World Languages: Recommended Pathways for Grade Levels 7 through 12

These sequences are for students wishing to begin their world language study in middle school.

Note: Successful completion of a World Language program can be achieved through the recommended course sequence listed below. However, based on the CA World Languages Standards students can take these courses based on their proficiency levels; except, World Languages IB courses are scheduled towards their 10th to 12th grade year. Information about Community College courses, contact your high school counselor.

Grade Level
World Language 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
American Sign Language (ASL) American Sign Language 1-2 (P)
 American Sign Language 3-4 (P)
 American Sign Language 5-6 (P)
      
Filipino Filipino 1-2 (P)
 Filipino 3-4 (P)
 Filipino 5-6 (P)
 Filipino 7-8 (P)
    
French French 1-2 (P)
 French 3-4 (P)
 French 5-6 (P)
 French 7-8 (P)
French 7-8 Honors (HP)
 French Language 1-2 AP (HP)
  
Mandarin Chinese Mandarin Chinese 1-2 (P)
 Mandarin Chinese 3-4 (P)
 Mandarin Chinese 5-6 (P)
 Mandarin Chinese 7-8 (P)
Mandarin Chinese 7-8 Honors (HP)
 IB Mandarin SL 1,2
Mandarin ABI 1-2 IB
  
Spanish Spanish 1-2 (P)
Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1-2 (P)
 Spanish 3-4 (P)
Spanish for Spanish Speakers 3-4 (P)
 Spanish 5-6 (P)
Spanish 5-6 Advanced (P)
Spanish for Spanish Speakers 5-6 (P)
 Spanish 7-8 (P)
Spanish 7-8 Honors (HP)
 Spanish Language 1-2 AP (HP)
 Spanish Literature 1-2 AP (HP)
Spanish Language Immersion (SLIM) Spanish Language Arts SLIM 3-4 (P)
 Spanish Language Arts SLIM 5-6 (P)
 Spanish 7-8 (P)
Spanish 7-8 Honors (HP)
 Spanish Language 1-2 AP (HP)
 Spanish Literature 1-2 AP (HP)