World Language Courses: Spanish
Advantages of learning Spanish
Spanish is the 2nd most common language in the United States.
About 12% of the people in the US speak Spanish.
It is one of the fastest-growing languages in the US, up 233% since 1980.
Spanish is the 3rd most common language in the world, and over 425 million people speak Spanish.
Please see Spanish course descriptions below:
| Course Name | Advanced Placement Spanish |
| Course Number | 5521 |
| Grade/Meeting time |
11 Daily, semester 12 Daily, semester |
| Credit | 1.0 |
| Weight | 1.5 |
| Graduation Requirement | Elective |
| Prerequisite | Level IV minimum grade of C+. | Special Consideration | Students who enroll in this course may also be eligible to apply for the High School Seal of Biliteracy. AP teacher or guidance counselor can provide more information. |
| Description: Advanced Placement Language courses are designed to help the students “function in the language” rather than “learn language function”. AP promotes fluency and accuracy in language use, recognizing the importance of grammar but placing priority on all forms of communication with respect to six general themes: contemporary life, science & technology, global challenges, family & communities, personal & public identities and art & aesthetics. A diverse range of authentic materials are employed, enhanced by current technological accessibility.
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| Course Name | Advanced Spanish: Current Events |
| Course Number | 5525 |
| Grade/Meeting time |
11 Daily, semester 12 Daily, semester |
| Credit | 1.0 |
| Weight | 1.0 |
| Graduation Requirement | Elective |
| Prerequisite | Students must have completed Spanish IV Honors with a grade of C or better. | Special Consideration | None |
| Description: This course is designed for advanced Spanish speakers to further develop their communication skills through the study of current events. The course is conducted in Spanish with research, discussion, and oral presentation and/or writing about current issues as the focus of the class. |
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| Course Name | Heritage Spanish |
| Course Number | 5115 |
| Grade/Meeting time |
9 Daily, fall semester 10 Daily, semester 11 Daily, semester 12 Daily, semester |
| Credit | 1.0 |
| Weight | 1.0 |
| Graduation Requirement | Elective |
| Prerequisite | None | Special Consideration | Course is for Spanish speaking ELL students |
| Description: The course is designed to help native Spanish speakers improve their English proficiency and cultural literacy. |
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| Course Name | Spanish I |
| Course Number | 5120 |
| Grade/Meeting time |
9 Daily, semester 10 Daily, semester 11 Daily, semester 12 Daily, semester |
| Credit | 1.0 |
| Weight | 1.0 |
| Graduation Requirement | Elective |
| Prerequisite | Proficient (3) reading and writing scores | Special Consideration | None |
| Description: Level I language classes are designed to establish familiarity with the language and the various countries and cultures where the target language is spoken. Practical language phrases and daily life scenarios are practiced. Basic communication will develop through oral and written practice with the use of authentic material.
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| Course Name | Spanish II |
| Course Number | 5220 |
| Grade/Meeting time |
9 Daily, semester 10 Daily, semester 11 Daily, semester 12 Daily, semester |
| Credit | 1.0 |
| Weight | 1.0 |
| Graduation Requirement | Elective |
| Prerequisite | Level I minimum grade of C. | Special Consideration | None |
| Description: Level II continues to expand communicative skills through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Knowledge of culture is also extended. The opportunity to experiment with the language in simple conversations, dramatizations and other communicative forms of expression are employed.
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| Course Name | Spanish III |
| Course Number | 5320 |
| Grade/Meeting time |
10 Daily, semester 11 Daily, semester 12 Daily, semester |
| Credit | 1.0 |
| Weight | 1.0 |
| Graduation Requirement | Elective |
| Prerequisite | Level II minimum grade of C. | Special Consideration | None |
| Description: Level III is conducted primarily in the target language. Emphasis is placed on the ability to use the language in original situations while refining accuracy. There is a strong focus on the formal structure of the language which includes syntax and grammar. Advanced techniques in communication are also introduced through the broad scope of contemporary culture.
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| Course Name | Spanish IV (Honors) |
| Course Number | 5420 |
| Grade/Meeting time |
10 Daily, semester 11 Daily, semester 12 Daily, semester |
| Credit | 1.0 |
| Weight | 1.25 |
| Graduation Requirement | Elective |
| Prerequisite | Level III minimum grade of B. | Special Consideration | None |
| Description: Level IV is an honors course that is conducted in the target language. Use of language will be refined and expanded. Composition is stressed, as are conversation and discussion on topics concerning history, literature, art and music, and current events. This course is designed to prepare the student for further language study in either AP or university level language class. Depending on the college, the student may test out of the requirement based upon selected major.
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