Foreign Language


French I
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Course # 5000
1 Credit
All students begin with French I unless they have completed two years of the language in middle school with a grade of C or better, in which case they will begin with French II.
This course is an introduction to the French Language and culture. Level I French addresses the four traditional skills of language acquisition with emphasis on listening and speaking. Students study many aspects of French life and culture. A variety of instructional methods are used, and students receive help with problems as they arise. Learning a language involves the development of skills; therefore, students are given opportunities to practice each of the four traditional language acquisition skills. They learn to express themselves in a variety of situations with a well-rounded, practical vocabulary. This course also introduces students to the French and U.S. similarities and differences of cultures, as well as francophone cultures around the world.


French I - Honors
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Course # 5005
1 Credit
This course is designed for the students capable of a higher level of mastery and a greater depth of knowledge. Course requirements are more rigorous.


French II
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Course # 5010
1 Credit
Prerequisite: French I, with a grade of C or better
French II continues with fundamental of the language as established in French I. Emphasis again is on speaking fluently and accurately in French. Reading skills are also emphasized at this level, and grammatical structures are studied in more detail. Students continue to study francophone culture through reading, lectures, discussions in the language, and the use of varied media and technology.


French II - Honors
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Course # 5020
1 Credit
Prerequisites: French I, with a grade of B or better
This course is designed for the students capable of a higher level of mastery and a greater depth of knowledge. Course requirements are more rigorous.


French III
Grades 10, 11, 12
Course # 503M
1 Credit
Prerequisite: French II, with grade C or better
French III reinforces communication skills acquired in French 1 and 2, but with greater emphasis on reading, writing, and grammar. French history and literature are studied in greater detail. Prevailing vocabulary is introduced for conversational purposes.


French III - Honors
Grades 10, 11, 12
Course # 504M
1 Credit
Prerequisite: French II with a grade B or better or French II-Honors
This course is designed for the students capable of a higher level of mastery and a greater depth of knowledge. Course requirements are more rigorous.


French IV
Grades 11, 12
Course # 505M
1 Credit
Prerequisite: French III with a grade C or better
In French IV the communication skills continue to be refined. A major goal for the student is achieve proficiency in pronunciation, intonation, and facility in the use of grammatical structures. The writing skill is further refined along with extensive vocabulary study. Special attention is given to grammar review, with concentration on structure exceptions and auditory comprehension units. Reading of short stories, poetry, novels and drama is also undertaken.


French IV - Honors
Grades 11, 12
Course # 506
1 Credit
Prerequisite: French III with a grade of B or better, or French III-Honors
This course is designed for the students capable of a higher level of mastery and a greater depth of knowledge. Course requirements are more rigorous.


Intermediate Special Topics in French
Grades 10, 11, 12
Course # 509M
1 Credit
Prerequisite: French III with a grade C or better
Special Topics in French are designed for the continuing study of French through a content-based approach to foreign language study. Content-based instruction in French integrates the performance objectives and content topics with other curricular areas, using French as the vehicle for instruction. Topics include: The Image of Women in the Arts, Isolation in the World, The History of Canada and other Francophone Regions, Carmen: the Opera and the Novel, and Current Political Thought in Francophone Countries. While advanced reading, listening, speaking and writing skills are developed in Special Topics, this elective course supplements but does not replace levels IV and V AP. The Special Topics Course may be pursued after the completion of level III but it is recommended that students complete level IV first. Such courses are specifically designed for the four by four model of alternative scheduling, but are also appropriate for other schedule models.


Advanced Special Topics in French
Grades 10, 11, 12
Course # 510M
1 Credit
Prerequisite: French III with a grade of C or better
Special Topics in French are designed for the continuing study of French through a content-based approach to foreign language stud Content-based instruction in French integrates the performance objectives and content topics with other curricular areas, using French as the vehicle for instruction. Topics include: Current Events, World Francophone Countries: History and Civilization, Les Miserables:, and French Poetry of the 20th Century. While advanced reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills are developed in Special Topics, this elective course supplements but does not replace Levels IV and V AP. The Special Topics Course may be pursued after the completion of Level III but it is recommended that students complete Level IV first. Such courses are specifically designed for the four by four model of alternative scheduling, but are also appropriate for other schedule models.


French V - Advanced Placement G/T (Language)
Grade 12
Course # 507M
1 Credit
Prerequisite: French IV with a grade C or better
The French V class in Advanced Placement French Language is a rigorous course which develops the individual student's interest and competencies in French Literature, history, politics, civilization, and culture. These content areas provide the context for developing advanced proficiency and refining skills in the language in preparations for the advanced placement examination.


French V - Advanced Placement G/T (Literature)
Grade 12
Course # 508M
1 Credit
Prerequisite: French IV, with a grade C or better
The French V class in Advanced Placement French literature is designed to introduce students to representative works of French literature and to develop their ability to read, write and speak with critical intelligence about literary works. This course provides students the opportunity to identify and interpret the various elements of the composition of a literary text and to perceive their relationships; and to acquire a fuller understanding and appreciation of both the art and meaning of a literary work in preparation for the advanced placement examination.


Spanish I
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Course # 5400
1 Credit
This course is an introduction to the Spanish language and Hispanic culture. Level I Spanish addresses the four traditional skills of language acquisition with an emphasis on listening and speaking. Students study various aspects of Hispanic life and culture. A variety of instructional methods are used, and students receive help with problems as they arise. Learning a language involves the development of skills; therefore, students are given opportunities to practice each of the four traditional language acquisition skills. They learn to express themselves in a variety of situations with a well-rounded, practical vocabulary. This course also introduces students to the similarities and differences among U.S. and Spanish-speaking cultures.


Spanish I - Honors
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Course # 5401
1 Credit
This course is designed for the students capable of a higher level of mastery and a greater depth of knowledge. Course requirements are more rigorous.


Spanish II
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Course # 5410
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Spanish I, with a grade of C or better
Spanish II continues the fundamentals of the language as established in Spanish I. Emphasis is again on speaking fluently and accurately in Spanish. Reading skills are also emphasized at this level, and grammatical structures are studied in more detail. Students continue to study Hispanic culture through readings, lectures, discussions in the language, and the use of varied media and technology.


Spanish II - Honors
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Course # 5420
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Spanish I, with a grade of B or better
This course is designed for the students capable of a higher level of mastery and a greater depth of knowledge. Course requirements are more rigorous.


Spanish III
Grades 10, 11, 12
Course # 543M
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Spanish II, with a grade of C or better
Spanish III reinforces communication skills acquired in Spanish I and II, but with greater emphasis on reading, writing, and grammar. Spanish history and literature are studied in greater detail. Prevailing vocabulary is introduced for conversational purposes.


Spanish III - Honors
Grades 10, 11, 12
Course # 544M
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Spanish II with a grade of B or better
This course is designed for the students capable of a higher level of mastery and a greater depth of knowledge. Course requirements are more rigorous.


Spanish IV
Grades 11, 12
Course # 545M
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Spanish III, with a grade of C or better
In Spanish IV the communication skills continue to be refined. A major goal for the student is to achieve near-native proficiency in pronunciation, intonation, and facility in the use of the grammatical structures. The writing skill is the use of the grammatical structures. The writing skill is further refined along with extensive vocabulary study. Special attention is given to grammar review, with concentration on structure exceptions and to auditory comprehension units. Reading of short stories, poetry, novels, and drama is also undertaken. Attention is also focused on the basic cultural differences between the Hispanic and American societies.


Spanish IV - Honors
Grades 11, 12
Course # 546M
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Spanish III with a grade of B or better or Spanish III-Honors.
This course is designed for the students capable of a higher level of mastery and a greater depth of knowledge. Course requirements are more rigorous.


Intermediate Special Topics in Spanish
Grades 10, 11, 12
Course # 549M
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Spanish III with a grade of C or better
Special Topics in Spanish are designed for the continuing study of Spanish through a content-based approach to foreign language study. Content-based instruction in Spanish integrates the performance objectives and content topics with other curricular areas, using Spanish as the vehicle for instruction. Topics include: La Violencia, La Fantasia, El Respeto, El Materialismo, La Literatura del Siglo Veinte, Mi Tierra, and El Pueblo Hispano. While advanced reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills are developed in Special Topics, this elective course supplements but does not replace levels IV and V AP. The Special Topics Course may be pursued after the completion of level III but it is recommended that students complete level IV first. Such courses are specifically designed for the four by four model of alternative scheduling, but are also appropriate for other scheduling models.


Advanced Special Topics in Spanish
Grades 10, 11, 12
Course # 550M
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Spanish III with a grade of C or better
Special Topics in Spanish are designed for the continuing study of Spanish through a content-based approach to foreign language study. Content-based instruction in Spanish integrates the performance objectives and content topics with other curricular areas, using Spanish as the vehicle for instruction. Topics include: Las Classes Socials, Los Hispanos en los Estados Unidos, El Hombrey La Mujer, La Familia, The History and Civilization of Spain and Latin America, and Diversions and Entertainment among Spanish Speaking People. While advanced reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills are developed in Special Topics, this elective course supplements but does not replace levels IV and V AP. The Special Topics Course may be pursued after the completion of level III but it is recommended that students complete level IV first. Such courses are specifically designed for the four by four model of alternative scheduling, but are also appropriate for other scheduling models.


Spanish V - Advanced Placement G/T (Language)
Grade 12
Course # 547M
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Spanish IV, with a grade of C or better
The Spanish V class in Advanced Placement Spanish Language is a rigorous course which develops the individual student's interest and competencies in peninsula and Latin American Spanish literature, history, politics, civilization, and culture. These content areas provide the context for developing advanced proficiency and for refining language skills in preparation for the Advanced Placement Examination.


Spanish V - Advanced Placement G/T (Literature)
Grade 12
Course # 548M
1 Credit
Prerequisite: Spanish IV, with a grade of C or better
The Spanish V class in Advanced Placement Spanish Literature is designed to introduce and familiarize students with representative works of Spanish literature and develop their ability to read, write, and speak with critical intelligence about literary works. The course provides students the opportunity to identify and interpret the various elements of the composition of a literary text, to perceive their relationships, and to acquire a fuller understanding and appreciation of both the art and meaning of a literary work in preparation for the Advanced Placement Examination.


German I
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Course # 5100
1 Credit
This course is an introduction to the German Language and culture. Level I German addresses the four traditional skills of language acquisition with an emphasis on listening and speaking. Students study various aspects of German life and culture. A variety of instructional methods are used, and students receive help with problems as they arise. Learning a language involves the development of skills; therefore, students are given ample opportunity to practice, to listen, and to speak the language. They learn to express themselves in a variety of situations with a will-rounded practical vocabulary. This course also exposes them to the basic culture differences between German and American societies.


German II
Grades 10, 11, 12
Course # 5110
1 Credit
Prerequisite: German I, with a grade of C or better
German II continues the fundamentals of the language as established in German I. Emphasis again is on speaking fluently and accurately in German. Reading skills are also emphasized at this level, and grammatical structures are studied in more detail. Students continue to study German culture through reading, lectures, discussions in language, and the use of varied media and technology.


German III
Grades 11, 12
Course # 512M
1 Credit
Prerequisite: German II, with a grade of C or better
German III reinforces communication skills acquired in German I and II, but with greater emphasis on reading, writing, and grammar. German history and literature are studied in greater detail. Prevailing vocabulary is introduced for conversational purposes.


German IV
Grade 12
Course # 513M
1 Credit
Prerequisite: German III, with a grade of C or better
In German IV the communication skills continue to be refined. A major goal for the student is to achieve near-native proficiency in pronunciation, intonation, and facility in the use of the grammatical structures. The writing skill is further refined along with extensive vocabulary study. Special attention is given to grammar review, with concentration on structure exceptions and to auditory comprehension units. Reading of short stories, poetry, novels and drama is also undertaken. In-depth minicourses of German and German cultures are studied. Attention is also called to the basic culture differences between German and American societies. Students are encouraged to work on independent projects.