Course Catalog Details

  • World Language
Spanish Heritage I & II

Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semesters: 2
Prerequisites: None. However, this class is for native Spanish speakers or students who have completed the Spanish curriculum.
Credit: 1

This Spanish language arts course is designed for native-speaking and heritage-speaking students to improve their Spanish literacy skills. With an emphasis on reading, writing, listening, and speaking, students will explore the Spanish-speaking world through authentic texts of varying genres and formats. While exploring the world around them, students will compare their perspectives with many others to work towards becoming a global citizen. Please discuss with the Spanish Heritage teacher or Spanish department chair if you are unsure if this class is right for you.

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  • World Language
Spanish I

Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semesters: 2
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 1

This course provides a foundation for students to comprehend the language through reading and listening as well as produce the language through speaking and writing. The following thematic units will be covered: personal and public identities, families and communities, beauty and aesthetics, global issues and challenges, STEM, contemporary life, communications and media, and career connections. These units empower students to communicate on topics that are universal to the human experience. Comprehensible novice level Spanish is used in instruction. 

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Spanish II

Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semesters: 2
Prerequisites: Spanish I with a “C” or better or consent of instructor
Credit: 1

This class may be offered Zero Hour. Transportation will not be provided.

This course builds upon the mastery of foundational structures and vocabulary from Spanish I. Students will comprehend the language through reading and listening activities as well as produce the language by speaking and writing. The following thematic units will be covered: personal and public identities, families and communities, beauty and aesthetics, global issues and challenges, STEM, contemporary life, communications and media, and career connections. These units empower students to communicate on topics that are universal to the human experience. Comprehensible novice to intermediate-level Spanish is used in instruction and students are expected to refrain from the English language. 
 

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  • World Language
Spanish III

Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semesters: 2
Prerequisites: Spanish I, Spanish II with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor
Credit: 1


This class may be offered in a blended format.

This course builds upon the mastery of foundational structures and vocabulary from Spanish I and II. Students will comprehend the language through reading and listening activities as well as produce the language by speaking and writing. The following thematic units will be covered: personal and public identities, families and communities, beauty and aesthetics, global issues and challenges, STEM, contemporary life, communications and media, and career connections. These units empower students to communicate on topics that are universal to the human experience and better prepare them for global citizenship. Comprehensible intermediate-level Spanish is used in instruction and students are expected to refrain from the English language. 

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Spanish IV

Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semesters: 2
Prerequisites: Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor
Credit: 1

This class may be offered in a blended format.

This course builds upon the mastery of foundational structures and vocabulary from Spanish I through III. Students will comprehend the language through reading and listening activities as well as produce the language by speaking and writing. The following thematic units will be covered: personal and public identities, families and communities, beauty and aesthetics, global issues and challenges, STEM, contemporary life, communications and media, and career connections. These units empower students to communicate on topics that are universal to the human experience and better prepare them for global citizenship. Comprehensible intermediate to advanced level Spanish is used in instruction and students are expected to refrain from the English language.  The successful completion Spanish IV is one factor for student eligibility for the Seal of Bi-literacy.

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