FOREIGN LANGUAGES

 

Foreign language courses are not taught in the block format.  Foreign language courses are not required for graduation, but do fulfill the fine arts graduation requirement.  Two years of the same foreign language are recommended to the college bound, as many state universities require that for entry.  The third and fourth year of the same foreign language are recommended to those students looking to fulfill college foreign language requirements.

Spanish I  (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

Year Course - 2 Credits

This course primarily focuses on communication skills:  speaking and listening.  Other stressed areas are reading, writing, and culture.  Topics to be studied are greetings, activities and hobbies, numbers, descriptions, foods, colors, and rooms of the house.  This course is recommended for the college bound.

Spanish II  (Grades 10, 11, 12)

Prerequisite:  Spanish I

Year Course - 2 Credits

Communication is still of main importance in this course.  More emphasis is placed on correct grammar structures.  Topics to be studied are family members, occupations, animals, descriptions, and nationalities.  This course is recommended for the college bound.

Spanish III  (Grades 11, 12)

Prerequisite:  Spanish II

Year Course - 2 Credits

This is a continuation of the Spanish program. Specific vocabulary topics are introduced.  Advanced grammar structures are studied.

Spanish IV  (Grade 12)

Prerequisite:  Spanish III

Year Course - 2 Credits 

This is a continuation of the Spanish program with emphasis on correct grammar and the future, conditional, and subjunctive forms.  The entire class consists of communication only in the target language.  Upon completion of this course, you may have an opportunity to take an advanced placement examination.