Spanish Communication & Culture
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
5 Credits
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
This course is designed for the student who may require additional preparation before enrolling in a sequential language program. This one year, five-credit course enables the high school student to complete the NJ State Graduation requirement for World Language study, while meeting the state standards. The curriculum for this class, which emphasizes basic Spanish conversation and culture, fulfills the language requirement for a high school diploma. With successful performance in this house and with teacher recommendation, the student may subsequently enroll in Spanish I.
5 Credits
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
This course is designed for the student who may require additional preparation before enrolling in a sequential language program. This one year, five-credit course enables the high school student to complete the NJ State Graduation requirement for World Language study, while meeting the state standards. The curriculum for this class, which emphasizes basic Spanish conversation and culture, fulfills the language requirement for a high school diploma. With successful performance in this house and with teacher recommendation, the student may subsequently enroll in Spanish I.
Spanish I
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
5 Credits
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation.
This course is designed to introduce the student to the four basic skills of language study: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will explore basic pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and culture. Much emphasis is placed on communication and language skill building. The student will also develop an appreciation for the culture and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries.
5 Credits
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation.
This course is designed to introduce the student to the four basic skills of language study: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will explore basic pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and culture. Much emphasis is placed on communication and language skill building. The student will also develop an appreciation for the culture and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries.
Spanish II Honors
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Outstanding achievement in Spanish I/middle school Spanish with teacher recommendation, and outstanding performance on Benchmark Assessments.
This level is designed for those students who have demonstrated advanced language skills and possess the self-discipline, motivation and interest to engage in rigorous language exploration. This course will continue to develop the four basic skills of language learning: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The student will develop an extensive vocabulary, increase ability to communicate in writing and orally, improve comprehension of written. and spoken language, and expand knowledge and appreciation of Hispanic culture.
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Outstanding achievement in Spanish I/middle school Spanish with teacher recommendation, and outstanding performance on Benchmark Assessments.
This level is designed for those students who have demonstrated advanced language skills and possess the self-discipline, motivation and interest to engage in rigorous language exploration. This course will continue to develop the four basic skills of language learning: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The student will develop an extensive vocabulary, increase ability to communicate in writing and orally, improve comprehension of written. and spoken language, and expand knowledge and appreciation of Hispanic culture.
Spanish II A
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Successful achievement in Spanish I/middle school Spanish with teacher recommendation, and successful performance on Benchmark Assessments.
This course will continue to develop the four basic skills of language acquisition: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The student will expand vocabulary, increase ability to communicate in writing and orally, improve comprehension of written and spoken language, and expand knowledge and appreciation of Hispanic culture.
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Successful achievement in Spanish I/middle school Spanish with teacher recommendation, and successful performance on Benchmark Assessments.
This course will continue to develop the four basic skills of language acquisition: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The student will expand vocabulary, increase ability to communicate in writing and orally, improve comprehension of written and spoken language, and expand knowledge and appreciation of Hispanic culture.
Spanish II B
Grades: 10, 11, 12
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Completion of Spanish I/middle school Spanish, with teacher recommendation, and successful performance on Benchmark Assessments.
Grammar, vocabulary, and speaking skills build upon the previous year's accomplishments. Active communication is emphasized. The student will continue to study and appreciate the culture, geography, and history of Spanish- speaking nations.
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Completion of Spanish I/middle school Spanish, with teacher recommendation, and successful performance on Benchmark Assessments.
Grammar, vocabulary, and speaking skills build upon the previous year's accomplishments. Active communication is emphasized. The student will continue to study and appreciate the culture, geography, and history of Spanish- speaking nations.
Spanish III Honors
Grades: 10, 11, 12
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Outstanding achievement in Spanish II Honors/A with teacher recommendation, and outstanding performance on Benchmark Assessments.
This level is designed for those students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, aptitude, and interest in Spanish communication, as well as the motivation and self-discipline to engage in rigorous language exploration. New grammatical concepts are introduced for use in advanced speaking and writing. The culture and history of Spain are studied, concentrating on art, geography, and history. Readings complement and expand cultural studies. Emphasis is placed on improving comprehension, reading and writing skills, and increased oral fluency.
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Outstanding achievement in Spanish II Honors/A with teacher recommendation, and outstanding performance on Benchmark Assessments.
This level is designed for those students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, aptitude, and interest in Spanish communication, as well as the motivation and self-discipline to engage in rigorous language exploration. New grammatical concepts are introduced for use in advanced speaking and writing. The culture and history of Spain are studied, concentrating on art, geography, and history. Readings complement and expand cultural studies. Emphasis is placed on improving comprehension, reading and writing skills, and increased oral fluency.
Spanish III A
Grades: 10, 11, 12
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Successful achievement in Spanish II A with a teacher recommendation, and successful performance on Benchmark Assessments.
The grammatical structure learned in Spanish I and II are reviewed thoroughly and new concepts are introduced for use in advanced speaking and writing. The culture and history of Spain are studied, concentrating on art, geography, and history. Readings complement and expand cultural studies. Emphasis is placed on improving comprehension, reading and writing skills, and increased oral fluency.
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Successful achievement in Spanish II A with a teacher recommendation, and successful performance on Benchmark Assessments.
The grammatical structure learned in Spanish I and II are reviewed thoroughly and new concepts are introduced for use in advanced speaking and writing. The culture and history of Spain are studied, concentrating on art, geography, and history. Readings complement and expand cultural studies. Emphasis is placed on improving comprehension, reading and writing skills, and increased oral fluency.
Spanish III B
Grades: 10, 11, 12
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Completion of Spanish II B, with teacher recommendation, and successful performance on Benchmark Assessments.
Spanish vocabulary, grammar, culture, listening andspeaking skills are built upon the previous year’saccomplishments. Active communication is emphasized. Students will continue to study and appreciate Hispanic culture, geography, and history.
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Completion of Spanish II B, with teacher recommendation, and successful performance on Benchmark Assessments.
Spanish vocabulary, grammar, culture, listening andspeaking skills are built upon the previous year’saccomplishments. Active communication is emphasized. Students will continue to study and appreciate Hispanic culture, geography, and history.
Spanish IV Honors
Grades: 11, 12
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Outstanding achievement in Spanish III Honors/A with teacher recommendation, and outstanding performance on Benchmark Assessments.
This level is designed for those students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, aptitude, and interest in Spanish language skills, as well as the motivation and self-discipline to engage in rigorous language exploration. Spanish IV Honors is designed to provide advanced students the opportunity to review all grammatical concepts, improve speaking skills, expand reading comprehension, enhance writing ability, and refine listening comprehension ability. The focus will be on day- to-day communication. The student will also study selected Latin American topics. The language skills will be reinforced through challenging oral and written activities and assignments.
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Outstanding achievement in Spanish III Honors/A with teacher recommendation, and outstanding performance on Benchmark Assessments.
This level is designed for those students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, aptitude, and interest in Spanish language skills, as well as the motivation and self-discipline to engage in rigorous language exploration. Spanish IV Honors is designed to provide advanced students the opportunity to review all grammatical concepts, improve speaking skills, expand reading comprehension, enhance writing ability, and refine listening comprehension ability. The focus will be on day- to-day communication. The student will also study selected Latin American topics. The language skills will be reinforced through challenging oral and written activities and assignments.
Spanish IV A
Grades: 11, 12
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Successful achievement in Spanish III A, with teacher recommendation, and successful performance on Benchmark Assessments.
Spanish IV is designed to provide advanced Spanish students the opportunity to review all grammatical concepts, improve speaking skills, expand reading comprehension, enhance writing ability, and refine listening comprehension ability. The focus will be on day- to-day communication. The student will also study selected Latin American topics.
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Successful achievement in Spanish III A, with teacher recommendation, and successful performance on Benchmark Assessments.
Spanish IV is designed to provide advanced Spanish students the opportunity to review all grammatical concepts, improve speaking skills, expand reading comprehension, enhance writing ability, and refine listening comprehension ability. The focus will be on day- to-day communication. The student will also study selected Latin American topics.
AP Spanish Language and Culture
Grades: 11, 12
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Outstanding achievement in Spanish IV Honors/A with teacher recommendation, and outstanding performance on Benchmark Assessments.
This course covers the equivalent of a third year college course in advanced language acquisition. It stresses oral skills, composition, and grammar. This course emphasizes the use of Spanish for active communication. Students will be expected to comprehend formal and informal spoken Spanish, compose expository passages, express ideas orally with accuracy and fluency, and read newspaper and magazine articles and modern Hispanic literature easily and accurately. Spanish will be the sole language of communication. Students in this course will be preparing for the College Board Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam.
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Outstanding achievement in Spanish IV Honors/A with teacher recommendation, and outstanding performance on Benchmark Assessments.
This course covers the equivalent of a third year college course in advanced language acquisition. It stresses oral skills, composition, and grammar. This course emphasizes the use of Spanish for active communication. Students will be expected to comprehend formal and informal spoken Spanish, compose expository passages, express ideas orally with accuracy and fluency, and read newspaper and magazine articles and modern Hispanic literature easily and accurately. Spanish will be the sole language of communication. Students in this course will be preparing for the College Board Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam.
Spanish V A
Grades: 12
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Successful achievement in Spanish IV A/Honors, with teacher recommendation, and evidence of high achievement on Benchmark assessments.
This Spanish level V A course will cover the equivalent of a second-year Spanish college course. The focus will be on communication skills, literature, and grammatical structure in the language. Students will analyze and synthesize oral and written text and express ideas orally in Spanish with accuracy and fluency. They will be expected to participate in in-depth discussions of world current events, environmental and political issues, cultural perspectives, and various literary works. Spanish will be the sole language of communication.
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Successful achievement in Spanish IV A/Honors, with teacher recommendation, and evidence of high achievement on Benchmark assessments.
This Spanish level V A course will cover the equivalent of a second-year Spanish college course. The focus will be on communication skills, literature, and grammatical structure in the language. Students will analyze and synthesize oral and written text and express ideas orally in Spanish with accuracy and fluency. They will be expected to participate in in-depth discussions of world current events, environmental and political issues, cultural perspectives, and various literary works. Spanish will be the sole language of communication.