Foreign Language Department
WL 161-108 and WL 161-108b
Spanish I
Grade Level: 9-12
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisite: None for 10th -12th, Teacher Recommendation for 9th graders
Spanish I introduces the student to the Spanish Language and the culture of the Spanishspeaking world. Primary emphasis is given to vocabulary, the fundamentals of grammar and
beginning conversation. Students will also explore the art, celebrations, dances, foods, lifestyles,
literature and music of the Spanish-speaking world. Hispanic culture and its influence on the
United States and the world will be an ongoing theme throughout the class. In order to assure
success in the following course, Spanish II, students are encouraged to maintain no less than a C
average in Spanish I. Spanish I and II are required classes for those students striving for
the Academic Diploma.
The overall purposes and objectives of the Foreign Language Department are to enable students
to communicate in the target language and to foster an interest and develop an understanding of
other cultures and peoples. The department follows the National Standards of Foreign Language
Learning referred to as the 5 C's: Communication, Culture, Connection, Comparison, and
Community.
WL 161-109 and WL 161-109b
Grade Level: 9-12
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisite: Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish II is a continuation of the vocabulary, grammar and conversation begun in Spanish I.
Emphasis will be placed on learning more verbs tenses, more elaborate grammar structures, and
more in-depth vocabulary as well as improving conversational skills. Students will explore the art,
celebrations, dances, foods, lifestyles, literature and music of the Spanish-speaking world.
Hispanic culture and its influence on the United States and the world will continue to be an
ongoing theme throughout the class. In order to assure success in the following course, Spanish
III, students are encouraged to maintain no less than a B average in Spanish II. Spanish I and II
are required classes for those students striving for the Academic Diploma. The overall purposes
and objectives of the Foreign Language Department are to enable students to communicate in
the target language and to foster an interest and develop an understanding of other cultures and
peoples. The department follows the National Standards of Foreign Language Learning referred
to as the 5 C's: Communication, Culture, Connection, Comparison, and Community.
WL 161-141
Grade Level: 9-11
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisite: None
Spanish for Native Speakers I
Spanish for Native Speakers I is designed those students who may have learned Spanish in an
informal non-academic setting as well as those with an academic background in Spanish. This
class will focus on developing formal academic Spanish language skills with emphasis on
understanding written authentic texts, expanding vocabulary, improving linguistic skills and
developing the writing process. The overall purposes and objectives of the Foreign Language
Department are to enable students to communicate in the target language and to foster an
interest and develop an understanding of other cultures and peoples. The department follows the
National Standards of Foreign Language Learning referred to as the 5 C's: Communication,
Culture, Connection, Comparison, and Community.
Foreign Language Department
WL 161-142
Spanish for Native Speakers II
Grade Level: 10-12
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisite: Spanish for Native Speakers I
Spanish for Native Speakers II is designed those students who may have learned Spanish in an
informal non-academic setting as well as those with an academic background in Spanish. This
class will focus on developing formal academic Spanish language skills with emphasis on
understanding written authentic texts, expanding vocabulary, improving linguistic skills and
developing the writing process. The overall purposes and objectives of the Foreign Language
Department are to enable students to communicate in the target language and to foster an
interest and develop an understanding of other cultures and peoples. The department follows the
National Standards of Foreign Language Learning referred to as the 5 C's: Communication,
Culture, Connection, Comparison, and Community.
WL 161-110
Spanish III
Grade Level: 10-12
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisite: Spanish II
Spanish III is a preparation for AP Spanish. Students will learn more verbs tenses, more
elaborate grammar structures, and more in-depth vocabulary as well as improving listening,
speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will explore the art, celebrations, dances, foods,
lifestyles, literature and music of the Spanish-speaking world. Hispanic culture and its influence
on the United States and the world will continue to be an ongoing theme throughout the class. In
order to assure success in AP Spanish, students are encouraged to maintain no less than a B
average in Spanish III. An AP Foreign Language course is one of the requirements for those
students striving for the Commonwealth Diploma. The overall purposes and objectives of the
Foreign Language Department are to enable students to communicate in the target language and
to foster an interest and develop an understanding of other cultures and peoples. The department
follows the National Standards of Foreign Language Learning referred to as the 5 C's:
Communication, Culture, Connection, Comparison, and Community
WL 161-110-2b
Spanish 102 Dual Credit (Block)
Grade Level: 11-12
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisite: Spanish I, Spanish II, and students must turn in dual credit paperwork along with
registration materials
From WKU: Continuation of development of four skills and of cultural insights.
Students are responsible for paying tuition and textbook fees. Failure to do so will result in
removal from the course and a WF placed on the student's transcript.
WL 161-130
AP Spanish Language
Grade Level: 11-12
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisite: Spanish III and a completed AP contract turned in with registration card
AP Spanish Language is a preparation for the AP Exam with in-depth study of grammar and
vocabulary. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills will all be emphasized through the
study of culturally relevant literature. An AP Foreign Language course is one of the requirements
for those students striving for the Commonwealth Diploma. The overall purposes and objectives
of the Foreign Language Department are to enable students to communicate in the target
language and to foster an interest and develop an understanding of other cultures and peoples.
Foreign Language Department
The department follows the National Standards of Foreign Language Learning referred to as the
5 C's: Communication, Culture, Connection, Comparison, and Community. Students must sign
an AP Contract for each AP Class.
WL 160-508 and WL 160-508b
Grade Level: 9-12
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisite: None
German I
German I introduces listening, speaking, reading and writing language skills within a cultural
context. Primary emphasis is given to vocabulary, the fundamentals of grammar and beginning
conversation. Students will also explore the art, celebrations, foods, lifestyles, literature and
music of the German-speaking world. Germanic culture and its influence on the United States
and the world will be an ongoing theme throughout the class. In order to assure success in the
following course, German II, students are encouraged to maintain no less than a C average in
German I. German I and II are required classes for those students striving for the Academic
Diploma. Furthermore, this class will soon be a pre-requisite to any student interested in
participating in the German-American Partnership Program.
WL 160-509 and WL 160-509b
German II
Grade Level: 10-12
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisite: German I
German II Prepares students to: perform interpersonal, interpretive and presentational
communicative tasks within the novice high to intermediate low range on the ACTFL Proficiency
scale; interpret, exchange, and present, information, concepts and ideas both within the
classroom and beyond on a variety of topics including connections to other subject areas; and
understand the relationship among the products, practices and perspectives of other cultures. In
addition, students develop insight into their own language and culture.