Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Course Preparation/Critical Skills: Reading, writing, listening, speaking skills

Course Description: This is an introductory course in which students will begin to understand and convey information about themselves (physical and personality traits, likes and dislikes) and the world around them(family, home, school life, leisure activities, foods, shopping, clothes, numbers, means of transportation, destinations). Students will comprehend and reproduce memorized words, phrases, and sentences when speaking or writing. They will understand uncomplicated speech when listening and simple texts when reading. In addition, students will start developing cross-cultural appreciation by learning the values and products of target cultures.

Major Projects/Assignments: Students’ development of proficiency will be assessed in a variety of ways during and at the end of each unit. Forms of assessment will include quizzes and tests, projects, short compositions, and presentations.

Approximate homework assigned daily: 15-20 minutes, 4-5 days per week

Graduation Requirement: World Language

UC/CSU a-g Requirement: e

 

 

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisite: C or better required in level 1-2, or teacher recommendation

Suggested Course Preparation/Critical Skills: Proficiency in conjugating regular and some irregular verbs in the present tense; mastery of basic vocabulary and structures from level 1-2.

Course Description: This course is designed to build upon the skills already acquired in Level 1/2. Students will begin to understand and convey information beyond themselves and their world (geography, directions, cultural and historical figures, places and events, health, travel and work, narrating events in the past and future). Students will use and understand connected sentences and short paragraphs when speaking, reading and writing. In addition,students will continue to develop cross-cultural appreciation by learning the values and products of target cultures.

Major Projects/Assignments: Students’ development of proficiency will be assessed in a variety of ways during and at the end of each unit. Forms of assessment will include quizzes and tests, projects, short compositions, and presentations.

Approximate homework assigned daily: 15-20 minutes, 4-5 days per week

Graduation Requirement: World Language

UC/CSU a-g Requirement: e

 

 

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisite: C or better in level 3-4 required, or teacher recommendation

Suggested Course Preparation/Critical Skills: Proficiency in conjugating regular and irregular verbs inthe present and past tenses; mastery of level 3-4 vocabulary and structures.

Course Description: This course is designed to build upon the skills already acquired in Level 3/4. At this level, students are asked to communicate using more complex language. Students will begin to understand and convey information about art, history, literature, music, current affairs and civilization with an emphasis on significant people and events in these fields. Students will continue to use and understand connected sentences and short paragraphs when speaking, reading, and writing. In addition, students will continue to develop cross-cultural appreciation by learning the values and products of target cultures. Cultural understanding will be expanded through the use of authentic sources (reading, video, audio, Internet)

Major Projects/Assignments: Students’ development of proficiency will be assessed in a variety of ways during and at the end of each unit. Forms of assessment will include quizzes and tests, projects, short compositions, and presentations.

Approximate homework assigned daily: 20-25 minutes, 4-5 days per week

Graduation Requirement: World Language

UC/CSU a-g Requirement: e

 

 

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisite: B- or better in level 5-6 recommended, or teacher recommendation

Suggested Course Preparation/Critical Skills: Proficiency in conjugating regular and irregular verbs in all major tenses and moods; mastery of level 5-6 vocabulary and structures.

Course Description: This course is designed to build upon the skills already acquired in Level 5/6. Students will continue to progress toward a higher level of proficiency in the target language. They will deepen their understanding and their ability to convey information about art, history, literature, music, current affairs, career choices, the environment and social issues. Students will expand their use and understanding of connected sentences and short paragraphs when speaking, reading and writing. Cultural and linguistic understanding will be increased through the use of authentic sources (reading, video, audio,Internet)

Major Projects/Assignments: Students’ development of proficiency will be assessed in a variety of ways during and at the end of each unit. Forms of assessment will include quizzes and tests, projects, short and long essays, practice AP tests, and oral presentations.

Approximate homework assigned daily: 40 minutes, 5 days per week

Graduation Requirement: World Language

UC/CSU a-g Requirement: e

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Course Preparation/Critical Skills: Proficiency in conjugating regular and irregular verbs in all major tenses and moods; mastery of level 7-8 vocabulary and structures.

Course Description: AP Spanish Language is similar to third year university courses that focus on advanced speaking and writing in Spanish. The course is organized thematically, with authentic listening, reading, writing and speaking activities focusing on a unifying theme. Grammar instruction is related to the theme as appropriate. The class seeks to develop the language skills necessary to take the AP Spanish Language exam, which students are expected to take in May.

Major Projects/Assignments: Evidence of communication skills includes prepared and spontaneous role playing, oral presentations, listening with note taking, oral and written responses to reading and listening passages, essays on literary and journalistic readings, and short notes and letters. In preparation for the AP test, students will be assessed in their ability to analyze and synthesize information acquired from authentic sources.

Approximate homework assigned daily: 40 minutes, 5 days per week

Graduation Requirement: World Language

UC/CSU a-g Requirement: e

 

 

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisite: Placement test or teacher recommendation

Suggested Course Preparation/Critical Skills: Spanish is primary home language. Very limited or no formal instruction in Spanish.

Course Description: The goal of the course is twofold: to promote literacy skills in Spanish and to support academic success in English. This is an introductory level course for native speakers who may have adequate verbal skills, but who lack skills in reading and writing.

Major Projects/Assignments: Students’ development of proficiency will be assessed in a variety of ways during and at the end of each unit. Forms of assessment will include quizzes and tests, projects, short and long essays, and oral presentations.

Approximate homework assigned daily: 15-20 minutes, 4-5 days per week

Graduation Requirement: World Language

UC/CSU a-g Requirement: e

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisite: C in Spanish 3-4 Native Speakers, placement test, or teacher recommendation

Suggested Course Preparation/Critical Skills: Spanish is primary home language. This course is designed for native speakers of Spanish who have at least a moderate level of reading and writing skills in the primary language.

Course Description: This course is tailored to build upon the existing skills of students who have Spanish as a primary language. Students will refine and expand their linguistic abilities. Areas of focus will include basic and advanced grammatical structure and spelling through reading, writing, speaking and listening. Through a variety of media, students will also explore culture, geography, history, current events, and literature of the Spanish-speaking world. This class will be taught exclusively in Spanish.

Major Projects/Assignments: Students’ development of proficiency will be assessed in a variety of ways during and at the end of each unit. Forms of assessment will include quizzes and tests, projects, short and long essays, and oral presentations.

Approximate homework assigned daily: 20-25 minutes, 4-5 days per week

Graduation Requirement: World Language

UC/CSU a-g Requirement: e