Academic Excellence

Faith Lutheran is accredited by AdvancED and through National Lutheran Schools Accreditation. We have earned the distinction of "Exemplary School Status" through the National Lutheran Schools Accreditation. Faith is operated as an exempt school under the provision of NRS 394.211 and as such is exempt from the provisions of the Private Elementary and Secondary Authorization Act. Faith Lutheran offers a demanding curriculum designed to prepare students for success at the college level. Honors level courses challenge students who wish to pursue the most demanding academic load. In high school, Advanced Placement courses offer students the opportunity to earn college credit or have introductory courses waived at the university level. In recent years, 98% of our high school graduates enrolled in college and alum can be found at the nation’s finest colleges and universities.

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World Languages

The Faith Lutheran Foreign Language Department offers classes in Spanish and French. The classes seek to develop the students' abilities in the areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking in the target languages, as well as giving the students a deeper knowledge of the target cultures. Each level builds on previously learned knowledge, scaffolding the students vocabulary, grammar, and ability to express themselves verbally and in writing. Each class offers level-appropriate opportunities for the students to become comfortable speaking and listening in a variety of situations.

At the High School level, our French and Spanish classes are offered through AP level. In the Middle School, students have the opportunity to complete their first year of Spanish in a one or two year track.

In order to graduate from Faith, students must have two credits of consecutive or progressive language. This requirement involves two years of study in the same language. 

  • AP French Language & Culture A

    Students read and critically assess French historical and classical literary texts to prepare the student for the advanced placement exam, which all students who enroll in this class must take. Focusing on French proficiency, the students develop an entry college level understanding of French. The students also explore French history and literature in relation to Occidental culture. By the end of this class, students should exhibit an Advanced proficiency in the language. Prerequisite: 80% in French III or IV Honors. (Grades 10-12)

  • AP Spanish Language & Culture A

    AP Spanish Language stresses the use of authentic listening and reading resources to perfect the listening strategies needed to prepare the student for the advanced placement (AP) exam, which all students who enroll in this class must take. Speaking about different themes is also practiced within the current time parameters of the AP test. Written expression is developed through current and historical events as well as expository writing. By the end of this class, students should exhibit an Advanced proficiency in the language. Students may choose to receive college credit for this course through Concordia University-Nebraska. Prerequisite: 87% or better in Spanish IV Honors or 93% or better in Spanish III Honors or Spanish IV - Conversation & Film. (Grades 10-12)

  • AP Spanish Literature & Culture A

    The AP Spanish Literature and Culture course uses a thematic approach to introduce students to representative texts (short stories, novels, poetry, plays, and essays) from Peninsular Spanish, Latin American, and U. S. Hispanic literature. Students develop proficiencies across the three modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational) in the range of Intermediate High to Advanced Mid of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages’ (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines. Through careful examination of the required readings and other texts, students work to hone their critical reading and analytical writing skills. Literature is explored within the contexts of its time and place, and students gain insights on the many voices, historical periods, and cultures represented in the required readings and other texts. The course also includes a strong focus on cultural, artistic, and linguistic connections and comparisons, which is supported by the exploration of various media (art, music, film, articles, and literary criticism). Prerequisite: 80% or better in AP Spanish Language, 87% or better in Honors Spanish IV, 93% or better in Honors Spanish III or Spanish IV - Conversation & Film, or teacher approval. (Grades 11-12)

  • French I A

    French I is designed to develop French conversational skills and cultural sensitivity by interweaving language and culture. Students will begin to understand the structure of the language thus enhancing comprehension. An emphasis is placed on developing students’ listening, writing, and reading skills throughout the course. By the end of class, students are expected to have a Novice-High proficiency. (Grades 9-11)

  • French II A

    French II continues the development of the student’s linguistic proficiency in French through a fully integrated approach to language learning. The four skill areas, listening, reading, writing, speaking, as well as cultural awareness, provide the necessary practice for improvement. Emphasis on speaking and structural analysis for stronger communication and reading comprehension skills are also goals of French II. By the end of class, students are expected to have an Intermediate-Low proficiency. Prerequisite: French I. (Grades 9-12)

  • French III - Honors A

    French III- Honors encourages students to apply advanced grammar skills through reading, writing, and communication. French culture is examined through an introduction to French literature and Francophone geography. Instructed entirely in French, students become more proficient in the target language. By the end of the class, students are expected to have an Intermediate-Mid proficiency. Prerequisite: 80% in French II. (Grades 10-12)

  • Spanish I A

    Spanish I lays the foundation in the development of the student’s linguistic proficiency in Spanish through a fully integrated approach to language learning. The four skill areas, listening, reading, writing, speaking, as well as cultural information, provide the necessary exposure to increase the student’s skill and cultural awareness. By the end of class, students are expected to have a Novice-High proficiency. (Grades 9-12)

  • Spanish II - Honors A

    Spanish II Honors continues in the development of the student’s linguistic proficiency in Spanish through a fully integrated and accelerated approach to language learning. The four skill areas, listening, reading, writing, speaking, along with cultural information provide the necessary exposure to increase the student’s skills and cultural experiences in direct preparation for Spanish III - Honors. Students are expected to spend more time immersed in the four modalities with greater expectations in output (writing and speaking). By the end of class, students are expected to have an Intermediate-Low proficiency.  Prerequisite: 90% or better in Spanish I or Spanish IA/IB. (Grades 9-10)
     

  • Spanish II A

    Spanish II continues in the development of the student’s linguistic proficiency in Spanish through a fully integrated approach to language learning. The four skill areas, listening, reading, writing, speaking, as well as cultural information, provide the necessary exposure to increase the student’s skills and cultural awareness, in preparation for Spanish III or Spanish III Honors. By the end of class, students are expected to have an Intermediate-Low proficiency. Prerequisite: Spanish I. (Grades 9-12)

  • Spanish III - Honors A

    Spanish III- Honors challenges the student to continue strengthening their grammar and writing skills as well as working toward fluency in the spoken language. Students will develop the skills to read in Spanish without translating word for word. The instruction will be in Spanish, and students will be prepared to enter Spanish IV and later AP Spanish. By the end of the class, students are expected to have an Intermediate-Mid proficiency, with more advanced output (writing and speaking) skills. Students may choose to receive college credit for this course through Concordia University-Nebraska. Prerequisite: 90% or better in Spanish II or 87% or better in Spanish II-Honors. (Grades 10-12)

  • Spanish III A

    In Spanish III students will continue to practice and strengthen their grammar, writing and speaking skills while learning additional verb tenses and vocabulary. They will be encouraged to speak, read and write in Spanish as they expand their knowledge of, and exposure to, the language. By the end of the class, students are expected to have an Intermediate-Mid proficiency. Prerequisite: Spanish II or Spanish II- Honors. (Grades 10-12)

  • Spanish IV - Conversation and Film A

    This Spanish class is a great option for a 4th year of language studies. Students will develop effective writing and speaking at an advanced level in Spanish as well as practice interpersonal, presentational, and interpretative skills necessary for communication. This class includes study of advanced grammar and vocabulary to increase fluency in Spanish. Different high-interest Spanish films (and related readings) will be used to introduce students to the authentic language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish III. (Grades 10-12)

  • Spanish IV - Honors A

    Spanish IV challenges students in their use of previously attained skills, in Spanish grammar, reading, writing, and speaking. Cultural themes related to the perspectives, practices, and products of the Hispanic world are presented through a variety of activities in Spanish. By the end of this class, students are expected to have an Intermediate-High to Advanced-Low proficiency. Students may choose to receive college credit for this course through Concordia University-Nebraska. Prerequisite: 90% or better in Spanish III or 87% or better in Spanish III-Honors. (Grades 11-12)

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