Deb Starkey, Instructor

Spanish I

Prerequisites:  C average or higher in English 8

Length of Course:  1 Year

Grades 9-12

Spanish I is designed to introduce the basic elements of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and culture, and to develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.  The culture of the Spanish-speaking countries is emphasized in order to promote cross-cultural understanding. 

Spanish II

Prerequisites:  Spanish I

Length of Course:  1 Year

Grades 10-12

Spanish II is structured to introduce more complex grammatical structures and to expand the student’s vocabulary.  Additional practice in reading, writing, speaking, and listening is included to further develop these skills.  The culture of the Spanish speaking countries is emphasized in order to promote cross-cultural understanding.

Spanish III

Prerequisites:  Spanish I and II

Length of Course:  1 Year

Grades 11-12

Spanish III is designed to continue the study of Spanish grammar and vocabulary and to promote the use of the language in both oral and written communication.  Students write skits, commercials, stories, and opinion papers in Spanish.  In addition, short stories are read which allow the student to further develop reading, writing, and speaking skills.  Daily conversation is stressed and the study of the Spanish culture continues to be emphasized.

Spanish IV

Prerequisites:  Spanish I, II, and III

Length of Course:  1 Year

Grades 12

 Spanish IV focuses on the improvement of reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills through the continued study of grammar and vocabulary, the writing of skits and compositions, and the reading and discussion of Spanish literature.  In addition, students use computer technology to improve their communication skills and to promote their understanding of cross-cultural differences.