World Language

American Sign Language I (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) 1 credit

Prerequisites: None Course Description: American Sign Language I introduces the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) and is designed for students who do not have previous knowledge of ASL. Vocabulary, questions, commands and other simple ASL sentence structures are introduced to develop beginning conversational skills in ASL. Students will be provided opportunities to engage with the target language receptively through whole group instruction, partner practice and exposure to native ASL signers. Additionally, teachers will guide students through interacting expressively through presentations, partner practice and whole group interactive activities. Students will learn about Deaf Culture, their community, and history to prepare students to function comfortably in various situations by learning culturally appropriate behaviors specific to the Deaf Community. (Semesters 1 & 2)

American Sign Language I Honors (grades 9, 10, 11, 12) 1 credit

Prerequisites: Current World Language or EnglishTeacher Recommendation Course Description: This course introduces the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) and is designed for students who have little or no previous knowledge of ASL. This is a fast-paced course designed for students who intend to pursue three or more years of ASL. Vocabulary, questions, commands and other simple ASL sentence structures are introduced to develop beginning conversational skills in ASL. Students will be challenged with higher level critical thinking activities that require implementation of the vocabulary and strategies presented in class in order to engage expressively through presentations, partner practice and whole group interactive activities. Students will be exposed to the Deaf Community, learning about Deaf Culture and its history, and be prepared to function comfortably in a wide variety of situations by learning culturally appropriate behaviors specific to the Deaf Community. Students in this Honors course are required to perform Cultural Integration hours outside of class. (Semesters 1 & 2)

American Sign Language II (grades 10, 11, 12) 1 credit

Prerequisite: ASL I Course Description: In this class students will continue to develop proficiency in American Sign Language through a linguistic, communicative, and cultural approach. Emphasis is placed on the development of receptive and expressive signing skills and on the acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar. Students will be required to use the foundational vocabulary acquired and developed in level one to implement grammatical structures of the target language. Some of the course instruction will be delivered in ASL only, and the students will be expected to communicate in the target language for basic communication. Students will continue to be exposed to the Deaf Community and Deaf Culture. (Semesters 1 & 2)

American Sign Language II Honors (grades 10, 11, 12) 1 credit Prerequisite: ASL I HonorswithGrade ofB or higheror ASL Teacher recommendation Course Description: In this class students will continue to develop proficiency in American Sign Language through linguistic, communicative, and cultural approach. Emphasis is placed on the

development of interpretive, presentational, and interpersonal signing skills and on the acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar. Students will be required to use the foundational vocabulary acquired and developed in level one to implement grammatical structures of the target language and critical thinking activities. Some of the course instruction will be delivered in ASL only, and the students will be expected to communicate in the target language for basic to intermediate communication. Students will continue to be exposed to the Deaf Community and Deaf Culture. Students in this Honors course are required to perform Cultural Integration hours outside of class. (Semesters 1 & 2)

American Sign Language III Honors (grades 11, 12) 1 credit

Prerequisite: ASL II Honorsor ASL II Teacher recommendation Course Description: This course builds on skills learned in ASL II Honors, adding more complex grammatical features and vocabulary, short stories, narratives and dialogues. Emphasis is placed on fine-tuning interpretive, interpersonal and presentational communication. Most of the course instruction will be delivered in ASL only, and the students will be expected to communicate in the target language for intermediate to advanced communication. Students will continue to explore distinct viewpoints of Deaf Culture and participate in Cultural Integration hours within the Deaf Community. (Semesters 1 & 2)

ASL IV Honors: (grades 11, 12)

1 credit

Prerequisite: ASL III Honors Course Description: This course builds on skills learned in ASL 3 Honors, preparing students to become more proficient in their interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills. Instruction will be given in American Sign Language to immerse students in the language. All course instruction will be delivered in ASL only, and the students will be expected to communicate in the target language for advanced communication. Students will continue to develop storytelling and conversational skills, improve grammar, and expand vocabulary. By the end of the school year each student should be able to communicate on an advanced level in ASL and be prepared for college coursework in ASL. (Semesters 1 & 2)

Spanish I (grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

1 credit

Prerequisites: None Course Description: Spanish I is a foundational year designed to provide the student the ability to begin reading, writing, listening, and speaking in the Spanish language. Students will learn to communicate both verbally and in writing on a basic level utilizing appropriate grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Students will also be exposed to a variety of Hispanic cultural aspects. Students will be prepared to take Spanish II at the end of this course. Summer work would be necessary for students continuing to Spanish II Honors. (Semesters 1 & 2)

Spanish I Honors (grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

1 credit

Prerequisites: Previous Spanish Teacher Recommendation or Honors Teacher recommendation Previous Spanish Class Grade of A, if applicable Course Description: Spanish I Honors is a foundational year designed to provide the student the ability to begin reading, writing, listening, and speaking in the Spanish language. Students will learn to communicate both verbally and in writing on a basic to moderate level utilizing appropriate grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Students will also be exposed to a variety of Hispanic

cultural aspects. This is a fast-paced course designed for students who intend to pursue three or more years of Spanish. Students will be responsible for more work outside of the classroom and much of classroom instruction will take place in the Spanish language. Students in this Honors course are required to perform Cultural Integration hours outside of class. (Semesters 1 &2)

Spanish II (grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

1 credit

Prerequisite: Spanish I Course Description: Spanish II will reinforce and build on the fundamental knowledge and skills acquired by the students in Spanish I. Students will work towards greater proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as increase their cultural awareness. Some of the course instruction will be delivered in Spanish and students will engage in basic levels of oral and written communication. Note: Students should take Spanish II Honors in order to move to Spanish III Honors. A summer course would be necessary for students continuing to Spanish III Honors. (Semesters 1 &2)

Spanish II Honors (grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

1 credit

Prerequisites: Previous Spanish Teacher Recommendation Spanish I Honors Grade B or higher or Spanish I Grade of A Course Description: Spanish II Honors will reinforce and build on the fundamental knowledge and skills acquired by the students in Spanish I Honors. Students will work towards greater proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as increase their cultural awareness. Much of the course instruction will be delivered in Spanish and students will engage in basic to intermediate communication. This is a fast-paced course designed for students who intend to pursue three or more years of Spanish. Students in this Honors course are required to perform Cultural Integration hours outside of class and will be responsible for more work outside of the classroom including summer work. An assessment on summer work will be given the first week of school. (Semesters 1 &2)

Spanish III (grades 10, 11, 12)

1 credit

Prerequisites: Previous Spanish Teacher Recommendation Spanish II Honors orSpanish II Course Description: Spanish III is additional preparation in building a strong foundation to prepare students to continue their language career. The goal for this course is to build from the foundation in Spanish I and II to gain proficiency in the four areas of language acquisition: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Most of the instruction will be delivered in Spanish to immerse students in the language. By the end of the year each student should have the ability to communicate at a basic to intermediate level in Spanish. (Semesters 1 & 2)

Spanish III Honors (grades 10, 11, 12)

1 credit

Prerequisites: Previous Spanish Teacher Recommendation Spanish II Honors I Course Description: Spanish III Honors will build from the foundation of Spanish I Honors and Spanish II Honors so that students gain an intermediate level of proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking Spanish. Instruction will be delivered in Spanish to immerse students in the target language. By the end of the year each student should have the ability to communicate at an intermediate level and be prepared for Spanish IV or AP Spanish. Summer review work will be required and an assessment given the first week of school. (Semesters 1 & 2)

Spanish IV Honors (grades 11, 12) 1 credit

Prerequisite: Spanish IIIHonors Course Description: Spanish IV Honors allows students to further polish their language skills and become more effective Spanish readers, writers, listeners, and speakers. The course and lecture will take place in Spanish to daily immerse students in the language. An emphasis on speaking, such as in debates, is a highlight of the course. All major grammar concepts from the first three years of Spanish will be reviewed and built upon by expecting higher-level critical thinking and by studying college level thematic units. By the end of the year, each student should have the ability to communicate interpersonally at an advanced level in Spanish and be prepared for AP Spanish or for intermediate level college courses. (Semesters 1 & 2)

AP Spanish Language and Culture (grades 11, 12) Prerequisites: SpanishIII Honors, Spanish Teacher recommendation AP Exam Fee of approximately $100.00 collected spring semester

1 credit

Course Description: The Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture course will prepare students to demonstrate their level of Spanish proficiency across three communicative modes: Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational. The course is comparable to an intermediate or advanced college/university course that focuses on reading, writing, listening, and speaking Spanish at a highly proficient level. Students who enroll in this course should already have attained a moderate to high proficiency in using the language. Course instruction takes place in Spanish. Students may take this course after Spanish III Honors or after Spanish IV Honors; however, if students register for this course after Spanish III Honors, a high aptitude in Spanish is recommended in order to succeed in the course. (Semesters 1 & 2)

After this I looked, and there was a vast multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language, which no one could number, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes with palm branches in their hands.

Revelation 7:9