Spanish I – RAI Spanish I is a two-term course, which is an introduction to the Spanish language and cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. The student will develop a solid foundation in speaking, listening, reading and writing through various thematic-based units. Subject matter will deal with everyday topics such as self, family, home, school, leisure time activities, etc. Much of the class will be conducted in Spanish to promote the use and understanding of the language from the very beginning of study. The student will: Spanish II – RAI Spanish II is a two-term course that continues the development of the skills from Spanish I. The student will develop a solid foundation in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through various classroom activities, projects, and regular out-of-class preparation. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary acquisition and expansion of the tenses. The class is conducted mostly in Spanish and the students are expected to participate in Spanish. The student will: Spanish III – RAI The student will work towards a solid foundation in speaking, listening, reading and writing through various classroom activities, projects and regular out-of-class preparation. Students will expand their knowledge of vocabulary and grammatical structures of the language through reading, conversation and writing for various purposes. Students will continue to build literacy through a variety of reading strategies. Students will continue to improve communication skills through a variety of listening and speaking activities. Cultural products, practices, and perspectives of the Spanish-speaking countries will be studied. This course is designed to enhance the academic preparation of college-bound students. The student will: Spanish IV – RAI Spanish IV is a two-term, rigorous college preparatory course that continues the skills developed in Spanish III. Students will refine the foundational skills learned in previous Spanish courses and continue to increase their Spanish language proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through various classroom activities, projects, and regular out-of-class preparation. More emphasis will be placed on vocabulary building and all tenses previously learned are reviewed and enhanced. New tenses and moods will also be learned. Students will be introduced to various types of literature and historical texts through the Spanish language. This course is taught primarily in Spanish. Students will be expected to respond and interact in Spanish. The student will: AP Spanish AP Spanish is a two-term course with a continued emphasis on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. In addition to grammar review, students will have the opportunity to study content related to the six AP themes: personal and public identities, families and communities, contemporary life, global challenges, beauty and aesthetics, and science and technology. Students are expected to speak primarily in Spanish during class. It is crucial that students are comfortable speaking Spanish and understand the expectations for daily interaction in Spanish. There will be weekly assessments for speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. AP Spanish is taught in Spanish and will prepare students for the AP Spanish language exam. The student will: German I – RAI German I is a 2-term course using higher-order thinking and reasoning skills to learn basic German vocabulary and grammar. Students will develop a foundation in the language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing through thematic-based units. In addition to German language skills, students also study geographic and cultural information about the countries in which German is spoken. The student will: German II – RAI This course continues the study of the German language with presentation of expanded vocabulary and more complex grammatical structures, including the use of modal verbs and the conversational past tense. Students continue to acquire competence in the language skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Additional cultural and geographical information about German-speaking countries is presented. The student will: German III – RAI Students will continue to develop their ability to communicate in German through vocabulary expansion and acquisition of more complex grammatical structures, some of which include future and narrative past tenses, conjunctions, and prepositions. Students will also continue to expand their geographical and cultural knowledge of German-speaking countries as well as a portion of Europe in the context of the EU (European Union). The student will: German IV – RAI German IV is a 2-term course with a continued emphasis on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Emphasis is also placed on vocabulary building, grammatical structures, culture, and geography. Students are introduced to various types of German literature and to several different German companies. This course is taught primarily in German and is designed to enhance the academic preparation of college-bound students. Students are expected to respond and interact in German. The student will: German V – RAI German V is a two-term course with a continued emphasis on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. In addition to language grammar review, students will have the opportunity to study German literature, art, and music. Emphasis is also placed on vocabulary building, grammatical structures, culture, and geography. This course is taught primarily in German and is designed to enhance the academic preparation of college-bound students. German V students are expected to respond and interact in German. The student will:World Languages Department Courses
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Terms
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: None
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Terms
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: Spanish I
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Terms
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: Spanish II
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Terms
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: Spanish III
Offered to grades: 11, 12
Length: 2 Terms
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: Spanish IV
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Terms
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: None
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Terms
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: German I
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Terms
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: German II
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Terms
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: German III
Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Terms
Category: Elective
Prerequisite: German IV
High School World Language
World Languages Department Courses
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