American Sign Language 1 | Course #4170 | Credits (E) | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
This course has been designed to give students an introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) and the deaf community. Students will learn basic sentence structures and common vocabulary. Students will learn appropriate cultural behaviors as well as study important people and events in deaf history and their impact on society. This course will be conducted predominantly in ASL, a deaf-friendly voice-off environment.
American Sign Language 2 | Course # 4171 | Credits (E) | Grades 11, 12 | Credits 1.0
Recommended Prerequisite: American Sign Language 1
This course has been designed to continue students’ use of American Sign Language (ASL) at an intermediate level. The focus shifts toward improving expressive skills and refining receptive skills. Students are expected to use appropriate cultural behaviors. Students will continue to learn about important people and events in deaf history and their impact on society. This course will be conducted predominantly in ASL, a deaf-friendly voice-off environment.
American Sign Language 3 H | Course #4172 | Credits (E, Sr. ELA) | Grades 11, 12 | Credits 1.0
Recommended Prerequisite: American Sign Language 2
This course has been designed to integrate and refine both receptive and expressive features of American Sign Language (ASL). Students will use culturally appropriate behaviors. Students will use higher level thinking skills to increase their understanding of deaf culture as they make comparisons with other cultures in the world. This course will be conducted predominantly in ASL, a deaf-friendly voice-off environment.
ASL Interactive Lab | Course #4173 | Credits (E) | Grades 10-12 | Credits .5/1.0
In this course, students will be given the opportunity to develop basic communication skills in American Sign Language (ASL) through various avenues of play. No prior experience with ASL is necessary. However, when taken in conjunction with American Sign Language 1, 2 or 3, students will increase their ASL fluency dramatically. This course is a full-immersion experience. Spoken English will only be used when vital.
French 1 | Course #4100 (E) | Credits | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
This course is designed to teach elementary skills in listening, speaking, reading, and spelling. The curriculum covered in this course will give students the skills to communicate in culturally-appropriate ways in the target language. By the end of this course, student skill level should be at novice-mid level according to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL) standards. Students will develop an appreciation for the culture of the countries where the language is spoken.
French 2 | Course #4101 | Credits (E) | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
Recommended Prerequisite: French 1
This course is designed to teach intermediate skills in listening, speaking, reading, and spelling. The curriculum covered in this course will give students the skills to communicate in culturally-appropriate ways in the target language. By the end of this course, student skill level should be at novice-high level according to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL) standards. Students will develop an appreciation for the culture of the countries where the language is spoken.
French 3 H | Course #4103 | Credits (E, Sr. ELA) | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
Recommended Prerequisite: French 2
This course is designed to teach intermediate skills in listening, speaking, reading, and spelling. The curriculum covered in this course will give students the skills to communicate in culturally-appropriate ways in the target language. By the end of this course, student skill level should be at intermediate-low level according to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL) standards.
French 4 H | Course #4106 | Credits (E, Sr. ELA) | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
Recommended Prerequisite: French 3 H
This course is designed to teach intermediate/advanced skills in listening, speaking, reading, and spelling. The curriculum covered in this course will give students the skills to communicate in culturally-appropriate ways in the target language. By the end of this course, student skill level should be at intermediate-mid level according to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL) standards.
French Language AP | Course #4104 | Credits (E, Sr. ELA) | Grades 11, 12 | Credits 1.0
Recommended Prerequisite: French 3 H
Native or heritage speakers should consult with their counselor regarding course placement.
This is an accelerated course designed as a review of grammar, guided and free composition, literature, and conversation skills.. University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the Advanced Placement (AP) exam.
German 1 | Course #4120 | Credits (E) | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
This course is designed to teach elementary skills in listening, speaking, reading, and spelling. The curriculum covered in this course will give students the skills to communicate in culturally-appropriate ways in the target language. By the end of this course, student skill level should be at novice-mid level according to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL) standards. Students will develop an appreciation for the culture of the countries where the language is spoken.
German 2 | Course #4121 | Credits (E) | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
Recommended Prerequisite: German 1
This course is designed to teach intermediate skills in listening, speaking, reading, and spelling. The curriculum covered in this course will give students the skills to communicate in culturally-appropriate ways in the target language. By the end of this course, student skill level should be at novice-high level according to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL) standards.
German 3 H | Course #4123 | Credits (E, Sr. ELA) | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
Recommended Prerequisite: German 2
This course is designed to teach intermediate skills in listening, speaking, reading, and spelling. The curriculum covered in this course will give students the skills to communicate in culturally-appropriate ways in the target language. By the end of this course, student skill level should be at intermediate-low level according to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL) standards.
German 4 H | Course #4125 | Credits (E, Sr. ELA) | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
Recommended Prerequisite: German 3 H
This course is designed to teach intermediate/advanced skills in listening, speaking, reading, and spelling. The curriculum covered in this course will give students the skills to communicate in culturally-appropriate ways in the target language. By the end of this course, student skill level should be at intermediate-mid level according to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL) standards.
Latin 1 | Course #4150 | Credits (E) | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
This course is designed to teach elementary skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Latin. The course includes grammar and vocabulary work, concentrating on Latin roots that are the basis for modern English words. The course also includes study into the culture of the ancient Roman civilization from daily life to history, to mythology. Time is spent discussing the heritage from the ancient Romans that lives on in modern societies in their culture and language.
Latin 2 | Course #4151 | Credits (E) | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
Recommended Prerequisite: Latin 1
This course is designed to teach intermediate skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Latin. The course includes further development of grammar, vocabulary, and etymological (word origin) skills. This course will prepare the students to translate Latin texts. This class will also discuss in further detail the mythology, history, and geography of ancient Rome and the heritage left by that culture.
Latin 3 H | Course #4152 | Credits (E, Sr. ELA) | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
Recommended Prerequisite: Latin 2
This course is designed to teach advanced skills in listening, reading and writing in Latin. The course content includes the development of grammar, and vocabulary, through the translation of Latin texts and guided composition. Students will develop an appreciation for elements in multiple languages that originated from Latin.
Spanish 1 | Course #4180 | Credits (E) | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
This course is designed to teach elementary skills in listening, speaking, reading, and spelling. The curriculum covered in this course will give students the skills to communicate in culturally-appropriate ways in the target language. By the end of this course, student skill level should be at novice-mid level according to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL) standards. Students will develop an appreciation for the culture of the countries where the language is spoken.
Spanish 2 | Course #4181 | Credits (E) | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
Recommended Prerequisite: Spanish 1
This course is designed to teach intermediate skills in listening, speaking, reading, and spelling. The curriculum covered in this course will give students the skills to communicate in culturally-appropriate ways in the target language. By the end of this course, student skill level should be at novice-high level according to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL) standards.
Spanish 2 H | Course #4185 | Credits (E) | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
Recommended Prerequisite: Spanish 1
Spanish 2 Honors is designed for students who achieved, at a minimum, a B+ in Spanish 1 and are serious about learning and using Spanish beyond just the classroom. This accelerated course will be taught at a faster pace than a regular Spanish 2 class and will teach students to read, write, listen, and communicate in the target language, with an end goal of achieving Novice High status at the end of the year.
Spanish 3 H | Course #4183 | Credits (E, Sr. ELA) | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
Recommended Prerequisite: Spanish 2
This course is designed to teach advanced skills in listening, speaking, reading, and spelling. The curriculum covered in this course will give students the skills to communicate in culturally-appropriate ways in the target language. By the end of this course, student skill level should be at intermediate-low level according to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL) standards.
Spanish 4 H | Course #4186 | Credits (E, Sr. ELA) | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
Recommended Prerequisite: Spanish 3 H
This course is designed to teach listening, speaking, reading, and spelling. The curriculum covered in this course will give students the skills to communicate in culturally-appropriate ways in the target language. By the end of this course, student skill level should be at intermediate-mid level according to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL) standards.
Spanish AP | Course #4184 | Credits (E, Sr. ELA) | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
Recommended Prerequisite: Spanish 3 H
Native or heritage speakers should consult with their counselor regarding course placement.
This is an accelerated course designed as a review of grammar, guided and free composition, literature, and conversation skills. University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the Advanced Placement (AP) exam.
Spanish for Native Speakers 1 | Course #4187 | Credits (E) | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
This course is designed to teach elementary academic skills in reading and writing for the native speaker. The course content includes further development of reading and writing skills for students who already have a grasp of the spoken language. Opportunities to share cultural information from countries where Spanish is spoken will be available to students.
Spanish for Native Speakers 2 | Course #4188 | Credits (E) | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
Recommended Prerequisite: Spanish for Native Speakers 1
This course is designed to cover intermediate skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course focus includes further development of reading and writing skills for students who already have a strong grasp of the spoken Spanish language.
Chinese 1 | Course #4191 | Credits (E) | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
This course is designed to introduce students to basic Chinese grammar and a set of vocabulary generally recognized as useful in everyday communication. Using integrated pedagogical and authentic materials, the course adopts a multi-faceted approach to help students gain training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in standard Mandarin Chinese. The goal is the ability to communicate in everyday situations. Aspects of Chinese culture are also introduced.
Chinese 2 | Course #4192 | Credits (E) | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
Recommended Prerequisite: Chinese 1
This course is designed for students who are familiar with the Chinese language. They will be introduced to the principles behind the writing system (radicals and phonetics) as well as the written equivalents for the vocabulary they have learned to speak and understand. Using integrated pedagogical and authentic materials, the course adopts a multi-faceted approach to help students gain training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in standard Mandarin Chinese. The goal is the ability to communicate in everyday situations. Aspects of Chinese culture are also introduced.
Chinese 3 H | Course #4193 | Credits (E, Sr. ELA) | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
Recommended Prerequisite: Chinese 2
This course is designed to teach advanced skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course content includes the development of more abstract vocabulary, simple literature, extemporaneous speaking and conversation, and guided composition. Students will develop an appreciation for the arts and culture of countries where the language is spoken.
Chinese 4 H | Course #4194 | Credits (E, Sr. ELA) | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
Recommended Prerequisite: Chinese 3 H
This course is designed to teach advanced skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course content includes the development of more abstract vocabulary, simple literature, extemporaneous speaking and conversation, and guided composition. By the end of this course, student skill level should be at intermediate-mid level according to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL) Standards.
Chinese Language and Culture AP | Course #4195 | Credits (E, Sr. ELA) | Grades 10-12 | Credits 1.0
Recommended Prerequisite: Chinese 4 H
Native or heritage speakers should consult with their counselor regarding course placement.
The Chinese Language and Culture course is designed to be comparable to fourth semester college/university courses in Mandarin Chinese. This course prepares students to demonstrate their level of Chinese proficiency across the three communicative modes (Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational) and the five goal areas (Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities) as outlined in the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century. Its aim is to provide students with ongoing and varied opportunities to further develop their proficiency across the full range of language skills within a cultural frame of reference reflective of the richness of Chinese language and culture. University credit may be earned with a successful performance on the Advanced Placement (AP) exam.
LEGEND (Credit)
A = Fine Arts
AAF-M = Applied, Advanced Foundation Math
AAF-S = Applied, Advanced Foundation Science
BS = Biological Science
CS = Chemistry Science
DS = Digital Studies
CTE = Career and Technical Education
E = Electives
ES = Earth Science
F = Financial Literacy
WG = World Geography
HE = Health Education
ILA = Individual Lifetime Activities
ELA = English Language Arts
FL = Fitness for Life
M = Mathematics
PS = Physical Science
PST = Participation Skills & Techniques
Sr. ELA= Senior English Language Arts
S = Foundation/Core Science
WH = World History
USH = US History
USGC = US Government & Citizenship