Note: Due to the nature of foreign language study, and the fact that each level is predicated on the mastery of the preceding level, it is required that the student pass the previous level with a C or better in order to proceed to the next level.
Developmental Spanish I
Prerequisite: Spanish I and consent of teacher
1 year, 1 credit
Grades 9-12
This class is for the student who has completed Spanish I but is not ready for Spanish II. This class will review and reinforce vocabulary and grammatical concepts learned in Spanish I. Although high school credit is received for this course, it does not fulfill college admission requirements.
Developmental Spanish II
Prerequisite: Spanish II and consent of teacher
1 year, 1 credit
Grades 10-12
This class is for the student who has completed Spanish II but is not ready for Spanish III. This class will review and reinforce vocabulary and grammatical concepts learned in Spanish II. Although high school credit is received for this course, it does not fulfill college admission requirements.
Spanish I
1 year, 1 credit
Grades 8-12
Spanish I will introduce the student to the Spanish language by developing skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It also takes a look at culture, history, customs, and everyday life of the Spanish-speaking people. Emphasis will be on communication and self-expression in the Spanish language. Students that take the course in 8th grade may have the opportunity to take the course again in 9th grade without penalty based on instructor approval or recommendation.
Spanish II
Prerequisite: Spanish I with a grade of C or better
1 year, 1 credit
Grades 9-12
Spanish II is a continuation of Spanish I. It consists of review of the vocabulary and grammar principles learned in Spanish I, as well as looking at more advanced grammatical concepts. More emphasis will be placed on real-life communication in the language as well as a more in-depth look at the culture and customs of Hispanic people.
Spanish III
Prerequisite: Spanish I and II
1 year, 1 credit (This course will be weighted.)
Grades 10-12
Spanish III is a continuation of Spanish II. Grammatical concepts and vocabulary will be reviewed. Culture and literature will be looked at more in depth. Major emphasis will be on daily communication in the Spanish language in a variety of settings.
Spanish IV
Prerequisite: Spanish I, II, and III
1 year, 1 credit (This course will be weighted. Dual credit option available.)
Grades 11-12
Spanish IV is a continuation of Spanish III. Once again, the major emphasis will be on daily communication in a Spanish language.
Spanish V
Prerequisite: Spanish I, II, III, and IV
1 year, 1 credit (This course will be weighted.)
Grade 12
Independent projects in Spanish emphasizing reading, writing and speaking.
