SPANISH I 1-2
Classification: Regular (560-561)
Prerequisite: None
Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 2 RW
In Spanish Level I, students are introduced to the Spanish language. Students acquire elementary grammar (present tense verbs, nouns and gender, adjectives and agreement, formation of statements and questions), vocabulary, and Spanish pronunciation, and an introduction to Hispanic culture. Students develop foundational listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

SPANISH II 1-2
Classification: Regular (562-563)
Prerequisite: Spanish I 2
Open to: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 2 RW
After a review of level one material, students move to more advanced grammar concepts (past tenses, reflexive and irregular verbs, object pronouns), and expand their vocabulary. Students become familiar with cultural aspects of various Hispanic areas within the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. Students practice reading, speaking, listening, and writing, within the context of shopping, travel, art, and other similar themes.

SPANISH III 1-2
Classification: Regular (564-565)
Prerequisite: Spanish II 2
Open to: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 2 RW
After a review of materials from Spanish II, students master more advanced grammar concepts (future, conditional, commands, and present subjunctive) additional vocabulary, and culture. Students rely more on Spanish as the means of communication in class, and further develop listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. Students write short compositions to improve writing skills, and read short literary selections to improve reading skills, going deeper into the vocabulary of personal information, professions, travel, and daily activities.

SPANISH IV 1-2/IB SPANISH
Classification: Regular (566W-567W)
Prerequisite: Spanish III 2
Open to: 11, 12
Credit: 2 FW
Students review material from previous levels, and move to more advanced grammar and vocabulary (relative pronouns, all uses of subjunctive, passive voice). Students study several short stories, as well as history and geography of Mexico and Spain. Students write original compositions and give oral presentations regularly, and participate in conversations in Spanish. The class is conducted in Spanish. Students are expected to speak in Spanish and will be tested regularly on their speaking skills.

SPANISH V 1-2/IB SPANISH
Classification: Regular (568W-569W)
Prerequisite: Spanish IV 2
Open to: 11, 12
Credit: 2 FW
Students review and apply all important materials from previous levels of Spanish. Students continue to learn new language, considerably increasing their vocabulary, greatly refining their knowledge of Spanish grammar and focusing on their writing skills. Reading in Spanish is an important component at this level. Therefore, students read numerous Hispanic short stories, articles, essays, etc. Students learn more in-depth information about the culture of the different Spanish-speaking countries. This course is conducted in Spanish. Students are expected to speak in Spanish and will be tested regularly on their speaking skills