151 FRENCH 1
Grade Level: 9-12 Term: All Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: "C" or better in English required.
Students are introduced to the language and various aspects of the French culture. The course provides the student with an opportunity to: 1) understand and use vocabulary appropriate to situations encountered in daily life, 2) ask and answer simple questions related to his interests and needs, 3) read short narrative texts, 4) write familiar words and phrases pertaining to daily routines, 5) become familiar with cultural similarities and differences, and 6) learn appropriate ways to respond in conversational settings.
153 FRENCH 2
Grade Level: 10-12 Term: All Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: "C" or better recommended in French 1.
Students begin with a comprehensive review of French 1, then learn to expand on these concepts. The student is able to: 1) participate in conversations and ask questions regarding routine activities and other topics, 2) interact in a variety of situations to meet personal needs such as making purchases, asking directions and expressing preferences, 3) read aloud with good pronunciation and intonation, 4) understand facts from reading simple texts, 5) write briefly on familiar topics, and 6) recognize aspects of the culture, including differences and similarities in social situations.
156H FRENCH 3
Grade Level: 11-12 Term: All Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: "C" or better recommended in French 2.
The concepts learned at the first two levels are further developed. Students are given more opportunities to speak and discuss social behaviors and values of the French people. The student is able to: 1) respond to questions and interact in a variety of social situations using more than rote memory, 2) read and comprehend written materials such as personal correspondence, magazines, advertisements and cartoons, 3) write brief compositions, 4) read short literary selections of poems, short stories and plays, and 5) describe different aspects of the French culture including music, art, literature and major historical events.
157H FRENCH 4
Grade Level: 12 Term: All Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: "C" or better recommended in French 3.
French 4 places emphasis on preparing students for college placement exams and for college level work in French. Students in level 4 will use knowledge gained in the first three levels to effectively communicate orally and through written documents. The student will be able to: 1) give presentations on cultural topics such as historical events and figures, 2) respond to factual and interpretive questions over written material, 3) read from a variety of materials such as excerpts from novels, poetry and essays well enough to comprehend main ideas, 4) write well-organized compositions on various topics, and 5) paraphrase what someone else has said.
161 SPANISH 1
Grade Level: 9-12 Term: All Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: "C" or better grade in English classes required.
In Spanish 1 students are introduced to basic vocabulary and structures for reading, writing, speaking and understanding elementary Spanish that deal with everyday life. They will respond to and give directions and requests in classroom and public situations; they will use appropriate forms of address; they will ask and answer simple questions in conversation about specific topics; they will read words and phrases from realia such as menus and signs. Students will understand written directions, information, and short narratives; they will write in response to verbal and non-verbal cues. Illustrations, photographs, discussions and realia will encourage students to gain knowledge of the culture and lifestyles of Spanish speaking countries and become familiar with cultural similarities and differences.
163 SPANISH 2
Grade Level: 10-12 (Grade 9 with teacher permission) Term: All Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: "C" or better required in Spanish 1.
This level of Spanish focuses on the student being able to communicate in different verb tenses including the present, past and future. Students will be able to express their ideas and preferences pertaining to home and school life, daily routines, professions, childhood memories, food, shopping, travel, health, and future plans and goals. Students will also learn how to give directions in the target language. Students will be able to express themselves through simple written narratives and oral forms. They will read and understand main ideas from simple texts. They will also learn to speak with appropriate intonation and understandable pronunciation. Additional cultural insight will be acquired through readings, advertisements, videos and realia. Some geographical and major historical events are addressed throughout this course.
165H SPANISH 3
Grade Level: 11-12 Term: All Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: "C" or better required in Spanish 2.
Third year Spanish involves the acquisition of extensive vocabulary words and phrases building a broad foundation from which students will express themselves orally and in written form. General topics for this year are thematically based in Spanish-speaking countries throughout the world. A wide variety of grammar and culture is addressed this year with much review of Spanish 1 and 2. Themes covered are summer vacation activities, healthy lifestyles, modern life, foods and mealtimes, legends, art and music, friendships and relationships, and communication in today’s world. Extensive and interesting cultural points are studied throughout each chapter.
167H SPANISH 4
Grade Level: 12 Term: All Year ( 2 credits)
Prerequisite: "C" or better required for Spanish 3.
Spanish 4 gives ample opportunity to speak, understand, read, and write in Spanish. A review of grammar is covered weekly in the classroom and by periodically working in the computer labs. Spanish 4 is more individualized than the other levels and is designed to include all types of students with varying interests and degrees of mastery. Vocabulary, reading, speaking, and writing are addressed by means of a variety of current topics and themes presented by the text and through current classroom instructional strategies.
171 GERMAN 1
Grade Level: 9-12 Term: All Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: "C" or better grade required in English classes.
German level 1 provides instruction that enables students to develop an understanding of German-speaking people and the reasons for learning the German language. Students will be provided with strategies for learning the German language and will experience different aspects of the German culture. Students will be given the opportunity to: 1) give responses and ask questions in German, 2) understand and use the correct forms of speech, 3) be able to describe events that occur in their life and the lives of students in Germany, 4) ask and answer simple questions and convey their needs and interests, 5) read words, phrases and short passages, 6) understand written directions and information and 7) write words, phrases and appropriate responses. The student will also learn about body language, current events in the German world, holidays, topography of the German-speaking lands, how to respond to introductions, the familiar versus formal situation, and other cultural responses in different social settings.
173 GERMAN 2
Grade Level: 10-12 Term: All Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: "C" or better grade in German 1.
The level 2 German course allows students to participate in classroom activities that stimulate learning about the language and the culture, and allows the students to participate in conversational exchanges about activities and interests. Students are able to: 1) ask questions about routine activities, 2) converse on a variety of topics, 3) understand interests, vacation plans, travel, school life, and other activities of everyday life, 4) understand the ideas and facts presented in the text, 5) read aloud with correct pronunciation and 6) write addresses, letters and information in German. Additionally, students become acquainted with the modern German-speaking culture, arts, etc. They also become familiar with the history and geography of the countries and are able to respond to students visiting from German-speaking areas.
176H GERMAN 3
Grade Level: 11-12 Term: All Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: "C" or above in German 2.
German 3 provides students an opportunity to further their understanding of the written and spoken German language and culture. In addition, the students are able to: 1) respond to a variety of questions and have the ability to express themselves, 2) read for comprehension from their textbooks and articles provided, 3) read short stories, poems, their 1st novel and a variety of other literary avenues, 4) write paragraphs, letters and brief compositions, 5) describe aspects of the German culture in English and the target language and 6) participate in various social functions.
177H GERMAN 4
Grade Level: 12 Term: All Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: "C" or above in German 3.
Students in German 4 participate in classroom discussions, make oral presentations and converse. The course also enables the students to: 1) respond to questions, converse with other students in the classroom and express opinions, 2) give presentations on a variety of topics, 3) read from a variety of material, such as Internet articles, poetry, short stories and a novel, 4) write weekly over a variety of subjects and 5) use the language to create short stories and poems. Students also are aware of the culture and history of Germany and are able to participate in a number of activities in a German-speaking country.
181 LATIN 1
Grade Level: 9-12 Term: All Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: "C" or better grade in English required.
Latin 1 students learn basic vocabulary, grammar, and structure of the Latin language. As they read and discuss short passages, they learn about Roman history, mythology, literature, and daily life. Students gain mastery of the Latin language through translating passages and composing sentences in Latin. Students will understand more about the English language through the study of Latin grammar. Students will be able to recognize the cultural influence the Romans had on art, literature, government, philosophy, architecture, law, and medicine. Latin 1 requires no background in other foreign languages and will benefit anyone who wants to communicate better in English and increase English vocabulary.
183 LATIN 2
Grade Level: 10-12 Term: All Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in Latin 2 or permission.
Latin 2 reviews Latin 1 and continues vocabulary building and mastery of grammatical structures. More advanced readings prepare students for reading Latin literature, history and mythology. Excerpts from Caesar's Gallic Wars start students examining the events and thinking that shaped Roman history. Through the story of Jason and the Argonauts, students study ancient mythology. Students add to their language skills as they read longer and more complex texts; they apply knowledge of the period to their analysis of texts; they expand their command of language constructions and vocabulary; they summarize or paraphrase longer texts to demonstrate understanding of passages; they write short, well organized essays on topics from Roman history, literature and culture.
186H or 187H LATIN 3 AND 4
Grade Level: 11-12 Term: All Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in previous Latin class or permission.
Third and fourth year Latin combine to offer students four semesters of detailed study of a range of Latin literature. Students continue mastery of vocabulary and mechanics of language. By reading a variety of Latin prose, oration and poetry, they also gain an understanding of classical values, practices and beliefs. Students read, discuss and analyze excerpts from original texts and learn to evaluate literary styles. Students write a researched essay on a given topic from Roman history or culture. Latin 3 and 4 prepare students to take the achievement test for college placement and prepare students for college level work in Latin.
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