HS+113-118+LOTE

** Languages Other Than English (LOTE)  ** ||

Two units of the same Languages Other Than English satisfy the requirements of the Recommended High School Program. Three units of the same language satisfy the requirements of the Distinguished Achievement Program.  ** Notes: ** Not all colleges and universities accept this course as fulfillment of the LOTE credit for entry into their program; please check with the individual college or university to learn about their requirements. This course emphasizes interpersonal communication to achieve communicative competence. Students taking this class develop finger spelling skills as well as expressive and receptive sign skills, acquire a broad vocabulary, and learn the basic principles of ASL syntax and grammar. ASL I also provides information about the history of sign language and introduces students to the culture of the American Deaf community. An extensive amount of memorization is required for success in this course. **__ 5511 American Sign Language II, __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 10-12 **Prerequisite:** American Sign Language I  ** Notes: ** Not all colleges and universities accept this course as fulfillment of the LOTE credit for entry into their program; please check with the individual college or university to learn about their requirements. This course enhances the skills mastered in American Sign Language I. Students in this class focus on the more advanced grammatical concepts of ASL and continue to develop their skills in finger spelling, expression, and reception. This more challenging course emphasizes fluency, clarity, and expressive style. **__ 5521 American Sign Language III, __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 11-12 **Prerequisite:** American Sign Language II   ** Notes: ** Not all colleges and universities accept this course as fulfillment of the LOTE credit for entry into their program; please check with the individual college or university to learn about their requirements. Students in ASL III continue to enhance and refine the knowledge and skills they previously developed. Fluency, clarity, and expressive style are stressed. **__ 5531 American Sign Language IV, __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 12 **Prerequisite:** American Sign Language III ** Notes: ** Not all colleges and universities accept this course as fulfillment of the LOTE credit for entry into their program; please check with the individual college or university to learn about their requirements. This course is designed to enhance and refine the knowledge and skills previously developed in ASL III. This course will focus on basic interpreting skills for those interested in becoming certified interpreters. Students will study and discuss various topics related to the Deaf community and American Sign Language. This course will be conducted only in American Sign Language. ** Chinese ** The Chinese program strives to provide students the skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) needed to develop proficiency in a modern language by teaching from authentic texts and by promoting cross-cultural understanding. = __5401 Chinese I,__ __ 1 credit (state)  GPA Level 2__ = = Grade Level(s): 9-12  Prerequisite(s): None  = ** Notes: ** This course teaches Mandarin Chinese only. This course is designed to familiarize the novice speaker with the basic sounds and structure of Mandarin Chinese and with the Chinese culture. Listening and speaking skills, as well as the knowledge of approximately 250 Chinese characters, are emphasized.  **__ 5411 Chinese II, __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 10-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Chinese I    ** Notes: ** This course teaches Mandarin Chinese only. Chinese II is a continuation of the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills introduced in the first year of Mandarin. Vocabulary is increased and a more sophisticated sentence structure is emphasized in order to facilitate communication. Students in this class learn approximately 500 Chinese characters. **__ 5421 Chinese III (PreAP), __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 1** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 11-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Chinese II   ** Notes: ** This course teaches Mandarin Chinese only. In this course, greater attention is given to directed reading and writing assignments in Mandarin Chinese. Students converse about subjects related to daily life and culture, and they produce simple literary pieces and essays. Approximately 800 Chinese characters are studied. **__ 5431 Chinese IV (PreAP), __**__ 1 credit (state)  **GPA Level 1** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 12 **Prerequisite(s):** Chinese III ** Notes: ** This course teaches Mandarin Chinese only. Students in this course develop an advanced level of both oral and written communication. Readings in Mandarin Chinese literature, newspapers, and magazines provide students with the opportunity for cognitive thinking and group discussion. Students in this class learn almost 1200 Chinese characters. **__ 5441 Chinese V (PreAP), __**__ 1 credit (state)  **GPA Level 1** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 12 **Prerequisite(s):** Chinese IV    ** Notes: ** This course teaches Mandarin Chinese only. In Chinese V, students study topics in Chinese history, geography, politics, etc., as they refine the four basic skills emphasized in earlier courses. Readings and critiques are a major focus of this course as students are encouraged to participate in advanced discussions using the language. Creative writing is emphasized and approximately 1500 Chinese characters are learned. **__ 5451 Chinese Language and Culture (AP/GT), __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 1 ** __** Grade Level(s): ** 12  **Prerequisite(s):** Chinese III, IV, or V   ** Notes: ** This course teaches Mandarin Chinese only. It prepares students for the College Board Advanced Placement Chinese Language and Culture Exam. This course places emphasis on using every element of the language in a culturally appropriate context. The course enables students to acquire communication skills, learning strategies, critical thinking skills, understanding of appropriate elements in culture, and knowledge of technology, rather than simply memorizing linguistic components. The AP Chinese course is also designed to provide students with opportunities to further develop their Chinese proficiencies across the three communicative modes: Interpersonal (speaking, listening, reading and writing skills), Interpretive (listening and reading skills), and Presentational (speaking and writing skills). The course is taught entirely in Mandarin Chinese. ** French ** This course introduces students to the basic sounds and structure of the French language. Equal emphasis is placed on the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) needed to develop proficiency in a modern language. The culture of the world’s French-speaking people is also highlighted. **__ 5002 French I (PreAP), __**__ 1 credit (stat**e) GPA Level 1** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 9-12 **Prerequisite(s):** None ** Notes: ** None This course is an introductory course to the basic sounds and structure of French language. It is designed for students who have chosen to examine French in greater depth and at a faster pace during their high school careers. This course is designed to lay the foundation for students planning to take the AP French exam. **__ 5011 French II, __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 9-12 **Prerequisite(s):** French I or French I PreAP ** Notes: ** None This course is a continuation of French I, including further work on the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Vocabulary development and increasingly complex grammatical structures are emphasized. **__ 5012 French II PreAP, __**__ 1 credit (state)** GPA Level 1** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 9-12 **Prerequisite(s):** French I or French I PreAP ** Notes: ** None =  =   This course is a continuation of French I PreAP. Greater emphasis is placed on listening, including further work on the four skills listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students are expected to read major literary works or portions of major literary works by selected French authors. = __5030 French III ,__ __ 1 credit (state)  GPA Level 2__ = = Grade Level(s ): 10-12  Prerequisite(s): French II or French II PreAP  = ** Notes: ** None This course is a continuation of French II. It includes ongoing study of structure, grammar and vocabulary. It emphasizes listening, reading, writing, speaking, and culture. =  = = __5031 French III (PreAP),__ __ 1 credit (state)   GPA Level 1__ = = Grade Level(s ): 10-12  Prerequisite(s): French II   = ** Notes: ** None The third year of French is a continuing study of structure and vocabulary. Through films, textbooks, literary works and other authentic materials, students acquire greater knowledge about French language and culture. **__ 5041 French Language (French IV AP/GT), __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 1** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 11-12 **Prerequisite(s):** French III ** Notes: ** This course prepares students to take the College Board Advanced Placement French Language Exam Students taking this course continue to study advanced French grammar and syntax in preparation for the College Board AP French Language Exam. They also read and discuss various pieces of French literature and other kinds of authentic materials. ** German ** **__ 5101 German I, __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 9-12 **Prerequisite(s):** None ** Notes: ** None This course introduces the student to the basic sounds and structure of the German language. Equal emphasis is given to listening, speaking, reading, and writing – the four skills needed to develop proficiency in a modern language. The culture of the world’s German-speaking people is also highlighted. **__ 5111 German II, __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 10-12 **Prerequisite(s):** German I   ** Notes: ** None This course is a continuation of German I including further work on the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing). The development of vocabulary and an increase in the complexity of grammatical structures are emphasized. **__ 5121 German III (PreAP), __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 1** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 11-12 **Prerequisite(s):** German II    ** Notes: ** None The third level of German is a continuing study of structure and vocabulary with greater attention given to reading and writing assignments. Through reading major literary works as well as nonfiction articles from contemporary publications, students acquire in-depth knowledge about the German-speaking people. **__ 5131 German Language (German IV AP/GT), __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 1** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 12 **Prerequisite(s):** German III ** Notes: ** This course prepares students for the College Board Advanced Placement German Language Exam By using the four basic skills acquired in previous courses, students in this course refine their knowledge of grammatical structure and vocabulary, and develop the ability to express themselves both in spoken and written forms. Readings in German literature, as well as in nonfiction articles from contemporary publications, provide students opportunities for cognitive thinking and group discussion. AP German IV concentrates on the use of formal literary style and idiomatic terminology. ** Italian ** **__ 5601 Italian I, __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 9-12 **Prerequisite(s):** None ** Notes: ** None This course introduces students to the basic sounds and structure of the Italian language. Equal emphasis is placed on the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) needed to develop proficiency in a modern language. The culture of the world’s Italian-speaking people is highlighted. ** Latin ** **__ 5301 Latin I, __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 9-12 **Prerequisite(s):** None ** Notes: ** None This course introduces Latin vocabulary and grammar through writing and translation. Students taking this class read selections from Roman mythology and history, and examine the influence Latin has had on the English language, especially in regards to vocabulary. **__ 5311 Latin II, __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 10-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Latin I   ** Notes: ** None This course is a continuation of Latin I. It introduces additional grammatical structures and builds vocabulary in both Latin and English. Additional readings provide an introduction to Roman history. **__ 5321 Latin III (PreAP), __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 1** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 11-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Latin II   ** Notes: ** None This course begins with a review of Latin grammar and continues with a survey of Latin literature, emphasizing the works of major poets. Students are also introduced to famous Roman authors from a variety of genres and discuss Latin works as literary pieces. **__ 5341 Latin Vergil (Latin IV AP/GT), __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 1** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 12 **Prerequisite(s):** Latin III ** Notes: ** This course prepares students for the College Board Advanced Placement Latin: Vergil Exam. Students taking this course will follow the recommended AP course syllabus. ** Spanish ** **__ 5271/5281 Spanish for Spanish (Native Heritage) Speakers, __**__ 2 credits (state) 1 Period Only **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 9-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Application; Oral Interview ** Notes: ** None This course offers an advanced study of both Spanish I and Spanish II in one year. It is designed for students who already have excellent speaking and listening skills in Spanish and who already possess a vast knowledge of the language’s syntax and vocabulary. **__ 5201 Spanish I, __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 9-12 **Prerequisite(s):** None ** Notes: ** None This course introduces students to the basic sounds and structure of the Spanish language. Equal emphasis is placed on the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) needed to develop proficiency in a modern language. The culture of the world’s Spanish-speaking people is highlighted. **__ 5203 Spanish I (PreAP), __**__ 1 credit (state)** GPA Level 1** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 9-12 **Prerequisite(s):** None ** Notes: ** None This course is an introductory course to the basic sounds and structure of Spanish language. It is designed for students who have chosen to examine Spanish in greater depth and at a faster pace during their high school careers. This course is designed to lay the foundation for students planning to take the AP Spanish exam. **__ 5211 Spanish II, __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 9-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Spanish I    ** Notes: ** None This course is a continuation of Spanish I, including further study in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Building vocabulary and increasing the complexity of grammatical structures are emphasized. **__ 5213 Spanish II (PreAP), __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 1** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 9-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Spanish I   ** Notes: ** None Spanish II PreAP is a continuation of the study of the Spanish language at the novice level. It is designed for students who have chosen to examine Spanish in greater depth and at a faster pace during their high school careers. In this course, students learn more complex vocabulary and grammatical structures in order to expand their communication skills. One of the objectives of Spanish II PreAP is to provide students the competencies necessary for success on the AP Spanish Language Exam. **__ 5221 Spanish III, __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 9-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Spanish II    ** Notes: ** None This course is a continuation of Spanish II, which includes an ongoing study of structure, grammar, and vocabulary. It emphasizes listening and speaking skills that stress oral proficiency and further develops reading and composition competencies. **__ 5231 Spanish III (PreAP), __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 1** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 9-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Spanish II    ** Notes: ** None The third level of Spanish is a continuing study of language structure and vocabulary. Greater attention is given to reading and writing assignments, and greater emphasis is placed on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. In this course students are expected to read major literary works by selected authors and gain more knowledge about Spanish-speaking people through classroom discussion and individual analysis. **__ 5241 Spanish Language (Spanish IV AP/GT), __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 1** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 10-12 **Prerequisite(s):** Spanish III ** Notes: ** This course prepares students for the College Board Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam By using the four basic skills acquired in earlier courses, students in this class closely examine the Spanish language grammatical structure and vocabulary. Readings from Spanish literature provide opportunities for cognitive thinking and group discussion, and students develop their abilities in both oral and written expression. The focus in this course is a concentration on the use of formal literary style and idiomatic terminology. **__ 5251 Spanish Literature (Spanish V AP/GT), __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 1** __ ** Grade Level(s): ** 11-12 **Prerequisite(s):** AP Spanish IV – Language ** Notes: ** This course prepares students for the College Board Advanced Placement Spanish Literature Exam Advanced grammar and syntax study are stressed in this course. Students complete individual projects that include readings and advanced level critiques. They also engage in an in-depth study of Spanish literature.
 * American Sign Language **
 * __5501 American Sign Language I, __**__1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __
 * Grade Level(s): ** 9-12 **Prerequisite:** None
 * __ 5001 French I, __**__ 1 credit (state) **GPA Level 2** __
 * Grade Level(s): ** 9-12 **Prerequisite(s):** None
 * Notes: ** None