World Language

This course will introduce students to the French language and culture. Students will learn basic vocabulary and grammatical concepts and concentrate on the six language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, performing and observing. 

Using French in the classroom will be an integral part of this course. The cultural emphasis will be on French-speaking Canada. Material in level one language courses include time, date, weather, ER, IR & RE present tense verbs, future tense with Aller, adjectives with agreement, possessive adjectives, numbers, interrogative pronouns, colors.

This course will aid students in the further development of the six language skills beyond the basic level. Greater emphasis will be placed upon oral fluency; students will now be required to use French to communicate in the classroom. Students will continue to learn about French culture through short stories, readings and activities. Material in level two language courses include present tense, passé composé, imparfait, indirect/direct objects, relative pronouns, commands. 

This course will engage students in the development of all aspects of language proficiency, including more sophisticated structures and vocabulary. Assessments combine traditional testing with thematic projects related to French culture. French geography, history and culture are integrated through literature, film and art. Material in level three language courses include relative pronouns, pronouns, present subjunctive, conditional, futur simple, simple past, adjectives & demonstrative pronouns.  

This course will aid students in the further development of language proficiency. Students will be expected to use only French in the classroom and in written assignments. Grammatical concepts, vocabulary and culture will be explored through literature. The practice of all six skills will continue. Material in level four language courses includes the plus-que-parfait, conditionnel passé and futur antérieur. Reading include Le Petit Prince and Le Fantôme de l’Opéra. 

This course will continue the study of French literature, and culture. Students will be expected to use only French in the classroom and in written assignments. Improved written expression will be encouraged through research projects, essays and journals. Students will continue to improve upon the six language skills. Reading selections will rotate every other year and will cover authors such as Hugo, René Goscinny, Sartre, Corneille, Anouilh, Duras, Moliere, La Fontaine, Baudelaire, Rimbaud, and Camus. History and Literature will be explored through the Trésors du Temps anthology. 

This course will introduce students to Spanish language and culture.  Students will learn basic vocabulary and grammatical concepts and concentrate on the six language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, performing and observing.   Hispanic history, music and art will also be a focus of the course.  Material in level one language courses include time, date, weather, present tense verbs, future tense, adjectives with agreement, possessive, present progressive, numbers, interrogative words, colors. 

This course will aid students in the development of the six language skills beyond the basic level. Greater emphasis will be placed upon oral fluency; students will now be required to use Spanish to communicate in the classroom. Students will continue to learn about Hispanic culture through short stories, advanced readings, films and activities. Material in level two language courses include present tense, preterite, imperfect, indirect/direct objects, future, conditional, negative/affirmative, superlatives, relative pronouns, commands.  

This course will allow students to review concepts previously mastered and learn new, more sophisticated grammatical structures and vocabulary. Students will also be involved with an in-depth study of the geography, history and culture of Spain and/or Latin America. Language proficiency will be emphasized and writing skills will continue to be developed. Material in level three language courses include relative pronouns, past participle, pronouns, irregular commands, present subjunctive, present perfect, adjectives & demonstrative pronouns, future, conditional, simple past. 

This course will aid students in the further development of language proficiency. Students will be expected to speak Spanish daily. Grammatical concepts, vocabulary and culture will be explored through the reading of various genres and styles of Hispanic literature. The practice of all six skills will continue. Material in level four language courses include negative with subjunctive, pluperfect subjunctive, relative pronouns. 

This course will provide students with an opportunity for more in-depth study of literature. Greater emphasis will be placed on contemporary culture. There will also be further development of the finer points of grammar through reading, writing, listening and speaking. 

In Latin I, we will seek to understand the most essential components of the ancient language of Latin through what we will call Nostra Experientulia Prima (our first little experience). These essential components include nouns and their various forms, verbs in multiple tenses and voices, the most frequent Latin vocabulary, the rules of pronunciation, and more. We will learn our Latin by looking directly at the texts of the many personalities who have communicated in this language for its roughly 2300 year history. Using this “textbook” of Latin writings throughout the centuries, we will work on developing our skills as Latinists. We will develop our core Latin skills throughout the year by writing our own original Latin messages and stories, translating passages, reading Latin at sight, completing grammar exercises, and having short Latin conversations. 

We will also be engaging with the orbis antiquus (the ancient world) through many articles, documentaries, plays, response papers, and creative projects. Unit topics will include  the legend and the legacy of ancient Rome, social classes and society, traveling the orbis terrarum and religion and science in the ancient world. 

In Latin II, we will seek to build upon the most essential components of the ancient language of Latin through what we will call Nostra Experientulia Secunda (our second little experience). These essential components include nouns and their various forms, verbs in multiple tenses and voices, more of the most frequent Latin vocabulary, degrees of adjectives and more. We will learn our Latin by looking directly at the texts of the many personalities who have communicated in this language for its roughly 2300 year history. Using this “textbook” of Latin writings throughout the centuries, we will work on developing our skills as Latinists. We will develop our core Latin skills throughout the year by writing our own original Latin messages and stories, translating passages, reading Latin at sight, completing grammar exercises, and having short Latin conversations.

We will also continue engaging with the orbis antiquus (the ancient world) through many articles, documentaries, plays, response papers, and creative projects. Unit topics will include  Roman imperialism , heroes and morality, the average Roman and  justice, rights, and mores. 

In Latin III, we will build upon our previous knowledge of Latin through what we will call Nostra Experientulia Tertia (our third little experience). We will continue to learn Latin by immersing ourselves in Latin literature from all times and places. Using this “textbook” of Latin writings throughout the centuries, we will continue refining our skills as Latinists. We will develop our Latin competencies throughout the year by writing our own original Latin messages and stories, translating passages, reading Latin at sight, completing grammar exercises, and having short Latin conversations.

We will also be studying the orbis antiquus (the ancient world) through many articles, documentaries, plays, response papers, and creative projects. Unit topics will include  the emperors of Rome,  Fasti and the religions of the empire , “the other” , love and its forms.  

In Latin IV, we will seek to master the most essential components of the ancient language of Latin through what we will call Nostra Experientulia Quarta (our fourth little experience). We will continue to learn Latin by immersing ourselves in Latin literature from all times and places. Using this “textbook” of Latin writings throughout the centuries, we will continue refining our skills as Latinists. We will develop our Latin competencies throughout the year by writing our own original Latin messages and stories, translating passages, reading Latin at sight, completing grammar exercises, and having short Latin conversations.

We will also be studying the orbis antiquus (the ancient world) through independent research and creative projects. Unit topics will include Latin after the Romans, philosophy and morality in Latin literature, ancient theater , portraits of women in antiquity.

Interested in learning about the impact of France on the world, without the pressure of speaking French? Throughout this elective course, students will explore French language and culture in a variety of ways including food, geography, history, and the arts. There will be multiple units to the course, each focusing on a different area of the French-speaking world. Students will learn about these regions and their food, history, and culture, and take a look at France's presence on the world stage and how it has impacted other nations.