Central High

067011 & 067012
French 1
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1 Elective
Prerequisite: None

French 1 is an introduction to one of the most global languages of the world. Students will study various French-speaking countries and peoples to better understand their diverse cultures. Students will also begin to describe themselves, family and friends, and preferences. They will learn to speak, listen, read, and write French with their classmates through paired practice, small group work, and role plays. By the end of this course, students will have been introduced to skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will help them live and work in an increasingly global society. This course is intended for students who have never taken French.

067021 & 067022
French 2
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1 Elective
Prerequisite: HS Level 1 or MS Level A & B

French 2 is for students who can speak, read, understand, and write at a novice level, and want to be able to do more with the French language.  Students will continue to study the history and culture of the French-speaking world. At the end of French 2, students will be able to use French to communicate for many different purposes such as telling stories, talking about the past, daily life, describing people, things, and places, and making requests.  Emphasis will be on learning to communicate in French. This course is for students who have successfully completed French 1 or French A & B.

067031 & 067032
French 3
Grade(s):  10 - 12
Credit:  1 Elective
Prerequisite: Level 2

French 3 students will be able to communicate more freely and creatively in the French language. Students will study the history and culture of various regions to better make connections within the cultures of the French-speaking world and the United States. At the end of French 3, students will be able to use the language to understand and communicate in many different situations.  Emphasis will be on the products, practices and perspectives of French-speaking cultures. Dual credit may be available for this course based on student eligibility and teacher qualifications, as determined by the university granting credit and standards set by the Missouri Department of Education.

068041 & 068042
Honors French 4
Grade(s):  11 - 12
Credit:  1 Elective
Prerequisite: Level 3

Organized around themes based on contemporary social, political and cultural issues of French-speaking societies, French 4 students will explore topics such as cultural identity, the changing roles in families and relationships, environmental issues, and the power of the media in today's society. Students will begin to use increasingly sophisticated vocabulary and grammatical structures in a variety of contexts as they undertake listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks and assignments featuring authentic literature, film, and topics of contemporary interest and concern. The French 4 course will seek to improve the students' ability to read and appreciate literary and non-literary texts in French. Students in French 4 will have a deeper awareness and understanding of the cultural diversity of the French-speaking world and their role in it.  Dual credit may be available for this course based on student eligibility and teacher qualifications, as determined by the university granting credit and standards set by the Missouri Department of Education. As an honors course, grades are weighted.

069051 & 069052
French 5 [AP French Language and Culture]
Grade(s):  12
Credit:  1 Elective
Prerequisite: Level 4

The integrated study of art, history, film, literature, and music in French 5 promotes cultural knowledge and understanding as well as the further development of language skills. Students experience the culture of the French language firsthand by harnessing technology and, at times, even interacting with native speakers, and exploring cultural texts. They are challenged to use increasingly sophisticated vocabulary and grammatical structures in a variety of contexts as they tackle listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks featuring authentic literature, film, and topics of contemporary interest and concern. Ultimately, students in French 5 will understand clearly that they are members of a diverse and increasingly global society.  Dual credit may be available for this course based on student eligibility and teacher qualifications, as determined by the university granting credit and standards set by the Missouri Department of Education.  Those wanting to earn AP credit may also choose to take the Advanced Placement French Language and Culture Exam. As an AP course, grades are weighted.

067111 & 067112
German 1
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1 Elective
Prerequisite: None

German 1 is an introduction to the language spoken by the people of Europe’s economic leader. Students will study various German-speaking countries, peoples, and cultures. They will also learn to discuss their feelings, families, friends, and daily life in simple terms. Paired practice, small group work, and role play will help students learn the language. By the end of this course students will have been introduced to skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will help them live and work in an increasingly global society. This course is intended for students who have never taken German.

067121 & 067122
German 2
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1 Elective
Prerequisite: HS Level 1 or MS Level A & B

German 2 is for students who can speak, read, understand, and write at a novice level, and want to be able to do more with the German language.  Students will study the history and culture of various cities to better understand the variety within the cultures of the German-speaking world. By the end of German 2, students will be able to use German to communicate for many different purposes such as telling stories, talking about the past, giving preferences and opinions, describing people, things, and places, and making requests.  Emphasis will be on learning to communicate in German. This course is for students who have successfully completed German 1 or German A & B.

067131 & 067132
German 3
Grade(s):  10 - 12
Credit:  1 Elective
Prerequisite: Level 2

German 3 students will learn to communicate more freely and creatively in the German language.  They will study the history and culture of various regions of the German-speaking world. By the end of German 3, students will be able to use German to understand and communicate in many different situations.  Emphasis will be on the products, practices and perspectives of German-speaking culture. Dual credit may be available for this course based on student eligibility and teacher qualifications, as determined by the university granting credit and standards set by the Missouri Department of Education.

068141 & 064142
Honors German 4
Grade(s):  11 - 12
Credit:  1 Elective
Prerequisite: Level 3

Organized around themes based on contemporary social, political and cultural issues of German-speaking societies, German 4 students will explore topics such as cultural identity, the changing roles in families and relationships, environmental issues, and the power of the media in today's society. Students will begin to use increasingly sophisticated vocabulary and grammatical structures in a variety of contexts as they undertake listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks and assignments featuring authentic literature, film, and topics of contemporary interest and concern. The German 4 course will seek to improve the students' ability to read and appreciate literary and non-literary texts in German. Students in German 4 will have a deeper awareness and understanding of the cultural diversity of the German-speaking world and their role in it. Dual credit may be available for this course based on student eligibility and teacher qualifications, as determined by the university granting credit and standards set by the Missouri Department of Education. As an honors course, grades are weighted.

069151 & 069152
German 5 [AP German Language and Culture]
Grade(s):  12
Credit:  1 Elective
Prerequisite: Level 4

The integrated study of art, history, film, literature, and music in German 5 promotes cultural knowledge and understanding as well as the further development of language skills. Students experience the culture of the German language firsthand by harnessing technology and, at times even interacting with native speakers, and exploring cultural texts. They are challenged to use increasingly sophisticated vocabulary and grammatical structures in a variety of contexts as they tackle listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks featuring authentic literature, film, and topics of contemporary interest and concern. Ultimately, students in German 5 will understand clearly that they are members of a diverse and increasingly global society. Dual credit may be available for this course based on student eligibility and teacher qualifications, as determined by the university granting credit and standards set by the Missouri Department of Education. Those wanting to earn AP credit may also choose to take the Advanced Placement German Language and Culture Exam. As an AP course, grades are weighted.

067211 & 067212
Latin 1
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1 Elective
Prerequisite: None

In Latin 1, we dig into the past and explore the world of gladiators, political intrigue, and the ghosts of Pompeii.  Students who take Latin will see the impact of the Roman world everywhere!  One important aspect of learning Latin is to understand how languages work.   With this understanding, students will gain a deeper knowledge of Latin and other languages, particularly English.  In Latin 1, students will learn the basics of Latin in order to build a foundation for reading.  Latin class will improve reading abilities by the learning of Latin vocabulary.  After completing this course, students will have expanded their English vocabularies and gained skills for improving standardized test scores.

067221 & 067222
Latin 2
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1 Elective
Prerequisite: HS Level 1 or MS Level A & B

This year in Latin, students will travel to the ends of the Roman Empire and meet new characters as they continue to build upon their knowledge of the Roman world and Latin language.   As in Latin 1, students will focus upon developing increasingly advanced skills in the areas of vocabulary, reading, and grammar.  Through the lens of Roman conquest in Egypt and Britain, students will also explore bigger concepts of religion, imperialism, and race alongside the more amusing everyday aspects of Roman life in a province.  After completing this course, students will have a solid foundation and understanding of Latin language and culture to apply to the world around them.

067231 & 067232
Latin 3
Grade(s):  10 - 12
Credit:  1 Elective
Prerequisite: Level 2

Within the context of the Eternal City of Rome, we build upon the previous foundations of Latin language study. Students begin to grasp the complexities of the Latin language and continue to develop and improve upon their Latin reading and vocabulary skills. Students will begin to encounter real Roman authors.  Through the use of more advanced Latin reading skills, students will find themselves swept up in the intrigues of urban Roman life and will explore the history and monuments of ancient Rome.  At the completion of this course, students will have learned the majority of Latin grammatical concepts and will be ready for more advanced literary study.

068241 & 068242
Honors Latin 4
Grade(s):  11 - 12
Credit:  1 Elective
Prerequisite: Level 3

Veni, Vidi, Vici! This course concludes the acquisition of Latin grammar and introduces historical Roman authors. Students will see their years of hard work pay off as they delve into selected readings from Virgil, Cicero, Ovid, Pliny, Horace, Catullus, and/or Caesar. Students will be able to read these challenging texts well by combining their previously acquired knowledge of grammar with new concepts of literary analysis and devices, historical context, and interpretation. This course will help students develop an appreciation for the foundations of Western literature. As an honors course, grades are weighted.

069251 & 069252
Latin 5 [AP Latin]
Grade(s):  12
Credit:  1 Elective
Prerequisite: Level 4

This course will include readings of extended portions of Latin writers, e.g., Virgil, Cicero, Ovid, Pliny, Horace, Catullus. Readings will be selected to serve the needs and interests in the class. The works will be discussed in detail, using methods of literary analysis and developing historical background. Students wanting to earn AP credit may choose to take the Advanced Placement Latin Exam. As an AP course, grades are weighted.

067311 & 067312
Spanish 1
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1 Elective
Prerequisite: None

Spanish 1 is an introduction to one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. Students will study various Spanish-speaking countries and peoples to better understand their diverse cultures. Students will also begin to discuss their feelings, family and friends, and daily life. They will speak and write with their classmates through paired practice, small group work, and role plays. By the end of this course, students will have been introduced to skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will help them live and work in an increasingly global society. This course is intended for students who have never taken Spanish.

067321 & 067322
Spanish 2
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1 Elective
Prerequisite: HS Level 1 or MS Level A & B

Spanish 2 is for students who can speak, read, understand, and write at a novice level, and want to be able to do more with the Spanish language.  Students will continue to study the cultures and histories of various Spanish-speaking countries. By the end of the course, students will be able to use the language to communicate for many different purposes such as telling stories, talking about the past, giving preferences and opinions, describing people, things, and places, and making requests.  Emphasis will be on learning to communicate in Spanish. This course is for students who have successfully completed Spanish 1 or Spanish A & B.

067331 & 067332
Spanish 3
Grade(s):  10 - 12
Credit:  1 Elective
Prerequisite: Level 2

Spanish 3 students will learn to communicate more freely and creatively in the Spanish language.  They will study the history and culture of various regions to better make connections within the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world and the United States. By the end of the course, students will have learned to use Spanish to understand and communicate in many different situations in the present, past and future.  Emphasis will be on the products, practices and perspectives of Spanish-speaking cultures.  Dual credit may be available for this course based on student eligibility and teacher qualifications, as determined by the university granting credit and standards set by the Missouri Department of Education.

068341 & 068342
Honors Spanish 4
Grade(s):  11 - 12
Credit:  1 Elective
Prerequisite: Level 3

Organized around themes based on contemporary social, political and cultural issues of Spanish-speaking societies, Spanish 4 students will explore topics such as cultural identity, the changing roles in families and relationships, environmental issues, and the power of the media in today's society. Students will begin to use increasingly sophisticated vocabulary and grammatical structures in a variety of contexts as they undertake listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks and assignments featuring authentic literature, film, and topics of contemporary interest and concern.The Spanish 4 course will seek to improve the students' ability to read and appreciate literary and non-literary texts in Spanish. Students in Spanish 4 will have a deeper awareness and understanding of the cultural diversity of the Spanish-speaking world and their role in it. Dual credit may be available for this course courses based on student eligibility and teacher qualifications, as determined by the university granting credit and standards set by the Missouri Department of Education. As an honors course, grades are weighted.

069351 & 069352
Spanish 5 [AP Spanish Language and Culture]
Grade(s):  12
Credit:  1 Elective
Prerequisite: Level 4

The integrated study of art, history, film, literature, and music in Spanish 5 promotes cultural knowledge and understanding as well as the further development of language skills. Students experience the culture of the Spanish language firsthand by harnessing technology and, at times even interacting with native speakers, and exploring cultural texts. They are challenged to use increasingly sophisticated vocabulary and grammatical structures in a variety of contexts as they tackle listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks featuring authentic literature, film, and topics of contemporary interest and concern.. Ultimately, students in Spanish 5 will understand clearly that they are members of a diverse and increasingly global society. Dual credit may be available for this course based on student eligibility and teacher qualifications, as determined by the university granting credit and standards set by the Missouri Department of Education. Those wanting to earn AP credit may also choose to take the Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture Exam.  As an AP course, grades are weighted.

067351 & 067352
Spanish Literature & Composition
Grade(s):  9 - 12
Credit:  1 Elective
Prerequisite: Students who speak Spanish in the home setting and are capable of speaking/listening in Spanish at a high level. 

This course is taught exclusively in Spanish and is designed for heritage and native speakers of Spanish. Literature and Composition in the Spanish Language is a reading and composition course that engages heritage and native Spanish speakers in their home language in order to increase comprehension, stimulate students’ interpretive and analytical skills, and to find their own voice as writers by strengthening their own writing style. This course will explore social and contemporary topics through a variety of literary formats such as newspapers, magazines, essays and literature. One of the main objectives of this course is to develop strong writing skills in Spanish. Students will practice not only argumentative writing, but also practical writing, such as writing a letter or an article. Students will work with challenging grammar topics and vocabulary in order to build higher-level literacy skills in Spanish and communicate appropriately in professional and academic environments.