1.0 CREDIT
Credit Area: Elective-World Language
Course Number:
Academic 8000
Standard 1A 8021
Standard 1B 8022
Course’s essential questions or focus: How do I communicate in a foreign language? How will learning a foreign language enhance my life?
French 1 academic level is an introductory course in which students will learn the four basic skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The course stresses real-life situations and conversations. Students will also learn French grammar and sentence structure. Cultural topics and geography of the French-speaking world will be explored. At the end of the year, students will have acquired practical vocabulary and basic knowledge of French necessary for communication.
French 1A is for students who need a slower pace in the study of language. Students will benefit from more time to study grammar, acquire vocabulary, and will receive more in-class support on assessments such as quarter projects and memorizations. This course will cover the first half of French 1.
French 1B is for students who need a slower pace in the study of language. Students will benefit from more time to study grammar, acquire vocabulary, and will receive more in-class support on assessments such as quarter projects and memorizations. This course will cover the second half of French 1. At the successful completion of French 1B students are encouraged to enroll in French 2.
Prerequisite: Academic has no prerequisite. 1A and 1B are by a teacher and/or counselor recommendation.
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
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Credit Area: Elective-World Language
Course Number:
Academic 8001
Honors 8002
Course’s essential questions or focus: How do I communicate in a foreign language? How will learning a foreign language enhance my life?
The second year of French begins with a review of the materials covered in French I and continues with the approach used in the first year. Emphasis is on developing greater proficiency in the four skill areas in culturally authentic situations. Students are expected to speak in French more frequently than in French I.
French II H covers the French II curriculum more in-depth and at a faster pace. Students will explore units designed around (but not limited to): sports and leisure activities, weather, celebrations, clothing and body parts, travel, and the home. Students are required to do oral presentations and cultural projects.
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
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Credit Area: Elective-World Language
Course Number:
Academic 8005
Honors 8008
Course’s essential questions or focus: How do I communicate in a foreign language? How will learning a foreign language enhance my life?
The emphasis in the third year of French is on greater self-expression. Skills stressed in the first 2 years of study are expanded. Students are expected to speak more frequently in French. Cultural reading selections on materials are discussed. Short essays, oral reports, and reading cultural articles may also be required.
French III Honors covers the French III curriculum more in-depth and at a faster pace. Students will be expected to speak French on a daily basis and express their thoughts more fluently.
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
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Credit Area: Elective-World Language
Course Number: 8012
Course’s essential questions or focus: How do I communicate in a foreign language? How will learning a foreign language enhance my life?
In French IV all skills acquired in the first three years are reviewed and further developed. There is an extensive review of the concepts of French I, II, and III along with the introduction of more advanced grammatical concepts. Classes are conducted as much as possible in French with the aid of current, authentic, cultural materials. Use of a variety of websites is incorporated to add variety and improve comprehension.
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
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Credit Area: Elective-World Language
Course Number:
Course’s essential questions or focus: How do I communicate in a foreign language? How will learning a foreign language enhance my life?
This course emphasizes increased oral, written, and reading proficiency through extended conversation, vocabulary development, and mastery of grammatical structures. Authentic cultural assessments are an integral part of meeting standards and reaching proficiency. At the completion of Level V, students should be prepared for intermediate to advanced placement in college French.
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Grades 12
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Credit Area: Elective-World Language
Course Number: 8100
Course’s essential questions or focus: Why are the Romans and their language still important today? How will learning Latin enhance my life?
In Latin I students will begin to learn the forms, syntax, and vocabulary of the Latin language. Readings in simple Latin texts reveal a universe of characters from the ancient city of Pompeii that are based on actual archeological findings. These readings provide insight into aspects of Roman history, religion, and culture. Cultural topics include gladiators, family life, superstition, and mythology, to name only a few. Through varied explorations as well as careful analysis, students will become aware of the fundamental processes of language.
Prerequisite: None
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1 CREDIT
Credit Area: Elective-World Language
Course Number:
Honors 8106
Academic 8103
Course’s essential questions or focus: Why are the Romans and their language still important today? How will learning Latin enhance my life?
In Latin II Academic, students will continue the study of the forms, syntax, and vocabulary of Latin. They will study all fundamental Latin sentence structures, except for those found in subordinate clauses in complex sentences. Readings in English will introduce the students to aspects of Roman urban and rural life, history, government, education, and law. By the end of the second year, students will begin encountering authentic Latin, such as that found in funerary inscriptions, ancient graffiti, and other ancient sources.
Latin II Honors is designed for those students who have a strong interest and an exceptional ability in Latin. Honors students combine with Academic Latin II, and therefore they encounter the same general material described above. In addition to this content, Latin II Honors students supplement their learning with exploratory language tasks, creative projects, and Latin composition assignments that further enhance their understanding of the language and offer additional opportunities for developing fluency.
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
Grades 10, 11, 12
1 CREDIT
Credit Area: Elective-World Language
Course Number: 8109
Course’s essential questions or focus: Why are the Romans and their language still important today? How will learning Latin enhance my life?
The first three quarters of the year are dedicated to a thorough review of Latin vocabulary, forms and syntax already studied, as well as an intensive study of the remaining grammar not yet learned. This will take students through the third unit of the Cambridge Latin Course. In the fourth quarter, students will shift to a translation of Petronius’ Satyricon. Translation of Satyricon will be accompanied by vocabulary study, cultural explorations, as well as a periodic review of essential grammar.
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
Grades 10, 11, 12
1 CREDIT
Credit Area: Elective-World Language
Course Number: 8114
Course’s essential questions or focus: Why are the Romans and their language still important today? How will learning Latin enhance my life?
This course is devoted to readings in authentic Latin. Students will read excerpts from Latin poetry and prose that deal with important universal themes relevant to both Romans and Americans alike. Themes will include love and friendship, trauma and loss, tragedy and war, success and failure, youth and old age, philosophy and the good life. Readings are designed to encourage in-depth discussions and serious cross-cultural analysis. Classwork will entail regular translation, close reading, and group discussion.
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
Grades 12
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Credit Area: Elective-World Language
Course Numbers:
Academic 8201
1A 8221
1B 8222
Course’s essential questions or focus: How do I communicate in a foreign language? How will learning a foreign language enhance my life?
Spanish I academic level is an introductory course designed for the student who wishes to be able to speak and understand the Spanish language. This class focuses on competency in the four basic areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The text stresses real-life situations encountered in the target language and is supplemented by workbook transparencies, CDs, and teacher-made materials. The study of culture is an integral part of the Spanish program. At the end of the course, students should have acquired a practical vocabulary and a basic
Spanish IA is for students who need a slower pace in the study of language. Students will benefit from more time to study grammar, acquire vocabulary, and will receive more in-class support on assessments such as quarter projects and memorizations. This course will cover the first half of Spanish I. Students enrolled in standard English classes should take a standard-level language class.
Spanish IB is for students who need a slower pace in the study of language. Students will benefit from more time to study grammar, acquire vocabulary, and will receive more in-class support on assessments such as quarter projects and memorizations. This course will cover the second half of Spanish I. At the successful completion of Spanish IB students are encouraged to enroll in Spanish II. Completion of both Spanish IA and IB will be equal to Spanish I.
Prerequisite: Academic has no prerequisite. 1A and 1B are by teacher and/or counselor recommendation
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 CREDIT
Credit Area: Elective-World Language
Course Number:
Honors 8205
Academic 8203
Course’s essential questions or focus: How do I communicate in a foreign language? How will learning a foreign language enhance my life?
Honors Spanish II is designed for those students who have a strong interest and an exceptional ability in Spanish. The course covers most of the same material as academic Spanish II but in more depth and at a more rapid pace. The text is supplemented with skill-building materials that emphasize the four basic skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. A study of Spanish-speaking countries and their cultures is an integral part of this course. Students will read a Spanish novella, present orally, and write in the target language in an effort to meet the standard.
Spanish II academic level begins with a review of the materials studied in Spanish I and continues to build on these skills. Emphasis is on developing greater proficiency in all four areas: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The basic text is supplemented with CDs, workbooks, videos, and teacher-made materials. Increased use of Spanish is encouraged and expected.
Spanish II Standard covers the same curriculum as Spanish II, however at a slower and more in-class supported pace. Students will benefit from time to study grammar, acquire vocabulary and break project assessments into smaller pieces in this level of instruction.
Prerequisite: Teacher and/or counselor recommendation
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1.0 CREDIT
Credit Area: Elective-World Language
Course Number:
Honors 8211
Academic 8208
Course’s essential questions or focus: How do I communicate in a foreign language? How will learning a foreign language enhance my life?
Honors Spanish III is for students who have been extremely successful in levels one and two. While the curriculum is the same as the academic course, the grammar, vocabulary, and culture are studied at a more rapid pace and in greater depth. Students will read two authentic texts, converse, and write in the target language with greater frequency to work toward greater proficiency and meet the standard.
The emphasis of level III academic is on greater self-expression. Students will take the study of grammar to greater depths and will greatly increase their vocabulary. This course is for the student who truly wishes to become fluent. The workload is significantly greater than that of levels one and two as students should have a good foundation of the language at this stage. Students will read authentic texts, present orally, and write in the target language to increase their comfort with the language and move toward proficiency.
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Grades 10, 11, 12
1.0 CREDIT
Credit Area: Elective-World Language
Course Number: 8215
Course’s essential questions or focus: How do I communicate in a foreign language? How will learning a foreign language enhance my life?
This course emphasizes increased oral proficiency in Spanish through continuous conversation, vocabulary development, and increased capability with grammatical structures. Authentic cultural assessments are an integral part of meeting standards and becoming proficient. Students will read two authentic texts and watch an accompanying video series. By the end of level IV students should feel very comfortable with all aspects of the language.
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
Grades 11, 12
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Credit Area: Elective-World Language
Course Number: 8218
Course’s essential questions or focus: How do I communicate in a foreign language? How will learning a foreign language enhance my life?
This course emphasizes increased oral, written, and reading proficiency through extended conversation, vocabulary development, and mastery of grammatical structures. Authentic cultural assessments are an integral part of meeting standards and reaching proficiency. At the completion of Level V, students should be prepared for intermediate to advanced placement in college Spanish.
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
Grades 12