World Languages

The second year of French study continues the emphasis on developing communication skills in the language that are useful in a variety of common, everyday situations. Listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises will again provide the vehicle for learning, however, with more rigorous expectations. The listening exercises will place a greater emphasis on a variety of authentic higher level listening materials. The speaking component of the course will place a greater emphasis on the refinement of conversational skills leading to a higher degree of fluency. The reading assignments will draw upon more supplemental material with acquisition of more sophisticated vocabulary being the primary goal. The writing assignments will place a greater emphasis on spelling and grammatical accuracy in the target language. Advanced classes explore each topic more in depth. Their requirements for testing are more rigorous. They have additional assignments compared to regular classes. Compositions, reading passages and listening activities are longer and at a higher difficulty level.

The third year of French further develops the communication skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing with an even more rigorous emphasis on a broader vocabulary range, proper spelling and grammar with the goal of an ever higher level of fluency. The students will apply these skills to a broader and more complex set of scenarios that will require a more developed level of communication skills. Advanced classes explore each topic more in depth. Their requirements for testing are more rigorous. They have additional assignments compared to regular classes. Compositions, reading passages and listening activities are longer and at a higher difficulty level. Students must pass the Checkpoint B exam at the end of the course to be eligible for Advanced Designation.

For those students who want to go beyond the minimum graduation requirement for foreign language, French 4 provides an opportunity for a more in-depth study of the French language and culture.Since students should have begun to develop some facility with the language, on many days the class is conducted primarily in French. This course provides more of a daily immersion experience with greater exposure to French culture and traditions. Additionally, literature and cinema are used to further develop the students understanding of the language. Class will take place almost entirely in target language.

AP French Language and Culture is equivalent to an intermediate level college course in French. Students cultivate their understanding of French language and culture by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations as they explore concepts related to family and community, personal and public identity, beauty and aesthetics, science and technology, contemporary life, and global challenges.​​​​​​ 

This is a course designed for beginning Spanish language learners. The focus of the course is on developing basic communication skills in the language through a combination of listening, speaking, reading and written exercises. This is a very interactive class with student participation an integral part of the experience. The course will focus on developing a working knowledge of vocabulary and proper usage to allow the student to be able to communicate in common, everyday, real-world situations. Students must pass the Checkpoint A exam at the end of the course to meet NYS Graduation Requirements.

The second year of Spanish study continues the emphasis on developing communication skills in the language that are useful in a variety of common, everyday situations.Listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises will again provide the vehicle for learning, however, with more rigorous expectations. The listening exercises will place a greater emphasis on a variety of authentic higher level listening materials. The speaking component of the course will place a greater emphasis on the refinement of conversational skills leading to a higher degree of fluency. The reading assignments will draw upon more supplemental material with acquisition of more sophisticated vocabulary being the primary goal.The writing assignments will place a greater emphasis on spelling and grammatical accuracy in the target language. Advanced classes explore each topic more in depth. Their requirements for testing are more rigorous. They have additional assignments compared to regular classes. Compositions, reading passages and listening activities are longer and at a higher difficulty level.

The third year of Spanish further develops the communication skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing with an even more rigorous emphasis on a broader vocabulary range, proper spelling and grammar with the goal of an ever higher level of fluency. The students will apply these skills to a broader and more complex set of scenarios that will require a more developed level of communication skills. Advanced classes explore each topic more in depth. Their requirements for testing are more rigorous. They have additional assignments compared to regular classes. Compositions, reading passages and listening activities are longer and at a higher difficulty level. Students must pass the Checkpoint B exam at the end of the course to be eligible for Advanced Designation.

For those students who want to go beyond the minimum graduation requirement for foreign language, Spanish 4 provides an opportunity for a more in-depth study of the Spanish language and culture. Since students should have begun to develop some facility with the language, on many days the class is conducted primarily in Spanish. This course provides more of a daily immersion experience with greater exposure to Spanish culture and traditions. Additionally, literature and cinema are used to further develop the students' understanding of the language. Class will take place almost entirely in target language.

Students who qualify, may choose to take this course for college credit as part of the University in High School program of the State University of New York at Albany.  The students can earn four college credits for this course at a greatly reduced price compared to the cost of taking these courses at SUNY Albany.  Credit is verified by an official SUNY Albany transcript and this credit can be transferred to many colleges and universities in New York State as well as throughout the country.  A SPN 200 actively develops student communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), and the study of Hispanic culture. Course includes short compositions and students are expected to participate in all class activities. Spanish is the language of instruction.  

As per SUNY Albany’s requirements, a student must have an overall average of 83 or above and an 83 or greater final average in Spanish 3 to take this class for credit. Sophomores interested in taking this course for college credit must meet additional requirements.

Students who qualify, may choose to take this course for college credit as part of the University in High School program of the State University of New York at Albany.  The students can earn four college credits for this course at a greatly reduced price compared to the cost of taking these courses at SUNY Albany.  Credit is verified by an official SUNY Albany transcript and this credit can be transferred to many colleges and universities in New York State as well as throughout the country. A SPN 201 is a continuation of A SPN 200, intermediate-level Spanish, with a special emphasis on student short compositions, student development of reading skills, and active participation in class discussions. Spanish is the language of instruction.  Prerequisite - successful completion of SUNY Spanish 200.

This course will be focused on communication, cultural awareness in hispanic cultures, and multiple topics for conversational Spanish. Social Media, News, Music, Celebrity, Food, Television, and Holidays/Celebrations are some of the topics that will be covered in this project-based learning class. This course is designed for students interested in continuing their Spanish education but without the emphasis of grammar and vocabulary included in Spanish 4 Adv or 5 Adv.  Projects and communication will still be required to be completed in Spanish.