This yearlong introductory course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Chinese. It offers a comprehensive introduction to Putonghua, also known as Mandarin—the official language of China. The curriculum features carefully selected topics that align with high school students’ interests and follow best practices for second language acquisition. Students will develop proficiency in all four key language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By the end of the course, they will be able to apply these skills effectively in a variety of real-life situations. In addition, students will explore Chinese culture and traditions through active participation in group discussions and hands-on projects. These cultural components include customs, daily life, history, music, and philosophy from Chinese-speaking regions.
This course builds upon the foundation established in Mandarin Chinese I and is designed to deepen students’ understanding of Putonghua, or Mandarin. The curriculum expands on previously learned material through engaging topics tailored to high school students’ interests and aligned with effective second language acquisition practices. Students will continue developing their proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with the goal of using these skills confidently in real-world contexts. In addition to language development, students will further explore Chinese culture and traditions through interactive group discussions and collaborative projects focused on customs, lifestyles, history, music, and philosophy from Chinese-speaking regions.
Students will strengthen their reading ability by learning to recognize and read Chinese characters included in the course textbook. On average, students are expected to master 15–20 new characters per week, along with expanded vocabulary and conversational skills. By the end of the course, students will be better equipped to communicate in Mandarin and understand the cultural nuances of the language.
This course is an intermediate class of yearlong study designed for students with some previous knowledge of Chinese. The Chinese III requires the student who successfully finishes the Chinese language I & II. During this semester, the students will develop a further understanding of Putonghua or Mandarin.The topics have been carefully selected to meet the high school students’ interests and are arranged in accordance with the rules of learning a second language. Students will be trained in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. At the end of the course, students will be able to use these skills in most authentic environments. Meanwhile, students will be introduced to the Chinese culture and its traditions through active participation in group discussions and projects including customs, life styles, history, music, and philosophy of the Chinese speaking country. Students should also be able to read characters in the textbook. They are expected to acquire and learn more characters and conversation as well. They are supposed to grasp about 20-30 Chinese characters a week.
This is an introductory course to the Spanish language and its culture. The skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing as well as the study of culture, history and the interrelations of language are the essential elements taught in the first course of foreign language study.
Provides continued study of language skill (speaking, listening, reading, and writing in the target language) through: study of more complex structures in Spanish; development of appreciation of culture, customs, and religious aspects of Spanish-speaking people.
Students will continue to incorporate communication skills such as listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will develop these communication skills by using knowledge of the language, including grammar, culture, communication learning strategies, technology, and content from other subject areas to socialize, and acquire and provide information, to express feelings and opinion.
This course provides students with in-depth studies for success on the AP Spanish Language Exam. Students complete a thorough review of grammar, conjugations, and vocabulary to build proficiency in all four languages: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
The French I course introduces the basic grammar and vocabulary for the student to communicate in French with complete phrases and most used expressions.
The French II course teaches an intermediate level of French grammar and vocabulary for the student to communicate in an intermediate level of French using expanded communication topics using vocabulary, phrases, and French most commonly used expressions.
The French III course teaches an intermediate level of French grammar and vocabulary for the student to communicate in an intermediate level of French using expanded communication topics using vocabulary, phrases, and French most commonly used expressions.