Global Languages
AESA Prep International nurtures a global perspective among our students. To that end, we offer exciting global language courses that not only provide fundamental language skills but also shed light on other cultures around the world.
All graduating students must complete at least two credits in one language other than English. Currently, we offer Spanish and French courses, but we will add other languages courses, like Mandarin Chinese and Arabic soon.
French I
- One Credit
- Two Semesters
French II
An accelerated review of basic French grammar through speaking, reading, and writing. The introduction of more advanced grammatical structures and a variety of authentic text and multimedia resources will enhance the students’ linguistic skills and sociocultural awareness of the French speaking world.
- One Credit
- Two Semesters
Pre-Requisites: French I
Spanish I
This is an introductory Spanish class. Students will learn the basics of speaking and writing in Spanish. Students will also explore the cultures of many Spanish speaking countries.
- One Credit
- Two Semesters
Spanish II
This course continues to develop the oral skills with added emphasis on reading and writing skills. Students focus on expanding their vocabulary and deepening their understanding of grammatical structures. Students will continue to explore the cultures of Spanish speaking countries around the world.
- One Credit
- Two Semesters
Pre-Requisites: Spanish I
Spanish III
This course meets the requirements of Spanish collegiate studies. It stresses the development of fluency in oral skills, comprehension of Spanish literature and history, expository composition, and expanded use of grammar. It focuses on the development of accuracy and fluency.Utilizes high-level/critical thinking and focuses on the development of accuracy and fluency.
This course is conducted predominantly in Spanish.
- One Credit
- Two Semesters
Pre-Requisites: Spanish II
Spanish IV
This course meets the requirements of Spanish collegiate studies. It stresses on sharpening students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through activities that are based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. It focuses students on learning to express themselves using a higher vocabulary, verbs varying in tense, articles, and adjectives. Students will continue to expand their knowledge of Spanish speaking cultures and countries.
This course is conducted entirely in Spanish.
- One Credit
- Two Semesters
Pre-Requisites: Spanish III
Electives
Graduating students will need to take elective courses to reach the minimum number of credits required to receive a diploma. While many elective courses allow students to explore a variety of topics, some electives are required for graduation. For example, students must earn one credit in the Fine Arts from courses like World Music and Art Appreciation. Students must also earn half a Communications credit from Speech and one credit in Health Education from the Health and Nutrition courses.
Art Appreciation
Creative Writing
There’s good writing, and then there’s writing that sings. This course will push students’ work toward the melodious. We will work on techniques to raise the level of the language—from creating strong word pictures to turning phrases to finding and highlighting the telling details—and ways to keep readers’ interest, such as developing strong hooks and building a solid spine. The types of writing we work on will be determined partly by student interest, but could include essays, narrative non-fiction, short fiction and, at the end of the year, poetry (classic form as well as music lyrics). We will read and dissect published examples of specific genres to learn about construction and literary devices, and then students will try their own hand. Through readings, peer comments and teacher editing, students will improve their work and leave the class with a strong sense of how to hit the high notes.
Health
Nutrition
This is course emphasizes the fundamental concepts of nutrition with a focus on the relationships of nutrients to health, fitness, and athletic performance. Topics include basic dietary components, principles of body function, considerations for disease prevention and management, dietary regulation, dietary myths, food safety and weight management.
Psychology
Statistics
Statistics introduces probability and statistical concepts with applications to various disciplines using technological tools. Topics include descriptive statistics such as measures of central tendency, variation, and positions; probability, conditional probability and probability distributions; inferential statistics include, estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, chi-square test and regression and correlation.
World Cultures
World Music
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once said, “Music is the universal language of mankind.” Anthropologists might disagree with Longfellow from a scientific standpoint; however, music does evoke in everyone an emotional response and connection without words. Not meant to be a technical class, this musical course is intended as a historical and cultural account that we all can enjoy. Visit places like Ancient Rome, study the drums and flutes of the Native Americans, or delve more deeply into how music evolved over time in England. Join us as this course takes you on a musical journey through diverse cultures on this planet that create music.
Journalism
