World Language

Every student should have the opportunity to learn new languages.  The goal of our language department is to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in order to prepare our students for any kind of language endeavor. 

Proficiency in a world language at any level helps better prepare students to be productive citizens in the 21st century. World language classes help students to increase their knowledge and appreciation of the diverse cultures of the countries whose languages they are learning.  In addition, knowing a world language can influence post-secondary education and career opportunities. 

Only world language courses taken at the high school level, while enrolled in high school, can be applied towards the fulfillment of a college entrance requirement.

FRENCH

12111 FRENCH I - College Prep  (1 credit)
This course offers students the opportunity to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through thematic and active vocabulary, dialogues and readings. This course also includes an introduction to the culture and customs of the French speaking world. (Full year course, open to grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

12200 FRENCH II  - Honors  (1 credit)
The student will continue to develop the speaking, listening, reading and writing skills begun in French I. Oral communication is enriched through viewing contemporary videos in French and participation in dialogues in French. The student will continue to learn about French culture and civilization through short readings in French. Intense work on verbs and vocabulary will provide a firm foundation in grammar.
Prerequisite: Students must have a grade of 85% or higher in French I CP, 75% or higher in French I Honors, or teacher recommendation and department approval. (Full year course, open to grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

12201 FRENCH II - College Prep (1 credit)
In this course the student reviews the basic grammar and vocabulary from French I while continuing to listen to and speak French in class.  The student also continues to learn new grammar and thematic vocabulary. Cultural reading and videos in French further enrich the language experience.
Prerequisite: Students must have a grade of 60% or higher in French I, or teacher recommendation and department approval. (Full year course, open to grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

12300 FRENCH III - Honors (1 credit)
A review of grammar and vocabulary studied in previous years is presented in order to prepare students for more complex grammatical points and advanced verb tenses. Students will develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills at a more advanced level using a variety of current instructional techniques.
Prerequisite: Students must have a grade of 85% or higher in French II CP, 75% or higher in French II Honors, or teacher recommendation and department approval.  (Full year course, open to grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

12301 FRENCH III - College Prep (1 credit)
After a thorough review of the basic structures and vocabulary studied in French II College Prep, this course will stress the oral aspects of the language through videos and also listening comprehension and speaking activities.  Reading and writing skills will be developed through a variety of resources. 
Prerequisite:  Students must have a grade of 60% or higher in French II, or teacher recommendation and department approval. (Full year course, open to grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

12400 FRENCH IV - Honors (1 credit)
This course is based on current French language materials, continuing the emphasis, begun in French III Honors, on accuracy and fluency which will be further developed using classroom discussion and written commentaries in the language.  The students will be exposed to the culture of the French speaking world through the use of videos, articles from the Internet, E-mail exchanges and other pertinent materials.
Prerequisite:  Students must have a grade of 85% or higher in French III CP, 75% or higher in French III Honors, or teacher recommendation and department approval.  (Full year course, open to grades 10, 11, 12)

12401 FRENCH IV - College Prep  (1 credit)
This course is a continuation of the College Prep series for the student who is interested in refining conversational ability and listening skills at a less demanding pace than that of the honors sequence. Selected reading passages will be used to present current topics.
Prerequisite:   Students must have a grade of 60% or higher in French III, or teacher recommendation and department approval.  (Full year course, open to grades 10, 11, 12)

12500   FRENCH V - Honors (1 credit)
This course continues to place great emphasis on oral proficiency and fluency through discussions and written commentaries in the language. Students will also be exposed to the culture of France and the French speaking areas of the world by the use of videos, realia, individual research, readings and the media. Skits and videos will be prepared by the students using thematic vocabulary.
Prerequisite: Students must have a grade of 85% or higher in French IV CP, 75% or higher in French IV Honors, or teacher recommendation and department approval.  (Full year course, open to grade 11, 12)

12529 AP FRENCH - Advanced Placement  (1 credit)
This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement French Language Exam. The goal is to develop the ability to express ideas accurately, both orally and in writing, and to improve listening and reading skills.  Speaking assignments will be recorded. French culture and civilization will be explored. Classes will be conducted in French. 
Prerequisite: Students must have a grade 80% or better in French IV Honors, or teacher recommendation and department approval. This course may require summer work.  In order to earn AP credit in this course, a student must take the AP exam. (Full year course, open to grade 11, 12)

LATIN

14111 LATIN I - College Prep (1 credit)
The objectives of this course are mastery of a basic vocabulary of about 500 words, knowledge of declensions of nouns, adjectives and pronouns, conjugations of verbs and grammatical structures.  Students will read about Latin prose, classic mythology and Roman life via translation.  Students will find this course helpful in the development of their English skills and in the development of derivative recognition.  (Full year course, open to grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

14200 LATIN II - Honors (1 credit)
This course will review the concepts of Latin I and further develop more complete grammatical structures.  More readings, both literary and cultural, are included, emphasized and further developed.  The more advanced grammar and vocabulary will prepare the student for Latin III Honors.
Prerequisite: Students must have a grade of 85% or higher in Latin I CP or teacher recommendation and department approval.  (Full year course, open to grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

14300 LATIN III - Honors (1 credit)
The curriculum of the course will develop sequential skills in grammar and translation.  The major objectives of the course will be to learn how to read, understand and analyze Latin texts of intermediate difficulty, as well as preparing the student for Latin IV Honors.
Prerequisite: Students must have a grade of 75% or higher in Latin II Honors, or teacher recommendation and department approval.  (Full year course, open to grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

14400 LATIN IV - Honors  (1 credit)
This course will continue the development of skills in grammar and word derivation skills.  Prose and poetry selections in the original Latin will be read and discussed along with the political structure of the Roman Republic and Empire. 
Prerequisite: Students must have a grade of 75% or higher in Latin III Honors, or teacher recommendation and department approval.  (Full year course, open to grades 10, 11, 12)

14509  LATIN AP - Advanced Placement  (1 credit)
This  course focuses on the in-depth study of selections from two of the greatest works in Latin literature: Vergil’s Aeneid and Caesar’s Gallic War. The course requires students to prepare and translate the readings and place these texts in a meaningful context, which helps develop critical, historical, and literary skills. Throughout the course, students consider themes in the context of ancient literature and bring these works to life through classroom activities.                           Prerequisite: Students must have a grade of 80% or better in Latin III Honors, or teacher recommendation and departmental approval. This course may require summer work.  In order to earn AP credit in this course, a student must take the AP exam.  (Full year course, open to grade 11, 12)

SPANISH

15111 SPANISH I - College Prep  (1 credit)
This course offers students the opportunity to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through thematic and active vocabulary, dialogues and readings. This course also includes an introduction to the culture and customs of the Spanish speaking world. (Full year course, open to grades 9, 10 11 12)

15200 SPANISH II - Honors  (1 credit)
This course is part of a five year honors sequence which begins in grade 8. There will be an emphasis on reading, writing and listening in the Spanish language with a strong emphasis on speaking Spanish in class.
Prerequisite: Students must have a grade of 85% or higher in Spanish I CP or teacher recommendation and department approval.  (Full year course, open to grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

15201 SPANISH II - College Prep  (1 credit)
This course reinforces the basic language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. It also continues the cultural awareness introduced in Spanish I. Students will have the opportunity to develop oral and written skills through the use of classroom dialogues and short reading passages.
Prerequisite: Students must have a grade of 60% or higher in Spanish I, or teacher recommendation and department approval. (Full year course, open to grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

15300 SPANISH III - Honors  (1 credit)
In this course students will develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills at an advanced level. Classes will be conducted in Spanish as allowed.  Students who plan to take Honors Spanish IV should take this course.
Prerequisite: Students must have a grade of 85% or higher in Spanish II CP, 75% or higher in Spanish II Honors, or teacher recommendation and department approval.  (Full year course, open to grade 9, 10, 11, 12)

15301 SPANISH III - College Prep  (1 credit)
This course will continue the study of the Spanish speaking world.  Students will progress in communication skills with the study of grammar and vocabulary. Reading and listening skills will continue to be developed through tapes, CDs, DVDs, and cultural projects.
Prerequisite: Students must have a grade of 60% or higher in Spanish II, or teacher recommendation and department approval. (Full year course, open to grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

15400 SPANISH IV - Honors  (1 credit)
This course continues the emphasis on accuracy and fluency begun in previous years. Students will begin reading classics in Spanish literature and converse in the target language on a regular basis. Students who plan to take Advanced Placement Spanish V should take this course.
Prerequisite: Students must have a grade of 85% or higher in Spanish III CP, 75% or higher in Spanish III Honors, or teacher recommendation and department approval.  (Full year course, open to grades 10, 11, 12)

15401 SPANISH IV - College Prep  (1 credit)
In this course students will review grammatical structures and strengthen their communication skills. Class discussions and dialogues will be used to improve students’ ability to speak Spanish. Short readings and literary excerpts will be used to increase knowledge of Hispanic culture. The class will be conducted mostly in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Students must have a grade of 60% or higher in Spanish III, or teacher recommendation and department approval. (Full year course, open to grades 10, 11, 12)

15500 SPANISH V - Honors  (1 credit)
In this course a variety of materials will be used for students to study the fine points of Spanish grammar and vocabulary usage. Speaking in the target language will be emphasized as well as Hispanic literature. Writing in Spanish will be required. Culture and civilization will be discussed. Classes will be conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Students must have a grade of 85% or higher in Spanish IV CP, 75% or higher in Spanish IV Honors, or teacher recommendation and department approval.  (Full year course, open to grade 11, 12)

15501 SPANISH V - College Prep  (1 credit)
This course is designed for the student who enjoys Spanish and wishes to perfect listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. The teacher will encourage proper usage by conducting most classes in Spanish.
Prerequisite:  Students must have a grade of 60% or higher in Spanish IV, or teacher recommendation and department approval. (Full year course, open to grade 11, 12)

15529 AP SPANISH - Advanced Placement  (1 credit)
This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam. The goal is to develop the ability to express ideas accurately, both orally and in writing, and to improve listening and reading skills.  Speaking assignments will be recorded. Hispanic culture and civilization will be explored.  Classes will be conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Students must have a grade of 80% or better in Spanish IV Honors, or teacher recommendation and departmental approval. This course may require summer work. In order to earn AP credit in this course, a student must take the AP exam.  (Full year course, open to grade 11, 12)

SIGN LANGUAGE

15731 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I - College Prep  (1 credit)
This is an introductory course in sign language, the language of the Deaf.  Both finger spelling and hand signing will be covered. The production (expressive) and the recognition (receptive) aspects of sign language will be incorporated. It is intended for those students who have never before signed as a way of communication. Many, but not all, institutions of higher learning accept sign language as a foreign language requirement for acceptance. It is the student’s responsibility to determine if the college of his/her choice will accept sign language as fulfillment of a foreign language requirement. (Full year course, open to grades 9 for students enrolled in the CTE program, 10, 11, 12)

15741 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II - College Prep  (1 credit)
Sign Language II reviews and strengthens communicative competencies acquired in the American Sign Language I course.  Receptive and expressive skills are further developed through expanded vocabulary and grammar.  Skills are practiced in meaningful contexts through the use of interactional techniques, demonstrations, drills, games, dialogues, and other activities.  Many, but not all, institutions of higher learning accept sign language as a foreign language requirement for acceptance.  It is the students’ responsibility to determine if the college of his/her choice will accept sign language as fulfillment of a foreign language requirement.
Prerequisite: Students must have a grade of 60% or higher in American Sign Language I, or teacher recommendation and department approval. (Full year course, open to grades 10 (for students enrolled in the CTE program), 11, 12)