World Language Department
We live in an increasingly multi-cultural, multi-ethnic & multi-lingual world. As world language teachers, we believe that the ability to communicate proficiently in a second language gives our students an advantage in furthering academic progress and in pursuing careers related to business and health.
We believe in the importance of teaching the skills of speaking, reading, writing and listening so that students can demonstrate proficiency in the language being learned commensurate with their level of study.
We also believe that the study of history and culture is an integral part of foreign language study. We believe an understanding of, a sensitivity to, and a tolerance for other cultures is of great importance in the world today, both in the personal lives of our students and in the furthering of their careers in the fields of business or health.
We further believe that all students should be given the opportunity to study a world language for as long as is beneficial to them within the limits of our offerings.
#121 FRENCH I GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12
Level 2 Credit 1.0 FULL YEAR
Prerequisites: None
Course Description: In French I students are introduced to the French language. They begin to understand, speak, read and write in simple French. In addition, students are introduced to the Francophone world, with a major emphasis on France and its cultural heritage.
Course Assessment: Homework – 25%; class work – 25%; quizzes – 25%; tests – 25%; special projects, when given, are the equivalent of a test grade.
#123 FRENCH II GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12
Level 2 Credit 1.0 FULL YEAR
Course Description: In French II students continue to understand, speak, read and write the French language with a strong emphasis on vocabulary development and reading and writing skills. Students will continue to learn about France, its culture and selected countries of Francophone world.
Course Assessment: Homework – 25%; class work – 25%; quizzes – 25%; tests – 25%; special projects, when given, are the equivalent of a test grade.
#124 HONORS FRENCH III GRADES 10, 11, 12
Level 1 Credit 1.0 FULL YEAR
Prerequisites: At least a C or better in French II and/or teacher recommendation.
Course Description: In French III students begin to perfect their skills in understanding, reading, writing and speaking French. Students are encouraged to use French as much as possible including correspondence with other French language students.
Course Assessment: Homework – 25%; class work – 25%; quizzes – 25%; tests – 25%; special projects, when given, are the equivalent of a test grade.
#125 HONORS FRENCH IV GRADES 11, 12
Level 1 Credit 1.0 FULL YEAR
Prerequisites: At least a C or better in French III and teacher recommendation.
Course Description: French IV is intended for the student who has adequately mastered the material presented in levels I – III. In French IV students will continue to perfect their skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing French. They will be exposed to the various genres of French literature: drama, poetry, short stories and novels. Students will make connections between the cultures about which they have been learning and the literature they will be reading. Students will continue to learn about the Francophone world. In addition, they will learn about contemporary life in the French speaking world
Course Assessment: Homework – 25%; class work – 25%; quizzes – 25%; tests – 25%; special projects, when given, are the equivalent of a test grade.
#126 HONORS FRENCH V GRADES 11, 12
Level 1 Credit 1.0 FULL YEAR
Prerequisites: At least a C or better in French IV and teacher recommendation.
Course Description: French V is intended for the serious French student interested in perfecting his/her skills. In French V students will continue their study of French literature, history and art history. Vocabulary and grammatical structures will be relevant to the course readings. The French speaking world and the cultures therein will be studied.
Course Assessment: Homework – 25%; class work – 25%; quizzes – 25%; tests – 25%; special projects, when given, are the equivalent of a test grade.
#127 ADVANCED PLACEMENT FRENCH V GRADES 11, 12
Level AP Credit 1.0 FULL YEAR
Prerequisites: At least a B average in French IV and teacher recommendation
Courses Description: Advanced Placement French is a course conducted in French only. It is designed for the superior French student interested in taking the nationally standardized Advanced Placement French Language Examination. Students who successfully complete the AP French exam will receive three college credits. Literature will be used as a vehicle for intensive grammar and vocabulary study. Students will reinforce and increase their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Course Assessment: Homework – 20%; class work – 20%; quizzes – 20%; tests – 20%; essays – 20%
#151 SPANISH I GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12
Level 2 Credit 1.0 FULL YEAR
Prerequisites: None
Course Description: Spanish I introduces the Spanish language and culture to students who have never formally studied Spanish. Vocabulary and structures introduced enable students to discuss topics of general interest such as family, home, leisure time, school and sports. Students are also
introduced to the culture and history of the Spanish speaking world with emphasis on Spain, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.
Course Assessment: Homework – 20-30%; quizzes – 20-30%; tests – 20-30%; class participation – 20-30%; Special projects, when given, are the equivalent of a test grade.
#153 INTEGRATED SPANISH GRADES 10, 11, 12
Level 2 Credit 1.0 FULL YEAR
Prerequisites: Spanish I with a grade of C or D or Spanish II with a grade of C- or D. Students who failed Spanish I or II may retake the level failed. Spanish I is available in summer school.
Course Description: Integrated Spanish is intended for the student who is having difficulty mastering concepts and material in Spanish I or II. It is intended to strengthen, reinforce or even re-teach those concepts in a more individualized fashion. Students are taken through a more deliberate, intensive presentation of skills needed to strengthen areas of weakness in reading, writing, speaking or listening. The structure and curriculum of the course may change from year to year depending on the needs of the individual students enrolled.
Course Assessment: Homework – 20-30%; quizzes – 20-30%; tests – 20-30%; class participation – 20-30%; Special projects, when given, are the equivalent of a test grade.
#154 SPANISH II GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12
Level 2 Credit 1.0 FULL YEAR
Prerequisites: At least a C- or better in Spanish I and /or teacher recommendation.
Course Description: Spanish II is an intermediate course which enables students to utilize and strengthen listening, speaking, reading and writing skills developed in Spanish I. Additional topics are introduced to expand students’ skills in the four areas. The culture and history of Central and South America are stressed.
Course Assessment: Tests – 20-30%; quizzes – 20-30%; homework – 20-30%; oral/class participation – 20-30%; Special projects, when given, are the equivalent of a test grade.
#156 SPANISH III GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12
Level 1 Credit 1.0 FULL YEAR
Prerequisites: A C- or better in Spanish II and /or teacher recommendation in the case of native speakers.
Course Description: Spanish III continues to build upon the vocabulary and structures acquired in levels I and II. Additional emphasis is placed on writing, reading, and analytical skills. The cultures of Costa Rica, Mexico, Argentina, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic are highlighted.
Course Assessment: Homework – 20-30%; quizzes – 20-30%; tests – 20-30%; class participation – 20-30%; Special projects, when given, are the equivalent of a test grade.
#158 HONORS SPANISH III GRADES 10, 11, 12
Level 1 Credit 1.0 FULL YEAR
Prerequisites: Completion of Spanish II with a grade of A or B+ and Spanish II teacher recommendation.
Course Description: Spanish III Honors covers the same material and develops the same skills as Spanish III but in greater depth and at a faster pace. Students will do more speaking, reading and writing with greater fluency and accuracy.
Course Assessment: Homework – 20-30%; quizzes – 20-30%; tests – 20-30%; class participation
– 20-30%; Special projects, when given, are the equivalent of a test grade.
#159 HONORS SPANISH IV GRADES 10, 11, 12
Level 1 Credit 1.0 FULL YEAR
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in Spanish III and /or teacher recommendation.
Course Description: Spanish IV is intended for the student who has adequately mastered the material presented in levels I - III. It is designed to augment vocabulary through topical readings of interest to the class. Structures not previously covered are presented and reinforced through student writing. Students are exposed to various types of literature of the Spanish speaking world; poetry, drama, short story, authentic articles, and essays. Class discussion is mostly in Spanish.
Course Assessment: Homework – 20-30%; quizzes – 20-30%; tests – 20-30%; class participation – 20-30%; Special projects, when given, are the equivalent of a test grade.
#160 SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS ADVANCED GRADES 10, 11, 12
Level 1 Credit 1.0 FULL YEAR
Prerequisites: Completion of Spanish IV and /or teacher recommendation.
Course Description: Spanish for Spanish Speakers is a course designed for native Spanish speakers to utilize, strengthen and expand the native speakers’ skill in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Literature component includes the study of Latin American literature and poetry. This course is conducted predominantly in Spanish.
Course Assessment: Tests – 20-25%; homework – 20-25%; quizzes – 20-25%; oral/class participation – 20-25%; Projects, when given, are the equivalent of a test grade or 20% of marking period grade.
#162 HONORS SPANISH V GRADES 11, 12
Level 1 Credit 1.0 FULL YEAR
Prerequisites: Spanish IV or Spanish for Spanish Speakers and teacher recommendation.
Course Description: Spanish V is conducted entirely in Spanish. This course seeks to strengthen the student’s speaking, listening, reading, writing and thinking skills through the study of culture,
history, literature and art of the Spanish speaking world. Topics of current importance are also discussed. Grammar is reviewed through student writing.
Course Assessment: Homework – 20 - 30%; quizzes, tests and/or writing – 20%; oral/class participation – 20 - 30%; cooperative group work – 10 - 20%; Special projects, when given, are the equivalent of a test grade.
#163 ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH V GRADES 11, 12
Level AP Credit 1.0 FULL YEAR
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish IV, Spanish for Spanish Speakers Advanced, or Spanish V and teacher recommendation.
Course Description: Advanced Placement Spanish V is a course conducted at a level comparable to that of a college course. Students take the nationally standardized AP Spanish Exam in early May and may receive college credit for the course. This course is conducted primarily in Spanish.
Course Assessment: Tests– 20%; homework – 20%; quizzes – 20%, oral/class participation – 20%; papers/projects – 20%
#164 LATIN I GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12
Level 2 Credit 1.0 FULL YEAR
Prerequisites: None
MANDATORY FOR ALL STUDENTS
Course Description: Latin I presents the fundamentals of Latin grammar, with emphasis on logical thinking skills. These skills are applied in exercises and brief Latin prose selections. Latin vocabulary, as the basis of most of the English language, is stressed. The culture and history of Rome are introduced in Latin readings and enrichment activities.
Course Assessment: Tests and quizzes – 30%; class work – 35%; homework – 35%; Special projects, when assigned, are the equivalent of a test grade.
#165 LATIN II GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12
Level 2 Credit 1.0 FULL YEAR
MANDATORY FOR HEALTH MAJORS*
*Either Latin II or Honors Latin II fulfills requirement
Course Description: Latin II is a continuation of the Latin I course. The course presents complex Latin grammar which is applied to translating a variety of Latin prose selections about Roman history, customs and culture. In addition, sophisticated English vocabulary derived from Latin roots is stressed and will help prepare the student for the verbal portion of the SAT I.
Course Assessment: Tests and quizzes – 30%; class work – 35%; homework – 35%; Special projects, when assigned, are the equivalent of a test grade.
#165A HONORS LATIN II GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12
Level 1 Credit 1.0 FULL YEAR
Prerequisites: Good to excellent academic record in Latin I.
MANDATORY FOR HEALTH MAJORS-Either Latin II or Honors Latin II fulfills requirement
Course Description: Honors Latin II is a continuation of the Latin I course. It is designed to challenge the promising Latin student. The course presents complex Latin grammar which is applied to translating a variety of Latin prose selections about Roman history, customs and culture. In addition, sophisticated English vocabulary derived from Latin roots is stressed and will help prepare the student for the verbal portion of the SAT I.
Course Assessment: Tests and quizzes – 30%; class work – 35%; homework – 35%; Special projects, when assigned, are the equivalent of a test grade.
#166A HONORS LATIN III GRADES 10, 11, 12
Level 1 Credit 1.0 FULL YEAR
Prerequisites: A grade of B or higher in Honors Latin II.
Course Description: Honors Latin III is designed to meet the academic needs of the superior Latin student through an offering of intensive readings. In this course, students perfect their skills in reading and writing Latin by focusing on the fine points of grammar. Latin prose selections are studied and analyzed. The prose selections focus on eminent historical persons such as Caesar, Cicero and Pliny and on historical and mythological events. In addition, sophisticated English vocabulary derived from Latin roots is stressed and will help prepare students for the verbal portion of the SAT I.
Course Assessment: Tests and quizzes – 30%; class work – 35%; homework – 35%;
Special projects, when assigned, are the equivalent of a test grade.
#199 TEACHER'S AIDE GRADE 12
Level None HALF /FULL YEAR*
Prerequisites: Teacher approval, placement by Guidance
Student must have completed all junior course requirements
Course Description: Students enrolled, as a teacher’s aide will be required to be an advocate for success and demonstrate a desire to go beyond the basics. This course is suited for the student who expresses an interest in the teaching field. Students will be given assignments to assist teachers or classes according to their particular abilities or talents. Some examples of assignments include: acting as a mentor, role model or tutor to other students, assisting the teacher in preparing for lessons or organizing classroom activities and creating bulletin boards.
Students will sign a contract that states their expected role as a teacher’s aide. Students may earn work credit for service as a teacher’s aide.
*Dependent on course length.
Course Assessment: Students are assessed based on their attendance, performance and productivity as stated in their teacher’s aide contract. This is a pass/fail course.