World Languages
HWLF100A
French 1A
French 1A introduces students to the French language through topics such as introductions, descriptions, activities and school life. This course uses a task-based curriculum through which students progress in their ability to communicate in real-life situations. Students will be exposed to hearing French spoken in the classroom, as well as to using authentic resources in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will grow in their ability to communicate with each other at a basic level. Outside practice of material is expected regularly to reinforce the concepts taught in class.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT:0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HWLF100B - French 1B
HWLF100B
French 1B
French 1B introduces students to the language and culture of the French-speaking world, including topics such as family, places, food, clothes and weather. This course continues use of a task-based curriculum through which students progress in their ability to communicate in real-life situations. Students will be exposed to hearing French spoken in the classroom, as well as to using authentic resources in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will grow in their ability to communicate with each other at a basic level. Outside practice of material is expected regularly to reinforce the concepts taught in class. Upon successful completion of French 1, students may progress to the second year of world language study.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HWLF100A - French 1A
HWLF200A
French 2A
French 2A is a continuation of French 1 with a task-based curriculum through which students progress in their ability to communicate in real-life situations. This course includes topics such as daily routine, household chores, navigating a new city, and traveling. Students are exposed to the spoken language and use of authentic materials in the development of the four essential skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Themes are studied within a broader context and with an expanded vocabulary, and include an increased knowledge of grammatical structures, especially the ability to express oneself in the past tense. Outside practice of material is expected regularly to reinforce the concepts taught in class.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: HWLF100A/B - French 1
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HWLF200B - French 2B
HWLF200B
French 2B
French 2B is a continuation of a task-based curriculum through which students progress in their ability to communicate in real-life situations. This course includes topics such as attending events, going to the doctor and learning about French celebrations. Students are exposed to the spoken language and use of authentic materials in the development of the four essential skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Themes are studied within a broader context and with an expanded vocabulary, and include an increased knowledge of grammatical structures, especially the ability to express oneself in the past tense. Outside practice of material is expected regularly to reinforce the concepts taught in class. Upon successful completion of French 2, students may progress to the third year of world language study.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HWLF200A - French 2A
HWLF300A
French 3A
This course stresses application of the vocabulary and grammar learned in previous levels of French as well as refines the four skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Dialogues, discussion, films, magazines, media, etc. will be used as a vehicle to learn the spoken, as well as the written, language. Special emphasis will be given to learning culture -- specifically music, art, cuisine, sport & leisure, geography and social customs. Short works of literature, such as poetry, plays and short stories will be read.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: HWLF200A/B - French 2
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you may also take HWLF300B - French 3B
HWLF300B
French 3B
This course stresses application of the vocabulary and grammar learned in previous levels of French as well as refines the four skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Dialogues, discussion, films, magazines, media, etc. will be used as a vehicle to learn the spoken, as well as the written, language. Special emphasis will be given to learning culture -- specifically music, art, cuisine, sport & leisure, geography and social customs. Short works of literature, such as poetry, plays and short stories will be read.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you may also take HWLF300A - French 3A
HWLF400A
French 4A
French 4 is a further development of French 3, with continued practice in speaking and reading. Written compositions over a variety of topics will be assigned. Grammar will be reviewed, and additional new grammar will be introduced. Novels, short stories and drama will be studied thoroughly in terms of grammatical structures and theme. Additional vocabulary skills and oral fluency will be developed. Further study of culture is provided through movies, magazines, and oral presentations.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: HWLF300A/B - French 3
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you may also take HWLF400B - French 4B
HWLF400B
French 4B
French 4 is a further development of French 3, with continued practice in speaking and reading. Written compositions over a variety of topics will be assigned. Grammar will be reviewed, and additional new grammar will be introduced. Novels, short stories and drama will be studied thoroughly in terms of grammatical structures and theme. Additional vocabulary skills and oral fluency will be developed. Further study of culture is provided through movies, magazines, and oral presentations.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you may also take HWLF400A - French 4A
HWLS100A
Spanish 1A
Spanish 1 introduces students to the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Students will be exposed to hearing Spanish spoken in the classroom, as well as to using authentic resources. This course has a practical approach with a task-based curriculum where students learn to communicate in real-life situations. The focus will be on equipping students with the essential skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in order to grow in their ability to communicate with each other at a basic level. Outside practice of material is expected regularly to reinforce the concepts taught in class. Upon successful completion of Spanish 1, students may progress to the second year of world language study.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HWLS100B - Spanish 1B
HWLS100B
Spanish 1B
Spanish 1 introduces students to the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Students will be exposed to hearing Spanish spoken in the classroom, as well as to using authentic resources. This course has a practical approach with a task-based curriculum where students learn to communicate in real-life situations. The focus will be on equipping students with the essential skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in order to grow in their ability to communicate with each other at a basic level. Outside practice of material is expected regularly to reinforce the concepts taught in class. Upon successful completion of Spanish 1, students may progress to the second year of world language study.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HWLS100A - Spanish 1A
HWLS200A
Spanish 2A
Spanish 2 is a continuation of Spanish 1 with a task-based curriculum where students progress in their ability to communicate in real-life situations. Students are exposed to the spoken language and use of authentic materials in the development of the 4 essential skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Themes are studied within a broader context and with an expanded vocabulary, and include an increased knowledge of grammatical structures, especially the ability to express oneself in the past tense. Outside practice of material is expected regularly to reinforce the concepts taught in class. Upon successful completion of Spanish 2, students may progress to the third year of world language study.
**Pathway: Arts & Communications
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: HWLS100A/B - Spanish 1
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HWLS200B - Spanish 2B
HWLS200B
Spanish 2B
Spanish 2 is a continuation of Spanish 1 with a task-based curriculum where students progress in their ability to communicate in real-life situations. Students are exposed to the spoken language and use of authentic materials in the development of the 4 essential skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Themes are studied within a broader context and with an expanded vocabulary, and include an increased knowledge of grammatical structures, especially the ability to express oneself in the past tense. Outside practice of material is expected regularly to reinforce the concepts taught in class. Upon successful completion of Spanish 2, students may progress to the third year of world language study.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HWLS200A - Spanish 2A
HWLS300A
Spanish 3A
The emphasis of this course shifts from learning the fundamentals to developing fluency. Students will continue to build their vocabulary and learn to use the more complex verb tenses. Understanding grammar concepts is emphasized. Speaking and listening skills are refined through dialogues and skits that will require them to think in Spanish. Reading and writing skills are improved through Spanish literature and frequent writing. Upon successful completion of this course, students may advance to the fourth year of study.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: HWLS200A/B - Spanish 2
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you may also take HWLS300B - Spanish 3B
HWLS300B
Spanish 3B
The emphasis of this course shifts from learning the fundamentals to developing fluency. Students will continue to build their vocabulary and learn to use the more complex verb tenses. Understanding grammar concepts is emphasized. Speaking and listening skills are refined through dialogues and skits that will require them to think in Spanish. Reading and writing skills are improved through Spanish literature and frequent writing. Upon successful completion of this course, students may advance to the fourth year of study.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HWLS300A - Spanish 3A
HWLS400A
Spanish 4A
Students will work on building a more advanced vocabulary, and learn to use the more complex verb tenses. This course emphasizes the development of fluent speaking and writing skills. Interpretation of higher level reading selections and comprehension of varied listening activities are practiced. Upon successful completion of this course, students may advance to the fifth year of study.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: HWLS300A/B - Spanish 3
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HWLS400B - Spanish 4B
HWLS400B
Spanish 4B
Students will work on building a more advanced vocabulary, and learn to use the more complex verb tenses. This course emphasizes the development of fluent speaking and writing skills. Interpretation of higher level reading selections and comprehension of varied listening activities are practiced. Upon successful completion of this course, students may advance to the fifth year of study.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you may also take HWLS400A - Spanish 4A
HWLJ100A
Japanese 1A
Japanese 1 introduces students to the language and culture of Japan. Students will be exposed to Japanese in the classroom from the very beginning, as well as experiencing authentic resources. This course has a practical approach with a task-based curriculum where students learn to communicate in real-life situations. The focus will be on equipping students with the essential skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in order to grow in their ability to communicate with each other at a basic level. Upon successful completion of Japanese 1, students will be able to write in both hiragana and katakana with beginning usage of kanji.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HWLJ100B - Japanese 1B
HWLJ100B
Japanese 1B
Japanese 1 introduces students to the language and culture of Japan. Students will be exposed to Japanese in the classroom from the very beginning, as well as experiencing authentic resources. This course has a practical approach with a task-based curriculum where students learn to communicate in real-life situations. The focus will be on equipping students with the essential skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in order to grow in their ability to communicate with each other at a basic level. Upon successful completion of Japanese 1, students will be able to write in both hiragana and katakana with beginning usage of kanji.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HWLJ100A - Japanese 1A
HWLJ200A
Japanese 2A
Japanese 2 is a continuation of Japanese 1 with a task-based curriculum where students progress in their ability to communicate in real-life situations. Students are exposed to the spoken language and use of authentic materials in the development of the 4 essential skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Themes are studied within a broader context and with an expanded vocabulary, and include an increased knowledge of grammatical structures. Upon successful completion of Japanese 2, students will have expanded their knowledge of kanji to approximately 100 kanji.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: HWLJ100A/B - Japanese 1
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HWLJ200B - Japanese 2B
HWLJ200B
Japanese 2B
Japanese 2 is a continuation of Japanese 1 with a task-based curriculum where students progress in their ability to communicate in real-life situations. Students are exposed to the spoken language and use of authentic materials in the development of the 4 essential skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Themes are studied within a broader context and with an expanded vocabulary, and include an increased knowledge of grammatical structures. Upon successful completion of Japanese 2, students will have expanded their knowledge of kanji to approximately 100 kanji.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HWLJ200A - Japanese 2A
HWLJ300A
Japanese 3A
This course concentrates upon complex grammar structures and additional verb forms. Listening and speaking skills will be enhanced through the application of "casual" styles of speech, as well as the introduction to new vocabulary. Reading and writing skills continue to expand with additional kanji and using the written language for purposeful communication.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: HWLJ200A/B - Japanese 2
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HWLJ300B - Japanese 3B
HWLJ300B
Japanese 3B
This course concentrates upon complex grammar structures and additional verb forms. Listening and speaking skills will be enhanced through the application of "casual" styles of speech, as well as the introduction to new vocabulary. Reading and writing skills continue to expand with additional kanji and using the written language for purposeful communication.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HWLJ300A - Japanese 3A
HWLJ400A
Japanese 4A
This course concentrates upon complex grammar structures and additional verb forms. Listening and speaking skills will be enhanced through the application of "honorific" styles of speech, as well as the introduction to new vocabulary. Reading and writing skills continue to expand with additional kanji and using the written language for purposeful communication.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: HWLJ300A/B - Japanese 3
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HWLJ400B - Japanese 4B
HWLJ400B
Japanese 4B
This course concentrates upon complex grammar structures and additional verb forms. Listening and speaking skills will be enhanced through the application of "honorific" styles of speech, as well as the introduction to new vocabulary. Reading and writing skills continue to expand with additional kanji and using the written language for purposeful communication.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Regular
GRADE: 9-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HWLJ400A - Japanese 4A
05050A
Advanced Placement French 5A
The objective of French 5 is to emphasize the application of learning acquired at previous levels. Therefore, a review and refinement of the five language skills-speaking, listening comprehension, reading, writing and viewing will be learned through student-oriented activities. Additionally, the knowledge of culture and civilization will be through current events, music, special videos and guest speakers.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
COURSE NOTES: Students will be encouraged to take the AP Exam in May, from which they may earn college credit and/or advanced standing.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced Placement
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: 05040A/B - French 4
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take 05050B - Advanced Placement French 5B
05050B
Advanced Placement French 5B
The objective of French 5 is to emphasize the application of learning acquired at previous levels. Therefore, a review and refinement of the five language skills-speaking, listening comprehension, reading, writing and viewing will be learned through student-oriented activities. Additionally, the knowledge of culture and civilization will be through current events, music, special videos and guest speakers.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
COURSE NOTES: Students will be encouraged to take the AP Exam in May, from which they may earn college credit and/or advanced standing.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced Placement
GRADE: 11-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take 05050A - Advanced Placement French 5A
HWLS600A
Advanced Placement Spanish 5A
Conversation, composition, and grammar review remain an important part of this course. Instruction will help prepare interested students for the AP exam as well as college level courses.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
COURSE NOTES: Students will be encouraged to take the AP Exam in May, from which they may earn college credit and/or advanced standing.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced Placement
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: HWLS400A/B - Spanish 4
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HWLS600B - Advanced Placement Spanish 5B
HWLS600B
Advanced Placement Spanish 5B
Conversation, composition, and grammar review remain an important part of this course. Instruction will help prepare interested students for the AP exam as well as college level courses.
**Pathway: Arts & Communication
COURSE NOTES: Students will be encouraged to take the AP Exam in May, from which they may earn college credit and/or advanced standing.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Advanced Placement
GRADE: 11-12
COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HWLS600A - Advanced Placement Spanish 5A
IBWLS100A/B/C/D-IB
IBDP Spanish A/B/C/D
This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
The aims of the language B course are that students can communicate clearly and effectively in a range of situations, demonstrating linguistic competence and intercultural understanding. Students will use language appropriate to a range of interpersonal and/or cultural contexts to communicate. Students will learn to understand and use language to express and respond to a range of ideas with accuracy and fluency. Students will be able to organize ideas on a range of topics, in a clear, coherent and convincing manner. Students will understand, analyze and respond to a range of written and spoken contexts. HL students will also understand and analyze works of literature written in the target language of study.
IB Language B (Arabic, French, Japanese, Spanish) Curriculum
COURSE NOTE: Students who take Levels 1 and 2 during their Freshman and Sophomore years in high school can take level SL. Students who take Levels 2 and 3 (or 4) during their Freshman and Sophomore years in high school can take level SL or HL, based on proficiency and teacher recommendation. The IBDP SL/HL classes resemble advanced Level 4 and 5 classes. Level 3 is a required prerequisite for HL students, in addition to teacher recommendation.
This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. Each semester builds upon the previous semester in content and skills. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning. The most important aims of assessment in the Diploma Programme are that it should support curricular goals and encourage appropriate student learning. Both external and internal assessments are used in the Diploma Programme. IB examiners mark work produced for external assessment, while work produced for internal assessment is marked by teachers and externally moderated by the IB. An optional final exam is available for college credit in the spring of senior year.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: International Baccalaureate
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: HWLS200A/B - Spanish 2 or HWLS300A/B - Spanish 3
COREQUISITES: Grade 11 takes IBWLS100A/B - IBDP Spanish A/B. Grade 12 takes IBWLS100B/C - IBDP Spanish C/D.
IBWLF100A/B/C/D-IB
IBDP French A/B/C/D
This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
The aims of the language B course are that students can communicate clearly and effectively in a range of situations, demonstrating linguistic competence and intercultural understanding. Students will use language appropriate to a range of interpersonal and/or cultural contexts to communicate. Students will learn to understand and use language to express and respond to a range of ideas with accuracy and fluency. Students will be able to organize ideas on a range of topics, in a clear, coherent and convincing manner. Students will understand, analyze and respond to a range of written and spoken contexts. HL students will also understand and analyze works of literature written in the target language of study.
IB Language B (Arabic, French, Japanese, Spanish) Curriculum
COURSE NOTE: Students who take Levels 1 and 2 during their Freshman and Sophomore years in high school can take level SL. Students who take Levels 2 and 3 (or 4) during their Freshman and Sophomore years in high school can take level SL or HL, based on proficiency and teacher recommendation. The IBDP SL/HL classes resemble advanced Level 4 and 5 classes. Level 3 is a required prerequisite for HL students, in addition to teacher recommendation
This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. Each semester builds upon the previous semester in content and skills. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning. The most important aims of assessment in the Diploma Programme are that it should support curricular goals and encourage appropriate student learning. Both external and internal assessments are used in the Diploma Programme. IB examiners mark work produced for external assessment, while work produced for internal assessment is marked by teachers and externally moderated by the IB. An optional final exam is available for college credit in the spring of senior year.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: International Baccalaureate
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: HWLF200A/B - French 2 or HWLF300A/B - French 3
COREQUISITES: Grade 11 takes IBWLF100A/B - IBDP French A/B. Grade 12 takes IBWLF100C/D - IBDP French C/D.
IBWLJ100A/B/C/D-IB
IBDP Japanese A/B/C/D
This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
The aims of the language B course are that students can communicate clearly and effectively in a range of situations, demonstrating linguistic competence and intercultural understanding. Students will use language appropriate to a range of interpersonal and/or cultural contexts to communicate. Students will learn to understand and use language to express and respond to a range of ideas with accuracy and fluency. Students will be able to organize ideas on a range of topics, in a clear, coherent and convincing manner. Students will understand, analyze and respond to a range of written and spoken contexts. HL students will also understand and analyze works of literature written in the target language of study.
IB Language B (Arabic, French, Japanese, Spanish) Curriculum
COURSE NOTE: Students who take Levels 1 and 2 during their Freshman and Sophomore years in high school can take level SL. Students who take Levels 2 and 3 (or 4) during their Freshman and Sophomore years in high school can take level SL or HL, based on proficiency and teacher recommendation. The IBDP SL/HL classes resemble advanced Level 4 and 5 classes. Level 3 is a required prerequisite for HL students, in addition to teacher recommendation.
This class is a two-year college-level course (four semesters), started in 11th grade. Each semester builds upon the previous semester in content and skills. This course can be taken as part of the IB Diploma Programme OR as an individual course separate from the Diploma Programme.
Assessment is an integral part of teaching and learning. The most important aims of assessment in the Diploma Programme are that it should support curricular goals and encourage appropriate student learning. Both external and internal assessments are used in the Diploma Programme. IB examiners mark work produced for external assessment, while work produced for internal assessment is marked by teachers and externally moderated by the IB. An optional final exam is available for college credit in the spring of senior year.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: International Baccalaureate
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: HWLJ200A/B - Japanese 2 or HWLJ300A/B - Japanese 3
COREQUISITES: Grade 11 takes IBWLJ100A/B - IBDP Japanese A/B. Grade 12 takes IBWLJ100C/D - IBDP Japanese C/D.