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German | Spanish |
World Language Courses
112 GERMAN I - 9/12 Y 10 Credits
Description: Students will acquire the vocabulary and structures needed for listening, speaking, reading and writing at an introductory level. Students will learn about and experience cultural practices relating to the German-speaking countries and explore the right German heritage within the United States.
Prerequisites: None
113 GERMAN II - 9/12 Y 10 Credits
Description: Students will continue learning vocabulary and developing skills to express themselves. Students will explore the culture through a variety of topics. Using listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, students will communicate in German.
Prerequisites: German I or the equivalent.
114 HONORS GERMAN II - 9/10 Y 10 Credits
Description: Student will continue learning vocabulary and developing skills to express themselves. Students will explore the culture through a variety of topics. Using listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, students will communicate in German. Additional grammar, readings, writings and enhancement activities differentiate this course from German II. Students will be expected to use higher level thinking skills.
Prerequisites: German I or teacher recommendation.
115 GERMAN III - 10/12 Y 10 Credits
Description: Students will further develop the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills needed to function in the language and in practical situations by exploring travel in Germany. Students will connect with the target culture through the use of technology, media and other sources. Students will also learn to express opinions about their present, past and future experiences.
Prerequisites: German II or the equivalent.
116 HONORS GERMAN III - 10/12 Y 10 Credits
Description: Students will further develop the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills needed to function in the language and in practical situations by exploring travel in Germany. Students will connect with the target culture through the use of technology, media and other sources. Students will also learn to express opinions about their present, past and future experiences. Additional grammar, readings, writings and enhancement activities differentiate this course from German III. Students will be expected to use higher level thinking skills.
Prerequisites: Honors German II and/or teacher recommendation.
117 GERMAN IV - 11/12 Y 10 Credits
Description: Students will continue developing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Students will be able to communicate with greater fluency and spontaneity. A variety of cultural themes will be explored.
Prerequisites: German III or the equivalent.
118 HONORS GERMAN IV - 11/12 Y 10 Credits
Description: Students will go beyond the functional level practiced in previous courses and will develop more abstract communication skills. Students will be able to communicate with greater proficiency. A variety of cultural themes will be explored. Additional grammar, readings, writing and enhancement activities differentiate this course from German IV.
Prerequisites: Honors German III and/or teacher recommendation.
119 ADVANCED PLACEMENT Ò GERMAN LANGUAGE - 12 Y 10 Credits
Description: The student will improve in all skill areas. Emphasis will be placed on using authentic materials to increase reading and listening skills. Higher level communication skills will be attained through a variety of oral and written activities and assignments. Completion of this course will prepare students to take the national College Board Advanced Placement Ò exam in German.
Prerequisites: Honors German IV or the equivalent.
132 FRENCH I - 9/12 Y 10 Credits
Description: Students will acquire the vocabulary and structures needed for listening, speaking, reading and writing at an introductory level. Students will learn about and experience cultural practices relating to the French-speaking countries.
Prerequisites: None
133 FRENCH II - 9/12 Y 10 Credits
Description: Students will continue learning vocabulary and developing skills to express themselves. Students will explore the culture through a variety of topics. Using listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, students will communicate in French.
Prerequisites: French I or the equivalent.
134 HONORS FRENCH II - 9/10 Y 10 Credits
Description: Student will continue learning vocabulary and developing skills to express themselves. Students will explore the culture through a variety of topics. Using listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, students will communicate in French. Additional grammar, readings, writings and enhancement activities differentiate this course from French II. Students will be expected to use higher level thinking skills.
Prerequisites: French I or the equivalent.
135 FRENCH III - 10/12 Y 10 Credits
Description: Students will further develop the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills needed to function in the language and in practical situations by exploring travel in Francophone countries. Students will connect with the target culture through the use of technology, media and other sources. Students will also learn to express opinions about their present, past and future experiences.
Prerequisites: French II or the equivalent.
136 HONORS FRENCH III - 10/12 Y 10 Credits
Description: Students will further develop the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills needed to function in the language and in practical situations by exploring travel in Francophone countries. Students will connect with the target culture through the use of technology, media and other sources. Students will also learn to express opinions about their present, past and future experiences. Additional grammar, readings, writings and enhancement activities differentiate this course from French III. Students will be expected to use higher level thinking skills.
Prerequisites: Honors French II or the equivalent.
137 FRENCH IV - 11/12 Y 10 Credits
Description: Students will continue developing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Students will be able to communicate with greater fluency and spontaneity. A variety of cultural themes will be explored.
Prerequisites: French III or the equivalent.
138 HONORS FRENCH IV - 11/12 Y 10 Credits
Description: Students will go beyond the functional level practiced in previous courses and will develop more abstract communication skills. Students will be able to communicate with greater proficiency. A variety of cultural themes will be explored. Additional grammar, readings, writings and enhancement activities differentiate this course from French IV. Students will be expected to use higher level thinking skills.
Prerequisites: Honors French III or the equivalent.
139 ADVANCED PLACEMENT Ò FRENCH LANGUAGE - 12 Y 10 Credits
Description: Students will improve in all skill areas. Emphasis will be placed on using authentic materials to increase reading and listening skills. Higher level communication skills will be attained through a variety of oral and written activities and assignments. This course will be conducted in French, and students are expected to speak in French at all times. Completion of this course will prepare students to take the national Advanced Placement Ò French Language exam.
Prerequisites: Honors French IV or the equivalent.
152 SPANISH I - 9/12 Y 10 Credits
Description: In Spanish I, students will express basic needs, courtesies, descriptions, likes and dislikes, agreement and disagreement. Also, they will make and respond to simple requests, questions, and instructions. They will read and respond to developmentally appropriate material. Students will identify and react to cultural perspectives and practices in the culture studied. Additional practice and review will be required.
Prerequisites: None
153 SPANISH II - 9/12 Y 10 Credits
Description: Spanish II is a continuation of the language acquisition process begun in Spanish I. New grammatical concepts and vocabulary are introduced to broaden the student’s ability to communicate. Listening and speaking skills are developed through guided oral conversation and in-class activities. Writing skills are improved through written exercises and directed compositions. Cultural topics and reading practice will also be integrated. Additional practice and review will be required.
Prerequisites: Spanish I or the equivalent.
154 HONORS SPANISH II - 9/10 Y 10 Credits
Description: Honors Spanish II is a continuation of the language acquisition process begun in Spanish I. New grammatical concepts and active vocabulary are introduced. Listening and speaking skills are developed through oral exercises and group discussion. Writing skills are improved through written exercises and directed composition. Cultural concepts and reading practice are integrated through short literary works. Creative thinking and higher level thinking skill activities are emphasized throughout the course. Additional practice and review will be required.
Prerequisites: Spanish I or the equivalent.
155 SPANISH III - 10/12 Y 10 Credits
Description: Spanish III is a continuation of the language acquisition process begun in the proceeding Spanish courses. Conversations will be initiated and/or narrated by the student using appropriate vocabulary and structure. Students will use a variety of tenses to communicate with growing fluency. Cultural concepts and reading practice are integrated through literary works. Listening, speaking and writing activities emphasize real communication. The majority of the class will be taught in Spanish. Additional practice and review will be required.
Prerequisites: Spanish II or the equivalent.
156 HONORS SPANISH III 10/12 Y 10 Credits
Description: Honors Spanish III is a continuation of the language acquisition process begun in the preceding Spanish courses. Students will initiate conversation and/or narrate using appropriate vocabulary and structure. Students will use a variety of tenses to communicate with growing fluency. Listening, speaking and writing activities emphasize real communication. Emphasis is placed on improvement of skills in a variety of higher level learning activities and projects. Students in this course will begin preparation for the national College Board Advanced Placement Ò exam. The majority of the class will be taught in Spanish. Additional practice and review will be required.
Prerequisites: Honors Spanish II, and/or teacher recommendation.
157 SPANISH IV - 11/12 Y 10 Credits
Description: Spanish IV involves the application of the language skills learned in the previous Spanish courses. Varied topics of the customers and culture of the Hispanic people are presented through literary works and short stories. There is a greater emphasis in oral communication through discussions and presentations. Major grammatical concepts are reviewed from prior levels. Classes are conducted in Spanish. Additional practice and review will be required.
Prerequisites: Spanish III or the equivalent.
158 HONORS SPANISH IV - 11/12 Y 10 Credits
Description: Honors Spanish IV involves the application of the language skills learned in the previous Spanish courses. Varied topics of the customs and culture of the Hispanic people are presented through literary works and short stories. There is a greater emphasis in oral communication through discussions and presentations. Major grammatical concepts are reviewed from prior levels. Classes are conducted in Spanish. Students in this course will continue preparation for the College Board Advanced Placement Ò exam. Classes are conducted in Spanish. Additional practice and review will be required.
Prerequisites: Honors Spanish III or the equivalent.
159 ADVANCED PLACEMENT Ò SPANISH LANGUAGE - 12 Y 10 Credits
Description: Advanced Placement Ò Spanish Language emphasizes listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills in preparation for the Advanced Placement Ò exam. Readings include current periodicals, short stories, and novels. Grammatical concepts are reviewed. Creative and higher level thinking skills and activities are expected. This course will be conducted in Spanish, and students are expected to speak in Spanish at all times. Completion of this course will prepare students to take the national Advanced Placement Ò Spanish Language exam.
Prerequisites: Honors Spanish IV or the equivalent.
| Name | E-Mail Address | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Erin Beiriger | embeiriger@mpsomaha.org | Ms. Beiriger Teaching Experience: Ralston High School, Ralston Millard South High School, Millard Educational Experience: University of Nebraska, Lincoln - B.S.- Secondary Education-Spanish Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain University of Nebraska, Lincoln - M.A.- Secondary Education-ELL |
| Joslyn Darling | jjdarling@mpsomaha.org | Mrs. Darling Teaching Experience: Valley High School, West Des Moines, IA Millard South High School, Millard Educational Experience: University of Iowa, Iowa City - B.A. - Spanish Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI - M.A. Education University of Costa Rica - Graduate Studies Summer Program |
| Sheryl Forehead | sforehea@mpsomaha.org | Mrs. Forehead Teaching Experience: Millard North Jr. High School, Millard Peter Kiewit Middle School, Millard Millard South High School, Millard Educational Experience: University of Nebraska, Omaha - B.S.- Psychology & Spanish |
| Michelle Gauthier | mgauthie@mpsomaha.org | Ms. Gauthier Teaching Experience: Raymond Central High School, Raymond, NE Millard South High School, Millard Educational Experience: University of Nebraska, Lincoln - B.S. - Secondary Education - Spanish & Math Queretaro, Mexico - Summer College Program University of Nebraska - Lincoln - M.A. - Curriculum Instruction |
| Paul Grant | pjgrant@mpsomaha.org | Mr. Grant Teaching Experience: Millard South High School Educational Experience: Saint Louis University BA-Spanish, BA-Secondary Education Saint Louis University hours at the University of Madrid in Spain |
| Pamela Hoover | phoover@mpsomaha.org | Ms. Hoover Teaching Experience: Columbus Junior High School, Columbus Millard North Junior High School, Millard Millard North High, Millard Millard South High School, Millard Educational Experience: University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS - German, English University of Nebraska Omaha - M.A.- Secondary Education Universitat Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany - Year of Graduate Study Goethe Institute, Schwabisch Hall, Germany - Summer Course |
| Tim Seeger | tseeger@mpsomaha.org | Mr. Seeger Teaching Experience: North Boone High School, Poplar Grove, IL Fairbury Jr.-Sr. High School, Fairbury Millard South High School, Millard Educational Experience: Wartburg College, Waverly, IA - German, English, Journalism Marburg, Germany - Summer College Program |
| Juventina Sloter | jsloter@mpsomaha.org | Mrs. Sloter Teaching Experience: King Science Center, Omaha Millard South High School, Millard Educational Experience: University of Guadalajara, Mexico- Licenciate in Tourism University of Nebraska, Omaha - B.S.- Secondary Education University of Nebraska, Omaha - M.A.- Secondary Education |
| Nancy Wolf | nwolf@mpsomaha.org | Ms. Wolf Teaching Experience: Bryan Junior High, Omaha Millard North Junior High, Millard Millard South High, Millard Educational Experience: Southwestern College, Winfield, KS. University of Nebraska, Omaha-BS-Secondary Education, including Winter Term in Paris and Angers, FRANCE |
| Courtnay Wheat | ccwheat@mpsomaha.org | Ms. Wheat Teaching Experience: Millard South High School Educational Experience: Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY - B.A. – Liberal Arts University of Nebraska, Omaha - French & Secondary Education University of Franche-Comté, Center for Applied Linguistics - Summer College |
