Grades 11-12
American Sign Language (ASL) 3 builds on interpretive, interpersonal and presentational communication skills by focusing on the implementation of higher-level vocabulary and grammatical structures. Students will apply new knowledge to produce various forms of ASL literature. Students will continue to examine, analyze, and compare cultural perspectives, important figures in the Deaf community, and ASL art and literature. ASL will be the primary mode of communication (student-student and/or student-teacher) throughout this course.
Grades 10-12
American Sign Language (ASL) 2 strengthens the receptive and expressive communication skills that were developed in ASL 1, through the continued use of culturally-rich thematic units. Students will analyze and utilize more complex vocabulary and grammatical structures through performance-based activities. This course will continue to examine cultural perspectives and comparisons, important figures in the Deaf community, and ASL art and literature.
Grade 10-12. Weighted grade.
AP Spanish focuses on expanding the four communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing by exploring a variety of contemporary and classic topics utilizing authentic resources. Grammar and structure are also reviewed. The six overarching themes from the College Board are addressed in a variety of units. A selection of activities will be required during the summer preceding the course. Students who successfully complete this course and the AP Spanish Language examination may receive college credit and/or higher placement in college.
Grade 11-12. Weighted grade.
Honors Spanish 4 focuses on expanding the four communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The students enrich their vocabulary through a variety of media and cultural units utilizing authentic resources. The class is facilitated primarily in Spanish.
Grade 10-12.
Spanish 3 builds on the skills developed in Spanish 1 and 2: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students expand their level of self-expression in more abstract situations. Classroom instruction is centered on an in-depth exploration of cultures, products, and practice through the use of authentic materials. Students continue to expand their cultural understanding and awareness. The class is facilitated primarily in Spanish.
Grade 9-12.
Spanish 2 builds on the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills developed in Spanish 1 by broadening student knowledge of vocabulary and more complex grammatical structures. Students expand their level of self-expression in everyday situations with family and friends. Classroom instruction is centered on an in-depth exploration of cultures, products, and practice through the use of authentic materials. Students continue to expand their cultural understanding and awareness.
Grade 9-12.
Spanish 1 is an introductory course to the Spanish-speaking language and culture. It introduces the student to practical vocabulary and basic grammatical structures that enable the student to participate in basic conversation and self-expression. Students gain basic proficiency in listening, speaking, reading , and writing. The introduction of cultural products, practices, and perspectives is also an integral part of the course.
Grade 11-12. Weighted grade.
AP German focuses on expanding the four communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing by exploring a variety of contemporary and classic topics utilizing authentic resources. Grammar and structure are also reviewed. The six overarching themes from the College Board are addressed in a variety of units. A selection of activities will be required during the summer preceding the course. Students who successfully complete this course and the AP German Language examination may receive college credit and/or higher placement in college.
Grade 10-12.
German 3 builds on the skills developed in German 1 and 2: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students expand their level of self-expression in more abstract situations. Classroom instruction is centered on an in-depth exploration of cultures, products, and practice through the use of authentic materials. Students continue to expand their cultural understanding and awareness. The class is facilitated primarily in German.
Grade 10-12.
German 2 builds on the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills developed in German 1 by broadening student knowledge of vocabulary and more complex grammatical structures. Students expand their level of self-expression in everyday situations with family and friends. Classroom instruction is centered on an in-depth exploration of cultures, products, and practice through the use of authentic materials. Students continue to expand their cultural understanding and awareness.