World Languages

SPANISH I - CP

Prerequisite: None

Credits: 5 

This course will allow students the opportunity to develop the fundamentals of the Spanish language through reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students will explore the cultural aspects of Spanish-speaking countries. An emphasis will be placed on communication skills via presentations and interactions with peers. 

SPANISH II - CP

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish I

Credits: 5 

This course will allow students the opportunity to continue developing their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in the Spanish language, including the use of technology. Students will further investigate the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries as they compare and contrast them with their own. 

SPANISH III - HONORS

Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish II with no less than a B (83%) average; Teacher Recommendation

Credits: 5 

This accelerated course will guide students toward the mastery of reading, writing, listening, and speaking in both the present and past tenses in the Spanish language, as most of the course is conducted in the target language. Language and culture will be highlighted through the reading of authentic texts, the study of current events, and student presentations on relevant topics.

SPANISH IV - HONORS

Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish III with no less than a B (83%) average; Teacher Recommendation

Credits: 5 

This advanced course will allow students to gain full mastery of reading and writing in the Spanish language. Listening and speaking are highly emphasized as the entire course is conducted in the target language. The culture of Spanish-speaking countries will be studied in depth through the reading of authentic texts, the study of current events, and student presentations on relevant topics. 

SPANISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE - AP

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Spanish IV and Teacher Recommendation

Credits: 5

This rigorous course is equivalent to an intermediate-level college course in the Spanish language. Students will cultivate their understanding of the target language and cultures by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations. Students will explore concepts related to family and communities, personal and public identities, beauty and aesthetics, science and technology, contemporary life, and global challenges. Countries will be studied in depth through the reading of authentic texts, the study of current events, and student presentations on relevant topics. Students will prepare for the Spanish Language and Culture Advanced Placement Exam, administered in May. If students do not sit for the exam in May, they receive Honors credit. 

LATIN I - CP

Prerequisite: None

Credits: 5 

The Latin l course is designed to provide students with basic skills for reading, writing, and understanding Latin at an elementary level. By studying Latin words, students will learn their English derivatives and thus build their English vocabulary. Students will also see the connections between Roman culture and mythology and our own. Through technology and other means, students will understand how much of our republic has been fashioned from the legacy left us by the Romans. 

LATIN II - CP

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Latin I

Credits: 5 

The Latin II course continues an exploration of the fundamentals of the language, with special emphasis on pronouns and irregular verbs. Stories are read whose themes include the founding and early years of Rome, highlighting important patriots and influential political figures. Roman politics are discussed and applied to contemporary issues. In this course, various DVDs and technology are used to augment the awareness of history and Roman culture in relation to the Latin language. 

ADVANCED LATIN PROSE - HONORS

Prerequisite: Latin II OR Advanced Latin: Poetry

NCAA-5.0 World Language Credits

The Latin III course aims to develop in the students the ability to apply the fundamental knowledge acquired in Latin I and II to a greater understanding and appreciation of Latin literature and to learn grammar and syntax on an advanced level. The course also seeks to continue developing a sense of the relationship between Latin and English as well as an increased realization of the influence exerted by the Romans on the modern world today. The reading of prose is stressed, with a concentration on the works of Pliny, Sallust, Caesar, and Cicero. Appropriate DVDs and technology are used throughout the course. 

ADVANCED LATIN POETRY - HONORS

Prerequisite: Latin II OR Advanced Latin: Prose
NCAA-5.0 World Language Credits
After a thorough review of advanced grammar, particularly the subjunctive mood, the emphasis is on reading Latin poetry selected from the works of Catullus, Martial, Ovid, and especially Virgil.  Appropriate DVDs and technology are used throughout the course.