introduces students to more advanced grammatical and linguistic rules, and gives students the opportunity to become involved in mock exam writing. Arabic as a Foreign Language (AFL) Grade: 9-12 Elective: Meets language requirement There are 4 levels of Arabic as a Foreign Language (AFL): Students in these courses are native speakers and may be admitted to the appropriate level based on a placement test as well as previous knowledge of Arabic. AFL 1: Students engage in conversational Arabic and begin to write about simple every day topics in Arabic. AFL 2 (Prerequisite AFL 1): Students must have either AFL 1 or the equivalent. Students continue to build their proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Arabic. AFL 3 (Prerequisite AFL 2): Students should be able to use basic language structures and more complex ones. Emphasis continues to be placed on the use of Arabic in the classroom. AFL 4 (Prerequisite AFL 3): This course includes advanced reading and writing as well as lectures in special topics. At the end of the AFL 4, students should be able to communicate with ease and clarity with native speakers. Spanish Program of Studies Spanish I Elective: Grade 9-11 Basic Structures and vocabulary of Spanish. Practice in the fundamentals of listening, speaking, reading And writing. No previous knowledge of Spanish required for Spanish 1. Spanish 2 Elective: grade 9-12 Perquisite Spanish 1 or placement test. Emphasis in developing proficiency in the four language skills. Review of grammar, practice in composition and cultural and literacy readings Spanish 3
Visual Arts Program of Studies Foundations of Art and Design Elective: Grades 9-11 Foundations of Art and Design introduces the beginning art student to the basic elements and principles of drawing and design as preparation for further art courses. Technical skills in both 2D and 3D will be developed through a variety of art making processes including drawing, painting, sculpture, art historical research and critiques. Media and methods could include but are not limited to watercolor, charcoal, pastel, acrylic painting, printmaking, ceramics, and additive/subtractive sculpture. Students are expected to develop a vocabulary of common art terms. A workbook of ideas, research, and development of work will be maintained. 2D Studio I Prerequisite: Foundations of Art and Design Elective: Grades 10-12 2D Studio I develops the skills and abilities learned in Foundations of Art and Design. The course will focus on the principles and elements of design in two-dimensional forms. A range of techniques and methods will be used with a variety of media (watercolor, pastel, painting, printmaking, graphic design and digital image making). Emphasis is placed on using drawing and research into artist models and movements to develop skills with a range of materials for the production of a final portfolio of 2D artworks. A workbook of ideas, research, analysis and development of work will be maintained. 3D Studio I Prerequisite: Foundations of Art and Design 3D Studio I develops the skills and abilities learned in Foundations of Art and Design. The course will on the principles and elements of design in three-dimensional forms. A range of techniques and methods will be used, focusing on ceramics. The student will explore the sculptural form with a variety of methods and media that is not limited to but may include glass, additive/subtractive sculpture, and assemblage.