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Course Name : Spanish II Type of Course : Elective Course Available to : 9th - 12th grade
Prerequisites : Spanish I ( 70 % - 89 %)
Description : This course is a continuation of the study of the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world . The student will acquire a basic command of key vocabulary / grammatical structures necessary for limited personal communication and an appreciation of diversity in the Spanish-speaking world . The course strives to help the learner acquire knowledge of the language and proficiency by integrating the four skills of listening , speaking , writing , and reading .
Course Name : Native Spanish II Type of Course : Elective Course Available to : 9th - 12th grade
Prerequisites : Native Speaker I ( 70 %+)
Description : This course is designed for heritage learners of Spanish who bring strong proficiency and literacy skills in Spanish , as well as for those who have completed Spanish for Native Speakers I . This course focuses on the development of advanced communicative competence in reading , writing , speaking and listening and viewing , as well as on understanding Hispanic cultures and issues of identity of heritage speakers of Spanish in the United States . Students will also continue to develop awareness and understanding of Hispanic cultures , including language variation , customs , geography , history , and current events .
Course Name : Honors Spanish II Type of Course : Elective Course Available to : 9th - 12th grade
Prerequisites : Spanish I ( 90 %+)
Description : This course is designed for the student who has demonstrated superior facility in foreign language and offers a variety of opportunities for enrichment and oral work . The goal for certain grammatical functions will be full control rather than partial control . Students earn an additional 0.5 quality point towards their GPA for this course .
Course Name : Honors Spanish III Type of Course : Elective Course Available to : 10th - 12th grade
Prerequisites : H . Spanish II ( 85 %+)
Description : This course is designed to further develop a student ’ s communication skills and cultural appreciation of the Spanish-speaking world . The student will be able to participate in a variety of oral and written activities through reading and writing stories and essays , watching videos in Spanish , and speak Spanish most of the time . Students earn an additional 0.5 quality point towards their GPA for this course .

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