World Language Courses
We offer courses in Chinese, and Spanish. Become a citizen of the world by becoming multilingual.
Chinese 1 / Spanish 1
Grade Level: 9-12
E - Language other than English
These introductory courses emphasize skills reinforced by experiences in reading, writing, and cultural understandings. Level 1 topics include: the alphabet/sound system, numbers, giving basic information about oneself, asking simple questions, describing people, communicating about families/friends, talking about school, and communicating simple actions.
Chinese 2 / Spanish 2
Grade Level: 9-12
E - Language other than English
Level 2 courses are designed to further develop communication, reading and writing skills in the language, with a stronger emphasis on grammar. Students will further explore the culture of the language. Level 2 topics include: talking about events in the past and future, traveling to a foreign country, childhood, and restaurant etiquette/foods.
Chinese 3 / Spanish 3
Grade Level: 9-12
E - Language other than English
Level 3 courses are designed to emphasize oral practice, increased reading and writing practice, and advanced application of vocabulary and grammatical structures. Classes are taught primarily in the target language and students will be expected to use the target language as their primary mode of communication. Literature will also be introduced as a means of reinforcing reading, writing, and cultural knowledge.
Espanol para Hispanohablantes (Spanish for Native Speakers)
Grade Level: 9-12
E - Language other than English
This course will guide fluent or near-fluent speakers of Spanish to improve their reading and writing skills in Spanish. The focus will be on the process of writing, with attention to formalizing knowledge of grammatical structures particular to Spanish writing and spelling. Projects and discussions will focus on cultural heritage and issues concerning Spanish speakers. This course will prepare students for level 3 or higher. Students should be prepared for non-stop assignments in reading and writing.
Chinese 4 / Spanish 4
Grade Level: 9-12
E - Language other than English
The level 4 course is designed to prepare students for college-level Chinese / Spanish courses and/or the AP level course. Emphasis is placed on advanced communication, writing skills, and includes reading and analysis of literature. The class is taught primarily in the target language and students will be expected to use the target language as their primary mode of communication.
AP Chinese / AP Spanish
Grade Level: 9-12
E - Language other than English
This course is the equivalent of a beginning college-level course in advanced foreign language composition and conversation. Oral skills, composition, and grammar are emphasizes. Class is taught in Chinese / Spanish and students will be expected to use Spanish /Chinese as their primary mode of conversation. This course will prepare students to take the AP exam in Chinese / Spanish.