World Languages
Staff Directory
Department Lead, Spanish 2, Spanish 3
Spanish 2, Spanish 3, AP Spanish
Spanish 1
Mission
To inspire and support students in becoming confident Spanish speakers who value cultural diversity, communicate with purpose, and engage meaningfully in a global society.
Vision
To cultivate bilingual and culturally aware individuals who use language as a tool for connection, understanding, and lifelong learning.
Progression
Even though the following progression is generally the pathway to AP Spanish the teacher may recommend a student for a higher level if he/she is ready. The student then takes a placement exam to measure his/her understanding of the language before moving forward.
Prerequisites
Spanish 1 - None (or prior education in the language)
Spanish 2 - Spanish 1 (or recommendation/placement)
Spanish 3 - Spanish 2 (or recommendation/placement)
AP Spanish - Passage of Spanish 3 (or recommendation/placement)
High School Graduation Requirements
Completion of 3 year-long UC “e” classes (30 units) OR Level 3. Two of those year-long UC “e” classes (20 units) should be in the same language.
UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY
2315 Canoas Garden Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
408.723.1839
