World Languages

SPANISH

SPANISH I
Course Code WLO1S1
Syllabus: Spanish I
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Prerequisites: Seniors will only be admitted on a space available basis following registration. Length: one year/one credit

This is an introductory immersion course in the Spanish language and culture. The focus is on speaking and comprehending the Spanish language, as well as basic reading and writing skills. Focus on pretense verbs. Note: English will not be spoken in this class.


SPANISH II
Course Code WLO2S2
Syllabus: Spanish II
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish I.
Length: one year/one credit

This course further develops the Spanish reading, writing and speaking skills. Focus on past tense verbs. Note: English will not be spoken in this class.


SPANISH III
Course Code WLO3S3
Syllabus: Spanish III
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish II.
Length: one year/one credit

This is an advanced Spanish speaking, reading and writing skills course. Focus on future and past tense verbs. Note: English will not be spoken in this class.


AP SPANISH
Syllabus: AP Spanish
Course Code WLO5S5
Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish III.
Length: one year/one credit

Students will perfect and acquire advanced grammar through literature, poetry, songs, movies, and verbal stories. They will discuss, share opinions, and analyze contemporary issues, along with writing comparison, expository and persuasive papers. Each student will keep a daily journal. Note: English will not be spoken in this class

FRENCH

FRENCH I
Course Code WLO1F1
Syllabus: French I
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Prerequisites: Seniors will only be admitted on a space available basis following registration. Length: one year/one credit

This is an introductory immersion course in French language and culture. The focus is on comprehension through listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. Note: English will not be spoken in this class.


FRENCH II
Course Code WLO2F2
Syllabus: French II
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Successful completion of French I.
Length: one year/one credit

This course further develops French listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Note: English will not be spoken in this class.


FRENCH III
Course Code WLO3F3
Syllabus: French III
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Successful completion of French II.
Length: one year/one credit

This course is for advanced French skills in speaking, reading, and writing. Students get the opportunity to teach in the elementary schools during the year. Note: English will not be spoken in this class.


FRENCH IV
Course Code WLO4F4
Syllabus: French IV
Grade: 11, 12
Prerequisites: Successful completion of French III.
Length: one year/one credit

Students will continue to acquire vocabulary, grammar, and conversation through speaking, reading, writing, and teaching French.. These students will continue the partnership we have with local grade schools and teach there once a week (November-May).

JAPANESE

JAPANESE I
Course Code WLO1J1
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Prerequisites: Seniors will only be admitted on a space available basis following registration.
Length: one year/one credit

This course will offer the fundamentals of the Japanese language, including reading and writing. Students will be introduced to the cultural differences between East and West.


JAPANESE II
Course Code WLO2J2
Grades: 9 (with teacher permission) 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Japanese I.
Length: one year/one credit

This course further develops reading, writing, and speaking skills in the Japanese language. Japanese culture and social interrelations are emphasized.


JAPANESE III
Course Code WLO3J3
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Japanese II.
Length: one year/one credit

This is an advance Japanese speaking, reading, and writing skills course.