Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: one
Prerequisite: none
Students develop the ability to communicate about themselves and their immediate environment using simple sentences containing basic language structures. This communication is evidenced in all four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - with emphasis on the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Students begin to explore and study the POS themes of Personal and Family Life, School Life, Social Life, and Community Life. For middle school students, this credit becomes a part of the high school transcript, is included in the determination of the high school grade point average (GPA), and counts toward fulfilling the foreign language requirements of the high school diploma. It also counts toward the total number of credits required for graduation.
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: one
Prerequisite: Level 1 or equivalency test
Students continue to develop proficiency in all four language skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the ability to communicate orally and in writing. They learn to function in real-life situations using more complex sentences and language structures. They read material on familiar topics and produce short writing samples. Students continue to explore as they study the POS themes of Home Life, Student Life, Leisure Time, and Vacation and Travel.
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: one
Prerequisite: Level 2 or equivalency test
Students continue to develop and refine their proficiency in all four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - with emphasis on the ability to interact orally and in writing. They communicate using more complex language structures on a variety of topics, moving from concrete to more abstract concepts. At this level, students comprehend the main ideas of the authentic materials that they read and hear and are able to identify significant details when the topics are familiar. Students gain a deeper understanding of the world around them while studying the POS themes of Rights and Responsibilities, Future Plans and Choices, Teen Culture, Environment, and Humanities.
Grades: 10, 11, 12 Credit: one
Prerequisite: Level 3 or equivalency test
Students develop more sophisticated communication skills in all four areas – listening, speaking, reading and writing – with emphasis on the ability to interact orally and in writing. The authentic reading selections are emphasized at this level. Students communicate using more complex language structures and express abstract ideas with reasonable fluency. Students are able to create and listen with understanding to reports and presentations. They are also able to describe, summarize and discuss selected upper level POS themes and topics.
Grades: 11, 12 Credit: one
Prerequisite: Level 4, or Advanced Placement Language, or equivalency test
Students study selected upper level POS themes and topics using more sophisticated communication skills in all four areas – listening, speaking, reading and writing – with emphasis on the ability to interact orally and in writing. They participate in in-depth studies of major literary works and historical events and learn to recognize the various themes and conflicts involved. Students express abstract ideas while discussing literature, history, and current events.
Grades: 11, 12 Credit: one/weighted +.5
Prerequisite: Level 4 or equivalency test
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Language examination given each spring, for which placement and/or credit may be awarded at the college level if a qualifying score is obtained. Students study the use of language for active communication. Specifically, they understand the spoken target language in both formal and conversational situations. They express ideas accurately and resourcefully, both orally and in writing, with reasonable fluency, and they develop a vocabulary sufficiently ample for reading newspaper and magazine articles, contemporary literature, and other non technical writings. They receive extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions, review syntax, and study selected works by contemporary authors. Materials will include recordings, films, newspapers, and magazines. All students are required to take the Advanced Placement French Language exam.
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: one
Prerequisite: none
Students develop the ability to communicate about themselves and their immediate environment using simple sentences containing basic language structures. This communication is evidenced in all four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - with emphasis on the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Students begin to explore and study the POS themes of Personal and Family Life, School Life, Social Life, and Community Life. For middle school students, this credit becomes a part of the high school transcript, is included in the determination of the high school grade point average (GPA), and counts toward fulfilling the foreign language requirements of the high school diploma. It also counts toward the total number of credits required for graduation.
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: one
Prerequisite: Level 1 or equivalency test
Students continue to develop proficiency in all four language skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the ability to communicate orally and in writing. They learn to function in real-life situations using more complex sentences and language structures. They read material on familiar topics and produce short writing samples. Students continue to explore as they study the POS themes of Home Life, Student Life, Leisure Time, and Vacation and Travel.
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: one
Prerequisite: Level 2 or equivalency test
Students continue to develop and refine their proficiency in all four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - with emphasis on the ability to interact orally and in writing. They communicate using more complex language structures on a variety of topics, moving from concrete to more abstract concepts. At this level, students comprehend the main ideas of the authentic materials that they read and hear and are able to identify significant details when the topics are familiar. Students gain a deeper understanding of the world around them while studying the POS themes of Rights and Responsibilities, Future Plans and Choices, Teen Culture, Environment, and Humanities.
Grades: 10, 11, 12 Credit: one
Prerequisite: Level 3 or equivalency test
Students develop more sophisticated communication skills in all four areas – listening, speaking, reading and writing – with emphasis on the ability to interact orally and in writing. The authentic reading selections are emphasized at this level. Students communicate using more complex language structures and express abstract ideas with reasonable fluency. Students are able to create and listen with understanding to reports and presentations. They are also able to describe, summarize and discuss selected upper level POS themes and topics. Students may be required to purchase a workbook.
Grades: 11, 12 Credit: one
Prerequisite: Level 4, or Advanced Placement Language, or equivalency test
Students study selected upper level POS themes and topics using more sophisticated communication skills in all four areas – listening, speaking, reading and writing – with emphasis on the ability to interact orally and in writing. They participate in in-depth studies of major literary works and historical events and learn to recognize the various themes and conflicts involved. Students express abstract ideas while discussing literature, history, and current events. Students may be required to purchase a workbook.
Grades: 11, 12 Credit: one/weighted +.5
Prerequisite: Level 4 or equivalency test
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Language examination given each spring, for which placement and/or credit may be awarded at the college level if a qualifying score is obtained. Students study the use of language for active communication. Specifically, they understand the spoken target language in both formal and conversational situations. They express ideas accurately and resourcefully, both orally and in writing, with reasonable fluency, and they develop a vocabulary sufficiently ample for reading newspaper and magazine articles, contemporary literature, and other non technical writings. They receive extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions, review syntax, and study selected works by contemporary authors. Materials will include recordings, films, newspapers, and magazines. All students are required to take the Advanced Placement German Language exam. Students may be required to purchase a workbook.
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: one
Prerequisite: none
Students learn basic language structures and essential elements of Latin pronunciation in order to be able to read simple passages in Latin. The relationship of English to Latin is emphasized in vocabulary building, word derivation, and meanings of prefixes and suffixes. Language structures and syntax are developed through the study of literary passages. The geography, history, government and the culture of the Roman Empire are studied. For middle school students, this credit becomes a part of the high school transcript, is included in the determination of the high school grade point average (GPA), and counts toward fulfilling the foreign language requirements of the high school diploma. It also counts toward the total number of credits required for graduation.
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: one
Prerequisite: Level 1 or equivalency test
Students learn additional vocabulary, more complex language structures and syntax in order to be able to read more challenging passages in Latin. Language structures and syntax are developed through the study of literary passages. Students continue to explore as they study Roman life and Rome’s contribution to our civilization.
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: one
Prerequisite: Latin 2 or equivalency test
Students continue to develop and refine their reading skills through the study of Latin literature. Additional vocabulary, more complex language structures and syntax are emphasized in order to be able to read the writings of prose authors. Through translation and interpretation, students gain a greater understanding of the foundation of Western government and civilization.
Grades: 11, 12 Credit: one
Prerequisite: Latin 3 or equivalency test
Students continue to develop and refine their reading skills through the study of Latin literature. Students read Vergil’s Aeneid silently for comprehension and orally for poetic meter and analyze the various passages for content, connotation of words and author’s style. Students study the life and times of Vergil, his influence on later writers, his poetic devices, and his Aeneid as a literary work.
Grades: 11, 12 Credit: one/weighted +.5
Prerequisite: Latin 3, Latin 4, or equivalency test
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement examination, for which placement and/or credit may be awarded at the college level if a qualifying score is achieved. Students study the literary techniques used by Roman authors, with emphasis on refining the student's ability to read and understand Latin poetry, and on comprehending and interpreting the readings from Vergil. Passages designated by the College Board syllabus of Vergil's Aeneid are read for comprehension and poetic meter. The passages are analyzed for content, connotation of words, and style. Students will study the life and times of Vergil, the poetic devices used in his writings, his influence on later writers, and the literary importance of the Aeneid. All students are required to take the Advanced Placement Latin - Vergil exam.
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: one
Prerequisite: none
Students develop the ability to communicate about themselves and their immediate environment using simple sentences containing basic language structures. This communication is evidenced in all four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - with emphasis on the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Students begin to explore and study the POS themes of Personal and Family Life, School Life, Social Life, and Community Life. For middle school students, this credit becomes a part of the high school transcript, is included in the determination of the high school grade point average (GPA), and counts toward fulfilling the foreign language requirements of the high school diploma. It also counts toward the total number of credits required for graduation.
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: one
Prerequisite: Level 1 or equivalency test
Students continue to develop proficiency in all four language skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - with emphasis on the ability to communicate orally and in writing. They learn to function in real-life situations using more complex sentences and language structures. They read material on familiar topics and produce short writing samples. Students continue to explore as they study the POS themes of Home Life, Student Life, Leisure Time, and Vacation and Travel.
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: one
Prerequisite: Level 2 or equivalency test
Students continue to develop and refine their proficiency in all four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - with emphasis on the ability to interact orally and in writing. They communicate using more complex language structures on a variety of topics, moving from concrete to more abstract concepts. At this level, students comprehend the main ideas of the authentic materials that they read and hear and are able to identify significant details when the topics are familiar. Students gain a deeper understanding of the world around them while studying the POS themes of Rights and Responsibilities, Future Plans and Choices, Teen Culture, Environment, and Humanities.
Grades: 11, 12 Credit: one
Prerequisite: Level 3 or equivalency test
Students develop more sophisticated communication skills in all four areas – listening, speaking, reading and writing – with emphasis on the ability to interact orally and in writing. The authentic reading selections are emphasized at this level. Students communicate using more complex language structures and express abstract ideas with reasonable fluency. Students are able to create and listen with understanding to reports and presentations. They are also able to describe, summarize and discuss selected upper level POS themes and topics.
Grades: 11, 12 Credit: one/weighted +.5
Prerequisite: Level 4 or equivalency test
The purpose of this course is to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Language examination given each spring, for which placement and/or credit may be awarded at the college level if a qualifying score is obtained. Students study the use of language for active communication. Specifically, they understand the spoken target language in both formal and conversational situations. They express ideas accurately and resourcefully, both orally and in writing, with reasonable fluency, and they develop a vocabulary sufficiently ample for reading newspaper and magazine articles, contemporary literature, and other non technical writings. They receive extensive training in the organization and writing of compositions, review syntax, and study selected works by contemporary authors. Materials will include recordings, films, newspapers, and magazines. All students are required to take the Advanced Placement Spanish Language exam.
Students may be required to purchase a workbook.
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: one
Prerequisite: Permission from instructor
This course offers fluent speakers of Spanish the opportunity to strengthen their basic skills in reading and writing Spanish. The students learn about the Hispanic contributions to the English language and American culture. The students also study the major historical figures and events of Spanish-speaking countries. The course is conducted in Spanish and counts toward fulfilling the foreign language requirement. Middle School: credit becomes a part of the high school transcript, is included in the determination of the high school grade point average (GPA), and counts toward fulfilling the foreign language requirements of the high school diplomas. It also counts toward the total number of credits required for graduation.
This course cannot be repeated for credit and prepares the student for Spanish 3.