World Language Courses

Credit-bearing Language Courses

Language Levels Earliest Grade Available
American Sign Language (ASL) 1, 2, 3, 4 9th
German 1, 2, 3, 4, 4AP 9th
French 1, 2, 3, 4, 4AP, 5, 5AP 8th
Italian 1, (2, 3, 4, 4AP, 5, 5AP pending enrollment) 7th
Latin 1, 2, 3, 4, 4AP, 5, 5AP 8th
Spanish 1A-1B, 1, 2, 3, 4. 4AP, 5, 5AP

7th (1A/1B only during 7th-8th)

8th (Level 1)

What’s the difference between Level 1 & Level 1A/1B?

Level 1A/1B Level 1
  • Takes place over two years—7 th & 8th grade.
  • There are more projects with a deeper look at language and culture.
  • Takes place in one year during 8th grade.
  • A more intensive pace with a more concentrated curriculum.
 Both receive 1 HS Credit.

 

FCPS Advanced Diploma Requirements

  • 3 levels of one language
  • 2 levels of two languages