"Your Door to the World"
“For our students to succeed in a global economy, they will need to possess a new set of skills that were not required for the success of prior generations of Americans. Regional expertise, cross-cultural competence, and advanced language proficiency are no longer skills reserved only for those who plan for a career overseas - they are skills that will enhance any career field, encourage international investment to our state, and develop a workforce that is successful in working on diverse international teams to collaborate and solve global problems. Developing international perspective and advanced language proficiency, particularly as this relates to college and career readiness, will ensure our nation's security and will support our statewide and regional economic development goals. Business leaders across Georgia and the Southeast have made it clear that these skills are the fastest route to success in a global job market and that they provide a competitive advantage that moves an applicant's resume to the top of the pile”. (Georgia Department of Education)
COURSE OFFERINGS:
LEVEL 1
The Level I language course focuses on the development of communicative competence in the target language and understanding of the culture(s) of the people who speak the language. It assumes that the students have minimal or no prior knowledge of the language and culture.
By the end of Level I, students will exhibit Novice-Mid level proficiency in speaking and writing and Novice-High level proficiency in listening, and reading (ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, 1999).
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Sarah Kempf | Lukas Faber |
LEVEL II
The Level II language course focuses on the continued development of communicative competence in the target language and understanding of the culture(s) of the people who speak the language. It assumes that the students have successfully completed a Level I course or are at a Novice-Mid level of proficiency. By the end of Level II, students will exhibit Novice-Mid level proficiency in speaking and writing and Novice-High level proficiency in listening and reading (ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, 1999).
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Teachers: Monique Yarbrough
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Sarah Kempf | Lukas Faber |
LEVEL III
The Level III language course focuses on the continued development of communicative competence in the target language and understanding of the culture(s) of the people who speak the language. It assumes that the students have completed a Level II course or are at a Novice-Mid to Novice-High level of proficiency.
By the end of Level III, students will exhibit Novice-High level proficiency in speaking and writing and Intermediate-Low proficiency in listening and reading (ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, 1999).
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LEVEL 4
The Level IV language course focuses on the continued development of communicative competence in the target language and understanding of the culture(s) of the people who speak the language. It assumes that the students have completed a Level III course or are at a Novice-High to Intermediate-Low level of proficiency.
By the end of Level IV, students will exhibit Intermediate-Low level proficiency in speaking and writing and Intermediate-Mid level proficiency in listening and reading (ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, 1999).
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AP Spanish Language
AP Spanish Language and Culture is a college-level course designed for students who want to strengthen their Spanish communication skills while exploring the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. The course emphasizes real-world language use through engaging units of study, including Families and Communities, Language and Culture, Art and Creativity, Science and Technology, Contemporary Life, and Global Contexts. Students develop proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through authentic texts, media, discussions, presentations, and cultural exploration.
Teacher: Johana Keever
AP Spanish Literature
AP Spanish Literature and Culture is a college-level course designed for students who want to deepen their Spanish language proficiency through the study of literature, art, and the rich cultural traditions of the Spanish-speaking world. Students engage with a wide variety of literary works spanning the Middle Ages through the twenty-first century, representing Spain, Latin America, and the United States. Through the study of poetry, short stories, essays, novels, and drama, students strengthen their advanced reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills while exploring the historical, cultural, and literary movements that have shaped the Spanish-speaking world.
Teacher: Adriana Strougo
Clubs
SPANISH HONOR SOCIETYAdvisors: Janelisse Erazo and Johana Keever The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (SHH) is an honor society for high school students enrolled in Spanish, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP). The mission of SHH is to recognize high school achievement in Spanish and to promote interest in Hispanic studies. National Hispanic Honor Society is by invitation only. A student must have a 90% average for 3 semesters in Spanish. In previous years, several students have been awarded scholarships and free trips for their excellence in the language. |
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATIONAdvisors: Monique Yarbrough and Edisson Fernandez Our Mission is to broaden student cultural awareness by learning from each other’s social background and ethnic roots by sponsoring activities in order to promote multiculturalism and an appreciation of the diverse social heritage in our school and community and, assisting students who are applying to earn the International Skills Diploma Seal. |
HOPE (Hispanic Organization Promoting Education)Advisors: Johana Keever and Carmen Hoo Wolf The mission of HoPe is to increase the graduation rate among Hispanic high school students through leadership, education, and community service. HoPe is the LARGEST Hispanic high school student organization in Georgia and the Southeast with over 2500 HoPe Members. |
FRENCH HONOR SOCIETYAdvisor: Sarah Kempf The mission of the French Honor Society is to stimulate interest in the study of French, to promote high standards of scholarship, and to create enthusiasm and understanding for the francophone culture and civilization. |