High School Spanish III

This course builds on the concepts learned in High School Spanish I and II. It is designed for High School students who have completed a basic overview of Spanish Grammar and are ready to focus on building vocabulary, practicing reading and oral comprehension, improving written and spoken communication, and studying the literature and cultures of various Spanish speaking countries.

Each week students will be asked to study vocabulary, review grammar concepts through exercises and written assignments, read and discuss abridged versions of classic Spanish literature, give oral presentations, and watch a Spanish television episode.

Students may be able to take Spanish III as an honors course if the material and course objectives comply with their state's particular requirements. Students who are interested in the ‘Honors’ designation should inform the instructor at the beginning of the course. Some additional assignments will be required. The decision to record the course grade as honors will be made at the end of the course, taking into consideration both the students' performance and state requirements.

The class includes 30 hours of live, online instruction per semester.

"Señora Kerrigan is a creative and caring instructor who brings a thoughtful approach to the study of Spanish. She strives to keep the course work both engaging and challenging. This Spanish course offers a wide range of assignments and activities that promote and deepen written language comprehension and develop increasing spoken and aural fluency. Our child improved significantly through this course of study,  and I credit Sra. Kerrigan's multifaceted course design and her skills as a Spanish language teacher." -- Alexis S., PA

Prerequisites: High School Spanish II, or placement test, or permission of instructor
Instructor: Marcella Kerrigan, B.A.  senorakerrigan@gmail.com
Age Level: 14 - 18
Grade Level: High School--Middle School if prerequisites are met
Minimum Enrollment Required: 4
Maximum Class Size: 15
Tuition per Semester: $330.00

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Class Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays,  3:10 - 4:00 PM Pacific
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Click Here to see the 2021-22 Class Schedule

Spring Registration is Open

If you have an interested friend, please encourage them to sign up with you!  Learning Spanish with a friend is fun, and will help you both advance more quickly.

Marcella Kerrigan received her B.A. from Hillsdale College, graduating from the Honors Program with a double major in Spanish and English. While at college, she was part of the Spanish Department’s tutoring program. Following graduation, she spent a year teaching English Literature at a bilingual school in Mexico and then worked at an elementary school as a reading aide for struggling students. After her daughter was born she took a break from formal employment but was able to spend a year living in Spain when her husband received a Fulbright Grant to do research in Madrid.

She currently lives in Wayne, Nebraska, where she homeschools her two children and volunteers with a program that provides instruction for community members who are learning English. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking sourdough bread, reading about theology and novels in Spanish and English.