World Language

(a-g) / Elective
10 Credits
Grade Level: 9-12
Grade Level Restrictions: None
Prerequisites: 1st Level French or equivalent with “C” or better / “D” with teacher recommendation
(Satisfies the Foreign Language Graduation Requirement)
Students continue to develop cultural awareness and communication skills involving reading, writing, listening and speaking. The emphasis is on comprehension and production of frequently used language. Students practice extensively in oral communication and write simple messages, narratives and letters. Classroom activities are related to the real world and include developing an awareness of acceptable behavior in the foreign culture.

(a-g) / Elective
10 Credits
Grade Level: 9-12
Grade Level Restrictions: None
Prerequisites: 3rd Level French with “B” or better / “C” with teacher recommendation
(Satisfies the Foreign Language Graduation Requirement)
Students at this level of language are moving from Stage 4 to Stage 5, developing more cultural awareness and communication skills involving reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The emphasis is on comprehension and normal speech on general topics and more complex literary selections with more in depth analysis using literary and rhetorical devices. Grammar is revisited and reviewed, polishing along the way. Students practice extensively in oral communication practicing formal and informal exchanges on concrete and abstract topics, using native-like discourse strategies. They write poetry, daily journals, compositions, and weekly 20 minute AP practice essays, and hone other AP practice tests of Reading, Grammar (function words & verbs from 15 different tenses, adding speaking practice based on picture series). Classroom activities are related to the real world and
include developing an awareness of acceptable behavior in the “francophone” cultures (French AP Course of study). Most universities accept this course for college credit provided a passing score on the National AP Examination (in May).

(a-g) / Elective
10 Credits
Grade Level: 9-12
Grade Level Restrictions: None
Prerequisites: 1st Level Japanese or equivalent with “C” or better / “D” with teacher recommendation
(Satisfies the Foreign Language Graduation Requirement)
Students continue develop cultural awareness and communication skills involving reading, writing, listening and speaking. The emphasis is on comprehension and production of frequently used language. Students learn Hiragana, Katana phonetics and basic Kanji characters. Classroom activities are related to the real world and include developing an awareness of acceptable behavior in the foreign culture.

(a-g) / Elective
10 Credits
Grade Level: 9-12
Grade Level Restrictions: None
Prerequisites: None
(Satisfies the Foreign Language Graduation Requirement)
1st Level Latin introduces students to the basics but the advantages are far reaching! The focus of the course is grammar, vocabulary, and translations, but students subsequently build and broaden their English vocabulary and skills as they work with derivations and roots. Latin courses include study of Roman civilization and mythology help broaden students’ background and furnish historical insight.

(a-g) / Elective
10 Credits
Grade Level: 9-12
Grade Level Restrictions: None
Prerequisites: 2nd Level Latin or equivalent with “B” or better / “C” with teacher recommendation
(Satisfies the Foreign Language Graduation Requirement)
This course places an emphasis on writings by Cicero, Caesar, Pompey, Eutropius, Augustus, Pliny and other historically significant authors. The whole of Latin grammar is completed in the first few weeks and emphasis is given to the changing historiography about the fall of the Republic. Students explore a greater understanding of literary style, use of rhetoric, and other devices through Catullus’ and Ovid’s poems, Plautus’ plays, and Caesar’s commentaries.

(a-g) / Elective
10 Credits
Grade Level: 9-12
Grade Level Restrictions: None
Prerequisites: None
(Satisfies the Foreign Language Graduation Requirement)
Students build fluency and confidence in their new language through oral and written practice. Teachers work to ensure students are able to communicate basic needs in the beginning and build up to story reading and retelling as the course progresses. This course also includes Hispanic culture and civilization.

(a-g) / Elective
10 Credits
Grade Level: 9-12
Grade Level Restrictions: None
Prerequisites: 2nd Level Spanish or equivalent with “B” or better / “C” with teacher recommendation
(Satisfies the Foreign Language Graduation Requirement)
Students continue develop cultural awareness and communication skills involving reading, writing, listening and speaking. The emphasis is on comprehension and production of frequently used language. Students practice extensively in oral communication and write simple messages, narratives and letters. Classroom activities are related to the real world and include developing an awareness of acceptable behavior in the foreign culture.