Course Syllabus

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Course Description

AP Spanish Language and Culture is a course designed for high school students who are willing to develop their language proficiency in speaking, listening, writing, reading, and vocabulary recall. This course is also designed for students who have a basic knowledge of language and cultural awareness of the Spanish-speaking countries and have built proficiency in grammar, speaking, listening, writing, and reading during previous language courses. The curriculum is connected and aligned with the following required AP College Board Themes: Families in Different Societies, Public and Public Identities, Beauty and Aesthetics, Science and Technology, Contemporary Life, and Global Challenges. (Download  a detailed chart with AP Themes)

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Synchronous Virtual Learning Schedule/ Horario de enseñanza a distancia 

Periodo Lunes Martes Miércoles Jueves  Viernes / Flex Friday

1er Periodo

8:00 – 8:30

Curso de Lengua y Cultura AP Curso de Lengua y Cultura AP Curso de Lengua y Cultura AP Curso de Lengua y Cultura AP Opcional: Tutorías y juntas únicamente por cita y durante el periodo de clase.

2o Periodo

9:14 – 9:44

Curso de Lengua y Cultura AP Curso de Lengua y Cultura AP Curso de Lengua y Cultura AP Curso de Lengua y Cultura AP Opcional: Tutorías y juntas únicamente por cita y durante el periodo de clase.

3er Periodo

10:04 – 10:34

Curso de Literatura y Cultura  AP Curso de Literatura y Cultura  AP Curso de Literatura y Cultura  AP Curso de Literatura y Cultura  AP Opcional:Tutorías y juntas únicamente por cita y durante el periodo de clase.

4o Periodo

10:52 – 11:28

Curso de Lengua y Cultura AP Curso de Lengua y Cultura AP Curso de Lengua y Cultura AP Curso de Lengua y Cultura AP Opcional:Tutorías y juntas únicamente por cita y durante el periodo de clase.
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Textbooks (provided by school):

Sandstedt, Lynn & Kite Ralph. Cumbre. Curso AP* de lengua española.1st ed., US: Heinle Cengage Learning

Bretz, Mary Lee, et. al. Pasajes: Lengua, 5a. ed., NY: McGraw Hill.

NOTE: You will be responsible for taking care of both textbooks (you are not allow to write or use highlighters on books), otherwise you need to pay for damages ($60 or more) or lost book ($200)

Other course readings and materials: provided by Mtra. Jiménez.

Please download the AP Spanish Language and Culture Syllabus 2020-21

Grading Scale

A=90-100

B = 80-89

C = 70-79

D = 60-69

F = 59 and below

Grading Policy

Participation - 25%

Classwork/Homework/Quizzes -25%

Projects/Tests/Essays - 50%