SPANISH

Learning Spanish is based on God’s gift to us through communication. By teaching Spanish, which is the second language of the United States, students are able to learn to appreciate cultural diversity.  This enhances the students’ ability to communicate with people of other languages and cultures, to aid in sharing Christ, and use their own native tongue correctly.

Spanish Curriculum Goals

In accordance with the philosophy of Spanish, the students will be encouraged to:

• Develop an appreciation for God’s creation in a foreign language
• Develop skills to communicate through this language
• Develop and learn ways to share God’s truth through this language

Spanish I

The student will receive instruction in and demonstrate the ability to speak in short sentences, master vocabulary, use tenses, read and understand elementary Spanish.

• Prerequisite:  Grade of “C” in English Class       
• Credit:  1.00
• Grade Level:  9th

Spanish II

The student will receive instruction in and demonstrate the ability to read, understand, and write simple and more complex sentences as well as converse on a limited basis with each other and the teacher.  At this level, a language lab will be used to help in pronunciation.

• Prerequisite:  Grade of “C” in Spanish I           
• Credit:  1.00
• Grade Level:  10th

Spanish III

The student will receive instruction in and demonstrate the ability to read, write, understand and speak more of the language than before, using past instruction.  All of these skills will be enhanced during the third year.  In addition, literature will be read and analyzed.

• Prerequisite:  Grade of “B” in Spanish II           
• Credit:  1.00
• Grade Level:  11th

Spanish IV

The student will receive instruction in and demonstrate the ability to speak the language, write lengthy papers and stories, read and understand to a greater degree than before using cumulative knowledge.

• Prerequisite:  Grade of “B” in Spanish III           
• Credit:  1.00
• Grade Level:  12th

Spanish V

The student will read extensive history, culture, and literature of Spanish speaking countries.  A review of grammar is incorporated as well.

• Prerequisite:  Grade of “B” in Spanish IV           
• Credit:  1.00
• Grade Level:   12th