World Language Course Offerings

Spanish I - CP
Grades 9, 10, 11
Course #0455

This course focuses on introducing the language with an emphasis on developing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.  Students will learn basic vocabulary and grammatical structures.  Vocabulary topics include:  basic conversation, descriptive adjectives, school, emotions, food, family, clothing, restaurant, house and household chores, and sports.  Grammar topics include subject pronouns, conjugating regular and irregular present tense verbs, and expressing likes and dislikes.   Students will learn about the customs and traditions of Spanish-speaking people throughout the world.

SPANISH I (ACP)
Grades 9, 10, 11
Course #0457

This course focuses on introducing the language with an emphasis on developing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.  Students will learn basic vocabulary and grammatical structures.  Vocabulary topics include:  basic conversation, descriptive adjectives, school, emotions, food, family, clothing, restaurant, house and household chores, and sports.  Grammar topics include subject pronouns, conjugating regular and irregular present tense verbs, and expressing likes and dislikes.   Students will learn about the customs and traditions of Spanish-speaking people throughout the world.

SPANISH II (CP)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Course #0465

Prerequisite:  -Satisfactory completion of Spanish 1 (CP)

                       -Students with a “C” average or lower in Spanish 1 CP will complete a summer assignment to strengthen their skills.   

                   -Teacher recommendation

Students will learn additional vocabulary and grammar necessary to communicate in the target language. Vocabulary topics will include family and parties, leisure activities, house and household items, shopping, vacations and travel, volunteer work, technology, television and movies. Grammar topics will focus on the use of possessive adjectives, ser vs. estar, stem-changing verbs, the prerterite tense, indirect and direct object pronouns, verbs like gustar, saber vs. conocer. Students will explore the customs of various Spanish-speaking countries

SPANISH II (ACP)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Course #0467

Prerequisite:                   

                     - Required placement test for Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Students as well as strong writing/reading skills and/or score from HSPT or standardized tests

                     -Satisfactory completion of Spanish 1 (ACP)

                    -Teacher recommendation

Students will continue to improve their communication skills in the target language. Vocabulary study will be more extensive, as well as the grammar component of their course work. Topics will include extracurricular activities, daily routines, shopping, running errands, places in a city or town, childhood, holidays, and family celebrations. Students will also study Hispanic cultures and traditions.

Spanish II (Honors )
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12|
Course #0469

Prerequisite: - Required placement test for Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Students as well as strong writing/reading skills and/or score from HSPT or standardized tests

In order for any current student to level up (CP to ACP, ACP to Honors) the student must have the required average as per prerequisites, teacher recommendation and pass a level-up readiness test to confirm the student has the skills for the advanced level.  

                       -A “B-” average in Honors Spanish I or “A” average in ACP Spanish I

                       -Teacher Recommendation

This course is designed to further one’s proficiency at the advanced level. Emphasis is on developing one’s interpersonal, interpretive and presentational skills. Students will be expected to communicate daily in the target language. Vocabulary will focus on daily routines, around town, family celebrations, natural disasters and emergencies, parts of the body, cooking expressions and food, travel, professions, environmental issues. Grammatical concepts will emphasize the more advanced and complex structures of the past tense. Students will narrate past stories using the preterite and imperfect tenses. Other grammatical concepts include commands and the present subjunctive. In addition, the students will compare and contrast various Hispanic cultures and traditions

Spanish III - CP
Grades 11, 12 

This course will further develop students’ communicative proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students must have a thorough working knowledge of Spanish vocabulary and grammar and will be expected to communicate in the target language. They will utilize a more extensive vocabulary as well as more complex grammatical structures. Topics will include travel, vacations, sports, health, shopping, and ancient and modern Mexico. A focus on Hispanic culture and civilization accompanies the course. 

Spanish III (ACP)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Course #0477

This course will further develop students’ communicative proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students must have a thorough working knowledge of Spanish vocabulary and grammar and will be expected to communicate in the target language. They will use more extensive vocabulary as well as more complex grammatical structures to communicate. Topics will include family, vacations, volunteerism, requests and recommendations, the media, the environment, social awareness, and presenting and supporting opinions. They will further explore Hispanic cultures and traditions.

Spanish III (Honors)
Grades 10, 11, 12
Course #0479

This course is designed to further students’ proficiency at the intermediate/advanced level.  Emphasis is on developing interpersonal, interpretive and presentational skills.  Vocabulary focuses on environmental concerns, social awareness, professions/careers, travel, technology, suburban and urban life, and literature.  Grammatical concepts emphasize the more advanced structures. In addition, the students will compare and contrast various Hispanic cultures and traditions.

Honors Spanish IV

Grades 11, 12

This course is designed to further one’s communicative proficiency at the advanced level.  Emphasis is on developing one’s interpersonal, interpretive and presentational skills.  Vocabulary will focus on societal issues, economics, higher education, finance, the arts and the workforce.  Grammatical concepts will emphasize the more advanced and complex verb structures.  Students will also further develop their critical reading and interpretation skills through various authentic short stories, narratives, poems and the comparing and contrasting of the Hispanic culture.

AP Spanish Language and Culture
Grades 11, 12
Course #0490

This course is intended to further student's communicative proficiency in the target language through integrating the core linguistic skills (interpersonal, interpretive and presentational)) throughout the course.  The course is designed to present a variety of activities and practices with the study of each unit.  This allows the students to express, inquire and use different strategies in a variety of cultural contexts, thus honing student’s ability to listen, speak and use resources that they may apply their skills.  The objective of student abilities include: spoken/written interpersonal communication, audio/visual interpretive communication, written/print interpretive communication and spoken/written presentational communication.    The course themes students will encounter include:  beauty and aesthetics, global challenges, science and technology, contemporary life, personal and public identities and families and communities. The class is taught entirely in Spanish in order to motivate students to use their Spanish language skills throughout the year and refrain from falling back into their native tongue.

Latin I
Grades 9, 10, 11
Course #0491

The aim of the first year of Latin is to train the student to read, analyze and translate elementary Latin.  Students will understand basic grammatical forms and develop a mastery of prescribed vocabulary.  Derivation of words and short narratives from Roman history and literature prepare students for linguistic development and impart valuable insight into Roman language, life and culture. 

Latin II
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Course #0492

The Latin II course reviews the principles of Latin I and aims to further the student’s ability to read, comprehend and translate Latin of increasing difficulty.  The grammar component expands to include the essential elements of both English and Latin grammar forms. This course helps to expand the student’s understanding and appreciation of Roman culture and customs. Unedited writings are introduced. 

Latin III/IV Honors Poetry continues to focus on the acquisition of skills for reading and analyzing original Latin poetry, mostly from writers of the Golden Age of Classical Latin literature. A thorough review of basic grammar and vocabulary will continue, followed by new syntax and an emphasis on reading Latin.

Latin III/IV Honors Prose

Course # 0498

Grades 10, 11, 12

Course Description

Latin III/IV Honors Prose continues to focus on the acquisition of skills for reading Latin and the appreciation of those skills in the student’s daily life.  A thorough review of basic grammar, syntax, and vocabulary will continue, followed by new syntax and an emphasis on reading Latin.  Students will read and analyze an extensive amount of original Latin prose, mostly from various writers of the Golden Age of Classical Latin literature.

French I
Grades 9, 10, 11
Course #0417

French I is a full year course for 9^th graders.  In this course, students will begin to master the skills necessary to read, write, speak, and understand French.  Students will achieve this goal through the use of audio and visual materials and skill-based computer software for vocabulary development and grammar application.  Students will also study the cultures and traditions of francophone countries.  A variety of teaching materials and approaches will be used in the classroom, including role-play, dialogue presentations, pair-share, etc.  The course is conducted in French as much as possible, and students are expected to speak French in class to the best of their ability.

French II
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Course #0427

Prerequisite:  -Required placement test for Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Students as well as strong writing/reading skills and/or score from HSPT or standardized tests

                          -Satisfactory completion of French 1

                          -Teacher recommendation

This course is designed to further develop students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, as well as their knowledge of francophone literature and cultures, through the use of audio COs, DVDs, grammar exercises, computer software programs and authentic reading material. Oral proficiency and precise use of grammatical structures are reinforced daily, and emphasis is placed on building vocabulary, including common idioms and phrases, at this level. The communicative, cooperative, and constructive learning techniques are used to master the language.  The class is conducted primarily in French and students are expected to speak French in class to the best of their ability.

French III-Honors
Grades 10, 11, 12
Course #0439

Prerequisite:  -   Required placement test for Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Students as well as strong writing/reading skills and/or score from HSPT or standardized tests

- In order for any current student to level up (CP to ACP, ACP to Honors) the student must have the required average as per prerequisites, teacher recommendation and pass a level-up readiness test to confirm the student has the skills for the advanced level.  

                       -“B-” average in French II (ACP)

                          -Teacher recommendation

 This course is designed to further develop students’ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills through the use of audio CDs, DVDs, computer software, and authentic reading material. Oral proficiency and precise grammar are reinforced daily, and emphasis is placed on reading comprehension and writing skills. Communicative, cooperative and constructive learning techniques are used in the classroom to master the language. The class is conducted primarily in French, and students are expected to speak in French to the best of their ability.

French IV-Honors
Grades 11, 12
Course #0449

Prerequisite:  - Required placement test for Incoming Freshman and Transfer Students as well as strong writing/reading skills and/or score from HSPT or standardized tests

- In order for any current student to level up (CP to ACP, ACP to Honors) the student must have the required average as per prerequisites, teacher recommendation and pass a level-up readiness test to confirm the student has the skills for the advanced level.  

                        -“B-” average in Honors French III

                          -Teacher recommendation

This course focuses on real communication, in meaningful context, that consolidates students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, and further develops their cultural competency. The course provides a comprehensive grammar review, and offers works of poetry, prose, and video clips for examples of usage and structure. The class is conducted in French and it is anticipated that students will speak in French to the best of their ability.

French V-Advanced Placement
Grade 12
Course #0452

Prerequisite:

                     -Required placement test for Transfer Students as well as strong writing/reading skills and/or score from HSPT or standardized tests

        - In order for any current student to level up (CP to ACP, ACP to Honors) the student must have the required average as per prerequisites, teacher recommendation and pass a level-up readiness test to confirm the student has the skills for the advanced level.  

- “B” average in Honors French IV, 

- “A” average in Honors French III 

-Teacher recommendation

AP College Board test and attendance requirements apply.

 AP French Language and Culture is a college level course designed to further develop students’ proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking French. The course provides an academically challenging environment in which students prepare to sit for the Advanced Placement French Language and Culture Exam in May, and which facilitates students’ transition from high school to college level academics. Course work develops precise use of vocabulary and syntax, as well as accurate oral and written analyses of articles, reports, podcasts, on-air interviews and panel discussions. The class is conducted in French, and students are expected to speak in French.