South River High – American Sign Language 2

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Designed to extend students experience with American Sign Language and culture of the deaf community and others who use sign language as a means of communication. Students communicate on a variety of topics pertaining to pop culture, the impact of technology in our daily lives, travel, celebrations, rites of passage, and sharing our stories. The proficiency target is intermediate low. Emphasis will continue to be placed on the development of the students’ receptive and expressive skills. The proficiency target is intermediate low. \| NCAA/DUAL (JE0102) | | | | --- | --- | | | EO3 \| Honors American Sign Language 3 \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | | ASL 3 expands language competence on topics that require more critical thinking skills. These topics include how to have a healthy lifestyle, | | investigating future professions, careers, volunteering opportunities, | | | and the environment. The proficiency target is intermediate mid. | | \| NCAA | | | --- | | E04 Honors American Sign Language 4 \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | ASL 4 delves deeply into global topics such as immigration, multiculturism, identify, family roles, responsibilities, customs and traditions as well as leisure and science and technology. Emphasis wil continue to be placed on the development of the students' receptive | | | | | --- | --- | | E11 \| \| French 1 | \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | E21 Chinese 1 | \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | E41 German 1 | \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | E48 \| Italian 1 | \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | E61 Spanish 1 | \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | E80 Spanish for Native & Heritage Speakers 1 | \[FY\] 0.5/sem | Designed to introduce students to language and culture. The Level 1 courses prepare students to communicate authentically in the target language about familiar topics on everyday life. Students communicate in the target language through reading, listening, speaking and writing. Students share their own culture while learning about the practices, products, and perspectives of the target culture. The proficiency target is novice high. \| NCAA \| DUAL (JE1101) French 1 \| DUAL (JE2101) Chinese 1 \| DUAL (JE4101) German 1 \| DUAL (JE4801) Italian 1 \| DUAL (JE6101) Spanish 1 | | | | --- | --- | | E12 \| \| French 2 | \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | E22 Chinese 2 | \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | E42 | German 2 \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | E49 \| Italian 2 | \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | E62 | Spanish 2 \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | E81 | Spanish for Native & Heritage Speakers 2 \[FY\] 0.5/sem | Students expand their ability to communicate through speaking, writing, listening and reading in a culturally appropriate manner about topics related to daily life such as, pop culture, the impact of technology in our daily lives, travel, celebrations, rites of passage, and sharing our stories. Level 2 students continue learning about the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures. The proficiency target is intermediate low. \| NCAA \| DUAL (JE1102) French 2 \| DUAL (JE2102) Chinese 2 \| DUAL (JE4102) German 2 \| DUAL (JE4802) Italian 2 \| DUAL (JE6102) Spanish 2  AACPS Possible World Language Course Pathways (Other sequences are possible based on student needs) Students may complete two consecutive years of a world language in middle school. Our goal is for all students to successfully complete one level of a world language. | | | | --- | --- | | | E13 Honors French 3 \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | E23 | Honors Chinese 3 \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | E43 \| | Honors German 3 \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | E50 \| | Honors Italian 3 \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | E63 | \| Honors Spanish 3 \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | | E82 Honors Spanish for Native & Heritage Speakers 3\[FY\] O.5/sem | Students continue to expand their ability to communicate through speaking, writing, listening, and reading in a culturally appropriate manner about a variety of familiar topics. requiring more critical thinking skills. These topics include how to have a healthy lifestyle, investigating future professions, careers, volunteering opportunities, the impact of our daily habits on the environment, and discussing sustainability. Level 3 expands students’ knowledge of relationships among the products, practices, and perspectives of target language countries and cultures. The proficiency target is intermediate mid. \| NCAA \| DUAL (JE1300) French 3 • \| DUAL (JE6300) Spanish 3 | | | | --- | --- | | E14 \| Honors French 4 | \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | E24\| | Honors Chinese 4 \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | E44 \| Honors German 4 | \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | E51 \| | Honors Italian 4 \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | E64 | \| Honors Spanish 4 \[FY\] 0.5/sem | Students communicate orally and in writing with increased proficiency in a culturally appropriate manner about a range of topics. They interpret detailed and extended information when listening and reading authentic resources. Level 4 delves deeply into global topics such as immigration, multiculturism, identity, family roles, responsibilities, customs and traditions as well as leisure and science and technology. Level 4 promotes students’ understanding of the relationships among the products, practices, and perspectives of target language countries and cultures. The proficiency target is intermediate high. \| NCAA \| DUAL (JE1400) French 4 \| DUAL (JE6400) Spanish 4 | | | | --- | --- | | E15 | AP French Language \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | E25 | AP Chinese Language \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | E45 | AP German Language \[FY\] 0.5/sem | | E65 \| AP Spanish Language | \[FY\] 0.5/sem | AP Language and Culture is equivalent to an intermediate level college course in the language. Students cultivate their understanding of the language and culture by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations as they explore concepts related to 6 AP themes: family and communities, personal and public identities, beauty and aesthetics, science and technology, contemporary life, and global challenges. Students develop their reading and listening skills through authentic resources that require a high level of critical thinking. Students engage in an exploration of culture in both contemporary and historical contexts. The course develops students’ awareness and appreciation of cultural products, practices, and perspectives. Students examine their own culture and compare it to that of the target language countries. Students may be eligible for the Maryland Seal of Biliteracy with a minimum score of a 4 or 5 on the corresponding AP Language and Culture Exam. The proficiency target is intermediate high. E656 \| Seminar: AP Spanish Language \[FY\] 0.5 elective credit/sem Students focus on enhancing skills and concepts that will support success in AP Spanish Language & Culture. This course is for students who need additional practice in interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive modes of communication in the target language. Concurrent enrollment in AP Spanish Language is required.