FRENCH 1/SPANISH 1
Credit 1.0; Year; Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:  English class (Grade “C” or better)
Description:  This course is designed to introduce communication in the target language. The overall goal is for students to move beyond memorized vocabulary and grammar and to use the target language to communicate in real-world, authentic situations through reading, listening and viewing, which are interpretive skills; conversing (written and spoken), which are interpersonal skills; and through writing or speaking, which are presentational skills. This emphasis on communication aligns the SD5 curriculum with state and national standards. Student understanding of other cultures, ability to behave in culturally acceptable ways, and recognition of the relationships between language and culture grow with each level of language study. Successful completion of this course will require students to demonstrate a proficiency level of Novice-Mid according to American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).

FRENCH 2/SPANISH 2
Credit 1.0; Year; Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite:  French 1/Spanish 1 (Grade “C” or better) or instructor’s signature.
Description:  This course is designed to continue to build communication in the target language. The overall goal is for students to move beyond memorized vocabulary and grammar and to use the target language to communicate in real-world, authentic situations through reading, listening and viewing, which are interpretive skills; conversing (written and spoken), which are interpersonal skills; and through writing or speaking, which are presentational skills. This emphasis on communication aligns the SD5 curriculum with state and national standards. Student understanding of other cultures, ability to behave in culturally acceptable ways, and recognition of the relationships between language and culture grow with each level of language study. Successful completion of this course will require students to demonstrate a proficiency level of Novice-High according to American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).

FRENCH 3/SPANISH 3
Credit 1.0; Year; Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: French 2/Spanish 2 (Grade “C” or better) or instructor’s signature
Description: This course is designed to continue to build communication in the target language. The overall goal is for students to move beyond memorized vocabulary and grammar and to use the target language to communicate in real-world, authentic situations through reading, listening and viewing, which are interpretive skills; conversing (written and spoken), which are interpersonal skills; and through writing or speaking, which are presentational skills. This emphasis on communication aligns the SD5 curriculum with state and national standards. Student understanding of other cultures, ability to behave in culturally acceptable ways, and recognition of the relationships between language and culture grow with each level of language study. Successful completion of this course will require students to demonstrate a proficiency level of Intermediate-Low/Mid according to American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). This course is conducted almost entirely in the target language. Students will have the opportunity to take the AAPPL in order to earn necessary language proficiency documentation for the Global Seal of Biliteracy/ACTFL Certificate of Proficiency. Cost of the AAPPL is $20 or $5 per tested skill.

PRACTICUM ABROAD (INDEPENDENT STUDY)
Credit 0.5; Semester; Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Two years of French or Spanish
Description:  Students will be able to apply learning a language beyond the instructional setting. The goal is to prepare learners to apply the skills and understandings measured by the World Readiness Standards set forth by the ACTFL. Students periodically traveling abroad with an approved GHS trip overseas or other recognized study abroad program may complete an additional program of enrichment activities in the target language, culture and history of the country/countries as established by a language instructor, sponsoring teacher, or study abroad organization. Students must be engaged in the language, culture, and history of the target language country/countries at least 75 hours. Examples of additional activities to be completed as independent study might include presentations, journal entries, and/ or a research project. Course is offered on a pass/fail basis and may not substitute or replace any language course levels1-AP. Students must obtain approval and all specific expectations, assignments, due dates, etc. from sponsoring/supervising instructor prior to departure for experience abroad.