AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination

WL150 | GRADES 9-12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: Students must already speak and understand Spanish; permission of instructor required. This course is designed to build upon the language base that students of Spanish heritage have acquired outside the educational system. This course assists students in attaining greater literacy, grammar, writing and comprehension skills in the Spanish language. Additionally, this course includes cultural awareness of the Hispanic world and is entirely taught in Spanish.

HERITAGE SPANISH 2

WL250 | GRADES 9-12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Heritage Spanish 1. This course will build on the skills acquired in Heritage Spanish I. Students will read a variety of Spanish literature; continue to write clear, grammatically correct paragraphs; speak in order to express their advanced level of critical thinking through projects and presentations, while increasing their sophisticated grammar and vocabulary. Opportunities for further development of Hispanic culture and heritage will be explored.

HONORS HERITAGE SPANISH 3

WL350 | GRADES 9-12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: Completion of Heritage Spanish 2 or Honors Spanish 4, or permission of instructor. This advanced course continues to give Heritage Spanish students the opportunity to study and practice advanced grammar and culture of the Hispanic countries of their family’s background. Oral, cultural, grammar, history, and experiential lessons are studied to maintain heritage and pride for both the students and their families, while maintaining the academic rigor of a world language class.

Students who move beyond the fourth year of Spanish may elect to enroll in an independent study of AP Spanish. If interested, please contact the Vice Principal of Academics.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS

AVID

AVID 9 | AV105 | GRADE 9 | FULL YEAR AVID 10 | AV205 | GRADE 10 | FULL YEAR AVID 11 | AV305 | GRADE 11 | FULL YEAR AVID 12 | AV405 | GRADE 12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: Placement is determined by AVID site team and AVID Coordinator. Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a nationally-recognized program whose mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. Students selected for the AVID program will work to master strategies and build skills with the goal of accelerating their achievement.

AVID TUTOR

AV505 | GRADES 11-12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: Must have been an AVID student for 1-2 years prior; instructor approval. Under the general supervision of the AVID Coordinator and the immediate supervision of the AVID elective teacher, AVID tutors assist identified students in academic subjects to develop habits and higher standards of academic achievement among students which will increase postsecondary educational options upon high school graduation.