World Language

 

The World Language program offers the study of language in the context of culture and global understanding.  Using Comprehensible Input (CI), a method in which students are exposed to another language via short stories, students will be presented with a variety of real, fictional, and cultural stories to acquire the language. In addition to CI, the teacher will enhance the class with grammar explanations and grammar drills.    

 

In levels one and two, mastery of core competencies typically would be indicated by a grade of C or better, whereas a grade of B– or better would indicate mastery of core competencies in levels three to five.

It is recommended that college-bound students take a minimum of two levels of the same world language.  (Taking world language is not a graduation requirement.)

 

 

 

 

 

FRENCH

 

French 1 (CCP)                   2600

1 Credit               Grades 9-12

French 1 familiarizes students with the Francophone world, cultivating their skills in comprehension, reading, and writing in French. The focus is on mastering fundamental language structures through a range of short stories featuring commonly used vocabulary in the context of daily life. Additionally, students make connections between their lives and the lives of French speaking people.

 

 

French 2 (CCP)                   2601

1 Credit               Grades 9-12

French 2 offers students the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the French language and their ability to communicate. Emphasis continues on acquiring newer and more complex vocabulary structures through listening, some speaking, reading and writing activities while expanding their knowledge of French Culture.

Prerequisite:  Mastery of the core competencies of French 1

 

 

French 3 (CCP)                  2602                  

1 Credit               Grades 10-12

French 3 continues to build on the basic communication skills and concepts acquired in previous courses. Emphasis continues on acquiring newer and more complex vocabulary and structures, through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. Classroom interactions are conducted primarily in French. Students complete daily reading and writing assignments in the language.

Prerequisite:  Mastery of the core competencies of French 2

 

 

French 4 (Honors)               2603

1 Credit               Grades 11-12

French 4 offers students the opportunity to gain higher order thinking and reasoning skills in the context of language learning. Emphasis continues on acquiring new and more complex vocabulary and structures, through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. Classroom interactions are conducted primarily in French.

Prerequisite: Mastery of core competencies of French 3

 

  

SPANISH 

 

Spanish 1 (CCP)                     2604

1 Credit               Grades 9-12

Spanish I familiarizes students with the Spanish world, cultivating their skills in comprehension, reading, and writing in Spanish. The focus is on mastering fundamental language structures through a range of short stories featuring commonly used vocabulary. Additionally, the course broadens students' awareness of the diverse cultures within the Spanish global community.   

 

 

Spanish 2 (CCP)              2605

1 Credit               Grades 9-12

Spanish 2 offers students the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the Spanish language and their ability to communicate. Emphasis continues on acquiring newer and more complex vocabulary structures through listening, some speaking, reading and writing activities while expanding their knowledge of the Spanish cultures around the world.

Prerequisite:  Mastery of core competencies of Spanish 1

 

 

Spanish 3 (CCP)              2606

1 Credit               Grades 10-12                                                     

Spanish 3 continues to build on the basic communication skills and concepts acquired in previous courses. Emphasis continues on acquiring newer and more complex vocabulary and structures, through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. Classroom interactions are conducted primarily in Spanish. Students complete daily reading and writing assignments in the target language.

Prerequisite:  Mastery of the core competencies in Spanish 2

 

 

Spanish 4 (Honors)                            2607

1 Credit               Grades 11-12

Spanish 4 offers students the opportunity to gain higher order thinking and reasoning skills in the context of language learning. Emphasis continues on acquiring new and more complex vocabulary and structures, through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. Classroom interactions are conducted primarily in Spanish.

Prerequisite:  Mastery of the core competencies in Spanish 3

 

 

Spanish 5 (Honors)                    2608

1 Credit               Grades 11-12                                                                             

Spanish 5 offers students the opportunity to gain higher order thinking and reasoning skills in the context of language learning. Students learn the influences of the socio-economic and political realities of the Spanish speaking-world and how these  affect contemporary society.   Emphasis continues on acquiring new and more complex vocabulary and structures, through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. Classroom interactions are conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisite:  Mastery of the core competencies in Spanish 4

 

 

 LATIN

  

Latin 1 (CCP)                        2609

1 Credit                   Grades 9-12

Latin 1 introduces students to the Romans, their language, culture, history, geography and mythology by developing their ability to read, understand, write and communicate in Latin.  The presentation of Latin vocabulary gives attention to English derivatives and similarities in the words of other languages. Students make connections to their lives and the lives of the ancient Romans.

Prerequisite: C or better in English 8  

 

 

Latin 2 (CCP)                      2610

1 Credit               Grades 10-12

Latin 2 continues the study of Latin I by offering students the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the language and of the ancient Roman civilization while making connections to contemporary society. Emphasis is on applying Latin vocabulary, grammar, and linguistics through listening, reading, writing, and translation activities.

Prerequisite:  Mastery of core competencies of Latin 1

 

 

Latin 3 (Honors)                      2611

1 Credit               Grades 10-12

Latin 3 offers students the ability to expand their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar acquired in previous courses while studying a variety of prose and poetry in authentic Roman texts.  Emphasis is placed on reading, translating, and interpreting the works to develop higher thinking and reasoning skills.

Prerequisite: Mastery of the core competencies of Latin 2

 

 

Latin 4 - Prose (Honors)            2612

1 Credit               Grades 11-12                                                                      

Latin 4 Prose offers students further study of ancient Roman prose authors, such as Cicero, Caesar, and Livy. Notable works by ancient authors challenge students to expand their knowledge of the Romans and make connections to Latin contemporary society. Students apply advanced vocabulary, grammar, and linguistics in translations while demonstrating their understanding by comparing and contrasting ideas about governments, rules, and societies. 

Prerequisite: Mastery of the core competencies in Latin 3

 

 

Latin 5 - Poetry (Honors)                 2613                                                                                          

1 Credit               Grades 11-12

Latin 5 Poetry offers students a focused study of ancient Roman poets, such as Vergil and Catullus. Students study epic poetry through Vergil’s Aeneid and apply rules of Latin poetic forms. The poems of Catullus and others offer the student additional study in meter, scansion, and interpretation. Students demonstrate their understanding by comparing and contrasting the poems and the ideas expressed in the poems.

Prerequisite: Mastery of the core competencies in Latin 4

 

 

Exploring World Cultures                    0597                 

1 Credit               Grades 9-11

Exploring World Cultures offers students an exposure to other peoples of the world, their culture, fashion, food, important peoples, and other activities such as dance, music, past times, literature.  Students will develop an understanding of the peoples with whom we share this planet.

  

 

Medical Terminology: Exercises in Etymology (CCP)                 0598    

1 Credit               Grades 9-12

The Medical Terminology – Exercises in Etymology course introduces students to modern medical terminology based on an understanding of etymology, the study of word origins. Students will learn both Greek and Latin prefixes, roots, and suffixes with examples from culture, mythology, and the medical practices of the ancient Greeks and Romans.

Prerequisite: C or better in English

  

 

English Learners (EL) Education Services                    0600

1 Credit               Grades 9-12

The EL Education Services class is offered to identified EL students who benefit from extra support learning English in school.  With specialized instruction and appropriate scaffolding, EL students progress in language development, cultural familiarity, academic skills, and content knowledge.  Students are engaged in meaningful learning with specialized materials or class content that meets standards-based language and instructional goals.

 

 

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