World Languages
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Learning a language other than English gives students a more global perspective and increases opportunities for life after high school. In addition, many colleges require a world language either for admission or for graduation. World language students learn through conversation, writing exercises, field trips, and hands-on activities.French offers an intermediate French course through the University of Minnesota's College in the Schools program.Spanish offers concurrent enrollment intermediate Spanish 201 (Spanish 4) & 202 (Spanish 5) through Minnesota State University, Mankato.Ninth grade students are placed in language classes by counselors in consultation with students, parents, and middle school language teachers.
French
Patricia Teefy, M.A. in French, M.Ed -- patricia.teefy@spps.orgFrench 1: 9-12French 2: 9-12French 3: 9-12, immersion studentsFrench 4/CIS 1003: to enroll in French 1003, at least a C- required in French 3French 5/CIS 1004: 11-12, immersion studentsFrench 6/AP: 11-12, immersion studentsSpanish
Angela Butler, MAT -- angela.butler@spps.orgTed Carroll, M.Ed -- theodore.carroll@spps.orgSpanish 1: 9-12Spanish 2: 9-12Spanish 3: (Honors credit): 9-12, immersion students & native speakersSpanish 4: Concurrent Enrollment Intermediate Spanish 201- Minnesota State University, Mankato
Upon successful completion of the course you will receive 4 college credits transferable within the MNSCU system.
Year long course - Honors level credit
Prereq: Span 102, C- or better in high school Spanish 3 or equivalent
Spanish 5: Concurrent Enrollment Intermediate Spanish 202 - Minnesota State University, Mankato
Upon successful completion of the course you will receive 4 college credits transferable within the MNSCU system.
Prereq: Span 201, C- or better in high school Spanish 4 or equivalent
Spanish 6: 11-12, immersion students & native speakers. The course is all about student voice and choice. Often the course reflects studies on film, literature, composition & conversation.
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Como Park Senior World Languages
The goal of all courses in the World Language Department is to achieve a functional level of proficiency in the target language as well as increasing skills in interacting with people from different cultures.
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Practice French & Spanish
Follow the link to a google document for ideas on how to practice your French or Spanish during the summer.