Beginning Spanish

M/J Exploratory Spanish, Beginning   (#0708100)

Grade 6

The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for improvement in student self-development through the study of Spanish language and culture. The content includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• exploration of basic principles of Spanish language;
• cultural concepts related to the Spanish-speaking world, and
• comparisons between the students' own language and culture and that of Spanish-speaking countries.

Intermediate Spanish

M/J Exploratory Spanish, Intermediate   (#0708105)

Grade 7

M/J Exploratory Spanish, Intermediate, is a continuation of M/J Exploratory Spanish, Beginning, and expands on students' knowledge of the target language and its culture.  Students will be able to engage in basic skills in listening and speaking activities.  Students will also continue learning basic skills in reading and writing.  Also, culture, connections, comparisons, and communities are included in this semester course.

This course shall integrate the Goal 3 Student Performance Standards of the Florida System of School Improvement and Accountability as appropriate to the content and processes of the subject matter.  It also must reflect appropriate state academic standards (SAS) for English/Language Arts and Mathematics.

The standards and benchmarks listed for this course are aligned with the expected levels of proficiency, rather than grade levels.

Advanced Spanish

M/J Exploratory Spanish, Advanced   (#0708110)

Grade 8

M/J Exploratory Spanish, Advanced, is a continuation of M/J Exploratory Spanish, Beginning and Intermediate. Students will expand upon their knowledge of the target language and culture which they acquired in previous Spanish courses. Students continue practicing beginning skills in listening and speaking and an introduction to basic skills in reading and writing. Also, culture, connections, comparisons, and communities are included in this semester course.

This course shall integrate the Goal 3 Student Performance Standards of the Florida System of School Improvement and Accountability as appropriate to the content and processes of the subject matter. It also must reflect appropriate state academic standards (SAS) for English language arts and mathematics.

The standards and benchmarks listed for this course are aligned with the expected levels of proficiency, rather than grade levels.

Spanish 1

*High School Course (must meet FAST score prerequisites)

International Baccalaureate Mid Yrs Prog Spanish 1   (#0708870)

Grades 7 and 8

Course Length: Year (Y)

This course introduces students to the target language and its culture. The student will develop communicative skills in all 3 modes of communication and cross-cultural understanding. Emphasis is placed on proficient communication in the language. An introduction to reading and writing and culture, connections, comparisons, and communities are also included. This course is a high school credit. 

Spanish 2

*High School Course (must meet FAST score prerequisites)

International Baccalaureate Mid Yrs Prog Spanish 2   (#0708880)

Grade 8 only

Course Length: Year (Y)

Spanish 2 reinforces the fundamental skills acquired by the students in Spanish 1. The course develops increased listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as cultural awareness. Specific content to be covered is a continuation of listening and oral skills acquired in Spanish 1. Reading and writing receive more emphasis, while oral communication remains the primary objective. The cultural survey of the target language-speaking people is continued. This course is a high school credit.