Blue Springs School District

Course # HS0602
1 credit hour | Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit Type: Elective

This class consists of basic skills in speaking, listening, comprehension, reading, writing and culture with an introduction to simple grammar.  Any student who has passed Level I of this class with a “B” or above during Level I, and who wishes to continue courses in the same language, will be required to enroll in Level II.
 

Course # HS0606
1 credit hour | Grades 10, 11, 12

Credit Type: Elective
Prerequisite: French I 

This class is a continuation of study of the skills acquired in French I with an emphasis on writing and more complex grammar.
 

Course # HS0608
1 credit hour | Grades 11, 12 | Honor Point | CORE 42

Credit Type: Elective
Dual Credit: 6 College Hours – University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC):  FRENCH 110 Elementary French I & FRENCH 120 Elementary French II
Fees: ~$450 Will be Billed/Paid Through the Cooperating College Business Office for Dual Credit
MOTransfer: MOTR LANG 101
Prerequisite: French II and if Taking for Dual Credit Must Meet UMKC Dual Credit Requirements

This class is designed for students who wish to continue their study of the French language and focus on their ability to speak and understand simple (spoken) French as well as to read and write simple prose.  Emphasis is on increased verbal skill, more complex grammar, expanded vocabulary, and increased ability in reading and writing.  One (1) honor point will be earned for each semester successfully completed. Students may earn three (3) hours of college credit per semester if they meet UMKC prerequisites.  A UMKC fee is required if this course is taken for college credit.
 

Course # HS0612
1 credit hour | Grade 12 | Honor Point

Credit Type: Elective
Dual Credit: 6 College Hours – University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC):  FRENCH 211 Second Year French I &  FRENCH 221 Second Year French II    
Fees: ~$450 Will be Billed/Paid Through the Cooperating College Business Office for Dual Credit
Prerequisite: French III and Completion of UMKC French 110-120--if Taking for Dual Credit, Must meet UMKC Dual Credit Requirements

Designed for students who wish to further develop their comprehensive and communicative skills in the language. Readings of moderate difficulty, grammar review and practice in writing are incorporated. The goal is attainment of intermediate proficiency in the language. One (1) honor point will be earned for each semester successfully completed. Students may earn 3 hours of college credit per semester if they meet UMKC prerequisites. A UMKC fee is required if this course is taken for college credit.  Three (3) hours per semester of credit may be earned by students if the college’s criteria are met.  Grades will be recorded on the student’s University of Missouri system transcript. 
 

Course # HS0642
1 credit hour | Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit Type: Elective

This course consists of basic skills in speaking, listening, comprehension, reading and writing.  A verbal approach will be used as a foundation for learning German.  Cultural aspects of German-speaking nations will be blended into the course where appropriate.
 

Course # HS0646
1 credit hour | Grades 10, 11, 12

Credit Type: Elective
Prerequisite: German I

This course continues the studies and skills acquired in German I. Emphasis will be given to complex grammar points, advanced verbal skills and increased reading and writing ability as well as the cultural aspects of German speaking countries
 

Course # HS0651
1 credit hour | Grades 11, 12 | Honor Point | CORE 42

Credit Type: Elective
Dual Credit: 6 College Hours – University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC):  GERMAN 110 Elementary German I & GERMAN 120 Elementary German II
Fees: ~$450 Will be Billed/Paid Through the Cooperating College Business Office for Dual Credit
MOTransfer: MOTR LANG 105
Prerequisite: German II and if taking for Dual Credit must meet UMKC Dual Credit Requirements

This course continues to develop all four language skills (to read and write in simple prose as well as listen, understand, and speak simple discourse) in German.  Students will learn expanded structures of German grammar and increase their ability using these structures communicatively by talking in class and through short writing assignments.  Students will also learn about German culture and history through readings and class discussions.  Students will be introduced to German literature and will watch a German feature film.  One (1) honor point will be earned for each semester successfully completed.  Students may earn three (3) hours of college credit per semester if the college’s criteria are met.  A UMKC fee is required if this course is taken for college credit.
 

Course # HS0654
1 credit hour | Grade 12 | Honor Point

Credit Type: Elective
Dual Credit: 6 College Hours – University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC):  GERMAN 211 Second Year German I & GERMAN 221 Second Year German II
Fees: ~$450 Will be Billed/Paid Through the Cooperating College Business Office for Dual Credit
Prerequisite: German III and Completion of UMKC German 110-120--if Taking for Dual Credit, Must meet UMKC Dual Credit Requirements
Recommended: Minimum Grade of C in Prerequisite Course

This course is designed to be a thorough language review course for upper-level German students.  This course entails further development of comprehension and communicative skills, reading of moderate difficulty that increases student’s knowledge of German culture and history, grammar review, and practice in writing.  All this will be obtained through the text, practices, and vocabulary in the textbook as well as additional materials.  The goal is attainment of intermediate proficiency in the language and application of the newly learned concepts.  An emphasis is also placed on the practice of reading, writing, listening, and speaking in German.  Students will write essays, a film journal, and read a classic German drama.  Students in this course will participate in active discussions in German as much as possible.  One (1) honor point will be earned for each semester successfully completed.  Three (3) hours per semester of credit may be earned for students if the college’s criteria are met. 
 

Course # HS0622
1 credit hour | Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit Type: Elective
Recommended: 8th Grader who finished Spanish I with a Grade of C or lower - repeat Spanish I

This class consists of basic skills in speaking, listening comprehension, reading, writing, and culture with an introduction to simple grammar.

Any student who has passed level I of this class with a “B” or above during eighth grade, and who wishes to continue courses in the same language, will be required to enroll in level II for ninth grade.
 

Course # HS0626
1 credit hour | Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit Type: Elective
Prerequisite: Spanish I
Recommended: Grade of 65% or above in both semesters of Spanish I 

This class is a continuation of study of the skills acquired in Spanish I with an emphasis on writing and more complex grammar.
 

Course # HS0630
1 credit hour | Grades 10, 11, 12

Credit Type: Elective
Prerequisite: Spanish II

This class is designed for those students who wish to continue their study of the Spanish language. Emphasis is on increased verbal skill, more complex grammar, expanded vocabulary, and increased ability in reading and writing.
 

Course # HS0636S1 & HS0637S2
1 credit hour | Grades 11, 12 | Honor Point

Credit Type: Elective
Prerequisite: Spanish III
Recommended: Teacher Recommendation

This course is designed for those students with a strong background in Spanish.  This rapidly paced course will prepare students for the rigors of AP Spanish.  It is designed to review and build on grammatical points as tested on the AP Spanish exam.  The course will also provide opportunities to improve reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.  One (1) honor point will be earned for the successful completion of this full-year course at the end of the year.
 

Course # HS0634
1 credit hour | Grades 11, 12 | Honor Point

Credit Type: Elective
Fees: AP Examination Fee $99
Prerequisite: Spanish III

A thorough language review course for upper-level Spanish students preparing to take the college AP examination.  Emphasis is placed on the practice of reading, writing, listening, and speaking in Spanish as tested in the AP examination.  One (1) honor point will be earned for each semester successfully completed.  All students are expected to take the AP exam and pay the examination fee.