Languages - World       

NOTE: FOR ALL LANGUAGES

A beginning world language student must have mature study habits due to the cumulative nature of learning a world language.  Each lesson adds to the past lesson; therefore, what is mastered in one year must be retained for use the following year.  A student enrolled in the second year of any world language must have previously passed both semesters of the first year of that language. Honors world language classes begin in the second year of a language study.

ESL I-IV

Credit:  1 (full-year)

Placement by ESL or Counseling

English as a Second Language program is for students with a range of little or no English proficiency to intermediate English proficiency.  Students are placed in the program based on their performance on the standardized test adopted by the state of Tennessee and are placed in classes according to their English proficiency.  All language skills are addressed in the program with emphasis given to academic language to help in  content classes.  The goal of the ESL program is for all ELL students to pass all Gateway exams.  A credit is given for each ESL class; however, a maximum of two (2) ESL credits may replace two (2) of the English credits needed for graduation.

French I

Credit:  1 (full-year)

B average in English Recommended

French I students are introduced to the basic skills of world languages with emphasis on vocabulary development and grammatical principles of the written and spoken language.  Cultural aspects of the French-speaking world are presented with the vocabulary and grammar study.

French II

Credit:  1 (full-year)

Successful completion of French I

French II places emphasis on verb tenses while further developing vocabulary and grammar through more complex reading, listening, writing, and oral communication skills.  Students continue to learn about the cultures of French-speaking countries.  Increasing emphasis is placed upon the use of French in the classroom.

French II Honors

Credit:  1 (full-year)

Teacher Recommendation

French II Honors is an accelerated class with emphasis on verb tenses, expanded vocabulary, and more complex reading and writing skills.  There is an increased emphasis placed upon the development of French-speaking skills and the use of French in the classroom. 

French III Honors

Credit:  1 (full-year)

Successful completion of French II and

Teacher Recommendation

French III Honors focuses on vocabulary and advanced grammar acquisition through reading literature and writing.  Students will also continue to develop oral discussion skills.  This is an accelerated class appropriate for the highly motivated language learner.  A priority is placed upon more immersion in the target language.

French IV Honors

Credit:  1 (full-year)

Successful completion of French III-Honors and Teacher Recommendation  

French IV Honors seeks to refine and enhance the four basic skills of world language learning.  It broadens vocabulary, increases written and oral fluency, deepens the knowledge of the mechanics of French through the study of literature pieces and French history, and expands cultural knowledge of the French-speaking world.

AP French Language

Credit:  1 (full-year)

Successful completion of French III Honors and 

Teacher Recommendation

French AP is designed for students who have mastered advanced French grammar and demonstrate commitment to academic excellence in the study of the French language in each of the four skills involved in world language learning: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.  Students will work through materials designed specifically for AP exam practice and preparation.

German I

Credit:  1 (full-year)

B average in English Recommended

German I students are introduced to the basic skills of world languages with emphasis on vocabulary development and grammatical principles of the written and spoken language.  Cultural aspects of the German-speaking world are presented with the vocabulary and grammar study.

German II

Credit:  1 (full-year)

Successful completion of German I

German II places emphasis on verb tenses while further developing vocabulary and grammar through more complex reading, listening, writing, and oral communication skills.  Students continue to learn about the cultures of German-speaking countries.  Increasing emphasis is placed upon the use of German in the classroom.

German II Honors

Credit:  1 (full-year)

Successful completion of German I and

Teacher Recommendation

German II Honors is an accelerated class with emphasis on verb tenses, expanded vocabulary, and more complex reading and writing skills.  There is an increased emphasis placed upon the development of German-speaking skills and the use of German in the classroom. 

German III Honors

Credit:  1 (full-year)

Successful completion of German II Honors and 

Teacher Recommendation

German III Honors focuses on vocabulary and advanced grammar acquisition through reading literature and writing.  Students will also continue to develop oral discussion skills.  This is an accelerated class appropriate for the highly motivated language learner.  A priority is placed upon more immersion in the target language.

German IV Honors

Credit:  1 (full-year)

Successful completion of German III Honors and Teacher Recommendation

German IV Honors seeks to refine and enhance the four basic skills of world language learning.  It broadens vocabulary, increases written and oral fluency, deepens the knowledge of the mechanics of German through the study of literature pieces and German history, and expands cultural knowledge of the German-speaking world.

Spanish I

Credit:  1 (full-year)

B average in English Recommended

Spanish I students are introduced to the basic skills of world languages with emphasis on vocabulary development and grammatical principles of the written and spoken language.  Cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world are presented with the vocabulary and grammar study.

Spanish II

Credit:  1 (full-year)

Successful completion of Spanish I                                                                                        

Spanish II places emphasis on verb tenses while further developing vocabulary and grammar through more complex reading, listening, writing, and oral communication skills.  Students continue to learn about the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries.  Increasing emphasis is placed upon the use of Spanish in the classroom.

Spanish II Honors

Credit:  1 (full-year)

Teacher Recommendation                                                                                         

Spanish II Honors is an accelerated class with emphasis on verb tenses, expanded vocabulary, and more complex reading and writing skills.  There is an increased emphasis placed upon the development of Spanish-speaking skills and the use of Spanish in the classroom. 

Spanish III

Credit:  1 (full-year)

Successful completion of Spanish II

Spanish III seeks to refine and enhance the four basic skills of world language.  It broadens vocabulary; increases written and oral fluency deepens the knowledge of the mechanics of Spanish through the study of literature and expands knowledge of the Spanish speaking world.  Emphasis is placed on listening comprehension and conversation.

Spanish III Honors

Credit:  1 (full-year)

Successful completion of Spanish II and 

Teacher Recommendation

Spanish III Honors is an accelerated class appropriate for the highly motivated language

learner.  Emphasis is placed upon many different areas, including Spanish grammar, conversational skills, reading and listening comprehension, and in depth studies of various aspects of Spanish culture.  A priority is placed upon seeking to refine and enhance conversational skills, while broadening vocabulary and grammatical structures.

Spanish IV Honors

Credit:  1 (full-year)

Successful completion of Spanish III and

Teacher Recommendation

Spanish IV Honors seeks to refine and enhance concepts, including grammar techniques, conversational skills, reading and listening comprehension, and studies of various aspects of Spanish culture.  Vocabulary is broadened, written

and oral fluency are increased, and an emphasis is placed upon the study of a variety of Spanish literature.

AP Spanish Language

Credit:  1 (full-year)

Successful completion of Spanish III Honors and

Teacher Recommendation

Spanish AP is designed for students who have mastered advanced Spanish grammar and have

demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence in the study of the Spanish language.  Students will work in each of the four skills involved in world language learning:  reading, writing, listening, and speaking.  Students will work through materials designed specifically for AP exam practice and preparation.

AP Spanish Literature

Credit:  1 (full-year)

Teacher Recommendation Only

AP Spanish Literature is a college level course where students study Spanish and Latin American literature from various genres.  Students read, discuss, and analyze all texts in Spanish.  Special emphasis is placed on preparing students for the College Board AP Spanish Language test administered in May.

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