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World Language

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World Language
 
 
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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.


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.


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.


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.

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.

AP CHINESE LANGUAGE & CULTURE 57940
GRADES OFFERED: 11-12
PREREQUISITES: Advanced Approval Card Required
CREDIT: 1
CLASS DESCRIPTION: