Foreign Language

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
for Languages Other Than English

Spanish I      (1 Credit)

Level I of high school Spanish offers the opportunity for acquisition of four basic language skills—listening, speaking, reading and writing with an emphasis on Hispanic cultures and recognition of the interdependence of languages.

 Grade level:  9-12
 Prerequisites:  None
 Textbook: Bienvenidos, Glencoe Spanish Level I, Texas Student's Edition.  2nd edition -  Glencoe/McGraw-Hill 

Spanish II     (1 Credit)       Œ

Level II continues Level I emphasis on listening and speaking skills.  More complex grammatical structures are introduced and reading and writing skills are developed at a higher level of proficiency.  The roles of culture and language in general are studied more in depth.  Level II students are expected to have knowledge of Hispanic countries and their importance in today’s world. 

 Grade level:  9-12
 Prerequisites:  Spanish I
 Textbook: A bordo, Glencoe Spanish level II, Texas Student's Edition. 2nd edition -
                Glencoe/McGraw-Hill               

Spanish III    (1 Credit)       Œ

Students will continue their development  into the four language skills while concentrating on conversational Spanish as it relates to the work force.  This course will include activities that will enhance the student’s proficiency in speaking and listening skills with a special emphasis on vocabulary related to various careers.  Students will be graded on both oral and written proficiency. 

 Grade level:  10-12

 Prerequisites:  Spanish I and Spanish II
 Textbook: Da Viaje, Glencoe Spanish Level III, Texas Student's Edition - 2nd edition -
                Glencoe/McGraw-Hill