speaking world and the local community. Students will be assessed on their ability to understand a variety of Spanish texts and conversations, communicate with more confidence and detail, and make meaningful cultural comparisons. Students who meet the course expectations earn credit for Spanish 11 and advance to Spanish 12( 11 Accelerated) in Grade 11.
SPANISH 11
Prerequisite Spanish 10
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
4 credits Full year Classroom-based
Spanish 11 continues developing students’ language abilities through rich cultural experiences, narrative-based units, and structured opportunities for meaningful communication. Students broaden their ability to express themselves, interpret authentic materials, and compare cultural perspectives as they engage with content designed to strengthen fluency and comprehension. Students will be assessed on their ability to understand connected Spanish, communicate with simple detail, and make cultural connections that demonstrate growing awareness at the intermediate-low level.
SPANISH 12( 11 ACCELERATED)
Prerequisite Spanish 11( 10 Accelerated)
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
4 credits Full year Classroom-based
Spanish 12( 11 Accelerated) prepares students for the AP Spanish Language and Culture pathway by strengthening their advanced communication skills through authentic texts, discussions, and real-world tasks. The course examines major thematic areas including identity, nature and adventure, environmental responsibility, art and historical memory, global citizenship, and technology in society while integrating cultural products, practices, and perspectives from across the Spanish-speaking world. Students will be assessed on their ability to interpret more complex Spanish, communicate with clarity and greater independence, and analyze cultural perspectives at the intermediate high level. Students who meet the course expectations earn credit for Spanish 12.
SPANISH 12
Prerequisite Spanish 11
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
4 credits Full year Classroom-based
Spanish 12 is the culminating year of the regular Spanish sequence and supports students in deepening their cultural understanding, expanding vocabulary, and communicating with greater precision. Through content-rich stories, collaborative tasks, and authentic cultural materials, students build confidence in using Spanish to express opinions, narrate experiences, and interpret increasingly complex ideas. Students will be assessed on their ability to interpret more complex Spanish, communicate with clarity and greater independence, and analyze cultural perspectives at the intermediate high level.
AP SPANISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE
Prerequisite Spanish 12
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
4 credits Full year Classroom-based
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