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Classes Offered
Spanish IThe goal of Spanish I is to emphasize basic structures of the language through intensive practice in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
In addition to introducing Hispanophone culture, current events and the arts, thematic units revolve around getting acquainted; talking about school; time/weather/date, stating preferences and explaining what people are doing; describing people and things. The major grammatical concepts studied include conjugating regular and irregular verbs, using indefinite and definite articles; adjective agreement and placement; making suggestions and commands. |
Spanish II / II HonorsIn Spanish II, the purpose of this course is to help the students continue with basic structures of the language through listening, speaking, reading, writing skills, and cultural awareness. This course will feature units of new grammar and vocabulary.
The units/etapas feature travel, family, art, Hispanic foods, and celebrations in the Spanish world. Students are exposed to many grammatical new concepts preterite, imperfect, object pronouns, and subjunctive. In Spanish II Honors, the students are presented with authentic materials that emphasize the vocabulary and grammar concepts to be studied in each unit. Students will present skits, videos, games, and other creative ways to illustrate mastery of the vocabulary and grammar studied. |
Spanish III / III HonorsIn Spanish Three, students will be fine-tuning the Spanish skills they acquired in both Spanish One as well as Spanish Two. In addition, this course is rich in new vocabulary points and more in-depth opportunities to strengthen reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
The units/etapas covered explore such topics as personal characteristics, fashion, chores/daily routine, politics/community, the environment, animals and plants, graduation, and holiday celebrations. In Spanish Three Honors, students will be fine-tuning, strengthening, and, in some cases, mastering many of the Spanish skills that they acquired in both Spanish One as well as Spanish Two. In addition, this course is rich in new vocabulary points and more in-depth opportunities to strengthen reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at an accelerated pace in the target language. The units/etapas covered explore such topics as personal characteristics, fashion, chores/daily routine, politics/community, the environment, animals and plants, graduation, and holiday celebrations. |
Spanish IV /IB Year 1The Spanish IV / IB Year 1 curriculum reinforces students’ proficiency across the five goals of the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century as well as advanced level of Spanish proficiency through the use of authentic materials and sources. The course builds on students’ speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural awareness.
IB Year 1 is a college-level course, split over two years. Students must be at least a junior to take this course. No native speakers may take IB Spanish; heritage speakers, however, may take this course. |
AP Spanish / IB Year 2The AP Language and Culture and IB Year 2 classes are conducted in Spanish. These courses are organized thematically, with authentic reading and listening tasks and presentational and interpersonal writing and speaking activities focusing on a unifying theme. Themes help integrate language and content while developing students’ understanding of culture.
A variety of materials will be used in this course. These include authentic texts such as newspaper & magazine articles, literary text and excerpts from novels or sources online, as well as movies videos, and music. The IB Year 2 class is a continuation of the IB Year 1 class. While no native speakers may take the IB Year 2 class, native speakers may take AP Spanish. |
Why Learn Spanish?
Learning Spanish can have both short- and long-term benefits through the introduction and acquisition of a new language and culture.
- Learning Spanish will provide a better understanding of English.
- Knowing Spanish enhances one’s marketability as a business and industry employee
- Spanish will enhance your travel experiences.
- Spanish will help to improve your employment potential for the public sector.
- Spanish is the fourth most common language among the internet community.
Spanish in the United States
- There are over 50 million Spanish speakers in the United States.
- 40% of the U.S. population growth comes from people of Hispanic origin.
- In the U.S., Hispanic consumers are the fastest-growing market segment.
- The Spanish-speaking population of the United States has grown exponentially; learning Spanish will provide a better understanding of their culture, practices and perspectives.
- Spanish is the most popular world language to learn in the United States.
Spanish in the World
- There are over 400 million speakers of Spanish.
- Spanish is the 3rd most commonly spoken language in the world.
- There are more native speakers of Spanish than native speakers of English.
- Spanish is an official language on three continents.
- Spanish is the mother tongue of 21 countries.
Which schools in Fulton County offer Spanish?
- All Middle Schools offer Spanish as a unit of High School Credit for students who qualify.
- All High Schools offer Level 1 to Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish Language.
Is Spanish offered in Fulton County Virtual School?
- Yes. Spanish is currently offered in Fulton County Virtual School.
Will students be able to request a World Language curriculum hardship to take Spanish if it is not offered at their home school?
- No. Spanish is offered at all Fulton County Middle and High Schools.
- Learning Spanish will provide a better understanding of English.
- Knowing Spanish enhances one’s marketability as a business and industry employee
- Spanish will enhance your travel experiences.
- Spanish will help to improve your employment potential for the public sector.
- Spanish is the fourth most common language among the internet community.
Spanish in the United States
- There are over 50 million Spanish speakers in the United States.
- 40% of the U.S. population growth comes from people of Hispanic origin.
- In the U.S., Hispanic consumers are the fastest-growing market segment.
- The Spanish-speaking population of the United States has grown exponentially; learning Spanish will provide a better understanding of their culture, practices and perspectives.
- Spanish is the most popular world language to learn in the United States.
Spanish in the World
- There are over 400 million speakers of Spanish.
- Spanish is the 3rd most commonly spoken language in the world.
- There are more native speakers of Spanish than native speakers of English.
- Spanish is an official language on three continents.
- Spanish is the mother tongue of 21 countries.
Which schools in Fulton County offer Spanish?
- All Middle Schools offer Spanish as a unit of High School Credit for students who qualify.
- All High Schools offer Level 1 to Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish Language.
Is Spanish offered in Fulton County Virtual School?
- Yes. Spanish is currently offered in Fulton County Virtual School.
Will students be able to request a World Language curriculum hardship to take Spanish if it is not offered at their home school?
- No. Spanish is offered at all Fulton County Middle and High Schools.
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