BHS
Course Descriptions
Italian II 1 Credit Grade 9-10
Level Two embraces the first half of the proficiencies outlined in Checkpoint B of the NYS syllabus. While maintaining emphasis on oral/ aural survival skills, this course will also involve the students in readings of a more complex nature and in the basics of Italian composition
Italian III 1 Credit Grades 10-11
Level Three covers the second half of the proficiencies outlined in Checkpoint B of the NYS syllabus. This course continues the emphasis on communication skills. Students will be expected to demonstrate comprehension of lengthy auditory and reading passages. Students will also engage in creative and guided composition. All aspects of the course will center around real-life situations with utilization of such authentic materials as Italian newspapers, magazines and video programs. In June, students who take and pass the Checkpoint B examination will be eligible for a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation through study of levels I, II, and III.
Italian 4H 1 Credit Grades 11-12
This course concentrates on more advanced functions of the language through a communicative approach and a further development of cultural awareness. It also is an exploration of several aspects of literary composition, related to both form and content, especially as they apply to the specific works selected from various literary genres. This course is a prerequisite for AP Italian.
College Italian 1 Credit Grades 11-12
This course will provide information regarding the history, art, science, literature, politics and customs that have contributed to the shaping of Italian society. College fee applies.
AP Italian 1 Credit Grade 12 students who have met prerequisite or other qualifying criteria
This is an intermediate college-level course requiring a high degree of competency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in the target language. Advanced Placement credit is awarded only for those in the program for the entire year. Students are expected to register for and take the AP exam in May. The possibility of gaining college credit and/or advanced standing in college is based upon students’ performance on the AP exam. Advanced Placement course credit/weight is awarded only to those students enrolled in the program for the entire year.
French II 1 Credit Grades 9-10
Level Two embraces the first half of the proficiencies outlined in Checkpoint B of the NYS syllabus. While maintaining emphasis on oral/aural survival skills, this course will also involve the students in readings of a more complex nature and in the basics of French composition.
French III 1 Credit Grades 10-11
Level Three covers the second half of the proficiencies outlined in Checkpoint B of the NYS syllabus. This course continues with the emphasis on communication skills. Students will be expected to demonstrate comprehension of lengthy auditory and reading passages. Students will also engage in creative and guided composition. All aspects of the course will center around real-life situations with utilization of such authentic materials as French newspapers, magazines and video programs. In June, students who take and pass the Checkpoint B examination will be eligible for a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation through study of levels I, II, and III.
French 4H 1 Credit Grades 11-12
This course concentrates on more advanced functions of the language through a communicative approach and a further development of cultural awareness. Efforts are made to develop a practical vocabulary as well as an ability to use the language as a medium of communication. This course is a prerequisite for AP French.
AP French 1 Credit Grade 12
This is an intermediate college-level course requiring a high degree of competency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in the target language. Advanced Placement credit is awarded only for those in the program for the entire year. Students are expected to register for and take the AP exam in May. The possibility of gaining college credit and/or advanced standing in college is based upon students’ performance on the AP exam. Advanced Placement course credit/weight is awarded only to those students enrolled in the program for the entire year.
Spanish I 1 Credit Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Employing extensive oral/aural activity, the student is placed into real-life situations using the Spanish language. With the aid of authentic materials, the student will, through role playing, dramatizations and other oral exercises, simulate everyday life in a Spanish environment. NYS Language Standards for Checkpoint A will be met.
Spanish II 1 Credit Grades 9-10
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish I and the Checkpoint A exam at the Middle School
Level Two embraces the first half of the proficiencies outlined in Checkpoint B of the NYS syllabus. While maintaining emphasis on oral/aural survival skills, this course will also involve the students in readings of a more complex nature and in the basics of Spanish composition.
Spanish III 1 Credit Grades 10-11
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish II
Level Three covers the second half of the proficiencies outlined in Checkpoint B of the NYS syllabus. This course continues with the emphasis on communication skills. Students will be expected to demonstrate comprehension of lengthy auditory and reading passages. Students will also engage in creative and guided composition. All aspects of the course will center around real-life situations with utilization of such authentic materials as Spanish newspapers, magazines and video programs. In June, students who take and pass the Checkpoint B examination will be eligible for a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation through study of levels I, II, and III.
Spanish 4H 1 Credit Grades 11-12
This course concentrates on more advanced functions of the language through a communicative approach and a further development of cultural awareness. It also is an exploration of several aspects of literary composition, related to both form and content, especially as they apply to the specific works selected from various literary genres. This course is a prerequisite for AP Spanish.
College Spanish 1 Credit Grade 12
This course will provide information regarding the history, art, science, literature, politics and customs that have contributed to the shaping of Italian society. College fee applies.