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WORLD LANGUAGE OFFERINGS

World Language courses may need to utilize accredited online programs to support the
curriculum in the event certified teachers are not available to teach the course.
Description of Proficiency Levels:

SPANISH FOR HERITAGE LEARNERS Year 5 credits GRADES 9-12

This course is designed for students who have learned Spanish at home or in their community and are looking
to build on that foundation with more formal academic practice. This course aims to develop students' reading,
writing, and formal speaking skills while deepening their understanding of grammar, vocabulary, and cultural
identity. By focusing on the linguistic and cultural variations of Spanish, this course empowers students to
confidently use the language in both personal and professional contexts, ultimately preparing them for future
career opportunities.

Este curso es para estudiantes que hablan español en casa o en su comunidad y quieren aprender más de
forma académica. El objetivo del curso es mejorar las habilidades de leer, escribir y hablar en español de una
manera más formal. También ayudará a los estudiantes a entender mejor la gramática, el vocabulario y su
identidad cultural. El curso enseña las diferentes formas de hablar español en varias culturas y prepara a los
estudiantes para usar el idioma con confianza en su vida personal y en el trabajo.

LEVEL I
FRENCH, ITALIAN, SPANISH Year 5 credits GRADES 9-12
Instruction at this level introduces the student to the target language culture. Students will be introduced
to correct pronunciation and intonation patterns, basic grammatical structures, and vocabulary of the
language to develop Novice High Interpretive (listening & reading), Interpersonal (speaking & writing) and
Presentational (speaking & writing) skills. Students will interact with and produce simple texts and short
passages in the target language and develop foundational conversational proficiency skills for everyday
interaction within the cultural norms and customs of the target language. The primary focus of a Level
One World Language course is sharing information about themselves and their personal experiences.

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