writing and the analysis and discussion of texts, in order to prepare students for the AP German Language Exam. Students are expected to use German to communicate in this class. Students are expected to take the Advanced Placement German Language Exam in May.
AP Spanish (06510)
Credit: 1
Grade: 11, 12
Elective Course
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation suggested to ensure course readiness.
Fee: Yes
This course is designed for students in their fifth year of language study who have a desire to enhance and strengthen their Spanish language skills as well as to extend their cultural knowledge. Advanced Placement Spanish will use a communicative approach with various authentic media in addition to the course prescribed workbook which includes college level test prep material. This course includes a comprehensive review and expansion of grammatical concepts and conversational skills, the study and practice of essay writing and the analysis and discussion of texts, in order to prepare students for the AP Spanish Language Exam. Students are expected to use Spanish to communicate in this class. Students are expected to take the Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam in May.