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WORLD LANGUAGES
Two credits (two years) of the same language are required for the College-Bound Plan.
SPANISH I
The goal of this level-one course is to create a solid foundation in Spanish. Using a variety
of teaching methods and comprehensible input, students focus on vocabulary acquisition,
Spanish/English cognates, present-tense verbs, subject-verb agreement, and sentence
syntax. An emphasis is placed on correct pronunciation and oral practice, with the goal of
practical life application.
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11
Type: Required Language
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
SPANISH II
This course begins with a comprehensive review of all material learned in Spanish I.
Students do intensive work on auditory skills and use Spanish as a tool for communication
in real-life situations. Students work toward the improvement of their pronunciation and
reading skills, and mastery of all present tenses and basic past tense. Correct phrase and
sentence production is emphasized. Students do basic translations of notable Hispanic
authors and explore other cultural texts, and their awareness of Hispanic culture and
history is expanded.
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Type: Required Language
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Spanish I
SPANISH III HONORS
In this course, students extend grammar, translation, and composition skills, as well
as auditory and vocabulary awareness. Geography and the civilizations of Spain and
other Hispanic nations are covered. An anthology of essays, poetry, short stories, comic
materials, films, and videos supplements the enhancement of cultural understanding as
well as the students’ ability to manipulate the language for effective communication.
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Type: Required Language
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Spanish I, Spanish II
SPANISH IV HONORS
This course further builds upon the skills learned in Spanish II and III. More advanced
conversational skills are taught including the usage of idiomatic expressions and verb
tenses. Students continue to develop fluency. Students further their knowledge of Hispanic
culture and are encouraged to use Spanish outside of class as much as possible.
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Type: Required Language
Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III
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