Note: For University bound students, try to take three years of foreign language in high school, your last year being your senior year so you are current in the target language when you take the college placement test. Completing a third year of high school foreign language now satisfies the foreign language graduation requirement for some Uni- versity degree programs. All Independent Study courses must be approved by the parent(s), teacher, counselor and principal. See your counselor for more information.
FRENCH 1A and B FLF 101/102 Year
9,10,11,12
1 period/.5 credit per semester
Students are introduced to the basic language skills of vocabulary acquisition, grammar, pronunciation, and expres- sion of ideas about self and other people. Emphasis is on student interaction, realia, songs and real life situations. Students learn about francophone countries and French culture.
FRENCH 2A and B FLF 201/202 Year
9,10,11,12
1 period/.5 credit per semester
Prerequisite: French 1A and B with a C- or higher.
This course further develops the student’s ability to communicate in French in oral and written form. Successful com- pletion of French 2 will satisfy the two year world language entrance requirement of many universities. Students will further their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and increase their ability to communicate beyond a basic level. Learning will be demonstrated through oral and written work, such as dialogues, skits, short presentations, written exams and projects.
FRENCH 3A and B FLF 301/302 Year
10,11,12
1 period/.5 credit per semester
Prerequisite: French 2A and B with a C- or higher.
Successful completion of this course demonstrates rigor and perseverance on college applications. French 3 furthers the student’s knowledge of vocabulary and grammar at an intermediate level. Learning will be demonstrated through oral and written work, such as dialogues, skits, short presentations, written exams and projects.
FRENCH 4A and B FLF 401/402 Year
10,11,12
1 period/.5 credit per semester
Prerequisite: French 3A and3B with a C- or higher.
Students will refine their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar approaching an advanced intermediate level by the end of the course. This class is an independent study course unless enrollment is sufficient to run a full class.
AP FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE FLF 456/457 Year
10,11,12
1 period/.5 credit per semester Prerequisite: instructor approval
This class is an independent study course. Must be approved by parent(s), teacher, counselor and principal.
SPANISH 1A and B FLS 101/102 Year
9,10,11,12
1 period/.5 credit per semester
Students are introduced to basic Spanish conversation, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and culture. Listening and conversation skills are emphasized. Learning will be demonstrated through oral and written work, such as dialogues, skits, short presentations, written exams and projects.
SPANISH 2A and B FLS 201/202 Year
9,10,11,12
1 period/.5 credit per semester
Prerequisite: Pass Spanish 1A and 1B with a C- or higher.
This course further develops the student’s ability to communicate in Spanish in oral and written form. Successful com- pletion of Spanish 2 will satisfy the two year World Language entrance requirement of many universities. Students will further their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and increase their ability to communicate beyond a basic level. Learning will be demonstrated through oral and written work, such as dialogues, skits, short presentations, written ex- ams and projects.
SPANISH 3A and B FLS 301/302 Year
10,11,12
1 period/.5 credit per semester
Prerequisite: Pass Spanish 2A and 2B with a C- or higher or instructor approval
Successful completion of this course demonstrates rigor and perseverance on college applications. Spanish 3 furthers the student’s knowledge of vocabulary and grammar at an intermediate level. Learning will be demonstrated through oral and written work, such as dialogues, skits, short presentations, written exams and projects. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for AP Spanish Language and Culture. Heritage speakers of Spanish are encouraged to seek instructor approval for placement in Spanish 3.
AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE FLS 801/802 Year
10,11,12
1 period/.5 credit per semester
Opportunity to earn college credit through the College Board
Prerequisite: C or higher in Spanish 3B OR instructor approval; parent/ guardian approval
In this course, which is conducted entirely in Spanish, students will work towards mastery of their Spanish language skills with an emphasis on building fluency. Students will learn about the culture and history of Spanish-speaking coun- tries through a variety of projects, writing assignments and presentations. Coursework will be rigorous and will focus on developing skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening for the AP (Advanced Placement) Spanish Language and Cul- ture exam.
Students are strongly encouraged to take the AP test (for College Board’s fee of $91) in May, with those scoring high enough having the potential to earn college credit. Fee waivers may be available for those needing assistance with test- ing fees. Heritage speakers of Spanish are encouraged to seek instructor approval for placement in AP Spanish Lan- guage and Culture.
SPANISH 5A and B FLS 501/502 Year
10,11,12
1 period/.5 credit per semester
Prerequisite: Completion of AP Spanish Language and Culture and instructor approval.
This class is an independent study course. Must be approved by parent(s), teacher, counselor and principal.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
Students who plan to study American Sign Language for the purpose of fluency and university entrance are encour- aged to continue through three years of the language for successful placement on the language entrance exam. Addi- tionally, it is strongly suggested that students not schedule a gap of one year or more between their high school lan- guage course-work and the college placement exam.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1 A and B FLA 101/102 Year
9,10,11,12
1 period/.5 credit per semester
Equivalency: 1 semester = 1 semester of World Language or Career and Tech credit College credit available
This is an introductory course for American Sign Language, widely known as ASL. ASL is a visual gestural language, which will expose learners to a wide variety of information about the Five Cs of ASL Education: Communication, Cul- tures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities of the Deaf World and their place in it. The course focus is on learning basic sign language skills including a necessary understanding of ASL grammatical structure, conversational fluency, and vocabulary usage.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 2 A and B FLA 201/202 Year
10,11,12
1 period/.5 credit per semester
Equivalency: 1 semester = 1 semester of World Language or Career and Tech credit College credit available
Prerequisite: Completion of ASL 1 with a 2.0 grade or better.
This course is centered around the continued use of the 5 C’s of ASL as well as continued understanding of vocabulary and grammatical structure.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 3A and B FLA 301/302 Year
11,12
1 period/.5 credit per semester
Equivalency: 1 semester = semester of World Language or Career and Tech credit College credit available
Prerequisite: Completion of ASL 2 with a 2.0 grade or better.
This course strongly encourages student to sustain conversation in ASL. Emphasis will be placed on further develop- ment of expressive and receptive skills, and increased knowledge of various cultural issues in connection with the 5 C’s. Some community involvement is required.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 4A and B FLA 401/402 Year
11,12
1 period/.5 credit per semester
Prerequisite: American Sign Language 3 or teacher permission.
This course in a continuation of 3rd year ASL. It includes a review of essentials of grammar with emphasis on building vocabulary, conversational skills, and introduction to literature (including drama, prose, and poetry.) There is a possi- bility of a community service requirement. Student’s expressive skills are evaluated through the use of videotape in which the students sign vocabulary, dialogues, copy-sign, and tell stories. Students do self-evaluations on receptive skills (translations, viewing ASL dialogues, narratives, and stories.)