6151 HP Spanish 1
Year Course - HP emphasizes practical application of the language, through a greater intensity of writing, reading, listening, and speaking.
Prerequisite: Honors Placement or successfully pass a challenge test.
Spanish 1 is an introductory course. Elementary grammar and vocabulary will be stressed. Emphasis will be placed on reading, writing, and speaking the language. Hispanic culture will be explored and discussed.
6351 HP Spanish 2
Year Course - HP emphasizes practical application of the language, through a greater intensity of writing, reading, listening, and speaking.
Prerequisites: Must earn a B or better in their previous HP world language or an A- or better in their previous CP world language. Proficiency in the previous level along
Spanish 2 continues the basic principles and introduces more patterns that are grammatical. Emphasis will be on reading for comprehension and oral expression. Students continue their study of the Hispanic culture.
6451 HP Spanish 3
Year Course - HP emphasizes practical application of the language, through a greater intensity of writing, reading, listening, and speaking.
Prerequisites: Must earn a B or better in their previous HP world language or an A- or better in their previous CP world language. Proficiency in the previous level along
Spanish 3 continues the basic principles and introduces more grammatical patterns with an emphasis on the written and spoken language. Hispanic history and culture comprise the basis of compositions and discussions.
6461 HP Spanish 4
Year Course - HP emphasizes practical application of the language, through a greater intensity of writing, reading, listening, and speaking.
Prerequisites: Must earn a B or better in their previous HP world language or an A- or better in their previous CP world language. Proficiency in the previous level along
HP Spanish 4 has more of an emphasis on the spoken language as well as composition continuing to learn Hispanic culture and re-emphasizing previously learned Spanish grammar and structure.
6252 HP French 1
Year Course - HP emphasizes practical application of the language, through a greater intensity of writing, reading, listening, and speaking.
Prerequisite: Honors Placement or successfully passing a challenge test.
An introductory course in reading, writing, and speaking modern French. This course emphasizes the study of French and global francophone cultures through elementary grammar and vocabulary. This course is taught in French and English. Every effort will be made to create an immersive environment for students to acquire French more quickly and effectively.
6352 HP French 2
Year Course - HP emphasizes practical application of the language, through a greater intensity of writing, reading, listening, and speaking.
Prerequisites: Must earn a B or better in their previous HP world language or an A- or better in their previous CP world language. Proficiency in the previous level along
French 2 extends the principles of French 1 and introduces students to more complex grammatical patterns, including compound tenses and moods. We focus on developing speaking, reading, and writing simultaneously and aim to develop a robust working vocabulary. This class is conducted almost entirely in French and students are expected to use French in class. Every effort is made to create an authentically immersive classroom environment.
6452 HP French 3
Year Course - HP emphasizes practical application of the language, through a greater intensity of writing, reading, listening, and speaking.
Prerequisites: Must earn a B or better in their previous HP world language or an A- or better in their previous CP world language. Proficiency in the previous level along
With knowledge of essential grammar, and descriptive and culturally relevant vocabulary, students in French 3 deepen their understanding of their place in the francophone world through a richer study of global francophone history, art, and culture. Students at this level continue developing key grammar and vocabulary for conversational proficiency. This class is conducted almost exclusively in French and students are encouraged and expected to speak French as much as possible. Every effort is made to create an authentically immersive environment.
6462 HP French 4
Year Course - HP emphasizes practical application of the language, through a greater intensity of writing, reading, listening, and speaking.
Prerequisites: Must earn a B or better in their previous HP world language or an A- or better in their previous CP world language. Proficiency in the previous level along
Continuation of French 3, with an emphasis on French Literature, oral discussion, and writing
6254 HP Mandarin 1
Year Course – All Grade Levels Elective
Prerequisite: This introductory course is considered a very rigorous course and is open to students who were placed in honors.
Mandarin 1 us an introductory course for non-Chinese speaking who until now have had little in-depth exposure to the intricacies of Mandarin Chinese language and Chinese culture. The main objective of Mandarin 1 is to develop a strong foundation in the Mandarin Chinese language in four aspects: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Focus will be given to the students speaking and listening skills, pronunciation, and proper grammar usage in high-frequency common communicative settings, such as introductory greetings, family descriptions, time, hobbies, and home etiquette. Students will also be able to accurately write and depict Chinese characters (Hanzi), effectively develop their phonetic understanding of Hanyu pinyin, and begin to associate the tonal qualities of Mandarin Chinese into their pronunciation.
6354 HP Mandarin 2
Year Course - HP emphasizes practical application of the language, through a greater intensity of writing, reading, listening, and speaking.
Prerequisite: Must earn a B or better in their previous HP world language or an A- or better in their previous CP world language. Proficiency in the previous level along
This course will continue to introduce students to the proper and effective study of the Mandarin language. The course will reinforce and expand upon the phonetics, morphology, grammar, and syntax introduced during year one. This course emphasizes the five major areas of language learning: speaking, listening, reading, writing, and typing. By the end of the course, students will have mastered a variety of conversational topics in Mandarin, e.g., transportation, food and drink, weather and travel, shopping, health and sickness, and summer activities. The course will put most emphasis on students’ speaking and listening with most of the time spent on conversational drills. There will also be a strong focus on recognizing individual ideograms, identifying their meaning while being able to read and pronounce them correctly.
6454 HP Mandarin 3
Year Course - HP emphasizes practical application of the language, through a greater intensity of writing, reading, listening, and speaking.
Prerequisite: Must earn a B or better in their previous HP world language or an A- or better in their previous CP world language. Proficiency in the previous level along
Mandarin 3 is a one-year course that is designed for the students who have already completed level 2 Mandarin Chinese at Servite High School, or who can demonstrate that they have acquired knowledge of the language to the required level. This course will develop students’ ability to clarify and ask for and comprehend clarification; express and understand opinions; narrate and understand narration in the present, past, and future; and understand the Chinese culture. Throughout the course, students develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills across the three communicative modes: interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational, and the five goal areas: communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities.
6464 HP Mandarin 4
Year Course - HP emphasizes practical application of the language, through a greater intensity of writing, reading, listening, and speaking.
Prerequisite: Must earn a B or better in their previous HP world language or an A- or better in their previous CP world language. Proficiency in the previous level along
HP Mandarin 4 is a one-year course that is designed for the students who have already completed level 3 Mandarin Chinese at Servite High School, or who can demonstrate that they have acquired knowledge of the language to the required level. This course will develop students’ ability to clarify and ask for and comprehend clarification; express and understand opinions; narrate and understand narration in the present, past, and future; and understand the Chinese culture. Throughout the course, students develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills across the three communicative modes: interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational, and the five goal areas: communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities.
