World Language
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Welcome to the World Language Department
English), one year of a VAPA, or one year of a CTE course to meet graduation requirements. Two years
of the same language other than English, “LOTE”, are required for admission to the CSU/UC system.
***However, three to four years are recommended.
Course Offering Pathways
Spanish as a Second Language
Spanish 1
Students learn to recognize, speak, read, and write a simple form of the language. They will also begin to understand and appreciate the Hispanic world culture, history.
***Credit for Graduation: Foreign Language & Satisfies an “e” graduation requirement
Spanish 2
Credit for Graduation: Foreign Language
Satisfies an “e” graduation requirement
This course is designed to further develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students will learn new grammatical structures and develop appreciation for the culture of the Spanish-speaking world.
***Credit for Graduation: Foreign Language & Satisfies an “e” graduation requirement
Spanish 3
Credit for Graduation: Foreign Language
Satisfies an “e” graduation requirement
This course is designed to increase fluency and skills in reading and writing more complex forms of the language. It is conducted entirely in Spanish. Students will continue on to AP Spanish Language.
***Credit for Graduation: Foreign Language & Satisfies an “e” graduation requirement
Dual Immersion
Spanish 4
This course functions as a bridge for ninth grade students enrolled in the Dual Immersion Program. Students will continue to practice and improve their skills in the target language. Next year, students enroll in AP Spanish Language on their way to the California Seal of Biliteracy.
***Credit for Graduation: Foreign Language & Satisfies an “e” graduation requirement
Teatro en español
An intermediate level course conducted entirely in Spanish. It is designed to stress the development of dramatic vocabulary, based upon the elements of theater performance art, the principles of theatrical design, and a respect for a range of historical and cultural performance arts traditions.
***Credit for Graduation: Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) & Satisfies an “f” graduation requirement
Química
Chemistry investigates the physical world around us in a NGSS phenomena based course with many projects and hands-on learning experiences. Students will gain skills in collaboration, laboratory experimentation, communication in science, application of mathematics, utilization of evidence based reasoning, and critical thinking in reading and writing with a scientific context. This course provides an overview of major chemical themes: thermodynamics, gases, the atom, nuclear chemistry, bonding, reactions and equations, acids and bases, and equilibrium. Students receive the content 100% in Spanish.
***Credit for Graduation: Physical Science & Satisfies a “d” graduation requirement
*** coming 2020-2021: Biología (biology) & Sistemas Ambientales y Sociedades (Environmental Systems and Societies).
Spanish for Spanish Speakers
Spanish Language Development 1
First course of a 4-year curricular program.
Spanish-speaking students develop the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students are also exposed to the Hispanic world culture, history, and geography.
***Credit for Graduation: Foreign Language & Satisfies an “e” graduation requirement
Spanish Language Development 2
Second year of a 4-year curricular program.
This course continues to provide Spanish-speaking students with cognitive academic language proficiency. Instructional emphasis is in the use of standard Spanish and is set within a global context. Students will continue on to AP Spanish Language course.
***Credit for Graduation: Foreign Language & Satisfies an “e” graduation requirement
Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish
AP Spanish Language & Culture
Students will attain an advanced level of language proficiency in reading comprehension, speaking, writing, and listening in Spanish. Students are strongly encouraged to take the Advanced Placement examination in May.
***Credit for Graduation: Foreign Language & Satisfies an “e” graduation requirement
AP Spanish Literature & Culture
This course is intended to be the equivalent of a third-year college introduction to Latin American or Peninsula Literature course, studying selected works from the literature of Spain and Spanish America. Students will read and analyze literature orally and in writing in Spanish, while continuing to learn new vocabulary and literature terminology.
***Credit for Graduation: Foreign Language & Satisfies an “e” graduation requirement
American Sign Language
American Sign Language 1
This is the first of a sequenced 4-year curricular program. A thorough review of the conventions of the English language will be used to assist students in their learning of a language through the visual modality. Extensive use of dialogues, presentations, and presentation critiques will provide students with opportunities to communicate visually.
***Credit for Graduation: Foreign Language & Satisfies an “e” graduation requirement
American Sign Language 2
The second of a 4-year program. Extensive use of dialogues, presentations, and presentation critiques will provide students with opportunities to communicate visually.
***Credit for Graduation: Foreign Language & Satisfies an “e” graduation requirement
American Sign Language 3
The third of the 4-year program. Extensive use of dialogues, presentations, and presentation critiques will provide students with opportunities to communicate visually. Extensive use of vocabulary from a variety of subject areas including, but not limited to: Literature, History, Science, and Visual and Performing Arts.
***Credit for Graduation: Foreign Language & Satisfies an “e” graduation requirement
American Sign Language 4
The fourth of a 4-year curricular program.
Extensive use of dialogues, presentations, and presentation critiques will provide students with opportunities to communicate visually.
Extensive use of vocabulary from a variety of subject areas including, but not limited to: Literature, History, Science, and Visual and Performing Arts.
***Credit for Graduation: Foreign Language & Satisfies an “e” graduation requirement
(Note: All ASL 1- 4 students are required to present individually and in groups. These presentations will take place in the classroom and in public areas.)
World Language Team
Estay Cázarez
Spanish 1
ecazares@fuhsd.net
Betsy De Haas
SLD 1, Spanish 1, Teatro en español
edehaas@fuhsd.net
Dorian Gonzalez Bonilla
Spanish 1, SLD 1, & AP Spanish Language
doriangonzalez@fuhsd.net
Ricardo Leyva
AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature
rleyva@fuhsd.net
César Rodríguez
SLD 2
crodriguez@fuhsd.net
Deanna Whalen
ASL 1, 2, 3 & 4
dwhalen@fuhsd.net
Paulina Woolson
Department Chair
SLD 1, & Spanish 4
pwoolson@fuhsd.net
Diana Zapata
Spanish 2 & 3
Why Learn a Second Language?
California State Seal of Biliteracy
The State Seal of Biliteracy provides recognition to high school students who have demonstrated proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing, in one or more languages in addition to English. Fallbrook High School students who meet a set of requirements will receive the SSB.
Advantages of earning the Seal:
1. Certifies attainment of biliteracy skills.
2.Provides universities with a method to recognize and give credit to applicants for attainment of high level skills in multiple languages.
3. Prepares students with skills that will benefit in the labor market and a global society.
5. Encourages students to study languages.
Ways of attaining the California State Seal of Biliteracy