World Language / Overview

The World Language Department at Hamilton High School offers a variety of options for its students. With up to six levels of language offered, the department goes above and beyond to help our students in the study of world languages. Our program adheres to the Arizona World Language Standards. If a student participates in the complete program from Level 1/2 to one of the AP Levels, and is dedicated to the language, they should be well-prepared to obtain proficiency and fluency in the four essential skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking in their target language.

We strive to inspire a love of language that encourages students to keep increasing their proficiency/fluency throughout life! Our program is rigorous. The honors-level classes usually begin during the third year of world language. Additionally, beginning at Level 3, we offer an optional Dual Enrollment opportunity through Chandler-Gilbert Community College.

Hamilton High School also offers a program for native speakers of Spanish!

The following courses are offered in sequential order. Starting levels are determined by the student's prior experience and current language abilities. Placement testing for higher levels is available upon request, prior to the course start date.

French

French 1

French 2

Honors French 3 - Dual Enrollment (Elementary French 1 & 2)

French 4 - AP French Language and Culture, and Dual Enrollment (Intermediate French 1 & 2)

French 5 - AP French Language and Culture, and Dual Enrollment (Advanced French 1 & 2)

German

German 1

German 2

Honors German 3 - Dual Enrollment (Elementary German 1 & 2)

German 4 - AP German Language and Culture, and Dual Enrollment (Intermediate German 1 & 2)

German 5 - AP German Language and Culture, and Dual Enrollment (Advanced German 1 & 2)

Mandarin Chinese

Mandarin Chinese 1

Mandarin Chinese 2

Honors Manadarin 3 - Dual Enrollment (Elementary Chinese 1 & 2)

Chinese 4 - AP Chinese Language and Culture, and Dual Enrollment (Intermediate Chinese 1 & 2)

Chinese 5 - AP Chinese Language and Culture, and Dual Enrollment (Intermediate Chinese Conversation 1 & 2)

Spanish *path for Non-native Speakers

Spanish 1

Spanish 2

Honors Spanish 3 - Dual Enrollment (Elementary Spanish 1 & 2)

Spanish 4 - AP Spanish Language and Culture, and Dual Enrollment (Intermediate Spanish 1 & 2) * If you take the AP test this year and are satisfied with the results, you may skip to Level 6 "La Herencia".

Spanish 5 - AP Spanish Language and Culture, and Dual Enrollment (Advanced Spanish Conversation 1 & 2)

La Herencia Espanola - AP Spanish Literature and Culture, and Dual Enrollment (Advanced Spanish 1 & 2)

Spanish *path for Native Speakers

Honors Caminos - Dual Enrollment (Elementary Spanish 1 & 2)

Caminos Literarios - AP Spanish Language and Culture, and Dual Enrollment (Intermediate Spanish 1 & 2)

Spanish 5 - AP Spanish Language and Culture, and Dual Enrollment (Advanced Spanish Conversation 1 & 2) * If you take the AP test this year and are satisfied with the results, you may skip to Level 6 "La Herencia".

La Herencia Espanola - AP Spanish Literature and Culture, and Dual Enrollment (Advanced Spanish 1 & 2)

The following Exams are offered to students who reach a high level of proficiency and have taken at minimum the AP Exam for their target language. These tests potentially offer additional college credits and are valuable measures of competency in the target language:

Arizona Seal of Biliteracy

National Spanish Examination

CollegeBoard.org CLEP Examination Program

Dual Enrollment

Students who choose to enroll will earn credits through Chandler-Gilbert Community College.

Last Modified on April 25, 2024

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