WL Grade 9

French I (9-12): 

PREREQUISITE: enrolled in high school CCR or Honors level English course & maintain a "C" average or higher.

The French I A student will be able to communicate with a French speaker by using basic skills.  The student will speak using pronunciation and grammar functions understandable to native speakers, will write correctly what he can say, and will read and comprehend at a novice level.  Topics of study include school, pastimes and family.  The student will acquire a sensitivity to French culture and its value system which will prepare him/her to examine other cultures with the same sensitivity.

The French I B student will expand knowledge of vocabulary and grammar structures in order to understand, speak, read and write more proficiently in French.  The student will acquire knowledge and skills relating to food, shopping, clothing and air travel.  He/she will continue to examine and explore French practices regarding these topics.  There is an expectation of increased usage of French by the end of the course.

*YOU MUST EARN A “C” OR HIGHER IN FRENCH I TO MOVE TO FRENCH II & HIGHER. 

French II (9-12): 

PREREQUISITE: A “C” or higher in French I

The French II A student will gain the ability to express his/her thoughts and opinions more spontaneously.  More emphasis is placed on vocabulary in a variety of settings.  Topic of study are travel, sports, and daily routine.  Students will gain the grammar structures that enable them to describe events in the past.  Cultural practices related to these topics will continue to be explored.  There is an increased use of French in this course, and students are expected to use more French in the classroom

The French II B student will broaden his/her usage of vocabulary and grammar structures in order to articulate clearly events which have occurred in the past.  Topics of study are health and fitness, cultural pastimes and technology applications.  French artists and writers are introduced.  The increased use of French by teacher and students will the foundation for developing fluency in spoken and written French.

*YOU MUST EARN A “C” OR HIGHER IN FRENCH I TO MOVE TO FRENCH II & HIGHER.

German I (9-12): 

PREREQUISITE: enrolled in high school CCR or Honors level English course & maintain a "C" average or higher.

German I A is an introductory course that emphasizes the development of good pronunciation and simple grammatical structure.  Special attention is given to listening, speaking, reading and writing of simple sentences.  Students will learn some vocabulary through songs and games and become familiar with some German customs and culture to include topics such as German food, greeting people, introducing oneself, talking about interests, likes and dislikes and expressing opinions, talking about one’s family and getting to know some basic German culture.

 German I B is an introductory course that emphasizes the development of good pronunciation and simple grammatical structure. Special attention is given to listening, speaking, reading, and writing of simple sentences. Students will learn some vocabulary through German songs, games and become familiar with some German customs and culture to include topics such as food, school, shopping and a German fairytale.

*YOU MUST EARN A “C” OR HIGHER IN GERMAN I TO MOVE TO GERMAN II & HIGHER.

German II (9-12): 

PREREQUISITE: A “C” or higher in German I

Students in German II A strive toward greater fluency in speaking the German language. Emphasis is placed upon structure, grammar and syntax. Communicative activities are stressed. Short texts are read. German culture is explored through the study of some German fairytales to include the Bremen Town Musicians. Students will learn vocabulary through German songs and games.

Students in German II B strive toward greater fluency in speaking the German language. German culture is explored through the study of some German fairytales to include Rumpelstilzchen and through the theme of Americans in Munich, healthy living and food to include dining customs and mealtime expressions and explore a German city, some of its hotels and restaurants. 

*YOU MUST EARN A “C” OR HIGHER IN GERMAN I TO MOVE TO GERMAN II & HIGHER.

Spanish II (9-12): 

PREREQUISITE: A “C” or higher in Spanish I

The Spanish II A student will develop the ability to express themselves in a variety of settings. Students will create a solid foundation of vocabulary and grammar by reviewing present tense verbs and vocabulary. The course will end with students transitioning to the past tense. The preterite and imperfect tense will be the focus. Students will be expected to express themselves and discuss what they did in the past. In addition, a cultural focus on holidays, celebrations, and cultural traditions will be implemented throughout the grammar and vocabulary study. There is an increased use of the target language throughout instruction and a higher expectation that students use Spanish in the classroom.

Through the continued study of the present and past tense, the Spanish II B student will be able to effectively communicate when traveling. The present progressive will be taught during the travel unit, along with new cultural learnings about countries in South America. An area of focus in this course will be discussing school and family.  Conjugation of reflexive verbs and discussing daily routine will be expected in writing, speaking, listening, and reading activities. The Spanish II B student will acquire the ability to describe childhood and fully understand when to appropriately use the imperfect tense. Speaking, reading, writing and understanding the language will continue to support the increased use of Spanish in the classroom. The increased use of spoken Spanish, by both the student and the teacher, will create a more fluent environment for language learning.

*YOU MUST EARN A “C” OR HIGHER IN SPANISH I TO MOVE TO SPANISH II & HIGHER.