Ten Credits

Open to Grades 10, 11 and 12

PREREQUISITES: None

DESCRIPTION: The American Sign Language Program curriculum is an intensive program of study designed to assist students in acquiring competence in American Sign Language and to develop an understanding of the American Deaf Community and its culture. The class will divide its time between practicing to develop communicative competency in the language and lecture and discussion of the history of ASL.

Ten Credits

Open to Grade 10, 11 and 12

PREREQUISITES: None

DESCRIPTION: ASL II takes the skills developed in ASL I and expands upon them. Students will increase their signing proficiency and engage in authentic assessment through community service in the Deaf World. Class lectures and discussions move from the history of ASL to an awareness of issues facing deaf students in schools and deaf services available in the Bay Area.

Ten Credits

Open to Grade 10, 11 and 12

PREREQUISITES: C or better in ASL II

DESCRIPTION: American Sign Language (ASL) III immerses the student into the art of storytelling. Students study and appreciate full-length ASL narratives through ASL Literature. The literary choices serve as a mirror for the Deaf community's culture, and it offers an unparalleled opportunity to study how a language is used and how it reflects the culture of the community. In addition, the stories help the students to analyze the experience and lessons of being deaf. Specific lessons focus some instruction on the various methodologies of using ASL, yet the primary focus remains developing the ability to tell (and comprehend) stories in ASL.

Ten Credits

Open to Grades 11 and 12

PREREQUISITES:B or better in ASL III

DESCRIPTION: American Sign Language (ASL) IV expands upon the basic vocabulary, grammar and non-manual behaviors learned in levels I, II, and III. Additionally, students will work to increase their fluency of conversational receptive and expressive ASL working within a Bilingual-Bicultural model. Grammar and vocabulary will be emphasized in a silent class setting, as will an expanded study of Deaf History and Culture.

Ten Credits

Open to Grade 10

PREREQUISITES: None

DESCRIPTION: Spanish I introduces the student to the phonetic system of the Spanish language. A sufficient number of basic structure and vocabulary drills are presented to aid the student in building comprehension, listening, and speaking skills in order to establish a rich environment for communication in the target language. Students are exposed to some of the cultural aspects of Spain and Latin America.

Ten Credits

Open to Grades 10 and 11

PREREQUISITES: C or better in Spanish I.

DESCRIPTION: Spanish II is a continuation of Spanish I. Additional emphasis is placed on reading comprehension, writing skills and more communication between students in the target language. The program includes a review of concepts presented in Spanish I; specifically the use of the preterit and imperfect within the same structure and introduces students to more complex grammatical structures of the language in order to facilitate the achievement of a higher level of these skills. Exposure to cultures of Spain and Latin America is included.

Ten Credits

Open to Grades 10, 11, and 12

PREREQUISITES: B or better in Spanish II or 3.0 gpa.

DESCRIPTION: Spanish III is a continuation of Spanish II, with much greater emphasis placed on communication, writing, reading and listening skills. The student's comprehension and speaking skills are enhanced at this point as course is taught predominantly in the target language. Cultural units are substantive and encourage students to connect content to their lives outside the classroom. Cultural emphasis in third year is on music and art of Spain and Latin America.

Ten Credits

Open to Grades 10, 11 and 12

PREREQUISITES: B or better in Spanish III or departmental recommendation.

DESCRIPTION: Spanish IV continues the cultural exploration of the Hispanic world through literature by renowned Spanish and Latin American authors. Emphasis of this class is Spanish for communication. Reading and composition assignments will provide the spring board to review and expand understanding of complex grammar structure. Cultural units encourage students to become lifelong learners - by using the language beyond the classroom for personal enjoyment and enrichment. Class conducted in Spanish. Enthusiasm for Spanish is a must. Though not a prerequisite for AP Spanish Language, it is recommended.

Ten Credits

Open to Grades 11 and 12

PREREQUISITES: B or better in Spanish IV or departmental recommendation.

DESCRIPTION: Fourth-year Spanish prepares students for the Advanced Placement Spanish test administered near the end of the spring semester. Students are exposed to a variety of media in Spanish, such as novels, short stories, poetry, popular songs, plays, newspaper articles, and essays. Aside from the specific grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking components of the A.P. test which are extensively practiced during the course of the year, students are taken through an in-depth study of the Spanish-speaking world from historical, literary, and cultural perspectives.