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The Office of World Languages improves student achievement through the design, implementation, and assessment of ESOL, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, and Spanish curricula, Pre-K through Grade 12. In addition, the office oversees the

identification and selection of appropriate textbooks/resources and provides support and training to teachers. Further, the office staff assesses and identifies English language learners and works collaboratively with schools and community groups to coordinate and deliver services to immigrant families. The ESOL Program provides the opportunity for all English language learners to fully gain access to programs and services provided by the state and local education agencies so that English language learners can achieve to high standards in both English language proficiency and content mastery to be successful at the postsecondary level and/or when entering the workforce. GT and AP courses are scheduled wherever enrollments justify.

Note: AP courses include an in-depth study of the structure, vocabulary, and culture of the language along with the processes necessary for success on the exam. Because these courses are designed to prepare students to take an AP exam for college credit, students are expected to take the test.

Chinese

Course Number: 30.8010.0 Chinese I Course Number: 30.8020.0 Chinese II Course Number: 30.8030.4 Chinese III (H) Course Number: 30.8040.4 Chinese IV (H) Course Number 30.8050.6 Chinese V (AP) Course Number 30.8060.6 Chinese VI (AP)

Prerequisite: It is recommended that students continue through the longest possible sequence.

Credit: 1

These courses develop an understanding of the Chinese people and civilization. Students communicate in spoken and written Chinese while developing their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students study the history,

literature, music, art, political systems, and social institutions of China.

French

Course Number: 30.2010.0 French I Course Number: 30.2020.0 French II Course Number: 30.2030.0 French III Course Number: 30.2030.4 French III (H) Course Number: 30.2040.4 French IV (H) Course Number: 30.2050.6 French V (AP) Course Number: 30.2060.6 French VI (AP) Course Number: 30.2070.6 French VII (AP) Course Number: 30.2110.4 French I-II (H)

Prerequisite: It is recommended that students continue through the longest possible sequence.

Credit: 1

These courses develop an understanding of the Francophone people and their civilizations. Students communicate in spoken and written French while developing their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students study the history, literature, music, art, political systems, and social institutions of French-speaking countries.

German (PR)

Course Number: 30.5010.0 German I Course Number: 30.5020.0 German II Course Number: 30.5030.0 German III Course Number: 30.5030.4 German III (H) Course Number: 30.5040.4 German IV (H)

Prerequisite: It is recommended that students continue through the longest possible sequence.

Credit: 1

These courses develop an understanding of the Germanic people and their civilizations. Students communicate in

Italian (CC)

Course Number: 30.4010.0 Italian I Course Number: 30.4020.0 Italian II Course Number: 30.4030.4 Italian III (H Course Number: 30.4040.6 Italian IV (AP)

Prerequisite: It is recommended that students continue through the longest possible sequence.

Credit: 1

The sequential courses develop an understanding of the Italian people and their civilization. Students communicate in spoken and written Italian while developing their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students study the history, music, literature, art, political systems, and social institutions of Italy. Japanese (CT, OM)

Course Number: 30.7010.0 Japanese I Course Number: 30.7020.0 Japanese II Course Number: 30.7030.4 Japanese III (H) Course Number: 30.7040.4 Japanese IV (H) Course Number: 30.7050.6 Japanese V (AP) Course Number: 30.7060.6 Japanese VI (AP) Course Number: 30.7070.6 Japanese VII (AP) Prerequisite: It is recommended that students continue through the longest possible sequence.

Credit: 1

These courses develop an understanding of the Japanese people and civilization. Students communicate in spoken and written Japanese while developing their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students study Japanese literature, art, history, music, political systems, and social institutions. Latin

Course Number: 30.1010.0 Latin I Course Number: 30.1020.0 Latin II Course Number: 30.1030.4 Latin III (H) Course Number: 30.1040.4 Latin IV (H) Course Number: 30.1050.6 Latin V (AP) Course Number: 30.1060.6 Latin VI (AP)

Prerequisite: It is recommended that students continue through the longest possible sequence.

Credit: 1

In the sequential courses, emphasis is on the Latin language and its influence on the English language as well as on all Roman languages. Students study Roman life—its leaders, government, education, literature, music, and art.

Spanish

Course Number: 30.3010.0 Spanish I Course Number: 30.3020.0 Spanish II Course Number: 30.3030.0 Spanish III Course Number: 30.3030.4 Spanish III (H) Course Number: 30.3040.4 Spanish IV (H) Course Number: 30.3050.6 Spanish V (AP) Course Number: 30.3060.6 Spanish VI (AP) Course Number: 30.3070.6 Spanish VII (AP) Course Number: 30.3120.4 Spanish I-II (H)

Prerequisite: It is recommended that students continue through the longest possible sequence.

Credit: 1

The sequential courses develop an understanding of the Hispanic people and civilizations. Students communicate in spoken and written Spanish while developing their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students study the history, literature, music, art, political systems, and social institutions of Spanish-speaking countries.

Level 1 (Beginning) ESOL Courses

Course Number: 31.11010.0 EFL I (DN, LN, OM, PR, WD) Course Number: 31.5010.0 ESOL American Culture (DN, LN, OM, PR, WD)

Course Number: 31.2010.0 ESOL Grammar (DN, LN, OM, PR, WD)

Course Number: 31.6010.0 ESOL Math (If data indicate a math deficit) (DN, LN, OM, PR, WD)Prerequisite: None Credit: 1

Note: EFL I meets the foreign language graduation requirement.

Beginning English Language Learners enroll in courses from among those listed above that target their specific needs.

Level II (intermediate) ESOL Courses

Course Number: 31.1020.0 EFL II (DN, LN, PR, OM, WD) Course Number: 31.5030.0 ESOL American Government Support (DN, LN, OM, PR, WD)

Prerequisite: EFL I or score on placement test. Credit: 1

Note: EFL II meets the foreign language graduation requirement.

Intermediate English Language Learners have either entered Baltimore County Public Schools with an intermediate level of English proficiency or have progressed through the ESOL program to this level. These students combine ESOL courses from those listed above determined by individual student needs with mainstream classes.

Level III (Advanced) ESOL Course

Course Number: 31.3030.0 EFL III (DN, LN, PR, OM, WD) Prerequisite: For students who have not met the ESOL program exit criteria in reading and writing in Level I and II ESOL.

Credit: 1

Note: This course meets the foreign language graduation requirement.

EFL III is designed to offer additional support for students who have not met ESOL program exit criteria in reading and writing.

WORLD LANGUAGES ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

Advanced Placement world languages courses are scheduled whenever they are justified by enrollment. Each advanced placement course includes an in-depth study of the structure, vocabulary, and culture of the language along with the processes necessary for success on the exam. Because these courses are designed to prepare students to take an AP exam for college credit, students are expected to take the test.

Chinese AP 5

Course Number: 30.8050.6 Chinese V (AP) Credit: 1

French Language and Culture – AP

Course Number: 30.2050.6 French V (AP) Course Number: 30.2060.6 French VI (AP) Course Number: 30.2070.6 French VII (AP) Credit: 1

Italian

Course Number: 30.4040.6 Italian IV (AP)

Japanese Language and Culture – AP

Course Number: 30.7050.6 Japanese V (AP) Course Number: 30.7060.6 Japanese VI (AP) Course Number: 30.7070.6 Japanese VII (AP) Credit: 1

Latin - AP

Course Number: 30.1050.6 Latin V (AP) Course Number: 30.1060.6 Latin VI (AP)

Spanish Language and Culture – AP

Course Number: 30.3050.6 Spanish V (AP)

Spanish VI

Credit: 1

Spanish Literature and Culture – AP

Course Number: 30.3060.6 Spanish VI (AP) Course Number: 30.3070.6 Spanish VII (AP) Credit: 1

WORLD LANGUAGES INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)

International Baccalaureate Spanish courses at Kenwood High School and Milford Mill Academy are aimed at promoting an

understanding of another culture through the study of a second language. The main emphasis is on language acquisition and use in a range of contexts and for different purposes.

Spanish II Pre IB 9

Course Number: 30.3020.0

Spanish IB 11

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