The emphasis of Spanish III is the strengthening of the three modes of communication. The Spanish III student will read and discuss a variety of cultural and literary selections. Level III students are expected to reach a proficiency level of Intermediate Low to Intermediate Mid. Students at the Intermediate Mid proficiency level express meaning in…

The emphasis of Spanish III is the strengthening of the three modes of communication. The Advanced Spanish III student will read and discuss a variety of cultural and literary selections. A more sophisticated use of Spanish will be fostered through writing and conversational opportunities. Advanced Level III students are expected to reach a proficiency level…

Chinese I is the first course of a recommended four-year sequence designed to develop fundamental language across the interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication. Students will build a basic foundation of reading, listening, speaking, and writing in modern standard Mandarin Chinese. Students will be able to communicate within a variety of everyday contexts. Students…

Chinese II is the second course of a recommended four-year sequence designed to develop fundamental language across the interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication. Students will continue their introduction to Chinese with fundamental building blocks in reading, listening, speaking, and writing in modern standard Mandarin Chinese. Students will be able to communicate within a…

Chinese II is designed to develop fundamental language across the interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication. Students will continue their introduction to Chinese with fundamental building blocks in reading, listening, speaking, and writing in modern standard Mandarin Chinese. Students will have the opportunity to interact with the Chinese culture through written dialogues and reading…

The emphasis of Advanced Chinese III is the strengthening of the three modes of communication. The Advanced Chinese III student will read and discuss a variety of cultural and literary selections. A more sophisticated use of Chinese will be fostered through writing and conversational opportunities. Advanced Level III students are expected to reach a proficiency…

This elective course is designed to help students become more skillful readers. The curriculum will emphasize improvement of reading skills. Students will work on strengthening vocabulary, increasing fluency, and developing proficiency in using a variety of comprehension strategies and skills.

This local course may be required on some campuses for students who have not passed the reading portion of the STAAR test and is offered as a one-semester course. Students will strengthen reading comprehension and analysis skills, developing their ability to meet grade-level standards. This course can also be offered as a one-semester class (LA7219).

This course creates practical and special speaking/performance situations, which enable the student to build confidence, poise, and acquire skills of communication for more effective citizenship. Pantomime, tableau, and monologue are introduced to free imagination and develop basic techniques. This course is also offered at some campuses as a one-semester elective course (LA8276).

This local course may be required on some campuses for students who have not passed the math portion of the STAAR test. STAAR Math 7 will be offered at some campuses as a one-semester class (MA7281).