2021-22 High School Course Selection Guide


and explore various aspects of Latin culture. Vocabulary and structure are presented in context and transferred to reading through discussions of cultural activities and prose literature. The history of Rome is examined through the writings of Livy, Cicero, Pliny, and Sallust.


Prerequisite: A grade of “B” or higher in Latin 3 Honors.


Advanced Placement Latin (12) 1 credit Blended learning class - 4 days in-class/ 1 day online learning Advanced Placement


Latin is a rigorous


- course offered in WC Cyber Program


Spanish 3 Honors (9, 10, 11, 12) 1 credit


A rigorous and in-depth study, this course is and


demanding course intended for highly motivated students who wish to develop a level of proficiency in reading, translating, analyzing, and interpreting the authentic Latin text of Virgil’s Aeneid and Caesar’s Gallic Wars. The course explores the themes, literary techniques, and stylistic analysis of these texts; and studies the social and political context in which these texts were written. In addition to their regular class work, students should expect thirty to forty minutes of independent work each night. The course offers a variety of assessments similar to the format of the AP Latin exam.


Prerequisite: A grade of “B” or higher in Latin 4 Honors and a strong teacher recommendation.


Spanish 1 (9, 10, 11, 12) 1 credit Neutrally Weighted Students develop the understanding,


building,


designed to prepare students for Advanced Placement studies. Students are challenged by a higher level of expectation for reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Vocabulary is developed in context through reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Grammatical structures are expanded and enhanced through literature. Spanish is used almost exclusively in the classroom.


Prerequisite: A grade of “B” or higher in Spanish 2.


Spanish 4 Honors (10, 11, 12) 1 credit


A continuation of a rigorous and in-depth study of the Spanish language, this course is intended for serious and highly motivated students who were successful in Spanish 3 Honors and is designed to prepare students for Advanced Placement studies. Students continue to expand and refine their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar in authentic context, as well as thoroughly explore culture and literature. Spanish is used almost exclusively in class, and students are evaluated on their ability to communicate both orally and in writing.


Prerequisite: A grade of “B” or higher in Spanish 3 Honors and teacher recommendation.


speaking,


skills of reading


development listening,


Spanish at a beginner’s level. The course includes vocabulary


and writing of


basic


structural patterns, listening comprehension exercises, instructional games, role playing and exploration of the culture of the Spanish speaking world. Listening and speaking skills are combined with written work for evaluation.


Spanish 2 (9, 10, 11, 12) 1 credit Neutrally Weighted Students


continue


Spanish 5 Accelerated Honors (11, 12) 1 credit Blended learning class - 4 days in-class/ 1 day online learning Students refine the skills which they have previously mastered in order to develop advanced level competency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This course is intended for very serious and highly motivated students who were successful in Spanish 4 Honors and is designed as a prerequisite to the Advanced Placement course the following year. Activities are fashioned to strengthen cross- cultural awareness and appreciation. Literature, structure,


vocabulary, their study of listening,


understanding, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and explore certain aspects of the culture of the Spanish speaking world. The course consists of dialogues, readings, the expansion of grammatical structures, cultural materials and role playing. The use of Spanish in class is stressed.


Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 1. and application language in varied situations of the are the featured


elements of the course. Spanish is used exclusively in class. Students are evaluated on their ability to communicate both orally and in writing.


Prerequisite: A grade of “B” or higher in Spanish 4 Honors and teacher recommendation.


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