"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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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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Sarah Kempf | Lukas Faber |
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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Sarah Kempf | Lukas Faber |
AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
The AP Spanish Literature and Culture course uses a thematic approach to introduce students to representative texts (short stories, novels, poetry, plays, and essays) from Peninsular Spanish, Latin American, and U. S. Hispanic literature. Students develop proficiencies across the three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational) in the range of Intermediate High to Advanced Mid of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages’ (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines. Through careful examination of the required readings and other texts, students work to hone their critical reading and analytical writing skills. Literature is explored within the contexts of its time and place, and students gain insights on the many voices, historical periods, and cultures represented in the required readings and other texts. The course also includes a strong focus on cultural, artistic, and linguistic connections and comparisons, which is supported by the exploration of various media (art, music, film, articles, and literary criticism).
The course is conducted exclusively in Spanish. This class will enable students to successfully complete the AP Spanish Literature and Culture Exam. Not only do we study the literature, but also the fascinating history and cultures of the Hispanic world connected to the six AP Spanish literature themes, which are: las relaciones interpersonales; la construcción del género; las sociedades en contacto; el tiempo y el espacio; la dualidad del ser; and la creación literaria. All these themes overlap throughout the course and there is an emphasis on establishing contextual connections among them and the literary works.
Teacher: Johana Keever Johana.keever@cherokeek12.net
Clubs
SPANISH HONOR SOCIETYAdvisor: Michelle McGowan and Grace Razo 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. This past summer Joey Young was 1 out of 24 students in the United States awarded an all expense trip to Peru for placing Gold with the National Spanish Exam which is sponsored by AATSP. |
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATIONAdvisors : Michelle McGowan, Gil Strougo, Lukas Faber and Grace Razo 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, Carmen Hoo Wolf and Janelisse ErazoThe 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 SOCIETYAdvisors: Marine Faron Leabeater and 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. |