World Language

The World Language Department at Hamilton High School offers a variety of options for its students. With up to six levels of language offered, the department goes above and beyond to help our students in the study of world languages. Our program adheres to the Arizona World Language Standards. If a student participates in the complete program from Level 1/2 to one of the AP Levels, and is dedicated to the language, they should be well-prepared to obtain proficiency and fluency in the four essential skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking in their target language.

We strive to inspire a love of language that encourages students to keep increasing their proficiency/fluency throughout life! Our program is rigorous. The honors-level classes usually begin during the third year of world language. Additionally, beginning at Level 3, we offer an optional Dual Enrollment opportunity through Chandler-Gilbert Community College.

Hamilton High School also offers a program for native speakers of Spanish!

The following courses are offered in sequential order. Starting levels are determined by the student's prior experience and current language abilities. Placement testing for higher levels is available upon request, prior to the course start date.

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World Language Courses

Spanish (Non-Native)

Spanish *path for Non-native Speakers

Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Honors Spanish 3 - Dual Enrollment (Elementary Spanish 1 & 2)
Spanish 4 - AP Spanish Language and Culture, and Dual Enrollment (Intermediate Spanish 1 & 2) * If you take the AP test this year and are satisfied with the results, you may skip to Level 6 "La Herencia".
Spanish 5 - AP Spanish Language and Culture, and Dual Enrollment (Advanced Spanish Conversation 1 & 2)
La Herencia Espanola - AP Spanish Literature and Culture, and Dual Enrollment (Advanced Spanish 1 & 2)

-Spanish 3 (SPA 101/102): 8 credits
-Spanish 4 (SPA 201/202): 8 credits
-Spanish 5 (SPA 235/236): 6 credits
-Spanish 6 (SPA 265/266): 6 credits
-AP Caminos (SPA 201/202): 8 credits
-Herencia (SPA 265/266): 6 credits

Spanish (Native)

Spanish *path for Native Speakers

Honors Caminos - Dual Enrollment (Elementary Spanish 1 & 2)
Caminos Literarios - AP Spanish Language and Culture, and Dual Enrollment (Intermediate Spanish 1 & 2)
Spanish 5 - AP Spanish Language and Culture, and Dual Enrollment (Advanced Spanish Conversation 1 & 2) * If you take the AP test this year and are satisfied with the results, you may skip to Level 6 "La Herencia".
La Herencia Espanola - AP Spanish Literature and Culture, and Dual Enrollment (Advanced Spanish 1 & 2)

French

French 1
French 2
Honors French 3 - Dual Enrollment (Elementary French 1 & 2)
French 4 - AP French Language and Culture, and Dual Enrollment (Intermediate French 1 & 2)
French 5 - AP French Language and Culture, and Dual Enrollment (Advanced French 1 & 2)

-French 3 (FRE 101/102): 8 credits
-French 4 (FRE 201/202): 8 credits
-French 5 (FRE 265/266): 6 credits

German

Mandarin Chinese

Mandarin Chinese 1
Mandarin Chinese 2
Honors Mandarin 3 - Dual Enrollment (Elementary Chinese 1 & 2)
Chinese 4 - AP Chinese Language and Culture, and Dual Enrollment (Intermediate Chinese 1 & 2)
Chinese 5 - AP Chinese Language and Culture, and Dual Enrollment (Intermediate Chinese Conversation 1 & 2)

-Mandarin Chinese 3 (CHI 101/102): 8 credits
-Mandarin Chinese 4 (CHI 201/202): 8 credits