This is a beginner course for students who have no Spanish background. Native speakers of Spanish should arrange an interview with the Spanish teacher to discuss best placement in either the 20 or 30 level course or to discuss a course challenge.

Spanish Language & Culture 10-3Y

5 Credits | Prerequisite: None

In this introductory course, students will learn basic vocabulary and expressions. Using this knowledge, they will be able to participate in conversations and to write fundamental paragraphs. Some areas of study include: personal interests, family and friends, sports, food and travel. Most conversation will be in the present and future tenses. Additionally, students will also have the opportunity to learn about the Spanish culture through various classroom activities. 

Spanish Language & Culture 10-3Y Advanced Placement Cohort

5 Credits 

Students are immersed in Spanish language and culture to expand their vocabulary, grammar, idiomatic expressions, and cultural information pertaining to Spanish speaking world. By the end of the course series, students will present, interpret and negotiate meanings through constant communication in Spanish language and be prepared for the Spanish Language and Culture Advanced Placement exam. This course series is recommended for beginner Spanish language learners. Students will have the opportunity to experience an optional 12 day trip to Spain. Please watch for more information about this in the fall of each school year.

Spanish Language & Culture 20-3Y

5 Credits | Prerequisite: Spanish 10-3Y or recommendation of current Spanish teacher at Crescent Heights High School

This intermediate course will build on the basic vocabulary and grammar acquired in Spanish 10. Students will participate in more complex conversations and written communication. Some areas of study will include shopping, health, food, daily routines, travel and sports. Conversations will progress from present and future tense use to the past tense. Additionally, students will continue learning about the Spanish culture through various classroom activities.

Spanish Language & Culture 30-3Y

5 Credits | Prerequisite: Spanish 20-3Y or recommendation of current Spanish teacher at Crescent Heights High School

This course will build on the basic vocabulary and grammar acquired in Spanish 10 and 20. Students will improve their proficiency in Spanish by using the target language to communicate factual information, to explore opinions and to express ideas. They will speak with clear pronunciation and intonation in rehearsed and spontaneous situations, select appropriate words and phrases, and communicate with reasonable grammatical accuracy. One unit of study will include Spanish short stories. Additionally, students will continue learning about the Spanish culture through various classroom activities.