Foreign Language

Spanish 1

• Prerequisite: none

• Grade level: 9, 10, 11

• 1 credit (2 semesters)

•  This introductory course is designed for students with little or no previous study of Spanish. Some students in class might have studied Spanish in middle school, but have not grasped some of the important structures of the language. This course teaches basic language patterns and vocabulary. Repetition and comprehensible input are important components of this course. Focus is on all four language skills listening, speaking, reading and writing. Culture is an integral part of the course and is introduced through the use of media, games, adapted readings and class discussions. 

• Spanish 2

• Prerequisite: Spanish 1

• Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12

• 1 credit (2 semesters)

• Students continue to further develop and improve listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on comprehension of Spanish, as well as, reading and writing practice in the target language using a variety of activities incorporating familiar vocabulary and structures. Supplementary materials are introduced to enhance language use.

• Spanish 3 (Pre-AP)

• Prerequisite: 85 or higher during both semesters of Spanish 2

• Grade level: 10, 11, 12

• 1 credit (2 semesters)

• Students continue to develop and increase their language acquisition in Spanish through the study of language structures in cultural and historical contexts. Students will be engaged in a study of language structures and vocabulary through reading, listening, speaking, and writing activities. Aspects of contemporary Spanish and Hispanic cultures are emphasized in this class. Students will be assessed using a variety of methods including: oral and written tests and quizzes, classroom discussions and interactive activities, oral/aural assignments, presentations, dialogues, short compositions, and other displays.