All second language courses require daily reinforcement through study and practice at home and at school.
FRENCH IFull Year
9 10 11 12
The first year of a language study features correctness in pronunciation, the language's grammatical structure, acquisition of a working vocabulary, conversational patterns, reading and writing in the language and an introduction to the culture of the countries speaking that language.
FRENCH IIFull Year
10 11 12
The second year of a language reinforces the preliminary abilities acquired in the first year of study. The student should be able to build proficiency in the oral and written structure and particularly to increase comprehension of the spoken language and should be able to use the language as a travel resource. The course is designed to further interest in the culture of the peoples speaking the language. Prerequisite: French I.
FRENCH IIIFull Year
11 12
The third year course gives the student an opportunity to specialize in the study of a foreign language so that he/she may gain cultural insights from its literature, may write the language more easily and more idiomatically, and may begin to comprehend and speak the language with proficiency. This course will fulfill the humanities/occupational graduation requirement. Credit in this course applies toward the Honors Diploma. Prerequisites: French I and II.
FRENCH IVFull Year
12
The fourth year course gives the student a more in-depth study of the culture and the language. Students should be reading and speaking the language as well as expanding into the literature. Credit in this couse applies toward the Honors Diploma. Prerequisites: French I, II, III.
SPANISH IFull Year
9 10 11 12
The first year of a language study features correctness in pronunciation, the language's grammatical structure, acquisitioning of a working vocabulary, conversational patterns, reading and writing in the language and an introduction to the culture of the countries speaking that language. These basic elements are reinforced through listening, speaking, reading, and writing with tape activities, text activities, and corresponding video components.
SPANISH IIFull Year
10 11 12
The second year of a language reinforces the preliminary abilities acquired in the first year of study. The student should be able to build proficiency in the oral and written structure and particularly to increase comprehension of the spoken language and should be able to use the language as a travel resource. The course is designed to further interest in the culture of the peoples speaking the language. Prerequisite: Spanish I.
SPANISH IIIFull Year
11 12
The third year course gives the student an opportunity to specialize in the study of a foreign language so that he/she may gain cultural insights from its literature, may write the language more easily and more idiomatically, and may begin to comprehend and speak the language with proficiency. Prerequisites: Spanish I and II. This course fulfills the humanities/occupational graduation requirment. Credit in this course applies toward the Honors Diploma
SPANISH IVFull Year
12
The fourth year course gives the student a more in-depth study of the culture and the language. Students should be reading and speaking the language as well as expanding into the literature. Prerequisites: Spanish I, II, and III. Credit in this course applies toward the Honors Diploma.
SPANISH, APFull Year
12
AP Spanish is a college-level course for high school credit, and college credit may be obtained by passing the advanced placement test given in the spring. The course involves the critical reading, writing of compositions, and advanced grammar of Spanish as well as progressive improvement of speaking skills. Students must be seniors and meet designated GPA and test score requirements. Students will be required to take the Advanced Placement Exam in May. The fee for the exam is $85.00. This is a nonrefundable fee and must be paid by the end of the first semester. Students not paying the exam fee will be dropped at the end of first semester. Students may gain college credit by passing the Advanced Placement Examination. Lab/Exam Fee: $85. Credit in this course applies toward the Honors Diploma. Prerequisites: Spanish I, II, and III.