Course Selection World Language/ESL Department

Foreign Language Classes 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Spanish II Honors Spanish II or III Honors Spanish II, III, or IV Honors Spanish II, III, or IV Honors or AP Spanish Spanish I or II Spanish II or III Spanish II, III, or IV Italian I Italian II Italian IIII Honors, Italian IIII Italian IV Honors, Italian IV French I French II French III French IV Spanish for Native Speakers I Spanish for Native Speakers I or II Spanish for Native Speakers II or AP Spanish Spanish for Heritage Speakers I Spanish for Heritage Speakers I or II Spanish for heritage Speakers II or AP Spanish Latin

Language I Courses Introduction to the world language that will enable the acquisition of basic skills in listening, reading, writing, and speaking Homework activities include: studying vocabulary, conjugating verbs, completing textbook or workbook activities, completing written projects, and oral presentations

Language II Courses Continuation of the skills and goals of language I Additional activities are used to refine and hone the student’s ability in writing, reading, and speaking skills of the target language

Language III Courses Continuation of learning a world language in meaningful and authentic real-life situations to develop communicative proficiency Involves more comprehension and studying

Language IV Courses Emphasizes the reading and discussion in the target language of classical and modern literacy selections and a comprehensive grammar review Students will write extensively in the target language including: journal entries, critiques, research topics, newspaper entries, PowerPoint and other types of class presentations

Spanish for Heritage Speakers Requirements: Oral proficiency in Spanish Designed for heritage Spanish speakers who are fluent in oral Spanish, but vary greatly in their level of literacy skills Students will hone their literacy skills through grammar instruction, persuasive, narrative, and non-fiction writing, and readings

Spanish for Native Speakers Requirements: Students must be able to speak, understand, read, and write in Spanish Students will read and respond to a variety of Spanish texts in order to develop and continue their native language literacy skills

Honors Foreign Language Classes Requirements: A in regular academic foreign language class and teacher recommendation The intensive coursework includes the basic format covered in the academic language classes (level II, III, or IV) with additional presentations, readings, and group work Students must complete a summer assignment

AP Spanish Language Requirements: Successful completion of Spanish IV, Spanish IV Honors, Spanish for Native Speakers 2, or Spanish for Heritage Speakers 2 Comparable to an advanced level (5th and 6th semester or equivalent) college level Spanish language course College credit may be earned by passing the ETS Advanced Placement exam

ESL (English as a Second Language) Classes 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade ESL Beginning Read and Writing Beginning ESL Intermediate ESL

ESL Beginning Reading & Writing Requirements: Level 1 score on LAS (language assessment scales) reading & writing test and level 1 score on LAS oral test; limited to no English reading, writing, listening or speaking skills Introduction to basic English covering simple reading selections, a variety of writing exercises, oral practice Course satisfies the English requirement

Beginning ESL Requirements: Level 1 score on LAS (language assessment scales) reading & writing test and level 1 score on LAS oral test; limited to no English reading, writing, listening or speaking skills Introduction to basic English vocabulary and grammar structures All exercises are reinforced through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice

Intermediate ESL Requirements: Overall score of a 2 or 3 on LAS Links Form C (annual language assessment scales) Builds on the skills developed in beginning ESL

ESL Cohort/Sheltered Content Classes Requirements: Overall score of a 1 or 2 on LAS Links Form C (annual language assessment scales) Content area classes co-taught with ESL teacher or supported by bilingual paraprofessional Content area teachers have received specialized training to instruct ELLs (English Language Learners) incorporating effective teaching strategies Courses taken in conjunction with ESL classes

ESL Cohort/Sheltered Content Classes 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Algebra Geometry Global Studies US History Issues in Govt. Biology Integrated Science English I D/R English II D/R English III D/R English IV D/R