World Languages Classes
PLEASE NOTE: In order to properly place incoming freshmen who have completed the equivalent of one year of a high school world language course, a proficiency test is required. Application forms are available at registration.
FRENCH I #310
LEVEL: 9-10-11-12
HONORS
CREDIT: 1 ONE YEAR
FEE: $6.00 (National French Test Fee)
Prerequisites: Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors: Minimum grade of 86% in English and signature of current English teacher. All enrollments require signature of the department chair. This course requires no prior knowledge of French.
This course is conducted heavily in French and concentrates on promoting linguistic ability by learning vocabulary and French language structures. Emphasis is placed on culture, accurate pronunciation, vocabulary development of approximately 1,300 items, and on correct grammar. Furthermore, this course promotes verbal and non-verbal communication skills when using the language in situational contexts. This course stresses vocabulary retention and application of grammar and structural forms.
FRENCH II #311
LEVEL: 9-10-11-12
HONORS
CREDIT: 1 ONE YEAR
FEE: $6.00 (National French Test Fee)
Prerequisites: Freshmen: Placement test and department placement required. Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors: Minimum grade of 76% in each category of evaluation in French I Honors #310 and signature of previous French teacher.
Department chair signature required if not currently enrolled in French.
NB: It is expected that vocabulary and grammar from the previous language course have been retained so that there is an appropriate foundation for further study.
This course is conducted in French and concentrates on promoting more complex linguistic ability by learning a wide selection of vocabulary and applying progressively intricate language structures. The emphasis is on correct grammar, vocabulary development, and accurate pronunciation. It promotes verbal and non-verbal communication skills while using language in situational contexts. Writing skills are broadened. Students compare and contrast their culture with that of the French-speaking people of the world.
FRENCH III #312
LEVEL: 9-10-11-12
HONORS
CREDIT: 1 ONE YEAR
FEE: $6.00 (National French Test Fee)
Prerequisites: Freshmen: Placement test and department placement required. Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors:
Minimum grade of 76% in each category of evaluation in French II Honors #311 and signature of previous French teacher.
Department chair signature required if not currently enrolled in French.
NB: It is expected that vocabulary and grammar from the previous language course have been retained so that there is an appropriate foundation for further study.
This course is conducted in French and incorporates the four balanced-skills approach of the earlier levels: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Vocabulary and grammar from earlier levels are reviewed, refined, and expanded. Emphasis is placed on broadening and enhancing conversation, grammar, reading, and composition skills. The students read materials based on a selection of current periodicals, portions of classic literature, and cultural readings. Students become familiar with the differences between their culture and that of the French-speaking world.
AP FRENCH LANGUAGE #314
LEVEL: 11-12 ADVANCED PLACEMENT
CREDIT: 1 ONE YEAR
FEE: $6.00 (National French Test Fee)
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of 86% in each category of evaluation in French III Honors #312 or French IV Honors #318 and signature of previous French teacher.
NB: It is expected that vocabulary and grammar from the previous language course have been retained so that there is an appropriate foundation for further study.
This course is conducted in French. Previous vocabulary and grammar are reviewed, refined, and expanded.
The course acquaints the student with literature featuring various literary and cultural themes. The students become aware of the differences in culture between the
French-speaking world and the English-speaking world. Short stories, excerpts from novels and plays, and articles from periodicals offer an opportunity for the student to read with understanding and to gain deeper insights into the nature and structure of the French language.
Reading, writing, and speaking in French are very important aspects of this course. Students are prepared for the AP French Language Examination.
FRENCH I #315
LEVEL: 9-10-11-12
CREDIT: 1 ONE YEAR
FEE: $6.00 (National French Test Fee)
Prerequisites: Freshmen: Enrollment in English #111. Placement test may be required. All enrollments require signature of the department chair.
This course provides the students with an introduction to the French language. It promotes verbal and nonverbal communication skills in French and the use of the language in familiar settings. The students learn about cultural differences, and
they learn to be more tolerant and respectful of other people's views.
Note taking, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are developed in the French language. Emphasis is on conversational vocabulary and correct pronunciation. Simple grammatical structures are introduced.
FRENCH II #316
LEVEL: 9-10-11-12
CREDIT: 1 ONE YEAR
FEE: $6.00 (National French Test Fee)
Prerequisites: Freshmen: Placement test and department placement required. Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors: Minimum grade of 76% in each category of evaluation in French I #315 and signature of previous French teacher.
Department chair signature required if not currently enrolled in French.
NB: It is expected that vocabulary and grammar from the previous language course have been retained so that there is an appropriate foundation for further study.
This course is conducted heavily in French. The beginning of this course is based on intense review from the previous year. This course develops and expands the vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation taught in French I #315. Additions of approximately 700 vocabulary items are introduced. Basic skills continue to be stressed. Students learn to take notes, to exchange information, and to maintain simple conversations in French. Students read and comprehend short reading selections and improve basic writing skills. Cultural comparisons enable the students to appreciate and understand the uniqueness of other cultures as well as their own.
FRENCH III #317
LEVEL: 9-10-11-12
CREDIT: 1 ONE YEAR
FEE: $6.00 (National French Test Fee)
Prerequisites: Freshmen: Placement test and department placement required. Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors: Minimum grade of 76% in each category of evaluation in French II #316 and signature of previous French teacher.
Department chair signature required if not currently enrolled in French.
NB: It is expected that vocabulary and grammar from the previous language course have been retained so that there is an appropriate foundation for further study.
This course is conducted in French and concentrates on promoting more complex linguistic ability by learning a broader selection of vocabulary and applying progressively intricate language structures. The emphasis is on correct grammar, vocabulary development, and accurate pronunciation. It promotes verbal and non-verbal communication skills while using language in situational contexts. Writing skills are broadened. Students compare and contrast their culture with that of the French-speaking people of the world. Based on enrollment, students in French III #317 may be combined with students in French II Honors #311.
FRENCH IV #318
LEVEL: 10-11-12
HONORS
CREDIT: 1 ONE YEAR
FEE: $6.00 (National French Test Fee)
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of 76% in each category of evaluation in French III #317 and signature of previous French teacher.
NB: It is expected that vocabulary and grammar from the previous language course have been retained so that there is an appropriate foundation for further study.
This course is conducted in French and incorporates the four balanced-skills approach of the earlier levels: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Vocabulary and grammar from earlier levels are reviewed, refined, and expanded.
Emphasis is placed on broadening and enhancing conversation, grammar, reading, and composition skills. The students read materials based on a selection of current periodicals, portions of classic literature, and cultural readings.
Students become familiar with the differences between their culture and that of the French-speaking world. Based on enrollment, students in French IV #318 may be grouped with French III Honors #312.
LATIN I #340
LEVEL: 9-10-11-12
HONORS
CREDIT: 1 ONE YEAR
FEE: $4.00 (National Latin Test Fee)
Prerequisites: Freshmen: Above average grades in elementary school. Department placement required. Sophomores, Juniors: Minimum grade of 86% in English and signature of current English teacher.
This course requires no prior knowledge of Latin.
This is an introductory course stressing the basic skills necessary for reading and comprehending Latin. Vocabulary study, derivation of English vocabulary, basic grammatical structures, and simple readings based on Roman and Greek mythology, Roman history, civilization, and culture are emphasized. Students become aware of the impact of Roman civilization upon American government, architecture, and art. The students also do independent projects, additional readings, and research. To earn Honors credit in this course a student must fulfill the criteria as developed for Honors level students.
LATIN II #341
LEVEL: 9-10-11-12
HONORS
CREDIT: 1 ONE YEAR
FEE: $4.00 (National Latin Test Fee)
Prerequisites: Freshmen: Placement test and department placement required. Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors: Minimum grade of 86% in each category of evaluation in Latin I Honors #340; signature of Latin I teache
NB: It is expected that vocabulary and grammar from the previous language course have been retained so that there is an appropriate foundation for further study.
This course emphasizes second-year grammar, especially the subjunctive mode and its clauses, during the first semester. In addition, selected elements of the Roman culture from the first century B.C. are included. During the second semester the writings of Caesar and Cicero are translated and analyzed. Their political positions are studied.
The student does independent projects, additional readings, and research. Students must fulfill the criteria as developed for Honors level students.
LATIN III #342
LEVEL: 9-10-11-12
HONORS
CREDIT: 1 ONE YEAR
FEE: $4.00 (National Latin Test Fee)
Prerequisites: Freshmen: Placement test and department placement required. Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors:
Minimum grade of 86% in each category of evaluation in Latin II.
NB: It is expected that general vocabulary and grammar from previous courses have been retained so that there is an appropriate foundation for further study.
This course incorporates the basic skills of reading and translating and examining complex grammar/syntax sentence structures in authentic Latin through primary sources from Horace, Sallust, Cicero, Ovid and Lucretius. The philosophical, political and religious influences for the late Roman Republic through the beginning of the Augustan Age are also examined.
LATIN I #343
LEVEL: 9-10-11-12
CREDIT: 1 ONE YEAR
FEE: $4.00 (National Latin Test Fee)
Prerequisites: Freshmen: Enrollment in English #111. Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors: Minimum grade of 76% in English.
This is an introductory course stressing the basic skills necessary for reading and comprehending Latin. Vocabulary study, derivation of English vocabulary, basic grammatical structures and simple readings based on Roman and Greek mythology, Roman history, civilization, and culture are emphasized. Students become aware of the impact of Roman civilization upon American government, architecture, and art. Students are placed in classes with Latin I Honors students but have a different level of academic requirements.
LATIN II #344
LEVEL: 9-10-11-12
CREDIT: 1 ONE YEAR
FEE: $4.00 (National Latin Test Fee)
Prerequisites: Freshmen: Placement test and department placement required. Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors:
Minimum grade of 76% in each category of evaluation in Latin I #345; signature of Latin I teacher.
NB: It is expected that vocabulary and grammar from the previous language course have been retained so that there is an appropriate foundation for further study.
This course emphasizes second-year grammar, especially the subjunctive mode and its clauses, during the first semester. In addition, selected elements of culture from the first century B.C. are included. During the second semester the writings of Caesar and Cicero are translated and analyzed for similarities. Their political positions are studied.
Students are placed in class with Latin II Honors students but have a different level of academic requirements.
LATIN IV #346
LEVEL: 10-11-12
HONORS
CREDIT: 1 ONE YEAR
FEE: $4.00 (National Latin Test Fee)
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of 86% in each category of evaluation in Latin II or III.
NB: It is expected that general vocabulary and grammar from previous courses have been retained so that there is an appropriate foundation for further study.
This course incorporates the basic skills of reading and translating and examining complex grammar/syntax sentence structures in authentic Latin through primary sources from Caesar, Catullus, Cicero, Ovid and Pliny. The philosophical, political and religious influences for the late Roman Republic through the beginning of the Augustan Age are also examined.
AP VERGIL #347
LEVEL: 11-12 ADVANCED PLACEMENT
CREDIT: 1 ONE YEAR
FEE: $4.00 (National Latin Test Fee)
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of 86% in each category of evaluation in Latin II Honors #341 or Latin II Standard #344 and signature of Latin II teacher.
The Vergil course covers the reading and interpretation of Latin poetry through a close analysis of Vergil's Aeneid. Books I, II, IV and VI are read in Latin, and Books III and V in English. The students become aware of the literary value of the epic and of the importance of great human virtues and values as they are depicted in the person of the epic hero. Students have the option to take the Advanced Placement Test that may lead to college credit.
SPANISH I #350
LEVEL: 9-10-11-12
HONORS
CREDIT: 1 ONE YEAR
FEE: $7.00 (National Spanish Test Fee)
Prerequisites: Freshmen: Above average grades in elementary school. Department placement required. Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors: Minimum grade of 86% in English and signature of current English teacher. All enrollments require signature of the department chair.
This course requires no prior knowledge of Spanish.
This course is conducted heavily in Spanish and concentrates on promoting linguistic ability by learning vocabulary and Spanish language structures. Emphasis is placed on culture, accurate pronunciation, vocabulary development of approximately 1300 items, and on correct grammar.
Furthermore, this course promotes verbal and non-verbal communication skills when using the language in situational contexts.
This course stresses vocabulary retention and application of grammar and structural forms.
SPANISH II #351
LEVEL: 9-10-11-12
HONORS
CREDIT: 1 ONE YEAR
FEE: $7.00 (National Spanish Test Fee)
Prerequisites: Freshmen: Placement test and department placement required. Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors: Minimum grade of 86% in each category of evaluation in Spanish I Honors #350 and signature of previous Spanish teacher. Department chair signature required if not currently enrolled in Spanish.
NB: It is expected that vocabulary and grammar from the previous language course have been retained so that there is an appropriate foundation for further study.
This course is conducted in Spanish and concentrates on promoting more complex linguistic ability by learning a wide selection of vocabulary and applying progressively intricate language structures. The emphasis is on correct grammar, vocabulary development, and accurate pronunciation. It promotes verbal and non-verbal communication skills while using language in situational contexts. Writing skills are broadened. Students compare and contrast their culture with that of the Spanish-speaking people of the world.
SPANISH III #352
LEVEL: 9-10-11-12
HONORS
CREDIT: 1 ONE YEAR
FEE: $7.00 (National Spanish Test Fee)
Prerequisites: Freshmen: Placement test and department placement required. Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors: Minimum grade of 86% in each category of evaluation in Spanish II
Honors #351 and signature of previous Spanish teacher.
Department chair signature required if not currently enrolled in Spanish.
NB: It is expected that vocabulary and grammar from the previous language course have been retained so that there is an appropriate foundation for further study.
This course is conducted in Spanish and incorporates the four balanced-skills approach of the earlier levels: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Vocabulary and grammar from earlier levels are reviewed, refined, and expanded.
Emphasis is placed on broadening and enhancing conversation, grammar, reading, and composition skills. The students read materials based on a selection of current periodicals, portions of classic literature, and cultural readings. Students become familiar with the differences between their culture and that of the Spanish-speaking world.
SPANISH I #354
LEVEL: 9-10
CREDIT: 1 ONE YEAR
Prerequisites: Freshmen: Enrollment in English #112. Placement test may be required. All enrollments require signature of the department chair.
This course provides the students with an introduction to the Spanish language. It promotes verbal and nonverbal communication skills and the use of the language in familiar settings. The students learn about cultural differences and they learn to be more tolerant and respectful of other people's views. Note taking, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are developed in the Spanish language. Emphasis is on conversational vocabulary and correct pronunciation. Simple grammatical structures are introduced. This course will be taught at a slower pace and will be geared towards students that struggle in language acquisition. Students will be given more opportunities to practice and learn “at their own pace”.
SPANISH I #355
LEVEL: 9-10-11-12
CREDIT: 1 ONE YEAR
Prerequisites: Freshmen: Enrollment in English #111. Placement test may be required. All enrollments require signature of the department chair.
This course provides the students with an introduction to the Spanish language. It promotes verbal and nonverbal communication skills and the use of the language in familiar settings. The students learn about cultural differences and they learn to be more tolerant and respectful of other people's views. Note taking, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are developed in the Spanish language. Emphasis is on conversational vocabulary and correct pronunciation. Simple grammatical structures are introduced.
SPANISH II #356
LEVEL: 9-10-11-12
CREDIT: 1 ONE YEAR
Prerequisites: Freshmen: Placement test and department placement required. Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors: Minimum grade of 76% in each category of evaluation in Spanish I #355 and signature of previous Spanish teacher.
Department chair signature required if not currently enrolled in Spanish.
NB: It is expected that vocabulary and grammar from the previous language course have been retained so that there is an appropriate foundation for further study.
This course is conducted heavily in Spanish. The beginning of this course is based on intense review from the previous year. This course develops and expands the vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation learned in Spanish I #355. Additions of approximately 700 vocabulary items are introduced. Basic skills continue to be stressed.
Students learn to take notes, to exchange information, and maintain simple conversations in Spanish. Students read and comprehend short reading selections and improve basic writing skills. Cultural comparisons enable the students to appreciate and understand the uniqueness of other cultures as well as their own.
SPANISH III #357
LEVEL: 9-10-11-12
CREDIT: 1 ONE YEAR
Prerequisites: Freshmen: Placement test and department placement required. Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors: Minimum grade of 76% in each category of evaluation in Spanish II #356 and signature of previous Spanish teacher.
Department chair signature required if not currently enrolled in Spanish.
NB: It is expected that vocabulary and grammar from the previous language course have been retained so that there is an appropriate foundation for further study.
This course is conducted in Spanish and concentrates on promoting more complex linguistic ability by learning a wide selection of vocabulary and applying progressively intricate language structures.
The emphasis is on correct grammar, vocabulary development, and accurate pronunciation.
It promotes verbal and non-verbal communication skills while using language in situational contexts. Writing skills are broadened. Students compare and contrast their culture with that of the Spanish-speaking people of the world.
SPANISH IV #358
LEVEL: 10-11-12
HONORS
CREDIT: 1 ONE YEAR
FEE: $7.00 (National Spanish Test Fee)
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of 86% in each category of evaluation in Spanish III #357 or Spanish III Honors #352, and signature of previous Spanish teacher.
NB: It is expected that vocabulary and grammar from the previous language course have been retained so that there is an appropriate foundation for further study.
This course is conducted in Spanish and incorporates the four balanced-skills approach of the earlier levels: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Vocabulary and grammar from earlier levels are reviewed, refined, and expanded.
Emphasis is placed on broadening and enhancing conversation, grammar, reading, and composition skills. Students read materials based on a selection of current periodicals, portions of classic literature, and cultural readings. Students become familiar with the differences between their culture and that of the Spanish-speaking world.
AP SPANISH LANGUAGE #359
LEVEL: 11-12 ADVANCED PLACEMENT
CREDIT: 1 ONE YEAR
Prerequisites: Juniors: Minimum grade of 86% in each category of evaluation in Spanish IV Honors #358 and signature of previous Spanish teacher. Seniors: Minimum grade of 86% in each category of evaluation in Spanish III Honors #352 or Spanish IV Honors #358 and signature of previous Spanish teacher.
NB: It is expected that vocabulary and grammar from the previous language course have been retained so that there is an appropriate foundation for further study.
This course is conducted in Spanish. Previous vocabulary and grammar are reviewed, refined, and expanded. The course acquaints the student with literature featuring various literary and cultural themes.
The students become aware of the differences in culture between the Spanish-speaking world and the English-speaking world. Short stories, excerpts from novels and plays, and articles from periodicals offer an opportunity for the student to read with understanding and to gain deeper insights into the nature and structure of the Spanish language. Reading, writing, and speaking in Spanish are very important aspects of this course. Students are prepared for the AP Spanish Language examination.
