French II
5 credits
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
In the second year the student encounters and learns the more complex speech patterns through oral drills and class conversations in the target language. Increased emphasis is placed on reading and writing, but these are subordinate to speaking the language. The class is conducted primarily in French and a limited amount of free conversation and writing is encouraged. Cultural insights are gained through reading and class discussions. Prerequisite: Minimum 70 average in French I.
French III
5 credits
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
French III is a continuation of the method and goals of French II. Again, communication through the perfecting of the listening and speaking skills is of primary importance. In general, there is a more in-depth approach to French grammar, pronunciation and culture through a variety of methods. Students are taught to manipulate the language as they would in a natural setting. The class is conducted for the most part in French. Prerequisite: Minimum 70 average in French II or French 8th grade.
French IV
5 credits
Grades 10, 11, 12
French IV classes are conducted primarily in French. Through conversation the students grow accustomed to using and hearing more complex speech patterns and current vocabulary. Students read selections from French literature and are encouraged to use the grammar and vocabulary they have learned in discussing the reading and also in discussing events from their own experiences. Prerequisite: Minimum 70 average in French III.
French IV Honors
5 credits
Grades 10, 11, 12
This is an accelerated and academically challenging course in French. The course is designed for those students interested in successfully taking the SAT II French Achievement Exam after completing French V honors, as well as the Advanced Placement course in senior year. Prerequisite: Minimum average of 90 in French III and teacher recommendation.
French V
5 credits
Grades 11, 12
French V is conducted in French. Additional selections from French literature are studied throughout the year. Language skills are developed and perfected through discussions of various topics. Personal opinions and reactions are encouraged. As in French IV, students are encouraged to talk about events that are important to them utilizing the grammar and vocabulary they are learning. Upon completion of this course, a student should be able to function with reasonable success in the target culture. Prerequisite: Minimum 70 average in French IV.
French V Honors
5 credits
Grades 11, 12
This is an academically challenging course in French. Successful completion of this course will allow students to take the SAT II French Achievement Exam and prepare those for the Advanced Placement course in senior year. Prerequisite: Minimum average of 85 in French IV honors and teacher recommendation, or minimum average of 90 in French IV regular, teacher recommendation, and successful placement test.
Advanced Placement French
5 credits
Grades 11, 12
Advanced Placement French is designed to bring students to a level of proficiency that will, if successfully completed, assure a satisfactory or better result on the Advanced Placement Language test. The material used will be college level and geared to the further development of the four language skills. As in French V Honors, the literary selections will be unabridged and used primarily as a means to increase proficiency in the ability to use the language. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of 85 in French V Honors and teacher recommendation, or minimum average of 90 in French V regular, teacher recommendation, and successful placement test.
German III
5 credits
Grade 9
The remaining structure of German language is completed in this course. All language skills acquired in previous courses are also reviewed. Students are able to retell stories, describe situations, and carry on conversations with a greater degree of detail and accuracy, and idioms become part of their speech. As in all levels, culture, tapes, music, and readings supplement and encourage the learning process. Prerequisite: Minimum 70 average in German 8th Grade.
German IV
5 credits
Grade 10
In this course, students review salient features of German language structure. A text provides readings in more advanced German and a German novel is read for the first time. The use of idioms is expanded to prepare the student for German V. Writing becomes more involved, with emphasis not only on grammar but also on content. This course is conducted primarily in German. Prerequisite: Minimum 70 average in German III.
German IV Honors
5 credits
Grade 10
This is an academically challenging course in German. Successful completion of this course will allow the student to take the Achievement Exam and prepare those wanting to take the Advanced Placement Exam in senior year. Prerequisite: Minimum 90 average in German III and teacher recommendation.
German V Honors
5 credits
Grade 11
This course is conducted entirely in German. A light reading introduces the course. The main text deals with a broader vocabulary and wider range of idioms and expressions than in previous courses. A reader with short stories challenges the students with more difficult material. Oral work and language comprehension continue in a more sophisticated way. Upon completion of this course a student should be able to function with reasonable success in the target culture. German V and Advanced Placement German are offered as a combined course for all students who have successfully completed German IV. Prerequisite: Minimum 85 average in German IV Honors and teacher recommendation or minimum average of 90 in German IV regular, teacher recommendation, and successful placement test.
Advanced Placement German
5 credits
Grade 12
This course is conducted in German. Additional selections from German literature are studied throughout the year. Language skills are developed and perfected through discussions of various topics. Personal opinions and reactions are encouraged. Students are encouraged to talk about events that are important to them utilizing grammar and vocabulary appropriate to their level. Upon completion of this course a student should be able to function with reasonable success in the target culture. German V and Advanced Placement German are offered as a combined course for all students who have successfully completed German IV. Prerequisite: Minimum 85 average in German V Honors and teacher recommendation.
Latin I
5 credits
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Fundamentals of Latin grammar, correlated with English grammar concepts, are presented in this course. Formal lessons in grammar and written exercises in translation reinforce understanding and mastery of these concepts. Latin-English vocabulary is developed through the study of derivatives, prefixes, abbreviations and the Latin words themselves. Emphasis is placed upon broadening vocabulary and increasing proficiency in English expression, both oral and written. Cultural background is provided by readings on Greek and Roman life, history, and myths.
Latin II
5 credits
Grades 10, 11, 12
Latin II starts with a review of first year forms, and then introduces new grammatical concepts including: indirect statement, participial phrases, subjunctive clauses and passive voice verbs. Knowledge of vocabulary is also augmented. Emphasis is placed on reading adapted and authentic texts by Roman authors such as Caesar, Cicero, Martial and Catullus. As in Latin I, Roman culture and history are covered through periodic lectures, readings and discussions. Prerequisite: Minimum of 70 average in Latin I.
Latin III Honors
5 credits
Grades 11, 12
Latin III honors covers advanced grammatical constructions such as all subjunctive clauses including sequence of tenses, independent uses of the subjunctive, conditions, periphrastic constructions and gerund and gerundive uses. The second half of the year is devoted to the translation of classical authors such as Eutropius, Caesar, Pliny and Vergil with an emphasis on Late Republic and Augustan era history, politics and literature. Techniques of critical analysis and scansion of dactylic hexameter will also be covered in the final quarter of the course. Prerequisite: Minimum of 70 average in Latin II.
Advanced Placement Latin (Vergil)
5 credits
Grades 11, 12
This course is devoted to college level translation and literary analysis of the Aeneid by Vergil. Emphasis is placed on the reading, literal translation and analysis of the poetry. Techniques for explicating Latin texts with attention to imagery, figures of speech, sound and metrical effects will be covered. The successful completion of AO Latin Vergil will allow students to obtain a satisfactory or better result on the Advanced Placement Latin Vergil Exam. Prerequisite: Minimum of 85 average in Latin III and teacher recommendation.
Introduction to Spanish Communication and Culture
5 credits
Grades 9, 10, 11
This is an introductory course designed for students who wish to fulfill the state requirement of two years of a world language. The focus of this course is oral proficiency and cultural study through a hands-on, concrete approach for students with different learning styles. Techniques for differentiation of instruction will be implemented to address the needs of all students. The basic skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening will be incorporated into the course, yet the main emphasis will be on the necessary skills for effective communication.
Spanish Language and Cultural Study
5 credits
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
This course is a continuation of Introduction to Spanish Communication and Culture. In a similar manner, this course focuses on oral proficiency and cultural study using techniques of differentiation of instruction to meet the needs of students. The successful completion of this course, will allow students to fulfill their two year requirement of a world language or continue their language study in Spanish 2. Prerequisite: Minimum 60 average in Introduction to Spanish Communication and Culture.
Spanish I
5 credits
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
During the first year of Spanish, students will learn and use the present tense, basic grammatical structures and a core vocabulary of approximately 1,000 words. Students are also made aware of various aspects of Hispanic civilization and culture. The approach will be multi-skilled with particular emphasis on listening and speaking.
Spanish II
5 credits
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
During the second level of Spanish, students demonstrate greater fluency and improved pronunciation. Students show a greater ability to comprehend, speak, write and read Spanish that is presented in a more complex manner. They learn the preterit and future tenses of verbs, intermediate level grammatical concepts and additional core vocabulary. Increased emphasis is placed on reading and writing, but listening and speaking are still the primary concerns. The class is conducted primarily in Spanish. Prerequisite: Minimum 70 average in Spanish I or Spanish Language and Cultural Study and teacher recommendation.
5 credits
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
Oral and written drills provide for use of grammatical patterns within a meaningful context. The student expands vocabulary and increases his ability of self-expression in the target language. More emphasis is placed onSpanish III (Regular)
reading and writing, but listening and speaking are still the primary concern. The class is conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: Minimum 70 average in Spanish 8th grade.
5 credits
Grade 9 only
Spanish 3 Accelerated is a communicative course for students continuing their world language studies. The course curriculum reflects both State and National Standards for World Language Learning. Forming an integral parSpanish III (Accelerated)
t of the course are the three modes of communication (Interpersonal, Presentational, and Interpretive) and the study of the cultures of Spanish-speaking people around the world. An accelerated course is one in which students are expected to perform the following proficiency targets/language expectations in depth and with greater accuracy than in the regular Spanish 3 course. Prerequisite: Minimum 90 average in Spanish 8th grade, teacher recommendation and successful placement test.
Spanish IV
5 credits
Grades 10, 11, 12
In Spanish IV the most important goal is the continued development of the four skills to which the student has been introduced. Increased emphasis is placed on acquiring reading and writing skills. Literary selections are used as means to improving language skills. The class is conducted primarily in Spanish. Prerequisite: Minimum 70 average in Spanish III.
Spanish IV Honors
5 credits
Grades 10, 11, 12
This is an accelerated and academically challenging course in Spanish. The course is designed for those students interested in successfully taking the SAT II Spanish Achievement Exam after completing Spanish V Honors, as well as the Advanced Placement course in senior year. Prerequisite: Minimum average of 90 in Spanish III and teacher recommendation.
Spanish V
5 credits
Grades 11, 12
As a continuation of Spanish IV, Spanish V is designed to enhance the student's ability to understand, speak, read, and write the target language. More emphasis is placed on acquiring reading and writing skills and in refining conversational skills. The student is introduced to more complex literary selections. Upon completion of this course a student should be able to function with reasonable success in the target culture. The class is conducted entirely in Spanish. Prerequisite: Minimum 70 average in Spanish IV.
Spanish V Honors
5 credits
Grades 11, 12
This is an academically challenging course in Spanish. Successful completion of this course will allow students to take the SAT II Spanish Achievement Exam and prepare those for the Advanced Placement course in senior year. Prerequisite: Minimum 85 average in Spanish IV Honors and teacher recommendation, or minimum 90 average in Spanish IV regular, teacher recommendation, and successful placement test.
Advanced Placement Spanish
5 credits
Grades 11, 12
Advanced Placement Spanish is designed to bring students to a level of proficiency that will, if successfully completed, assure a satisfactory or better result on the Advanced Placement Language test. The material used will be college level and geared to the further development of the four language skills. As in Spanish V, the literary selections will be unabridged and used primarily as a means to increase proficiency in the ability to use the language. Prerequisites: Minimum 85 average in Spanish V Honors and teacher recommendation, or minimum 90 average in Spanish V regular, teacher recommendation, and successful placement test.