Erica Meyer Department Head erica.meyer@ops.org 531-299-5581 Tony Almeida anthony.almeida@ops.org 531-299-5584 Matthew Friedel matthew.friedel@ops.org 531-299-5568 Francisco Juarez-Palomo francisco.juarezpalomo@ops.org 531-299-5583 Melissa Kuskie melissa.kuskie@ops.org 531-299-5582 Ashley McCarville ashley.mccarville@ops.org 531-299-5588
Micah Ringlein micah.ringlein@ops.org 531-299-5587
Juan Trejo Hernandez juan.trejohernandez@ops.org 531-299-3756
Brian Tyrey brian.tyrey@ops.org 531-299-5585
Elizabeth Steinauer elizabeth.steinauer@ops.org 531-299-5905
The goal of the World Languages Department is the development of basic communicative skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the target language. The emphasis is on what students can “do” with the language (functional use) as well as what students “know” about language. Emphasis will be placed on activities, which involve meaningful language use. Students should develop an awareness and appreciation of other languages and cultures, which will enable them to interact in an increasingly global society.
World language students have access to computer labs and software programs to reinforce and enhance their language skills. Word processing and Internet searches are a part of language learning at all levels of language study. Student trips abroad and state and metro competitions enhance the students’ program of study.
All courses count towards the elective requirements for graduation.
Required Courses: None
Honors Courses: Honors Chinese 5-6
Honors Chinese 7-8
Honors French 5-6
Honors French 7-8
Honors German 5-6
Honors German 7-8
Honors Spanish 5-6
Honors Spanish 7-8
Honors Spanish for Spanish Speakers 3-4
Honors Spanish for Spanish Speakers 5-6
Honors Latin 5-6
Honors Latin 7-8
AP Courses:
AP French Language 1-2
AP German Language 1-2
AP Spanish Language 1-2
AP Spanish Literature 1-2
Elective Courses:
Chinese 1-2
Chinese 3-4
French 1-2
French 3-4
German 1-2
German 3-4
Spanish 1-2
Spanish 3-4
Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1-2
Latin 1-2
Latin 3-4 Course Descriptions (PDF)