Students must earn a C- or better to advance to the next world language level unless granted teacher exception.
French Level 1
Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Semester 1-2, One credit per semester
This beginning course aims at developing the basic skills of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing French within the limits of the vocabulary, grammar, structure, and cultural concepts of first level material. Students practice all skills, working from oral, written, and visual stimuli. The cultural emphases are daily life in French-speaking countries throughout the world and the geography of France.
French Level 2
Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: C- or better in French Level 1
Semester 1-2, One credit per semester
This course seeks to increase the student's ability to understand, speak, read and write French. Listening and speaking activities become more intense, and reading and writing practice continues on a more advanced level. The cultural emphasis is Paris.
French Level 3
Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: C- or better in French Level 2
Semester 1-2, One credit per semester
The goal of this third year French is to further develop the ability to understand and communicate orally and in writing. It includes a comprehensive review of levels 1 and 2 grammar, intensive vocabulary building, and reading short stories and plays. The cultural emphasis is French history.
French Level 4
Grades 11-12
Prerequisites: C- or better in French Level 3
Semester 1-2, One credit per semester
This course seeks to develop the student's ability to read unabridged French literature of moderate difficulty for both content and critical evaluation as well as to develop the student's ability to speak, understand, read, write, and make contemporary cultural references on a mature level. A grammar review is part of the course work.
AP French
Grade 12
Prerequisites: C- or better in French Level 4
Semester 1-2, One credit per semester
This is a college level course specifically designed to prepare students for the College Board AP Exam in French Language. Satisfactory achievement on this exam carries college credit and advanced course placement at many colleges and universities. Beyond AP Exam preparation, students will find this course very useful in sharpening their facility in speaking, writing, and reading. The course concentrates on refining language skills, with particular emphasis on speaking and writing. Some degree of independent study will be part of the course, and a wide variety of French literature is offered.
German Level 1
Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Semester 1-2, One credit per semester
The primary goal of the first year course is to begin developing proficiency in the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing German. The emphasis is on communication within the limits of the vocabulary, grammar, and structure of the first year text and supplementary materials. A secondary goal is to increase students' knowledge and appreciation of the diverse cultures of the countries whose language they are learning.
German Level 2
Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: C- or better in German Level 1
Semester 1-2, One credit per semester
This course continues to develop proficiency in the four basic skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading. Cultural awareness is fostered through exposure to written and spoken language, video, audio and film.
German Level 3
Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: C- or better in German Level 2
Semester 1-2, One credit per semester
The goal of the third level class is to further develop students' abilities in the four basic skills as well as expand students' understanding of the role of the German-speaking countries within a broader European context. Readings, discussions and film are used to survey German cultural history from the fall of Rome through the 19th century, including the Vikings, the Middle Ages and the Reformation.
German Level 4
Grade 11-12
Prerequisites: C- or better in German Level 3
Semester 1-2, One credit per semester
Students expand their abilities to read, discuss and understand German. Longer works are covered, including short stories and plays. Significant developments in the German-speaking countries in the twentieth-century are explored through readings, discussions, presentations and film.
AP German
Grade 11-12
Prerequisites: C- or better in German Level 4
Semester 1-2, One credit per semester
This course is designed to follow a college level curriculum and to prepare students for the College Board German AP examination. Success on the examination carries college credit and advanced placement status in college. Students' language skills are honed through a survey of the social and cultural developments in the German-speaking countries since the end of the Second World War. Readings, discussions, presentations and film are the primary means of achieving competence in the language.
Spanish Level 1
Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Semester 1-2, One credit per semester
In this course, students are introduced to the fundamentals of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. The culture of Spanish speaking countries is also a part of the course work. Practice in all skills is provided through written, oral, listening and reading exercises.
Spanish Level 2
Grades 9-12
Prerequisites: C- or better in Spanish Level 1
Semester 1-2, One credit per semester
This course provides a continuing opportunity for students to develop their ability to read, speak, write; and understand Spanish. Regular practice in the use of vocabulary is stressed with increasing emphasis placed on the structure of the language in writing and speaking exercises. Spanish culture is studied and reading skills are further developed.
Spanish Level 3
Grades 10-12
Prerequisites: C- or better in Spanish Level 2
Semester 1-2, One credit per semester
Students develop the ability to communicate and understand conversation of average tempo. Students read prose selections which acquaint them with the cultural aspects of the countries where Spanish is spoken. Emphasis is on communication. A review of grammar is part of the course.
Spanish Level 4
Grades 11-12
Prerequisites: C- or better in Spanish Level 3
Semester 1-2, One credit per semester
Students continue to develop the ability to read Spanish literature of average difficulty and to understand conversation of average tempo and to communicate successfully in the language
Hispanic Literature
Grade 12
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment or C- or better in Spanish Level 4
Semester 1-2, One credit per semester
Advanced class that may serve as an alternative to AP Spanish or taken concurrently with it that bridges the gap between high school and college level expectations. Introduces modern Hispanic, Spanish and Latin American literary texts and their historical, cultural, and theoretical contexts. Emphasizes critical reading and oral and written analysis of the literary works. Grammar is taught and used in context with the readings. Advanced work challenges students to be more analytical and creative through expanded assignments, real-world applications and enrichment opportunities.
AP Spanish
Grade 12
Prerequisites: C- or better Spanish Level 4
Semester 1-2, One credit per semester
This is a college level course designed to prepare students to take the College Board AP Spanish Language Exam. Satisfactory achievement on this exam carries college credit and advanced course placement in college. Emphasis is on building the skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
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