World Language
Two years of World Languages are required unless students take two credits of Personal Pathway Requirements in their place. Two years of the same World Language are required for students who plan to attend a four-year university directly after graduation.
American Sign Language
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE - I ASL111/ASL112
Introduces the basics of American Sign Language (ASL). Designed for students who have little or no previous knowledge of ASL. Readiness for learning will be approached via visual-gestural communication techniques, visual discrimination, and visual memory exercises.
9th-12th Grade
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Location: RAL
Graduation Requirement: World Language or CTE Elective
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AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II - ASL211/ASL212
Advanced study of American Sign Language (ASL). Designed for students who have completed ASL I with a B or better. Advanced learning will be approached via visual-gestural communication techniques, visual discrimination, and visual memory exercises.
10th -12th Grade
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Location: RAL
Graduation Requirement: World Language or CTE Elective
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AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III - ASL311/ASL312
Third-year ASL is a continuation of ASL II, developing grammar and vocabulary skills, with emphasis on students' expressive and receptive skills. Students will continue developing basic conversational fluency in ASL using appropriate vocabulary, grammar, and conversational behaviors.
11th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: ASL II with a B or better
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Location: RAL
Graduation Requirement: World Language or CTE Elective
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Mandarin Chinese
MANDARIN CHINESE - I CHI111/CHI112
First-year world language courses introduce students to a new language and culture through classroom communication and the use of texts and multimedia. Students will be able to express themselves on topics such as greetings, sports, school activities, family, meals, and entertainment.
9th-12th Grade
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Location: RAL
Graduation Requirement: World Language
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MANDARIN CHINESE II - CHI211/CHI212
Second-year world language courses are a review and extension of first-year material. Students will be able to communicate in a variety of situations.
9th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese I or equivalent
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Location: RAL
Graduation Requirement: World Language
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MANDARIN CHINESE III - CHI311/CHI312
This is a college-level Chinese course that focuses on foundational Mandarin pronunciation, basic grammar, and the development of oral communication skills. Through drills, interactive practice, and structured speaking and writing activities, students build accurate pronunciation and a solid understanding of basic sentence patterns. The course emphasizes communicative competence, active participation, and cultural awareness to support meaningful language use. By the end of the course, CHIN 103 strengthens core Chinese language skills and prepares students for intermediate coursework (such as CHIN 201) by ensuring confidence in pronunciation and fundamental spoken sentence construction.
9th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese II or teacher recommendation
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Location: RAL
Graduation Requirement: World Language
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UW CHIN 103 - CHI511/CHI512
This course is an introduction to standard Chinese, with an emphasis on learning correct pronunciation and basic structure. It includes drills in oral use of the language. This course is open only to non-Chinese heritage students. www.uwhs.uw.edu
11th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Completion of two years of high school-level Chinese with a grade of B- or better
Length: 2nd Semester
Credit: 1.0
Location: RAL Only
Graduation Requirement: World Language
University of Washington
MANDARIN CHINESE IV - CHI411/CHI412
This fourth-year language course focuses on more advanced conversation, literacy readings, and composition.
10th-12th Grade
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Location: RAL
Graduation Requirement: World Language
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French
FRENCH I - FRE111/FRE112
First-year world language courses introduce students to a new language and culture through classroom communication and the use of texts and multimedia. Students will be able to express themselves on topics such as greetings, sports, school activities, family, meals, and entertainment.
9th-12th Grade
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Location: RAL
Graduation Requirement: World Language
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FRENCH II - FRE211/FRE212
Second-year world language courses are a review and extension of first-year material. Students will be able to communicate in a variety of situations.
10th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: French I or equivalent
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Location: RAL
Graduation Requirement: World Language
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FRENCH III - FRE311/FRE312
Third-year world language courses focus on more advanced oral and written communication. The completion of this course will be a plus on your job or college application.
10th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: French II or equivalent
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Location: RAL
Graduation Requirement: World Language
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Spanish
SPANISH I - SPA111/SPA112
First-year world language courses introduce students to a new language and culture through classroom communication and the use of texts and multimedia. Students will be able to express themselves on topics such as greetings, sports, school activities, family, meals, and entertainment.
9th-12th Grade
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective
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SPANISH II - SPA211/SPA212
Second-year world language courses are a review and extension of first-year material. Students will be able to communicate in a variety of situations.
10th-12th Grade
Prerequisite: Spanish I or equivalent
Length: Year-long
Credit: 1.0
Graduation Requirement: Elective
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