Foreign Language Courses

Foreign Language Courses

2010-2011

World Languages Courses

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The first seven digits of any course number listed below are determined by the Florida Department of Education. The 8th digit of any course number listed below is issued only by BCPS to meet the scheduling needs of our district.

Course Title:Spanish I Pre-I.B. (H)

Course Number:07088000

Credit:1.00

Grade Level:9

Major Concepts/Content

Pre-I.B. Spanish I, prepare students for the successful completion of the International Baccalaureate Program. The course develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills with special attention to pronunciation during the first semester. Reading and writing receives more emphasis during the second semester. Knowledge of the culture of the target language is incorporated throughout the year.

PREREQUISITES: Minimum of one year of middle school target language study or teacher recommendation.

General Course Information:

YES / NO / Other
Graduation Requirement / X / FL
Bright Futures (BF)
Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) / X
Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) / X
Florida Gold Seal Vocational (FGSV) / X / 4 YR 24 CREDIT OPTION ONLY **
State University System (SUS) / X
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) / X
BCPS “Core” Course / X
Course Level
1=below grade level,
2= at grade level,
3= above grade level / 3
Major Area(s) of Interest / Click here for Major Area of Interest (MAI)
Industry Credential Eligible / X
Weighted Quality Points
State Honors (1 quality point) / X
BCPS Local Honors ONLY (1 quality point) / X
Pre IB (1 quality point) / X
Pre AICE (1 quality point) / X
AP (Advanced Placement) (2 quality points) * / X
IB (International Baccalaureate) (2 quality points) / X
AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)
(2 quality points) / X
Technical Dual Enrollment (2 quality points) / X

* Must take AP exam; otherwise only 1 quality point.

** For the 3-year, 18 credit option, requirements may differ. See your guidance counselor for more information.

Course Title:French I Pre-I.B. (H)

Course Number:07018000

Credit:1.00

Grade Level:9

Major Concepts/Content

Pre-I.B. French I prepare students for the successful completion of the International Baccalaureate Program. The course develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills with special attention to pronunciation during the first semester. Reading and writing receives more emphasis during the second semester. Knowledge of the culture of the target language is incorporated throughout the year.

PREREQUISITES: Minimum of one year of middle school target language study or teacher recommendation.

General Course Information:

YES / NO / Other
Graduation Requirement / X / FL
Bright Futures (BF)
Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) / X
Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) / X
Florida Gold Seal Vocational (FGSV) / X / 4 YR 24 CREDIT OPTION ONLY **
State University System (SUS) / X
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) / X
BCPS “Core” Course / X
Course Level
1=below grade level,
2= at grade level,
3= above grade level / 3
Major Area(s) of Interest / Click here for Major Area of Interest (MAI)
Industry Credential Eligible / X
Weighted Quality Points
State Honors (1 quality point) / X
BCPS Local Honors ONLY (1 quality point) / X
Pre IB (1 quality point) / X
Pre AICE (1 quality point) / X
AP (Advanced Placement) (2 quality points) * / X
IB (International Baccalaureate) (2 quality points) / X
AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)
(2 quality points) / X
Technical Dual Enrollment (2 quality points) / X

* Must take AP exam; otherwise only 1 quality point.

** For the 3-year, 18 credit option, requirements may differ. See your guidance counselor for more information.

Course Title:German I Pre-I.B. (H)

Course Number:07028000

Credit:1.00

Grade Level:9

Major Concepts/Content

Pre-I.B. German I prepare students for the successful completion of the International Baccalaureate Program. The course develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills with special attention to pronunciation during the first semester. Reading and writing receives more emphasis during the second semester. Knowledge of the culture of the target language is incorporated throughout the year.

PREREQUISITES: Minimum of one year of middle school target language study or teacher recommendation.

General Course Information:

YES / NO / Other
Graduation Requirement / X / FL
Bright Futures (BF)
Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) / X
Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) / X
Florida Gold Seal Vocational (FGSV) / X / 4 YR 24 CREDIT OPTION ONLY **
State University System (SUS) / X
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) / X
BCPS “Core” Course / X
Course Level
1=below grade level,
2= at grade level,
3= above grade level / 3
Major Area(s) of Interest / Click here for Major Area of Interest (MAI)
Industry Credential Eligible / X
Weighted Quality Points
State Honors (1 quality point) / X
BCPS Local Honors ONLY (1 quality point) / X
Pre IB (1 quality point) / X
Pre AICE (1 quality point) / X
AP (Advanced Placement) (2 quality points) * / X
IB (International Baccalaureate) (2 quality points) / X
AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)
(2 quality points) / X
Technical Dual Enrollment (2 quality points) / X

* Must take AP exam; otherwise only 1 quality point.

** For the 3-year, 18 credit option, requirements may differ. See your guidance counselor for more information.

Course Title:Japanese I Pre-I. B. (H)

Course Number:07128100

Credit:1.00

Grade Level:9

Major Concepts/Content

Pre-I.B. Spanish I, French I, German I, and Japanese I prepare students for the successful completion of the International Baccalaureate Program. The course develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills with special attention to pronunciation during the first semester. Reading and writing receives more emphasis during the second semester. Knowledge of the culture of the target language is incorporated throughout the year.

PREREQUISITES: Minimum of one year of middle school target language study or teacher recommendation.

General Course Information:

YES / NO / Other
Graduation Requirement / X / FL
Bright Futures (BF)
Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) / X
Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) / X
Florida Gold Seal Vocational (FGSV) / X / 4 YR 24 CREDIT OPTION ONLY **
State University System (SUS) / X
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) / X
BCPS “Core” Course / X
Course Level
1=below grade level,
2= at grade level,
3= above grade level / 3
Major Area(s) of Interest / Click here for Major Area of Interest (MAI)
Industry Credential Eligible / X
Weighted Quality Points
State Honors (1 quality point) / X
BCPS Local Honors ONLY (1 quality point) / X
Pre IB (1 quality point) / X
Pre AICE (1 quality point) / X
AP (Advanced Placement) (2 quality points) * / X
IB (International Baccalaureate) (2 quality points) / X
AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)
(2 quality points) / X
Technical Dual Enrollment (2 quality points) / X

* Must take AP exam; otherwise only 1 quality point.

** For the 3-year, 18 credit option, requirements may differ. See your guidance counselor for more information.

Course Title:Spanish II Pre-I.B. (H)

Course Number:07088100

Credit:1.00

Grade Level:10

Major Concepts/Content

Pre-I.B. Spanish IIcontinue to prepare students for the successful completion of the International Baccalaureate Program. The course expands the skills acquired by the students in Pre-I.B. Spanish I. More advanced grammatical structures and idiomatic expressions are stressed during the first semester. During the second semester, through discussions based on selected readings and emphasis on conversational skills, there is additional growth in vocabulary for practical purposes including writing. The course includes reading selections taken from newspapers, magazines, and literary works.

PREREQUISITES: Spanish I Pre-I.Band teacher recommendation.

General Course Information:

YES / NO / Other
Graduation Requirement / X / FL
Bright Futures (BF)
Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) / X
Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) / X
Florida Gold Seal Vocational (FGSV) / X / 4 YR 24 CREDIT OPTION ONLY **
State University System (SUS) / X
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) / X
BCPS “Core” Course / X
Course Level
1=below grade level,
2= at grade level,
3= above grade level / 3
Major Area(s) of Interest / Click here for Major Area of Interest (MAI)
Industry Credential Eligible / X
Weighted Quality Points
State Honors (1 quality point) / X
BCPS Local Honors ONLY (1 quality point) / X
Pre IB (1 quality point) / X
Pre AICE (1 quality point) / X
AP (Advanced Placement) (2 quality points) * / X
IB (International Baccalaureate) (2 quality points) / X
AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)
(2 quality points) / X
Technical Dual Enrollment (2 quality points) / X

* Must take AP exam; otherwise only 1 quality point.

** For the 3-year, 18 credit option, requirements may differ. See your guidance counselor for more information.

Course Title:French II Pre-I.B. (H)

Course Number:07018100

Credit:1.00

Grade Level:10

Major Concepts/Content

Pre-I.B. French II, continue to prepare students for the successful completion of the International Baccalaureate Program. The course expands the skills acquired by the students in Pre-I.B. French I. More advanced grammatical structures and idiomatic expressions are stressed during the first semester. During the second semester, through discussions based on selected readings and emphasis on conversational skills, there is additional growth in vocabulary for practical purposes including writing. The course includes reading selections taken from newspapers, magazines, and literary works.

PREREQUISITES: French I Pre-I.B. and teacher recommendation.

Special Note: Meets Florida Academic Scholars Program Requirements for World Languages. NCAA

General Course Information:

YES / NO / Other
Graduation Requirement / X / FL
Bright Futures (BF)
Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) / X
Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) / X
Florida Gold Seal Vocational (FGSV) / X / 4 YR 24 CREDIT OPTION ONLY **
State University System (SUS) / X
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) / X
BCPS “Core” Course / X
Course Level
1=below grade level,
2= at grade level,
3= above grade level / 3
Major Area(s) of Interest / Click here for Major Area of Interest (MAI)
Industry Credential Eligible / X
Weighted Quality Points
State Honors (1 quality point) / X
BCPS Local Honors ONLY (1 quality point) / X
Pre IB (1 quality point) / X
Pre AICE (1 quality point) / X
AP (Advanced Placement) (2 quality points) * / X
IB (International Baccalaureate) (2 quality points) / X
AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)
(2 quality points) / X
Technical Dual Enrollment (2 quality points) / X

* Must take AP exam; otherwise only 1 quality point.

** For the 3-year, 18 credit option, requirements may differ. See your guidance counselor for more information.

Course Title:German II Pre-I.B. (H)

Course Number:07028100

Credit:1.00

Grade Level:10

Major Concepts/Content

Pre-I.B. German II continue to prepare students for the successful completion of the International Baccalaureate Program. The course expands the skills acquired by the students in Pre-I.B. German I, More advanced grammatical structures and idiomatic expressions are stressed during the first semester. During the second semester, through discussions based on selected readings and emphasis on conversational skills, there is additional growth in vocabulary for practical purposes including writing. The course includes reading selections taken from newspapers, magazines, and literary works.

PREREQUISITES: German I Pre-I.B. and teacher recommendation.

General Course Information:

YES / NO / Other
Graduation Requirement / X / FL
Bright Futures (BF)
Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) / X
Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) / X
Florida Gold Seal Vocational (FGSV) / X / 4 YR 24 CREDIT OPTION ONLY **
State University System (SUS) / X
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) / X
BCPS “Core” Course / X
Course Level
1=below grade level,
2= at grade level,
3= above grade level / 3
Major Area(s) of Interest / Click here for Major Area of Interest (MAI)
Industry Credential Eligible / X
Weighted Quality Points
State Honors (1 quality point) / X
BCPS Local Honors ONLY (1 quality point) / X
Pre IB (1 quality point) / X
Pre AICE (1 quality point) / X
AP (Advanced Placement) (2 quality points) * / X
IB (International Baccalaureate) (2 quality points) / X
AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)
(2 quality points) / X
Technical Dual Enrollment (2 quality points) / X

* Must take AP exam; otherwise only 1 quality point.

** For the 3-year, 18 credit option, requirements may differ. See your guidance counselor for more information.

Course Title:Japanese II Pre-I.B (H)

Course Number:07128200

Credit:1.00

Grade Level:10

Major Concepts/Content

Pre-I.B. Japanese II continue to prepare students for the successful completion of the International Baccalaureate Program. The course expands the skills acquired by the students in Pre-I.B. Japanese I. More advanced grammatical structures and idiomatic expressions are stressed during the first semester. During the second semester, through discussions based on selected readings and emphasis on conversational skills, there is additional growth in vocabulary for practical purposes including writing. The course includes reading selections taken from newspapers, magazines, and literary works.

PREREQUISITES: Japanese I Pre-I.B. and teacher recommendation.

Special Note: Meets Florida Academic Scholars Program Requirements for World Languages. NCAA

General Course Information:

YES / NO / Other
Graduation Requirement / X / FL
Bright Futures (BF)
Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) / X
Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) / X
Florida Gold Seal Vocational (FGSV) / X / 4 YR 24 CREDIT OPTION ONLY **
State University System (SUS) / X
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) / X
BCPS “Core” Course / X
Course Level
1=below grade level,
2= at grade level,
3= above grade level / 3
Major Area(s) of Interest / Click here for Major Area of Interest (MAI)
Industry Credential Eligible / X
Weighted Quality Points
State Honors (1 quality point) / X
BCPS Local Honors ONLY (1 quality point) / X
Pre IB (1 quality point) / X
Pre AICE (1 quality point) / X
AP (Advanced Placement) (2 quality points) * / X
IB (International Baccalaureate) (2 quality points) / X
AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)
(2 quality points) / X
Technical Dual Enrollment (2 quality points) / X

* Must take AP exam; otherwise only 1 quality point.

** For the 3-year, 18 credit option, requirements may differ. See your guidance counselor for more information.

Course Title & Number:Spanish III Pre-IB(H)

Course Number:07088200

Credit:1.00

Grade Level:10-11

Major Concepts/Content

Pre-I.B Spanish III. expand skills previously acquired by the student. The course content includes, but is not limited to, more advanced language structures and idiomatic expressions. Emphasis is placed on conversational skills. Students read and discuss contemporary works and write reports and compositions based on reading assignments. The study of vocabulary, grammar, and culture is included.

PREREQUISITES: Spanish II Pre-I.B and teacher recommendation.

General Course Information:

YES / NO / Other
Graduation Requirement / X / FL
Bright Futures (BF)
Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) / X
Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) / X
Florida Gold Seal Vocational (FGSV) / X / 4 YR 24 CREDIT OPTION ONLY **
State University System (SUS) / X
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) / X
BCPS “Core” Course / X
Course Level
1=below grade level,
2= at grade level,
3= above grade level / 3
Major Area(s) of Interest / Click here for Major Area of Interest (MAI)
Industry Credential Eligible / X
Weighted Quality Points
State Honors (1 quality point) / X
BCPS Local Honors ONLY (1 quality point) / X
Pre IB (1 quality point) / X
Pre AICE (1 quality point) / X
AP (Advanced Placement) (2 quality points) * / X
IB (International Baccalaureate) (2 quality points) / X
AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)
(2 quality points) / X
Technical Dual Enrollment (2 quality points) / X

* Must take AP exam; otherwise only 1 quality point.

** For the 3-year, 18 credit option, requirements may differ. See your guidance counselor for more information.

Course Title & Number:French III Pre-IB (H)

Course Number:07018200

Credit:1.00

Grade Level:10-11

Major Concepts/Content

Pre-I.B French IIIexpand skills previously acquired by the student. The course content includes, but is not limited to, more advanced language structures and idiomatic expressions. Emphasis is placed on conversational skills. Students read and discuss contemporary works and write reports and compositions based on reading assignments. The study of vocabulary, grammar, and culture is included.

PREREQUISITES: French II Pre-I.B. and teacher recommendation.

General Course Information:

YES / NO / Other
Graduation Requirement / X / FL
Bright Futures (BF)
Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) / X
Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) / X
Florida Gold Seal Vocational (FGSV) / X / 4 YR 24 CREDIT OPTION ONLY **
State University System (SUS) / X
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) / X
BCPS “Core” Course / X
Course Level
1=below grade level,
2= at grade level,
3= above grade level / 3
Major Area(s) of Interest / Click here for Major Area of Interest (MAI)
Industry Credential Eligible / X
Weighted Quality Points
State Honors (1 quality point) / X
BCPS Local Honors ONLY (1 quality point) / X
Pre IB (1 quality point) / X
Pre AICE (1 quality point) / X
AP (Advanced Placement) (2 quality points) * / X
IB (International Baccalaureate) (2 quality points) / X
AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)
(2 quality points) / X
Technical Dual Enrollment (2 quality points) / X

* Must take AP exam; otherwise only 1 quality point.

** For the 3-year, 18 credit option, requirements may differ. See your guidance counselor for more information.

Course Title & Number:German III Pre-IB(H)

Course Number:07028200

Credit:1.00

Grade Level:10-11

Major Concepts/Content

Pre-I.B German III. expand skills previously acquired by the student. The course content includes, but is not limited to, more advanced language structures and idiomatic expressions. Emphasis is placed on conversational skills. Students read and discuss contemporary works and write reports and compositions based on reading assignments. The study of vocabulary, grammar, and culture is included.

PREREQUISITES: German II Pre-I.B and teacher recommendation.

General Course Information:

YES / NO / Other
Graduation Requirement / X / FL
Bright Futures (BF)
Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) / X
Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) / X
Florida Gold Seal Vocational (FGSV) / X / 4 YR 24 CREDIT OPTION ONLY **
State University System (SUS) / X
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) / X
BCPS “Core” Course / X
Course Level
1=below grade level,
2= at grade level,
3= above grade level / 3
Major Area(s) of Interest / Click here for Major Area of Interest (MAI)
Industry Credential Eligible / X
Weighted Quality Points
State Honors (1 quality point) / X
BCPS Local Honors ONLY (1 quality point) / X
Pre IB (1 quality point) / X
Pre AICE (1 quality point) / X
AP (Advanced Placement) (2 quality points) * / X
IB (International Baccalaureate) (2 quality points) / X
AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education)
(2 quality points) / X
Technical Dual Enrollment (2 quality points) / X

* Must take AP exam; otherwise only 1 quality point.