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Listed below are the subjects being offered in the World Language Department. Just click on the subject and read the course description. Make sure to check if there is any prerequisite required.

French I	French I Honors	French II	French II Honors
French III Honors	Mandarin I	Mandarin II
	Spanish I	Spanish I Honors	Spanish II
Spanish II Honors	Spanish III Honors	Spanish for Spanish Speakers I	Spanish for Spanish Speakers II
Advanced Placement Spanish	AP Chinese Language & Culture
Honors classes are available to students enrolled in Honors English. NOTE: 2 years of the same world language are required for high school graduation. FRENCH 1 53210 GRADES OFFERED: 11-12 PREREQUISITES: None CREDIT: 1 CLASS DESCRIPTION: Experience the exciting and romantic French culture as you learn to speak to and write one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. Students who have had French in elementary school may, with instructor's approval, enroll in French II. Return To Top FRENCH I HONORS 55210 GRADES OFFERED: 11-12 PREREQUISITES: Enrolled in Honors English CREDIT: 1 CLASS DESCRIPTION: This class moves at a faster pace than French I Regular course allowing opportunities for enrichment. Return To Top FRENCH II REGULAR 53220 GRADES OFFERED: 11-12 PREREQUISITES: French I CREDIT: 1 CLASS DESCRIPTION: For best results, enroll in French II immediately after completing French I. Continue to develop the communication skills begun in French I with increased reading, writing and speaking experiences. Return To Top FRENCH II HONORS 55220 GRADES OFFERED: 11-12 PREREQUISITES: Grade of A or B in French I and teacher approval CREDIT: 1 CLASS DESCRIPTION: Students will continue to develop the communication skills in French at a faster pace with opportunities for enrichment in reading, writing, and speaking experiences. Return To Top FRENCH III - HONORS 55230 GRADES OFFERED: 11-12 PREREQUISITES: French II CREDIT: 1 CLASS DESCRIPTION: Continue to develop fluency in speaking, reading and writing French, as well as explore more literature and history of France. Return To Top SPANISH I 53810 GRADES OFFERED: 11-12 PREREQUISITES: None CREDIT: 1 CLASS DESCRIPTION: Begin to develop communicative skills in Spanish, acquire a basic understanding of the structure, while learning about the Spanish culture, and Spanish heritage. This course in not for native speakers. See Spanish Speaking I and II. Return To Top SPANISH I HONORS 55810 GRADES OFFERED: 11-12 PREREQUISITES: Enrolled in Honors English CREDIT: 1 CLASS DESCRIPTION: This class moves at a faster pace than Spanish I Regular course allowing opportunities for enrichment. Return To Top SPANISH II 53820 GRADES OFFERED: 11-12 PREREQUISITES: Spanish I CREDIT: 1 CLASS DESCRIPTION: For best results, enroll in Spanish II immediately after completing Spanish I. Gain further command of the Spanish language by conversing, reading, and writing on a higher level. Return To Top SPANISH II HONORS 55820 GRADES OFFERED:11-12 PREREQUISITES: Grade of A or B in Spanish I and teacher's approval CREDIT: 1 CLASS DESCRIPTION: Students will continue to develop communication skills in Spanish at a faster pace with opportunities for enrichment in reading, writing, and speaking experience. Return To Top SPANISH III HONORS 55830 GRADES OFFERED: 11-12 PREREQUISITES: Spanish II and teacher's approval CREDIT: 1 CLASS DESCRIPTION: Students will continue to develop command of the Spanish language at a faster pace by conversing, reading, and writing on a higher level. Return To Top SPANISH-SPEAKING I 54810 GRADES OFFERED: 11-12 PREREQUISITES: Placement test CREDIT: 1 CLASS DESCRIPTION: Begin a review of grammar and vocabulary as you develop reading and writing skills. This is an opportunity for Spanish speakers to study Spanish formally and to become not only bilingual but also bi literate. Return To Top SPANISH-SPEAKING II 54820 GRADES OFFERED: 11-12 PREREQUISITES: Spanish-Speaking I or Placement Test CREDIT: 1 CLASS DESCRIPTION: Broaden your knowledge of advanced Spanish grammar and Spanish culture through the study of poetry, novels, and short stories, and look into Hispanic heritage and civilization. Return To Top ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH LANGUAGE 57810 GRADES OFFERED: 11-12 PREREQUISITES: See Guidelines for AP and teacher approval CREDIT: 1 CLASS DESCRIPTION: Prepare for the AP exam by taking this college-level course. If you do well on the exam, you can earn college credits, save tuition, have additional time to explore other undergraduate subjects, and become eligible for honors and other special programs. Return To Top MANDARIN I 54010 GRADES OFFERED: 11-12 PREREQUISITES: Teacher Approval CREDIT: 1 CLASS DESCRIPTION: Begin to develop communicative skill in Mandarin, acquire a basic understanding of the structure and sound of Mandarin, while learning about the Chinese culture and heritage. Return To Top MANDARIN II 54020 GRADES OFFERED: 11-12 PREREQUISITES: Mandarin I or Teacher approval CREDIT: 1 CLASS DESCRIPTION: Continue to improve language skills listening, speaking, reading and writing by studying texts and literary works in Mandarin. Return To Top AP CHINESE LANGUAGE & CULTURE 57940 GRADES OFFERED: 11-12 PREREQUISITES: Advanced Approval Card Required CREDIT: 1 CLASS DESCRIPTION: Return To Top