PTHS Curriculum Guide 2025-2026

This course is intended for native English speaking students and a continuation of Spanish I with emphasis on more detailed grammatical structures and sentence patterns. A more complex vocabulary is utilized. The culture and history of Spanish-speaking countries are integrated in the lessons. The student is required to keep a comprehensive portfolio demonstrating reading, writing, and speaking skills.

SPANISH III (196, 197) Class Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: A “C” or better in Spanish II is recommended

This course is a continuation of Spanish II with emphasis on the use of the language. Detailed grammatical structures will be studied. A more complex vocabulary, containing Spanish idiom, will be utilized. The student is expected to become more proficient in speaking, writing, reading, and listening. More time will be spent on Spanish and Latin American culture and history. The student is required to keep a comprehensive portfolio and a weekly journal.

SPANISH (AP) (198, 199) Class Level: 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Spanish III

This course is a continuation of Spanish III. In this course, the student will refine speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills so that he will be prepared for college entrance exams and the AP Spanish Language Test. Detailed grammatical structures and complex vocabulary will be learned and utilized. Spanish and Latin American history and culture will be studied as well as current events. Throughout the course, the student is expected to keep a weekly journal to improve writing skills.

ART

ART I (020, 021) Class Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: None

This is an introductory course to the visual arts. The content covers a variety of drawing media and concepts, color theory and painting, 3-dimensional design, pottery, and calligraphy. Students learn about visual art careers and art history. This course is a prerequisite for advanced art classes.

Art II (022, 023) Class Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Art I

This course is designed to further develop the concepts and skills learned in Art I and is available for second level Art students. Students will use the skills and techniques learned previously to enhance artwork in two 20