World Languages
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Course Title |
Vendor |
Prerequisite |
NCAA Approved |
HS Credit |
American Sign Language I S1 |
WEN Share |
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Y |
.5 |
American Sign Language I S2 |
WEN Share |
American Sign Language I S1 |
Y |
.5 |
American Sign Language II S1 |
WEN Share |
American Sign Language I S2 |
Y |
.5 |
American Sign Language II S2 |
WEN Share |
American Sign Language II S1 |
Y |
.5 |
AP Spanish A |
Accelerate Education |
3–4 years of Spanish or equivalent native fluency |
Y |
.5 |
AP Spanish B |
Accelerate Education |
3–4 years of Spanish or equivalent native fluency |
Y |
.5 |
Chinese I S1 |
FlexPoint |
|
Y |
.5 |
Chinese I S2 |
FlexPoint |
|
Y |
.5 |
Chinese II S1 |
FlexPoint |
Chinese I |
Y |
.5 |
Chinese II S2 |
FlexPoint |
Chinese II S1 |
Y |
.5 |
Chinese III S1 |
FlexPoint |
Chinese II S2 |
Y |
.5 |
Chinese III S2 |
FlexPoint |
Chinese III S1 |
Y |
.5 |
French I S1 |
FlexPoint |
|
Y |
.5 |
French I S2 |
FlexPoint |
|
Y |
.5 |
French II S1 |
FlexPoint |
French I |
Y |
.5 |
French II S2 |
FlexPoint |
French II S1 |
Y |
.5 |
French III Honors S1 |
FlexPoint |
French II S2 |
Y |
.5 |
French III Honors S2 |
FlexPoint |
French III S1 |
Y |
.5 |
German 1 S1 |
Wisconsin Virtual School |
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Y |
.5 |
German 1 S2 |
Wisconsin Virtual School |
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Y |
.5 |
German 2 S1 |
Wisconsin Virtual School |
German 1 |
Y |
.5 |
German 2 S2 |
Wisconsin Virtual School |
German 2 S1 |
Y |
.5 |
Spanish I S1 |
FlexPoint |
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Y |
.5 |
Spanish I S2 |
FlexPoint |
|
Y |
.5 |
Spanish II S1 |
FlexPoint |
Spanish I |
Y |
.5 |
Spanish II S2 |
FlexPoint |
Spanish II S1 |
Y |
.5 |
Spanish III S1 |
FlexPoint |
Spanish II S2 |
Y |
.5 |
Spanish III S2 |
FlexPoint |
Spanish III S1 |
Y |
.5 |
Spanish IV S1 |
FlexPoint |
Spanish III S2 |
Y |
.5 |
Spanish IV S2 |
FlexPoint |
Spanish IV S1 |
Y |
.5 |
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World Languages
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Course Title |
ONE Semester Course |
TWO Semester Course |
Honors |
NCAA Approved |
Credit Recovery Available |
CTE |
Vendors |
Singleton Available |
AP French Language & Culture |
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X |
|
X |
|
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Apex |
X |
AP Spanish Language & Culture |
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X |
|
X |
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Apex |
X |
Chinese I |
|
X |
|
X |
|
|
Lincoln & FlexPoint |
Lincoln Only |
Chinese II |
|
X |
|
X |
|
|
Lincoln & FlexPoint |
Lincoln Only |
Chinese III Honors |
|
X |
X |
X |
|
|
FlexPoint |
X |
French I |
|
X |
|
X |
|
|
Lincoln & FlexPoint |
Lincoln Only |
French II |
|
X |
|
X |
|
|
Lincoln & FlexPoint |
Lincoln Only |
French III |
|
X |
|
X |
|
|
Lincoln |
X |
German I |
|
X |
|
X |
|
|
Lincoln |
X |
German II |
|
X |
|
X |
|
|
Lincoln |
X |
German III |
|
X |
|
X |
|
|
Lincoln |
X |
Spanish I |
|
X |
|
X |
|
|
Lincoln & FlexPoint |
Lincoln Only |
Spanish II |
|
X |
|
X |
|
|
Lincoln & FlexPoint |
Lincoln Only |
Spanish III |
|
X |
|
X |
|
|
Lincoln & FlexPoint |
Lincoln Only |
Spanish IV Honors |
|
X |
X |
X |
|
|
FlexPoint |
X |
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CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: 3–4 years of French or equivalent native fluency
This AP French Language course is an advanced language course in which students acquire proficiencies that expand their cognitive, analytical and communicative skills. The AP French Language course prepares them for the AP French exam. It uses as its foundation the three modes of communication (Interpersonal, Interpretive and Presentational) as defined in the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century.
The course is designed as an immersion experience requiring the use of French exclusively. In addition, all the reading, listening, speaking and writing is in French.
*This course is taught by an Apex instructor.
Required materials:
- French-English dictionary, microphone.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: 3–4 years of Spanish or equivalent native fluency
AP® Spanish Language students practice perfecting their Spanish speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. They study vocabulary, grammar, and cultural aspects of the language, and then apply what they learn in extensive written and spoken exercises. The course addresses the broad themes of Global Challenges, Science and Technology, Contemporary Life, Personal and Public Identities, Families and Communities, and Beauty and Aesthetics. By the end of the course, students will have an expansive vocabulary, a solid, working knowledge of all verb forms and tenses, strong command of other language structures, and an ability to use language in many different contexts and for varied purposes. The equivalent of a college-level language course, AP Spanish Language prepares students for the AP exam and for further study of Spanish language, culture, or literature.
Required Materials:
- Any Spanish-English, English-Spanish Dictionary
- Microphone
Optional Materials:
- (Prentice Hall, 2007)Nissenberg, and Gilda Leicher-Prieto M. Diaz, Margarita JoséPreparing for the Language Examination, 3rd ed. ISBN-10: 0131660942 / ISBN-13: 9780131660946
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Mandarin Chinese I is an introductory course to Modern Standard Chinese, which includes the spoken language, Mandarin, and the written language of simplified characters. Students recognize and apply vocabulary in Pinyin and Chinese characters in the context of common themes. In addition to learning the language, students get a glimpse of Chinese culture, history, tradition, and society.
Required Materials:
- Microphone and audio recording software.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Chinese I
In Mandarin Chinese II, students develop their communication skills through listening, reading, speaking, and writing in the target language. The course presents modern Standard Chinese, Mandarin, as the spoken language, and simplified characters as the written language. Students recognize and apply vocabulary in Pinyin and Chinese characters in the context of common scenarios. Students will practice handwriting Chinese characters in complete sentences. Students explore Chinese traditions, language, and society.
Required Materials:
- Microphone and audio recording software.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Chinese II
Learn more about Chinese culture, including the origins, anecdotes, and etiquette for various cultural settings, using authentic materials. You will also compare and contrast the Chinese culture with your own as you continue to build knowledge of vocabulary, sentence structure, and grammar.
*Please note Chinese III is offered as Honors course only
Required Materials:
- Microphone and audio recording software.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
French I is an introductory course designed for students who have little or no previous knowledge of the French language and culture. This course will allow students to acquire the tools necessary for communication and comprehension of the French language. Students explore the global francophone community, and they compare these different cultures to each other and to their own. This course primes students’ fluency through various types of communications.
Required Materials:
- Microphone and audio recording software.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: French I
In French II, students have the opportunity to review some of the structures from French I, but they also build their knowledge of the basic and intermediate French concepts. Students review the present tense of regular and irregular verbs, the passé composé with avoir and être, and adjective agreement and placement. Students examine grammatical forms and are challenged to progress in their basic knowledge and speaking capabilities.
Required Materials:
- Microphone and audio recording software.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: French II
In French III, students continue their study of the French language and popular French culture. They use larger vocabulary terms and explore a variety of literary texts that include the structures and vocabulary that they are learning. In this course, students study vocabulary, grammar, and culture in context through authentic literary and journalistic texts, putting these items into practice through written and spoken tasks.
Required Materials:
- Microphone and audio recording software.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
In German I, students are introduced to the basic and fundamental skills necessary for expressing common ideas in the German language. They learn to state daily activities and how to have an introductory conversation. These concepts build in theme and scope, allowing students to explore topics including daily activities, travel, needs, desires, and preferences in typical and increasingly complex situations. The course provides a realistic context in which students can practice their newly acquired skills. German I also provides a considerably thorough study of grammatical skills, ranging from the most basic sentences to engaging and creative structures dealing with more interesting situations.
Required Materials:
- Microphone and audio recording software.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: German I
German II provides students with a comprehensive introduction to nouns and verbs and previously learned concepts. Students examine the case systems extensively and focus on verbs throughout this course. They learn different types of verbs and their conjugations in different grammatical tenses such as present, future, past simple, and present perfect. Students practice one of the most challenging aspects of German grammar — verbs with accusative, dative, and genitive prepositions — thoroughly. Students learn a large number of new vocabulary words and idioms to assist in their continual development of language.
Required Materials:
- Microphone and audio recording software.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: German II
German III, students continue their study of the German language and popular German culture. Students use larger vocabulary terms and explore a variety of literary texts that include the structures and vocabulary that they are learning. In this course, students study vocabulary, grammar, and culture in context through authentic literary and journalistic texts, putting these items into practice through written and spoken tasks.
Required Materials:
- Microphone and audio recording software.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Spanish I provides students with a strong foundation of the Spanish language and its cultural influences. From pronunciation to basic grammar and practical vocabulary, students gain a fundamental understanding of written and conversational Spanish. Students practice pronunciation sounds, greetings and introductions, questions, and present-tense verb conjugation. Students learn how to describe people, school, and pastime activities in addition to likes and dislikes. Spanish I presents information in a fun, interesting format that promotes learning and draws a link between the classroom and real-world situations.
Required Materials:
- Microphone and audio recording software.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: Spanish I
Spanish II is the next course in the Spanish sequence, and this course introduces complex grammatical components, such as reflexive verbs and the present progressive, preterite, and imperfect tenses, along with idiomatic expressions unique to the Spanish language. Building on an ever-growing lexicon, students incorporate concepts to form questions, express preferences and possession, discuss the past, and describe and compare people, places, and locations. Spanish II continues to build a foundation for students in their pursuit to learn and master the Spanish language.
Required Materials:
- Microphone and audio recording software.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Spanish II
In Spanish III, students acquire a more extensive topical vocabulary while gaining a higher understanding of complex grammatical structures, verb applications, and idiomatic expressions. This course allows students to increase their reading and listening comprehension as well as their fluency in speaking and writing in Spanish. Students describe, analyze, summarize, and explain ideas verbally and in writing using the Spanish language.
Immerse yourself in this interactive course that explores the tastes, sights, and sounds of the Hispanic cultures. Experience and reflect on the triumphs, struggles, and celebrations of their dynamic peoples. During this journey, you will improve your language fluency, vocabulary, and writing skills through authentic researched-based projects. We invite you to take your Spanish language abilities to the next level.
*Please note Spanish III FlexPoint is offered as an Honors course only
Required Materials:
- Microphone and audio recording software.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
GRADE LEVEL: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Spanish III
Command the Spanish language by embarking on an immersive journey through rich traditions and superstitions. By meeting real people and hearing their stories, you will expand your language skills, gain new vocabulary, and better understand your role as a global citizen.
*Please note Spanish IV FlexPoint is offered as an Honors course only
Required Materials:
- Microphone and audio recording software.
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