World Language Courses
Exploratory Language provides a basic introductory study of three languages (Spanish, French and German). Students are introduced to these languages and cultures so they may make an informed decision about what language to study as a major. Goals of the course: Students will be able to introduce themselves, recognize words that are similar in their native language and the target language, use local currency to make purchases, identify traditions that are relevant to the countries that practice them, use expressions of courtesy as appropriate in various cultures/situations. Each language will also incorporate an individual cultural component germane to the target language. A student may begin the study of a foreign language in either eighth or ninth grade by choosing one of four languages: Latin, Spanish, French or German. Upon parental request, World Language courses successfully completed in eighth grade will be recorded on the high school transcript.
Major Elective Offering
Latin 1 
Semester, 6 Periods Per Cycle
4115A
Spanish 1
Semester, 6 Periods Per Cycle
4215A
French 1
Semester, 6 Periods Per Cycle
4315A
German 1
Semester, 6 Periods Per Cycle
4415A
Minor Elective Offering
EXPLORATORY LANGUAGE 
Full Year, 2 Periods Per Cycle
8400
Exploratory Language courses are offered in seventh grade. The students are provided with initial learning opportunities in Spanish, French and German for one extended marking period each. Fundamental communication skills and culture are emphasized. The purpose of the program is to help students make a more informed decision in their choice of language for eighth grade. Students assigned to Remedial Math and/or Reading may not be scheduled for Exploratory Language. Exploratory Language is a Pass/Fail course.
Important: When students are selecting their World Language course, they are required to designate their first choice as well as an alternate choice.
= Seventh Grade Course / = Eighth Grade Course
Final deadline for students and/or parents to initiate requests for course changes is April 28, 2023.