World Language

Junior High Introduction to Spanish

Elective, 7th/ 8th Grade, Full Year This course introduces students to the foundational concepts of Spanish and develops their abilities to communicate through writing, reading, listening, and speaking. Students will learn to greet and introduce others and talk about their classes, family, and pastimes. Learning fundamental grammar topics and present tense verb conjugation will enable students to formulate sentences and dialogue. Cultural activities and discussions will accompany language lessons, acquainting students with topics such as food, holidays, and customs. Classes will discuss God’s heart for the world and how to show His love in how we interact with people of other nations and cultures. Curriculum: Vista Higher Learning: Descubre 1A

Junior High Intermediate Spanish

Prerequisite: Junior High Introduction to Spanish or entrance exam. Elective, 7th/ 8th Grade, Full Year This course will reinforce the vocabulary learned in Introduction to Spanish. Students will learn biblical terms, vocabulary, and will be introduced to culture, geography, historical figures, and literature from the Spanish-speaking world. Students will build upon the foundation laid in the first year. Test into Spanish II. Curriculum: Vista Higher Learning: Descubre 1

Spanish I

Prerequisite: Must have a 90% average in English (averaging both semesters together to get the 90 is also ok) Must have an 85% average in classes overall. Elective, 8th Grade, Full Year This course introduces students to the foundational concepts of Spanish and develops their abilities to communicate through writing, reading, listening, and speaking. Students will learn to greet and introduce others and talk about their classes, family, daily routine, food, clothes, and pastimes. Learning fundamental grammar topics and conjugation of present and preterite verb tenses will enable students to formulate sentences and dialogue. Cultural activities and discussions will accompany language lesions, acquainting students with topics such as food, holidays, and customs. Classes will discuss God’s heart for the world and how to show His love in how we interact with people of other nations and cultures. Curriculum: Vista Higher Learning: Descubre 1

Mandarin Chinese I

Prerequisite: Must have a 90% average in English (averaging both semesters together to get the 90 is also ok) Must have an 85% average in classes overall. Elective, 8th Grade, Full Year Chinese I is an introductory course in the fundamentals of Chinese. The course is designed to teach cumulative grammar concepts, deepened by studies in Chinese culture, literature, and the Bible. It provides a foundation for those interested in continuing a study of Chinese. Curriculum: Joint Publishing, Chinese Made Easy, Level 1

French I

Prerequisite: Must have a 90% average in English (averaging both semesters together to get the 90 is also ok) Must have an 85% average in classes overall. Elective, 8th Grade, Full Year French I is an active class that gives the beginning student the vocabulary necessary to communicate on a basic level with French speakers on a variety of familiar subjects such as school, home activities, etc. The student will learn how to formulate sentences and dialogues through listening, speaking, reading and writing. French translations of familiar Bible verses will be incorporated throughout the course. Cultural activities will accompany language lessons to acquaint students with food, artistic expression, and diversity of the francophone world. Curriculum: EMC; Vista: Chemins 1