World Language Department
Spanish Courses
(All Courses Above are Included in GPA)
Spanish I L3
WL132 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grades 9-12
Prerequisite:
- Teacher recommendation or approval of the World Language Department Head
This is an introductory course designed for first-year students who begin the study of Spanish in the high school. This course aims to develop basic proficiency in the three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal and presentational) via the skills of listening to, speaking, reading, and writing of language, as well as to develop an understanding of cultures of Spanish speaking countries. The proficiency target for the end of this course is Novice High (beginning): students will be able to participate in direct conversations with simple sentences and to satisfy some basic needs.
Introduction to Spanish L3
WL1303 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grades 9-11
Prerequisite:
- Approval of World Language Department Head
This is an introductory course in Spanish designed to develop language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening at a slower pace. Like all courses in the department, the course stresses a proficiency approach, with primary emphasis on communication through the three modes: interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational language. After completing Introduction to Spanish L3, students continue with Advanced Introduction to Spanish L3. The proficiency target of this course is Novice-Mid on the ACTFL scale.
Advanced Introduction to Spanish L3
WL1304 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grades 9-11
Prerequisite:
- Successful completion of Introduction to Spanish L3; OR
- Recommendation of current Spanish teacher
After successful completion of Introduction to Spanish L3, students continue their study of Spanish. The course is designed to develop language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening at a slower pace. The course stresses a proficiency approach, with primary emphasis on the context and purpose of communication through the three modes: interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational language. After completing Introduction to Spanish L3 and Advanced Introduction to Spanish L3 over a two-year sequence, students may continue to Spanish II L3 the following year. The proficiency target of this course is Novice-High on the ACTFL scale.
Spanish II L3
WL133 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grades 9-12
Prerequisite:
- C or better in Spanish I L3 AND recommendation of Spanish I teacher; OR
- C or better in Spanish 8 AND recommendation of Spanish 8 teacher; OR
- B+ or better in Advanced Introduction to Spanish L3 and recommendation of Advanced Introduction to Spanish teacher
This course builds upon and expands students’ proficiency at the novice level in the three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal and presentational) via the skills of listening to, speaking, reading, and writing of Spanish, and deepens understanding of cultures of Spanish speaking countries. The proficiency target for the end of this course is Novice High (continuing): students will be able to handle basic uncomplicated communication needed in daily life, starting to combine language to express their own thoughts, using sentences and strings of sentences.
Spanish II L4
WL141 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grades 9-12
Prerequisite:
- A- or better in Spanish I L3 AND recommendation of Spanish I teacher; OR
- A- or better in Spanish 8 AND recommendation of Spanish 8 teacher
This course builds upon and expands students’ developing proficiency at the intermediate level in the three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal and presentational) via the skills of listening to, speaking, reading, and writing of Spanish, and deepens understanding of cultures of Spanish speaking countries. The proficiency target for the end of this course is Intermediate Low (continuing): students will be able to handle basic uncomplicated communication needed in daily life, starting to combine language to express their own thoughts, using sentences and strings of sentences.
Spanish III L3
WL134 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grades 10-12
Prerequisite:
- C- or better in Spanish II L3 AND recommendation of Spanish II teacher; OR
- Successful completion of Spanish II L4
This course builds upon and expands students’ developing proficiency at the intermediate level in the three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal and presentational) via the skills of listening to, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish, and deepens understanding of cultures of Spanish speaking countries. The proficiency target for the end of this course is Intermediate Low: students will be able to handle basic uncomplicated communication needed in daily life, asking and answering original questions, creating with language to express their own thoughts, using strings of more complex sentences.
Spanish III L4
WL241 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grades 10-12
Prerequisite:
- B or better in Spanish II L4 AND recommendation of Spanish II teacher; OR
- A- or better in Spanish II L3 AND recommendation of Spanish II teacher
This course builds upon and expands students’ developing proficiency at the intermediate level in the three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal and presentational) via the skills of listening to, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish, and deepens understanding of cultures of Spanish speaking countries. The proficiency target for the end of this course is Intermediate Mid: students will be able to handle basic uncomplicated communication needed in daily life, asking and answering original questions, creating with language to express their own thoughts, using strings of more complex sentences.
Spanish IV L3
WL331 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grades 11-12
Prerequisite:
- C- or better in Spanish III L3 AND recommendation of Spanish III teacher; OR
- Successful completion of Spanish III L4
This advanced intermediate course builds upon and expands students’ proficiency at the intermediate level in the three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal and presentational) via the skills of listening to, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish, and deepens understanding of cultures of Spanish speaking countries. The proficiency target for the end of this course is Intermediate Mid (beginning): students will be able to handle basic uncomplicated communication needed in daily life, asking and answering original questions, creating with language to express their own thoughts, on an increasingly broad variety of topics, using strings of more complex sentences.
Spanish IV L4
WL344 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grades 11-12
Prerequisite:
- B or better in Spanish III L4 AND recommendation of Spanish III teacher; OR
- A- or better in Spanish III L3 AND recommendation of Spanish III teacher
This advanced intermediate course builds upon and expands students’ proficiency at the intermediate level in the three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal and presentational) via the skills of listening to, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish, and deepens understanding of cultures of Spanish speaking countries. The proficiency target for the end of this course is Intermediate High (beginning): students will be able to handle basic uncomplicated communication needed in daily life, asking and answering original questions, creating with language to express their own thoughts, on an increasingly broad variety of topics, using strings of more complex sentences.
Spanish V A L3/L4
WL434/446 - 0.5 Credit - Semester Long - Grade 12
Prerequisite:
L3:
L3:
- B- or better in Spanish IV L3 AND recommendation of Spanish IV teacher; OR
- Successful completion of Spanish IV L4
- B or better in Spanish IV L4 AND recommendation of Spanish IV teacher; OR
- A- or better in Spanish IV L3 AND recommendation of Spanish IV teacher
Spanish V serves as an appropriate course for all Spanish IV students who have an interest in the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Students integrate their high school language learning experiences to make connections between the language and culture studied and international affairs, career paths, and other disciplines. Students refine their language skills as they explore current events, history and culture in order to gain insights into the culture of various countries. Daily preparation, attention to detail, and effective communication in spoken and written Spanish are emphasized. *When combined by necessity, assessment and independent work expectations will be modified accordingly. The proficiency target of this course is Intermediate High on the ACTFL scale.
All Spanish V A students are required to take the AAPPL exam and may qualify for the state Seal of Biliteracy, if their scores on all parts of the exam meet state requirements, and if they meet English MCAS requirements. The score on this exam will be converted to a letter grade and used as the required course final exam.
All Spanish V A students are required to take the AAPPL exam and may qualify for the state Seal of Biliteracy, if their scores on all parts of the exam meet state requirements, and if they meet English MCAS requirements. The score on this exam will be converted to a letter grade and used as the required course final exam.
Spanish V B L3/L4
WL435/447 - 0.5 Credit - Semester Long - Grade 12
Prerequisite:
L3:
L3:
- B- or better in Spanish IV L3 AND recommendation of Spanish IV teacher; OR
- Successful completion of Spanish IV L4
- B or better in Spanish IV L4 AND recommendation of Spanish IV teacher; OR
- A- or better in Spanish IV L3 AND recommendation of Spanish IV teacher
Spanish V serves as an appropriate course for all Spanish IV students who have an interest in the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Students integrate their high school language learning experiences to make connections between the language and culture studied and international affairs, career paths, and other disciplines. Students refine their language skills as they explore literature, film, and art in order to gain insights into the culture of various countries. Daily preparation, attention to detail, and effective communication in spoken and written Spanish are emphasized. *When combined by necessity, assessment and independent work expectations will be modified accordingly. The proficiency target of this course is Intermediate High on the ACTFL scale.
All Spanish V B students are required to take the AAPPL exam and may qualify for the state Seal of Biliteracy, if their scores on all parts of the exam meet state requirements, and if they meet English MCAS requirements. The score on this exam will be converted to a letter grade and used as a major quarter 3 exam.
All Spanish V B students are required to take the AAPPL exam and may qualify for the state Seal of Biliteracy, if their scores on all parts of the exam meet state requirements, and if they meet English MCAS requirements. The score on this exam will be converted to a letter grade and used as a major quarter 3 exam.
AP Spanish Language and Culture
WL451 - 1.0 Credit - Year Long - Grade 12
Prerequisite:
- A- or better in Spanish IV L4 AND recommendation of Spanish IV teacher
This is a college level course in which students will further develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in Spanish. Students will be able to understand and critique novels, plays, articles, orations, and films orally and in writing using all verb tenses and moods. Students will be exposed to cultural perspectives through analysis and description of literature, historical documents, music, dance and theatre. Student proficiency will be assessed using the three modes of communication: presentational, interpretive and interpersonal.
By the end of the course, students should:
All students are required to take the College Board’s Advanced Placement exam in May.
AP Spanish Language and Culture students are also required to take the AAPPL exam and may qualify for the state Seal of Biliteracy, if their scores on all parts of the exam meet state requirements, and if they meet English MCAS requirements. The score on this exam will be converted to a letter grade and used as the midyear exam for the course.
By the end of the course, students should:
- achieve an “Advanced Low” level on the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Proficiency guidelines.
All students are required to take the College Board’s Advanced Placement exam in May.
AP Spanish Language and Culture students are also required to take the AAPPL exam and may qualify for the state Seal of Biliteracy, if their scores on all parts of the exam meet state requirements, and if they meet English MCAS requirements. The score on this exam will be converted to a letter grade and used as the midyear exam for the course.