World Languages Courses

Welcome to the ZCHS World Languages section of the course description guide.

ZCHS World Languages

Pursuant to the ZCS mission statement, the ZCHS World Languages Department provides an individualized, modern language learning experience that maximizes student proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking another language. The linguistic and cultural competencies gained through our ZCHS programming create work-ready, productive world citizens.
 

Why pursue coursework in World Languages?

The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) has done extensive research and data collection in this area. Please click on any of the three questions below to gain access to many years of correlation studies completed around the U.S. and world.

 

World Languages Curriculum Schematic

World Language Courses Quick Reference

 

Course Title

Course Length

Prerequisite

Grade Level

French I

Full Year

None

9-10-11-12

French II

Full Year

French I

9-10-11-12

French III

Full Year

French II

9-10-11-12

French IV

Full Year

French III

10-11-12

French V 

Full Year

French IV

11-12

French VI AP

Full Year

French V

12

Chinese I

Full Year

None

9-10-11-12

Chinese II

Full Year

Chinese I

9-10-11-12

Chinese III

Full Year

Chinese II

9-10-11-12

Chinese IV

Full Year

Chinese III

10-11-12

Chinese V 

Full Year

Chinese IV

11-12

Chinese VI AP

 

Full Year

Chinese V

12

Spanish I

Full Year

None

9-10-11-12

Spanish II

Full Year

Spanish I

9-10-11-12

Spanish III

Full Year

Spanish II

9-10-11-12

Spanish IV

Full Year

Spanish III

10-11-12

Spanish V 

Full Year

Spanish IV

11-12

Spanish VI AP

Full Year

Spanish V

12