Dept. of Arabic Studies
At Al-Ghazaly High School, our exemplary Arabic Department stands as a cornerstone of our educational philosophy. Through our rigorous Arabic curriculum, we not only foster fluency in the language but also nurture a profound connection with the Quran. By delving into the intricacies of Arabic grammar, literature, and poetry, our students gain a deeper understanding of the Quran's linguistic nuances and eloquence. This integration enhances their ability to comprehend the Quran's profound teachings directly in its original language, empowering them to forge a stronger spiritual connection and a richer appreciation of its timeless wisdom.
Our Arabic Department is led by Sr. Saba Almajali.
Al-Ghazaly Curriculum
7th Grade
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Our students upon arriving to Al-Ghazaly Jr School are assessed to determine their functional Arabic knowledge. Students are typically split into 3 groups based on their proficiency and ability, beginner, intermediate (CP) and advanced (Honors). While in middle school it is possible for a student to move from one level to another based upon teacher recommendation.
8th Grade
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As the students now have completed 1 year at Al-Ghazaly, we continue to promote their Arabic proficiency. This year we begin to focus more on increased listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as cultural awareness.
9th Grade
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This course is designed for non-native speakers to develops the language skills through a series of related activities. It focuses on the fundamental of pronunciation, vocabulary, idiomatic expression, and grammar incorporated in basic conversation.
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Students entering this class will demonstrate proficiency at the novice mid-level. The target proficiency is novice high. The class is divided in thematic units anchored on authentic texts. The course develops increased listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as cultural awareness.
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Students entering this class will demonstrate proficiency at the novice high level. The students will develop competency in the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Language areas of grammar and vocabulary will consist of more complex forms, and there will be a greater emphasis on the spoken language to encourage fluency. Literature is introduced.
10th Grade
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This course builds on previously developed concepts and continues to develop linguistic and cultural proficiency, including the nuances of grammatical constructions, pronunciation, vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.
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Students entering this class will demonstrate proficiency at the novice mid –level. The target proficiency is intermediate low. Students will continue developing competency in the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Language areas of grammar and vocabulary will consist of more complex forms, and there will be a greater emphasis on the spoken language to encourage fluency.
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Students entering this class will demonstrate proficiency at the intermediate low level. The target proficiency is intermediate mid-level. This course is an immersion experience and is conducted entirely in Arabic. The class is divided into thematic units anchored on authentic texts and literature.
11th Grade
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This course provides continued enhancement of the language skills, stressing the nuances of grammatical construction, pronunciation, vocabulary, and idiomatic expression in sustained oral and written communication.
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Students entering this course will demonstrate proficiency at the intermediate low level. The target proficiency is intermediate mid-level. Students will continue developing competency in the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Language areas of grammar and vocabulary will consist of more complex forms, and there will be a greater emphasis on the spoken language to encourage fluency.
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Students entering this class will demonstrate proficiency at the intermediate mid- level. The target proficiency is intermediate high-level. This course is an immersion experience and is conducted entirely in Arabic. The class is divided into thematic units anchored on authentic texts and literature.
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Continuing to build from the Arabic III level in the three modes, Interpretive, Interpersonal, Presentational, this course strengthens proficiency in the language skills through the reinforcement of vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and grammatical constructions.
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Students entering this course will demonstrate proficiency at the intermediate mid-level. The target proficiency is intermediate high-level. Students will continue developing competency in the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Language areas of grammar and vocabulary will consist of more complex forms, and there will be a greater emphasis on the spoken language to encourage fluency.
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This course continues to build from the Intermediate high language proficiency level in the three modes, Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational. The course, which is based on performance based assessment, is structured on a study of thematic units and based on a reading of authentic text and literature. The course is conducted entirely in Arabic.