World Language

The student will communicate information clearly and effectively using a variety of tools/media in varied contexts for a variety of purposes; understand speech on familiar topics at a pace that is comfortable, yet challenging, for the students; understand simple questions and commands in familiar topic areas; interact orally on simple, familiar topics; use the language for basic personal communication needs; ask and answer basic questions on familiar topics; understand written samples on familiar topics dealing with basic needs or interests; write short, descriptive paragraphs on familiar topics; use real-world digital, video, and other research tools to complete authentic tasks; and value and demonstrate understanding of selected aspects of various cultures.

Grades 9 - 12

Academic

Full Year   1 Credit

The student will communicate information clearly and effectively using a variety of tools/media in varied contexts for a variety of purposes; understand speech on familiar topics at a faster pace; understand questions and commands in familiar topic areas; interact orally on familiar topics; use the language for personal communication needs; ask and answer questions on familiar topics; understand written samples on familiar topics; write descriptive paragraphs on familiar topics; use real-world digital, video, and other research tools to complete authentic tasks; and value and demonstrate understanding of selected aspects of various cultures.

Grades 9 - 12

Academic

Full Year   1 Credit

The student will communicate information on familiar topics at a faster pace; understand semi-sophisticated questions and commands in familiar topic areas; interact orally on semi-sophisticated, familiar topics; use the language for personal communication needs; ask and answer semi-sophisticated questions on familiar topics; understand written samples on familiar topics; write descriptive paragraphs on familiar topics; use real-world digital, video, and other research tools to complete authentic tasks; and value and demonstrate understanding of selected aspects of Hispanic culture. Students are encouraged to speak in Spanish as much as possible.

Grades 10 - 12

Academic

Full Year   1 Credit

Students communicate in the target language with more ease. S/he develop higher listening skills. Reading and writing excerpts from various forms of literature are infused with cultural aspects of the Latino and Spanish world. The majority of the class is conducted in the target language. There are regular homework assignments. A major component of this course is both individual and group student oral participation. The student will communicate information on a variety of topics at a faster pace; understand sophisticated questions and commands in various topic areas; interact orally on sophisticated, familiar topics; use the language for personal communication needs; ask and answer sophisticated questions on various topics; understand written samples on a variety of topics; write descriptive paragraphs and essays on familiar topics; use real-world digital, video, and other research tools to complete authentic tasks; use real-world digital and other research tools to complete authentic tasks; and value and demonstrate understanding of selected aspects of Hispanic cultures.

Prerequisite: A minimum grade of 80 in Spanish III and/or instructor recommendation

Grades 11 - 12

Honors

Full Year   1 Credit