Grades 9-12 Course Catalog - Plano Independent School District

502231 German II – H/PreAP German II Honors continues to introduce students to German
Grade Placement: 10 – 12
language and culture. Students in this course will develop speaking,
Prerequisite: German I
writing, and reading proficiency on topics expanded to include life
Credit: 1
outside of school and in the real world. Students in this course will be
What's Next? German III H/PreAP
expected to expand their vocabulary and increase the complexity of
their products by owning their own learning, implementing personal
and self-selected vocabulary, and demonstrating an ability to respond
to tasks requiring high cognition and outside-the-box thinking.
Students will be guided in recognizing the interrelationships of
between cultures and will be able to identify cultural perspectives and
practices of the German speaking world. The expected outcome of
this course is developing Intermediate proficiency. This course is
conducted in German a significant amount of time. NOTE:
German III H is not offered on High School (9 th and 10 th grade)
campuses.
503231 German III – H/PreAP German III Honors introduces students to content-based thematic
Grade Placement: 11 – 12
learning. Students in this course will continue to develop speaking,
Prerequisite: German I and German II
writing, and reading proficiency as they work with real-life issues,
Credit: 1
topics, and concerns in specific contexts. Use of applicable
What's Next? German IV AP
resources will allow local and global cultural perspectives within each
context. Students in this course will be supported as they expand
their vocabulary and increase the complexity of their products by
owning their own learning, implementing personal and self-selected
vocabulary, and demonstrating an ability to respond to tasks requiring
high cognition and outside-the-box thinking. The expected outcome
of this course is developing Intermediate mid/high proficiency. This
course is conducted predominantly in German. NOTE: German
III H is not offered on High School (9 th and 10 th grade) campuses.
504251 German IV – AP German IV-AP prepares students to sit for the German Language &
Grade Placement: 12
Prerequisite: German I, II and III
Credit: 1
Culture Advanced Placement Exam. Students will be expected to
demonstrate an understanding of the target culture, incorporate
interdisciplinary topics, make cultural comparisons, and communicate
in a variety of settings. Using current events, global viewpoints and
cultural literature, integrated resources, and content-based
instruction, students will develop an increased awareness in the
products, practices, and perspectives of the German speaking world.
The expected outcome of this course is developing Intermediate
high/Advanced proficiency. This course is conducted in German.
501301 Latin I (ONLINE) Latin I is an introduction to the Latin language and to the Romans
Grade Placement: 9 – 12
who spoke it. Basic grammar, syntax, and vocabulary are addressed
Prerequisite: None
in connection with their Latin root forms; however, contemporary
Credit: 1
meanings and correct usage are emphasized. Mythology is viewed as
What's Next? Latin II H/PreAP
an example of ancient religious beliefs, a reflection of Roman
lifestyles, and a form of literature. NOTE: This course is offered
ONLINE ONLY. Students choosing this course should be able to:
keep on task independently; work independently; manage time and
tasks well; read, understand, & follow written instructions;
communicate clearly in written formats; enjoy working in virtual
groups; produce work and projects digitally; and respond to feedback
and instruction in written formats.
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All courses may not be offered on every campus.