FRENCH

Same as FR22 except these highly motivated students can demonstrate proficiency at a higher level. Students produce lengthier communications, work more independently, develop an awareness of interdisciplinary integration and cover more content. Discussion of intermediate level reading selections require that students apply an analytical approach to their studies.

This course reinforces and expands upon the basic second language skills acquired in French I.  Students learn the past tense, express lengthier statements, create dialogues, role-play situations and read short cultural and literary selections.   Writing and speaking skills are further developed.

The student can understand and communicate in several tenses at a higher level of proficiency, can produce lengthier communications, and work more independently. Vocabulary development, cultural topics, reading, writing and speaking are augmented, and special projects will be assigned.

Transition is from more directed learning and structured presentations (Novice level) to more independent learning. It is assumed students have understood basic structures and are prepared to deal with expanded and authentic language. Stories, personal opinions and expansion of writing and speaking are emphasized. Students will progress to communicating and speaking in present, past and future tenses.

Prerequisite: Recommend A- in French III Honors

The student can understand and communicate at an intermediate level of proficiency, produce lengthier communications, work independently and more in-depth in all skill areas and be able to apply interdisciplinary integration. Some literary works are included. This course is Part I of the Advanced Placement Program. Students must perform at intermediate level to succeed.  The texts are college level and are written entirely in French.

Concentration is on the development of oral and reading skills and longer compositions. Students should be able to understand the main idea contained in native speaker's speech. There is a greater emphasis on cultural understanding. Role play and communicative activities are stressed. Literary works are explored. Skills from FRIII are further developed. 

Prerequisite: Recommend C+ in French IV

An exploration of a variety of genres concentrating on more intensive reading and writing in French is the focus. Stress is on oral presentations based on research, cultural components and discussion.  We continue to work on developing language skills and vocabulary.  There is intense grammar practice as students apply old and new concepts.

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    SPANISH

Completion of this course is the equivalent to Middle School 7th and 8th grade program.

The students will understand and communicate at a higher level of proficiency, produce lengthier assignments, work more independently in all skill areas, apply more interdisciplinary integration, and be more analytical.  Students will speak, read, and write in the present, preterite, imperfect, future and all progressive tenses.  The imperative will also be applied.  More content is covered due to an extremely fast pace.  Students should be prepared to significalntly increase their self-study, risk taking, and participation.

This course continutes the cultural thematic approach of Spanish I with more advanced vocabulary and grammar structures and a faster pace.  Understanding and communicating at a higher level of proficiency, the student can produce lengthier assignments with success in conversation, composition, and reading.  Students will speak, read, and write in the present and preterite and work with some progressive and future tenses.  The imperative is also introduced.  This is a challenging introductory class that requires an investment of effort, time, and commitment to the learning process.

This course includes practice in conversation, composition, reading and literature. There is a review of grammar and advanced grammar. Hispanic culture and history serve as a basis for discussion and vocabulary development. The student can understand and communicate at a higher level of proficiency and can produce lengthier assignments independently.

This course reinforces, expands and unifies on the themes and structures presented in Spanish I and II. Understanding and communicating at a higher level of proficiency, the student can produce lengthier assignments with success in conversation, composition, reading and grammar. Hispanic culture provides the thematic base for this course.

The student can understand and communicate at a higher level of proficiency. This includes lengthier assignments in composition, reading and literature, as well as advanced grammar. Hispanic culture and history serve as a basis for discussion and vocabulary development.  The students commit to devle into the language.

Students must be able to work independently. The Spanish language and culture are explored in depth through reading, research and film. This course will concentrate on developing very advanced aural/oral proficiency skills. The course is a prerequisite for Spanish V – AP.

Students must be able to work independently through interdisciplinary units.. Hispanic culture is explored in depth via reading, film, and authentic children's literature. This course will concentrate on developing more advanced proficiency skills.  Again, a commitment to delve into the language is expected.

This course focuses on Literature, exploring a variety of genres with emphasis on intensive reading and writing. Literary analysis and commentary, review of grammar and discussion are integral parts of the course. This follows the Advanced Placement curriculum as approved by the College Board for the A.P. Spanish Language exam. All skills are reinforced to a high advanced level. Students take the A.P. exam in May. A fee is required for this test.

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    GERMAN

German II further develops the skills in level I. Students express activities in several tenses and produce longer utterances using more complex structures. Readings include literary excerpts.

In addition to developing greater proficiency and fluency in the use of vocabulary and structures from previous levels, students will learn to express and organize more complex ideas in a variety of tenses and with increased depth of detail. Though speaking and listening skills will still be important, there will be somewhat more emphasis on reading and writing. Some analysis of short literary samples will occasionally be incorporated.

The class offers concentration on discussion and analysis of German literature complemented by a review of German grammar.  Students will also engage in advanced conversational activities for practical communications in a variety of situations.

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Latin II concentrates on more advanced grammar and ability to read connected passages of prose written by Latin authors, with further study of history and culture. The Latin influence on English is further explored.

Latin III continues advanced work in grammar, translation, and advanced reading passages written by Latin authors.

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This is a one-year course designed to further develop expressive and receptive ASL skills and communication strategies. Students are able to understand instructions given in ASL and to communicate effectively in ASL. Students will continue the study of the language, grammar and cultural behaviors. They will continue the study of the history of the deaf as well as the history of American Sign Language and deaf culture.

Prerequisite:  B- average minimum in ASL II

This is a one-year course designed to further improve receptive and expressive communication skills in ASL. Students will explore more complex language models of the language. They will explore the comparison of English and ASL and conceptual interpretations. Students will study deaf culture, deaf history and literary works of deaf authors.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE HONORS

ASLH

Prerequisite:  B- average minimum in  ASL III

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