World Languages

Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Students will learn to understand, speak, read and write basic French. They will learn to communicate effectively and confidently in common, everyday situations. In addition, students will become familiar with customs, foods, holidays, sports and geography of French-speaking countries.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 1
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

French 2 will begin with a review of vocabulary and structures taught in French 1. Students will study the past tenses and more complex grammatical structures to develop skills in understanding the French language. They will expand their knowledge of life in French-speaking countries through the celebration of holidays, cultural activities and exposure to authentic materials and sources in French.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 2
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Students will expand their skills in understanding and using French. They will learn to communicate with other students of French through a variety of media and use of authentic, contemporary materials. Reading topics will emphasize French-speaking cultures the globe.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 3
Grade Level: 11-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Students will expand and refine their skills in understanding and using French. They will continue to communicate with other students of French through a variety of media and use of authentic, contemporary materials. Students will review previously learned tenses and grammar as well as learn advanced language structures. Reading topics will emphasize current events, contemporary literature and French-speaking cultures around the globe.

Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

First year German focuses on developing fundamental communication skills. Students will learn to understand, speak, read and write basic everyday German. In year one, the strongest focus is on oral proficiency and listening comprehension.  Students will be taught through the TPR* and TPRS* responding to teacher-directed questions, participating in storytelling,playing memory games, singing songs and other creative activities, as well as some traditional methods and activities.  Students will gain listening proficiency through dictations, stories, video, and teacher input. In addition, students will become familiar with German culture and its contributions to American culture.  [*TPR=Total Physical Response, TPRS=Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling.]

Prerequisite: Successful completion of German 1
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Second year German focuses on the further development of communication skills. Students will continue to build more extensive vocabulary and internalized grammar skills to speak in a variety of situations. Instruction includes oral proficiency through TPRS*, responding to teacher-directed questions, and participating in various storytelling activities.   Students will gain a deeper listening proficiency through dictations, stories, and video. Some traditional methods and activities will be included as well.  Students will read and create complex short stories and skits to build reading and writing skills. German culture and its contributions to American culture are also explored through cultural readings and projects.  [*TPRS=Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling.]

Prerequisite: Successful completion of German 2
Grade Level: 10-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Third year German focuses on enhancing the student’s ability to communicate in speech and writing beyond simple survival language. The 3rd year is taught almost exclusively in German.  Instruction includes oral proficiency through conversation and TPRS*. Some traditional methods and activities will be included as well.Students will gain listening proficiency through stories, video, and teacher input.  Increasingly detailed readings, which will require familiarity with more complex grammatical forms and extended vocabulary, will be explored to build reading skills. Students are encouraged to express their thoughts competently in letters and in compositions of greater length. Through an examination of art, politics, literature, and music, the student will be encouraged to begin to see the world from the German point of view.  [*TPRS=Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling.]

Prerequisite: Successful completion of German 3
Grade Level: 11-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Fourth year German is taught completely in German to enhance the student’s ability to communicate in speech and writing beyond simple survival language. Students will gain listening proficiency through stories, videos and TPRS*. Some traditional methods and activities will be included as well.  Increasingly detailed literary works, which will require familiarity with complex grammatical forms and extended vocabulary, will be explored to build reading skills. Students are encouraged to express their thoughts competently in letters, poetry, and in compositions of greater length. Through an examination of art, politics, literature, and music, the student will be encouraged to see the world from the German point of view.   [*TPRS=Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling.]

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 1 with a 92% or higher and/or teacher recommendation. Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Honors French 2 will begin with a review of vocabulary and structures taught in French 1. Students will study the past tenses and more complex grammatical structures to develop skills in understanding the French language. Students will use communicative activities, projects and outside readings to express themselves in the target language and explore French culture.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors French 2 and/or teacher recommendation
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Students will expand their skills in understanding and using French. They will learn to communicate with other students of French through a variety of media and use of authentic, contemporary materials. Students will review previously learned tenses and grammar as well as learn advanced language structures. Reading topics will emphasize French-speaking cultures around the globe. Honors 3 students will explore French language and literature in greater depth than in academic French 3. Performance assessments will address the four components of language learning: reading, writing, speaking and listening that build upon prior knowledge from French 1 and 2 at a gradually increasing level of sophistication.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 3 Honors and/or teacher recommendation.
Grade Level: 11-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Students will expand and refine their skills in speaking and using the French language through the use of authentic materials. They will continue their study of French literature and current events in preparation for college entrance exams and college level classes.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors French 4
Grade Level: 12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Students will expand and refine their skills in understanding and using French. They will continue to communicate with other students of French through a variety of media and use of authentic, contemporary materials. Students will review previously learned tenses and grammar as well as learn advanced language structures. Reading topics will emphasize current events, contemporary literature and French-speaking cultures around the globe. Honors 4 students will explore French language and literature in greater depth than in academic French 4. Performance assessments will address the four components of language learning: reading, writing, speaking and listening that build upon prior knowledge from French 1, 2 and 3 at a gradually increasing level of sophistication.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of German 1 with 92% or higher and teacher recommendation.
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Second year German focuses on the further development of communication skills. Students will continue to build more extensive vocabulary and internalized grammar skills to speak in a variety of situations. Instruction includes oral proficiency through TPRS*, responding to teacher-directed questions, and participating in various storytelling activities.Some traditional methods and activities will be included as well. Students will gain a deeper listening proficiency through dictations, stories, and video.  Students will read and create complex short stories and skits to build reading and writing skills. German culture and its contributions to American culture are also explored through cultural readings and projects. This course will move at a faster pace and will go into more depth than German 2.   [*TPRS=Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling.]

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors German 2 and/or teacher recommendation.
Grade Level: 10-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Third year German focuses on enhancing the student’s ability to communicate in speech and writing beyond simple survival language. The 3rd year is taught almost exclusively in German.  Instruction includes oral proficiency through conversation and TPRS*. Some traditional methods and activities will be included as well. Students will gain listening proficiency through stories, video, and teacher input.  Increasingly detailed readings, which will require familiarity with more complex grammatical forms and extended vocabulary, will be explored to build reading skills. Students are encouraged to express their thoughts competently in letters and in compositions of greater length. Through an examination of art, politics, literature, and music, the student will be encouraged to begin to see the world from the German point of view.  Honors German 3 will move at a faster pace and go into greater depth than German 3.  [*TPRS=Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling.]

Prerequisite: Successful completion of German III or Honors German III  and/or teacher recommendation.
Grade Level: 11-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Fourth year German is taught completely in German to enhance the student’s ability to communicate in speech and writing beyond simple survival language. Students will gain listening proficiency through stories, videos and TPRS*. Some traditional methods and activities will be included as well.Increasingly detailed literary works, which will require familiarity with complex grammatical forms and extended vocabulary, will be explored to build reading skills. Students are encouraged to express their thoughts competently in letters, poetry, and in compositions of greater length. Through an examination of art, politics, literature, and music, the student will be encouraged to see the world from the German point of view.   Honors German 4 will move at a faster pace and go into more depth than German 4.  [*TPRS=Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling.]

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors German 4
Grade Level: 12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Fifth year German is taught completely in German to enhance the student’s ability to communicate in speech and writing beyond simple survival language. Students will gain listening proficiency through stories, videos, literature,traditional methods and activities and TPRS*. Increasingly detailed literary works, which will require familiarity with complex grammatical forms and extended vocabulary, will be explored to build reading skills. Students are encouraged to express their thoughts competently in letters, poetry, and in compositions of greater length. Activities will be derived from current events, literature and histories from the German-speaking countries.  Through an examination of art, politics, literature, and music, the student will be encouraged to see the world from the German point of view.   [*TPRS=Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling.]

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Latin 1 with a 92% or higher and/or with teacher recommendation
Grade Level: 10-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

This course is designed for the more self-motivated, higher achieving Latin learner. Students will continue to develop vocabulary and translation skills taught in Latin I and will be introduced to more complex grammatical structures along with becoming aware of the historical development and cultural aspects of Roman life. At the honors level, students will generally be held to a higher standard than those who have elected the Academic option. Furthermore, honor students will be required to complete additional assignments, including (but not limited to) extra sections on assessments, translation projects, and class presentations.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of previous Latin course
Grade Level: 10-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Students will further develop vocabulary and translating skills taught in Latin 1 & 2 as well as continue cultural development and appreciation through a survey of Latin literature. Students learn literary devices and historical allusion of 2000 year old texts.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 1 with a 92% or higher and/or recommendation from teacher
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Honors Spanish 2 is geared for students who are self-motivated and independent learners. The course will go into greater depth than Spanish 2. Students will be expected to maintain Spanish skills which may require summer enrichment in order to complete performance-based assessments that show synthesis, analysis and application of Spanish grammar and vocabulary. This course will also require students to do additional performance assessments that address the four components of language learning – reading, writing, speaking and listening that build upon prior knowledge from Spanish 1 at a gradually increasing level of sophistication.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Spanish 2 and/ or teacher recommendation; incoming freshmen must pass the placement test with a 90% or higher
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Honors Spanish 3 is geared for students who are self motivated and independent learners. The course will go into a greater depth than Spanish 3. Students will be expected to maintain Spanish skills, which may require summer enrichment in order to complete performance-based assessments that show synthesis, analysis and application of Spanish grammar and vocabulary. This course will also require students to do additional performance assessments that address the four components of language learning – reading, writing, speaking and listening—that build upon prior knowledge from Spanish 1 and 2 at a gradually increasing level of sophistication.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Spanish 3 and/or teacher recommendation
Grade Level: 10-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Students continue to study advanced grammatical structures while building vocabulary and improving and refining skills taught in levels one, two and three. Spanish 4 Honors includes additional in depth grammatical application. Emphasis is placed on speaking, understanding, writing, and reading as well as cultural knowledge.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Spanish 4  and/ or recommendation.
Grade Level: 11-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Spanish 5 Honors is a rigorous course taught exclusively in Spanish that requires students to improve proficiency across the three modes of communication: interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational. Corresponding cultural elements are integrated into units of study and classroom activities are designed with those cultural connections in mind. It is expected that students have previously been exposed to advanced language structures in the courses leading up to this one; however, review of the mechanics (grammar) is done with the contextual framework of each unit as needed. Students who express an interest are encouraged to take the AP Spanish Language & Culture exam in May.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 5 or Honors Spanish 5
Grade Level: 11-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

This course analyzes the historical events, institutions, artistic production (cinema), symbols and values of Spain from prehistory through the modern era. Introduction to the analysis of Spanish culture, practice and representation along with weekly podcasts/video casts, current event discussions and debates will be used to enhance communication skills entirely in Spanish.

Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Students will be introduced to vocabulary and the basic grammatical structure of the Latin language. Emphasis is on translation and the relationship between Latin and English. Students will also be introduced to ancient Roman history, early Roman life and customs, and Greek and Roman mythology.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Latin 1
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Students will continue to develop vocabulary and translation skills taught in Latin 1 and will be introduced to more complex grammatical structures along with becoming aware of the historical development and cultural aspects of Roman life.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of previous Latin course
Grade Level: 10-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Students will further develop vocabulary and translating skills taught in Latin 1 & 2 as well as continue cultural development and appreciation through a survey of Latin literature. Students learn literary devices and historical allusion of 2000 year old texts.

Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Students will learn to understand, speak, read, and write basic Spanish. In addition, students will become familiar with the everyday life, customs, foods, holidays, sports and geography of the Hispanic world.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish I
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Students will learn new grammatical structures, continue to build vocabulary, and refine skills begun in Spanish I. Emphasis is placed on speaking, understanding, writing and reading as well as cultural knowledge.

Prerequisite: A skill-based test will determine student involvement in this course
Grade Level: 9 -12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

This course is specifically designed for students who are native speakers. This is a content-based, student-centered language arts and literacy program focused on the specific needs of native speakers. This course will allow native speakers the opportunity to practice and improve oral and written language skills and their reading comprehension, thus moving students beyond informal and basic literacy skills. Students will be prepared to use Spanish language as an invaluable life skill for opportunities and service in the community, in higher education and in careers.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 2
Grade Level: 9-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Students review and are introduced to more new grammatical structures. They will continue to build vocabulary and advance and refine skills taught in Spanish 1 and 2. Emphasis is placed on speaking, understanding, writing, and reading as well as cultural knowledge.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 3
Grade Level: 10-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

Students are introduced to advanced grammatical structures while continuing to build vocabulary and improve and refine skills taught in levels one, two, and three. Emphasis is placed on speaking, understanding, writing, and reading as well as cultural knowledge.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 4 or Honors Spanish 4
Grade Level: 11-12
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1

This course is designated to hone students’ conversational skills in Spanish through the study of Hispanic culture. While the main emphasis will be on speaking and oral practice, history and current events will be used as vehicles to further develop and refine the skills in key grammatical areas as well as to improve written expression. Through conversations in Spanish about culture and news, students will also develop a deeper understanding of Hispanic culture. The course builds on prior experience in Spanish at the high intermediate to advanced level.