Academics at Champion

The purpose of Spanish 1 is to introduce students to a foreign language, and build skills both orally and written. They will learn communication skills, and gain knowledge as well as understanding of other cultures through their exposure to Spanish 1. This class also connects with other disciplines, such as Art, Geography, History, etc. as we teach students about these topics within the Hispano-American culture. Proficiency in listening, reading and speaking is gained. The ability to write in another language and learning how to put phrases together is introduced so that a basic skill level is aquired. Spanish I has a strong emphasis on vocabulary. Cultural emphasis is on cultural products, holidays, institutions and family life.1, Champion students generally are promoted into the Spanish 2 class for the following year. 

The purpose of Spanish 2 is to continue to build skills learned in Spanish I, both oral and written. They will improve their communication skills, and gain additional knowledge and understanding of other cultures through their exposure to Spanish 2. This class also connects with other disciplines, such as Art, Geography, History, etc. as we teach students about these topics within the Hispano-American culture. A progression in terms of gradually increasing vocabulary acquisition, fluency, aural and reading comprehension, and sophistication in written and oral expression is accomplished during the second year

The purpose of Spanish III is to continue to build skills learned in Spanish I and II, both oral and written. Students will improve their communication skills, and gain additional knowledge and understanding of other cultures through their exposure to Spanish III. This class also connects with other disciplines, such as Art, Geography, History, etc. as we teach students about these topics within Hispano-America. A highlight of the Spanish III class is a field trip to Costa Rica during the second semester which gives the students an opportunity to use their hard-earned Spanish language skills while they provide volunteer services at a variety of human service agencies. The emphasis is on reading and understanding the language and obtaining more accuracy in their pronunciation of Spanish. Cultural connections will include the society’s production of art, music and literature; and the social conventions of that society’s members.

The purpose of Spanish IV is to continue to build skills learned in earlier Spanish classes, both oral and written. Students will improve their communication skills, and gain additional knowledge and understanding of other cultures through their exposure to Spanish IV. This class also connects with other disciplines, such as Art, Geography, History, etc. as we teach students about these topics within the Hispano-American culture. A highlight of the Spanish IV class is a field trip to Costa Rica during the second semester which gives the students an opportunity to use their hard-earned Spanish language skills while they provide volunteer services at a variety of human service agencies. In addition, students may be assigned research projects that provide cultural information not only from countries outside the United States but also from the ethnic communities here at home.