American Sign Language I
Course No. 59900- 1 Credit
In the Level I ASL class, students who have no prior experience are fully immersed in a “no voicing” environment. Classroom instruction relies heavily on the use of native signers as language models through videos and contemporary film designed by Deaf linguists and educators. Students will explore basic aspects of Deaf culture, ASL history and perspectives of Deaf people in America as they become aware of how they might use Sign Language within the local Deaf community and beyond.
American Sign Language II
Course No. 59950- 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASL I
This course is designed to advance student progress in the expressive and receptive competencies established in Level 1. There is “no voicing” in this class. Moving beyond the very basic, students can now use more complex grammatical features in their sign production. Students will create their own short stories, narratives, and signed presentations. They will also pursue research assignments relating to the Deaf community, Deaf trends/issues, Deaf leadership, as well as research language and communication. During their second level of exploration, students will be encouraged to make personal connections to the larger signing community within and beyond CHS.
American Sign Language III
Course No.59970 - 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASL II
A continuation of ASL II with more academic and practical rigor. This level of instruction continues to build on the previous two levels with the addition of regular self-guided assignments that align their skill development with future academic and career paths. Level III students will be encouraged to participate in school-wide events and special activities that showcase their skills, including dramatic skits and musical signing. Students at this level are also encouraged to attend local community events and class field trips while interacting in American Sign Language.
French I
Course No. 51100 - 1 Credit
This course is for first-time learners of French. Students acquire skills understanding, reading and writing French. They are introduced to French culture and to forty other French-speaking countries around the world. They discover how culturally diverse the French-speaking world is. Other topics include classroom vocabulary and instructions, the French alphabet, numbers, telling the date, reading time, describing the weather and café conversations.
French II
Course No. 51200 - 1 Credit
Prerequisite: French I
In the second level of French, students give personal information in French and learn French etiquettes around introducing people and holding phone conversations in French. They describe professions and use adjectives and common irregular verbs properly in full sentences. French geography and the specific character of French regions are the topics of project-work.
French III
Course No. 51300 - 1 Credit
Prerequisite: French II
In French 3, students build on French 1 and 2 in order to write full sentences describing physical appearance and daily routine. They use reflexive verbs in the present and past tenses and have projects on French Impressionist and post-Impressionist art. Further topics include household chores, the highlights of early French history from 200 BC to the 1400s, and the masterpiece of French literature, Les Misérables.
Spanish I
Course No. 55100 - 1 Credit
Students acquire skills in comprehending, reading, writing, and speaking Spanish. Vocabulary and basic grammar are taught through drills. The student explores the geography, customs, and traditions of Hispanic America.
Spanish II
Course No. 55200 - 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Spanish I
The second-year Spanish student becomes knowledgeable of several verb tenses, idiomatic expressions, and grammatical skills in the language. This course enables the student to read, write, speak, and comprehend Spanish on a more advanced level. The study of the culture of Spanish speaking countries in South America continues.
Spanish III
Course No. 55300 - 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Spanish II
The third-year Spanish student continues to increase Spanish reading, writing, comprehending, and speaking skills. There is an emphasis on oral communication in the classroom. Students are introduced to the study of Hispanic literature, while they continue to explore the geography and culture of Spanish society.
Spanish IV
Course No. 5540A - 1 Weighted Credit
Prerequisite: Spanish III
Spanish IV is taught predominantly in Spanish. Emphasis is placed on oral communication, advanced grammatical concepts, expanding vocabulary, and social justice issues in the Spanish-speaking world.
**If students wish to obtain college credits, they can take the C.L.E.P. test. It is recommended that the C.L.E.P. test be taken after successful completion of Spanish III.
All Course Offerings are subject to student interest and staff availability. Please note all may not be offered each year.
Course No. 59900- 1 Credit
In the Level I ASL class, students who have no prior experience are fully immersed in a “no voicing” environment. Classroom instruction relies heavily on the use of native signers as language models through videos and contemporary film designed by Deaf linguists and educators. Students will explore basic aspects of Deaf culture, ASL history and perspectives of Deaf people in America as they become aware of how they might use Sign Language within the local Deaf community and beyond.
American Sign Language II
Course No. 59950- 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASL I
This course is designed to advance student progress in the expressive and receptive competencies established in Level 1. There is “no voicing” in this class. Moving beyond the very basic, students can now use more complex grammatical features in their sign production. Students will create their own short stories, narratives, and signed presentations. They will also pursue research assignments relating to the Deaf community, Deaf trends/issues, Deaf leadership, as well as research language and communication. During their second level of exploration, students will be encouraged to make personal connections to the larger signing community within and beyond CHS.
American Sign Language III
Course No.59970 - 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of ASL II
A continuation of ASL II with more academic and practical rigor. This level of instruction continues to build on the previous two levels with the addition of regular self-guided assignments that align their skill development with future academic and career paths. Level III students will be encouraged to participate in school-wide events and special activities that showcase their skills, including dramatic skits and musical signing. Students at this level are also encouraged to attend local community events and class field trips while interacting in American Sign Language.
French I
Course No. 51100 - 1 Credit
This course is for first-time learners of French. Students acquire skills understanding, reading and writing French. They are introduced to French culture and to forty other French-speaking countries around the world. They discover how culturally diverse the French-speaking world is. Other topics include classroom vocabulary and instructions, the French alphabet, numbers, telling the date, reading time, describing the weather and café conversations.
French II
Course No. 51200 - 1 Credit
Prerequisite: French I
In the second level of French, students give personal information in French and learn French etiquettes around introducing people and holding phone conversations in French. They describe professions and use adjectives and common irregular verbs properly in full sentences. French geography and the specific character of French regions are the topics of project-work.
French III
Course No. 51300 - 1 Credit
Prerequisite: French II
In French 3, students build on French 1 and 2 in order to write full sentences describing physical appearance and daily routine. They use reflexive verbs in the present and past tenses and have projects on French Impressionist and post-Impressionist art. Further topics include household chores, the highlights of early French history from 200 BC to the 1400s, and the masterpiece of French literature, Les Misérables.
Spanish I
Course No. 55100 - 1 Credit
Students acquire skills in comprehending, reading, writing, and speaking Spanish. Vocabulary and basic grammar are taught through drills. The student explores the geography, customs, and traditions of Hispanic America.
Spanish II
Course No. 55200 - 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Spanish I
The second-year Spanish student becomes knowledgeable of several verb tenses, idiomatic expressions, and grammatical skills in the language. This course enables the student to read, write, speak, and comprehend Spanish on a more advanced level. The study of the culture of Spanish speaking countries in South America continues.
Spanish III
Course No. 55300 - 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Spanish II
The third-year Spanish student continues to increase Spanish reading, writing, comprehending, and speaking skills. There is an emphasis on oral communication in the classroom. Students are introduced to the study of Hispanic literature, while they continue to explore the geography and culture of Spanish society.
Spanish IV
Course No. 5540A - 1 Weighted Credit
Prerequisite: Spanish III
Spanish IV is taught predominantly in Spanish. Emphasis is placed on oral communication, advanced grammatical concepts, expanding vocabulary, and social justice issues in the Spanish-speaking world.
**If students wish to obtain college credits, they can take the C.L.E.P. test. It is recommended that the C.L.E.P. test be taken after successful completion of Spanish III.
All Course Offerings are subject to student interest and staff availability. Please note all may not be offered each year.