World Languages

This course introduces the basic elements of French in the skills of listening, speaking, writing and reading. Elementary vocabulary, grammar and oral recitations will be included coupled with an overview of Francophone culture.

This course constitutes a training in listening, speaking, writing and reading French. An in-depth study of grammar, vocabulary and idiom development is included. Communicative skills and cultural awareness are an important component of this course. No summer assignment is required

This course constitutes an intensive training in listening, speaking, writing and reading French. A more in-depth study of grammar, vocabulary, idiom development and composition is included. Communicative skills and cultural awareness are an important component of this course. This course is highly recommended for AP track students. Successful completion of summer assignment is required.

This course constitutes an intensive training in listening, speaking, writing and reading French. A more in-depth study of grammar, vocabulary, idiom development and composition is included. Communicative skills and cultural awareness are an important component of this course. This course is highly recommended for AP track students. Successful completion of summer assignment is required.

This course continues to expand the knowledge of students in all areas of the target language. A more defined French grammar review coupled with compositions and oral recitations give students a more in-depth foundation to communicate in French. Various aspects of Francophone culture are studied in an atmosphere that enables students to increase their fluency in the language. No summer assignment is required.

This course constitutes a continuation of intensive skill development, geared toward the AP course. Students are expected to acquire vocabulary and sentence structure to read periodical articles and modern literature independently. Emphasis on active communication enables students to express ideas orally with accuracy and fluency. The course is conducted in the target language. Successful completion of summer assignment is required.

This course prepares students to successfully complete the Advanced Placement French Language and Culture exam. The course seeks to develop language skills that can be applied to various activities and disciplines as delineated by College Board®. The course stresses oral skills in both formal and informal French as well as extensive training in reading and writing. It is recommended that students taking this course take the AP exam in May. The course is conducted in the target language. Successful completion of summer assignment is required.

This course is designed to teach Italian via Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS). The language is taught by targeting listening and reading skills by way of storytelling. Students begin immediate use of the language in context. Italian customs and culture are infused throughout this course.

Reading and reasoning skills are built through literacy while placing emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking skills.  Students are given the opportunity to demonstrate their comprehension of the language in creative ways and begin individual exploration of the language to foster independent learning. Italian customs and culture continue to be infused throughout this course.

This course is designed for highly self-motivated students with an interest in the Italian language. Students continue individual exploration of the language to foster independent learning as well as development of more in-depth reading and reasoning skills via advanced literature. A deeper emphasis is placed on listening comprehension and speaking skills. Students are given a more challenging forum to advance their writing proficiency. Technology and media are used to further foster independent learning. Italian customs and culture continue to be infused throughout this course.

Reading and reasoning skills are built through literacy while placing emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking skills.  Students are given the opportunity to demonstrate their comprehension of the language in creative ways and begin individual exploration of the language to foster independent learning. Italian customs and culture continue to be infused throughout this course.  This course is recommended for students who desire to continue their study of Italian in Italian III and IV Honors

This advanced course advances the student's conversational skills via advanced literacy.  A more in depth study is concentrated on listening, reading, writing and speaking by way of short novels, music, films, and authentic literature.  Decoding and problem solving skills in the language are further developed as well. An appreciation of Italian customs and culture continues throughout the course.

This course introduces the basic elements of Spanish in the skills of listening, speaking, writing and reading. Elementary vocabulary, grammar and oral recitations will be included coupled with an overview of Spanish culture.

This course continues to expand the knowledge base of students in all areas of communication: listening, reading, speaking and writing. Grammatical structures  and reading for comprehension are increased. Students will also gain further understanding and appreciation of the various customs, dialects and cultures of Spanish countries.

This course constitutes an intensive training in listening, speaking, writing and reading Spanish. A more in-depth study of grammar, vocabulary, idiom development and composition is included. Communicative skills and cultural awareness are an important component of this course. This course is highly recommended for AP track students. Successful completion of summer assignment is required.

This course continues to expand the knowledge of students in all areas of the target language. A more defined Spanish grammar review coupled with compositions and oral recitations give students a more in-depth foundation to communicate in Spanish. Various aspects of Spanish culture are studied in an atmosphere that enables the students to increase fluency in the language.

This course is designed to expand the students' abilities who have taken Spanish 2 Honors or Spanish 2 CP. Exposure to programs with native speakers will enable students to become more fluent in Spanish and to communicate in numerous real-life situations. Intensive study of grammatical structures and culture is a key component of this course, which is highly recommended for AP track students. Successful completion of summer assignment is required.

This course constitutes a continuation of intensive skill development, geared toward the AP course. Students are expected to acquire vocabulary and sentence structure to read periodical articles and modern literature independently. Emphasis on active communication enables students to express ideas orally with accuracy and fluency. The course is conducted in the target language. Successful completion of summer assignment is required.

This course prepares students to successfully complete the Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture exam. The course seeks to develop language skills that can be applied to various activities and disciplines as delineated by College Board®. The course stresses oral skills in both formal and informal Spanish as well as extensive training in reading and writing. It is highly recommended that students taking this course take the AP exam in May. The course is conducted in the target language. Successful completion of summer assignment is required.