Advanced English This course is for students who have demonstrated superior skills and who are sufficiently motivated to accomplish challenging assignments. It is an in-depth study of literary and informational pieces such as poetry concentrate on language acquisition be expected of all students. ADVANCED ENGLISH II

To broaden the skills introduced in English I stresses mastery of general essay skills and critical thinking. Students enhance appreciation of the classics through exploration of various forms of world li terature. Concepts and skills in writing be expected of all students. ADVANCED ACADEMICS MISD ACADEMIC PLANNING GUIDE 2023-2024

This course challenges honors students to do college level reading and writing through in depth study of American literature extensive essay writing. Students taking this course should be highly motivated to improve analytical thinking and writing skills. This course is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement test. Summer reading is expected.

This course teaches literary analysis through prose English III by applying them to a different field of study. Students taking this course should be highly motivated and strong in critical thinking and independent study skills. This course is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement test. In addition ADVANCED & AP FINE ARTS

This course is designed for the students who show superior skills and interest in art. Artistic awareness critical thinking ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDIO ART: DRAWING

Written music theory is the study of musical designs transformed by the mind into aesthetic experiences. In and occasional writings of their own. In addition to studying written music theory (including scales exercises/drills. Ear training is a multi-faceted endeavor. Its subdivisions include sight singing harmonic dictation involved with the study if ear training are to be

Chinese II continues to develop the oral skills with added emphasis on reading and writing skills. The focus is on the development of mid-to high-novice proficiency. Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures continues. Contrast between English and Chinese will strengthen the language learning process. Culturally related activities of selected Chinese speaking countries or regions will be explored. Taught at Ben Barber

Chinese III continues to develop the oral and writing skills with added emphasis on reading. The focus is on the development of novice mid-to intermediate-low proficiency in speaking with increased emphasis on Advanced Placement exam preparation. Expansion of vocabulary and grammatical structures continues. Culturally -related activities of selected Chinese regions will be explored. Taught at Ben Barber

AP Chinese IV prepares students to demonstrate intermediate proficiency across the full range of language skills within a cultural frame of reference. The course will develop reading proficiency of authentic formal and colloquial authentic language proficiency in descriptive styles. This course utilizes critical thinking The goal of this course is to prepare

This course studies in more depth the language and culture with an emphasis on communicating in French. Students also study cultural history attitudes of the Francophone world of France. Contemporary French films may be used as a tool to study authentic use of the language and as examples of the cultures of the Francophone world. ADVANCED FRENCH III

This honors course expands students’ development in everyday situations. Literary selections are included for study of language and culture. The class uses contemporary French films as tools to study authentic language and as examples of the cultures of the Francophone world. ADVANCED PLACEMENT FRENCH IV

This course studies the development of personal expression in everyday situations with a focus on reading and language. The goal of this course is to prepare students to take the AP French Language exam. ADVANCED GERMAN II