Language Department

In modern languages, our major goals are to provide our students with the necessary communication skills in the language, and to prepare them for subsequent courses in the college environment. This preparation gives students a pratical knowledge, which will allow them to put the language into use in travel or in their chosen profession.

Our program specifically involves working with students in the four skills of listening, reading, speaking, and writing, while developing an awareness of and sensitivity to the cultural aspects of the target language.

Students are required to successfully complete two consecutive levels of single language. Additional study beyond the first two years is encouraged, and advanced levels of study are available in Spanish. Students may become members of language clubs, compete in local and state competitions, and qualify for membership in language honor societies. Eligible students may elect to take college classes for Academy credit and college credit.

SPANISH I (509)

Grades 9-12

1 Credit

In this course, the student attains an acceptable degree of proficiency in the four skill areas; listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This is done within the context of the Spanish speaking world and its culture. Daily homework assignments, in-class listening and speaking exercises, and the use of the language laboratory reinforce the material presented in class. Frequent quizzes, several tests, and a comprehensive final exam evaluate the student's mastery of the four skill areas.

SPANISH (511)

Grades 11-12

1 Credit

This level completes the basic grammer structures and vocabulary begun in Spanish I. Speaking is emphasised and oral proficiency tests are given each quarter following a series of oral presentations. Writing and grammer skills are strengthened through weekly writing assignments and through journal entries made by the students during the first two quarters of the year.Llatin American geography and culture are studied, and all language skills are refined. Students receive daily homework assignments, take frequent quizzes, and several tests. The comprehensive final exam focuses on the evaluation of all four language skills.

SPANISH IV (512)

Grade 12

1 Credit, Honors

Teacher Recommendation Required

In this course, students refine their langage skills through an extensive grammer and vocabulary review and by writing papers, delivering oral reports and working on listening practice. Spanish is used constantly in class discussions. Students read and discuss contemporary literature and jouranlistic material in Spanish. Oral proficiency testing is done at regular intervals. Taped assignments in the langage lab are an integral part of the course.