Chinese 1

The first year of a world language is a highly communicative introduction to the language and it is the base upon which levels 2, 3, 4 and AP are built. Students will learn important vocabulary and grammar and they will be asked to put their knowledge to work in real-life settings. They will be able to talk about their lives, their family and friends, discuss and inquire about weather and pastimes, order food at a restaurant, find their way around a foreign city, and function in new situations. Grammar includes present tense regular and some irregular verbs, adjective agreement, syntax and much more. Students will be reading, writing, listening and speaking every day in class and they will be studying the culture of the people who speak the target language as well as their customs.

Pre-Requisites: None

Grade: 7-12

Length: 2 semesters

Graduation Requirement Credit: Elective

A: Fall B: Spring

Chinese 2

Second year study enables students to expand vocabulary and explore the target language using more complicated structures and systems such as past tenses, future tense and reflexive verbs. As students increase their ability to understand, they will be speaking with more confidence and complexity. In addition, they will read short selections and stories at more advanced levels. They will be able to talk about where they live, life after school, clothing, vacations and professions, for example. Classwork will be conducted in the language as much as possible to provide practice in expression and comprehension. Students’ cultural awareness expands through a multimedia, hands-on approach. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Year 1

Pre-Requisites: Chinese 1

Grade: 8-12

Length: 2 semesters

Graduation Requirement Credit: Elective

A: Fall B: Spring

Chinese 3

The third year of language is the year when all the pieces of language come together. Students will read authentic pieces of literature, watch and comprehend foreign films, learn sophisticated vocabulary, grammar, syntax and speak and learn totally in the target language. Third year language study offers students the opportunity to go beyond the basics and attain a higher level of fluency and competency in all language skills. Grammar skills will be more advanced and in depth. Activities may include creative, self-directed projects and presentations. Students will be encouraged to communicate predominately in the language.

Pre-Requisites: Chinese 2

Grade: 9-12

Length: 2 semesters

Graduation Requirement Credit: Elective

A: Fall B: Spring

French 1

The first year of a world language is a highly communicative introduction to the language and it is the base upon which levels 2, 3, 4 and AP are built. Students will learn important vocabulary and grammar and they will be asked to put their knowledge to work in real-life settings. They will be able to talk about their lives, their family and friends, discuss and inquire about weather and pastimes, order food at a restaurant, find their way around a foreign city, and function in new situations. Grammar includes present tense regular and some irregular verbs, adjective agreement, syntax and much more. Students will be reading, writing, listening and speaking every day in class and they will be studying the culture of the people who speak the target language as well as their customs.

Pre-Requisites: None

Grade: 7-12

Length: 2 semesters

Graduation Requirement Credit: Elective

A: Fall B: Spring

French 2

Second year study enables students to expand vocabulary and explore the target language using more complicated structures and systems such as past tenses, future tense and reflexive verbs, . As students increase their ability to understand, they will be speaking with more confidence and complexity. In addition, they will read short selections and stories at more advanced levels. They will be able to talk about where they live, life after school, clothing, vacations and professions. Classwork will be conducted in the language as much as possible to provide practice in expression and comprehension. Students’ cultural awareness expands through a multimedia, hands-on approach.

Pre-Requisites: Successful Completion of French 1

Grade: 8-12

Length: 2 semesters

Graduation Requirement Credit: Elective

A: Fall B: Spring

French 3

The third year of language is the year when all the pieces of language come together. Students will read authentic pieces of literature, watch and comprehend foreign films, learn sophisticated vocabulary, grammar, syntax and speak and learn totally in the target language. Third year language study offers students the opportunity to go beyond the basics and attain a higher level of fluency and competency in all language skills. Grammar includes compound tenses, the Subjunctive, double object pronouns and the comparative and superlative. Activities may include creative, self-directed projects and presentations. Students will be encouraged to communicate predominately in the language. Note: Some universities require 3 years of a world language for admission.

Pre-Requisites: Successful Completion of French 2

Grade: 9-12

Length: 2 semesters

Graduation Requirement Credit: Elective

A: Fall B: Spring

French 4

Fourth-year courses enable students to attain a high degree of proficiency in speaking, reading, writing and understanding the language. Practice in listening, conversation skills and reading novels in the target language is emphasized along with deeper understanding of history and traditions. Students learn advanced grammar and syntax and classes are conducted entirely in the target language.

Pre-Requisites: Successful Completion of French 3

Grade: 9-12

Length: 2 semesters

Graduation Requirement Credit: Elective

A: Fall B: Spring

Japanese 1

This is an introductory Japanese course designed to learn basic communication skills: comprehension, pronunciation, socializing skills, communication of factual information in a variety of contexts. Basic vocabulary, grammar, characters and culture information are introduced during this year through every day conversation. By end of year 1, the students will be able to introduce themselves with appropriate manners, engage in classroom conversations, talk about family, express likes/dislikes/skills, describe appearance and personality, and share their daily routine in Japanese.

Pre-Requisites: None

Grade: 7-12

Length: 2 semesters

Graduation Requirement Credit: Elective

A: Fall B: Spring

Japanese 2

Japanese 2 develops more deeply into culture and language. Students learn more advanced language structures in the context of real world issues. More KANJI is introduced as well as the second set of the Japanese alphabets KATAKANA. Vocabulary, grammar, characters and cultural information are introduced through a variety of settings the students might encounter in real life. By end of year 2, the students will be able to communicate about their life in school and outside of school, express their health concerns and conditions at the doctor, discuss the sports they play, and shop for products by negotiating prices and using Japanese currency.

Pre-Requisites: Successful Completion of Japanese 1

Grade: 8-12

Length: 2 semesters

Graduation Requirement Credit: Elective

A: Fall B: Spring

Japanese 3

Japanese 3 deepens their understanding of Japanese language and culture. More Kanji, history, and traditions are studied. Japanese etiquette is enhanced and language skills refined through video, movies, or print media. Students will be speaking and writing more in year 3. Students will learn school rules, driving, restaurant and holidays. By the end of year 3, students can have a conversation about school rules, traditions and holidays to name a few. Japanese 2 must be successfully completed to take year 3. Note: Some universities require 3 years of a world language for admission.

Pre-Requisites: Successful Completion of Japanese 2

Grade: 9 -12

Length: 2 semesters

Graduation Requirement Credit: Elective

A: Fall B: Spring

Japanese 4

Japanese 4 takes language study to the next step. Students will acquire higher fluency in speaking and writing. More Kanji will be learned. Japanese history, traditions and etiquette will be the focus. Cultural videos, movies and authentic text will allow students to practice their skills. By the end of year 4 students will be able to express feelings, give advice, talk or write about sports and jobs, Japanese folk tales or plays.

Pre-Requisites: Successful Completion of Japanese 3

Grade: 10-12

Length: 2 semesters

Graduation Requirement Credit: Elective

A: Fall B: Spring

Latin 1

The first year of a world language is a highly communicative introduction to the language and it is the base upon which levels 2 and 3 are built. Students will learn important vocabulary and grammar and they will be asked to put their knowledge to work in real-life settings. They will be able to read and write about family and friends, discuss and inquire about weather and pastimes, use Roman numerals, shop, and function in new situations. Additionally, there is a focus on the connections between Latin and English, Grammar includes present and imperfect tense regular verbs, declensions, adjective agreement, syntax and the nominative, accusative, and dative cases. Students will be reading, writing, listening and speaking every day in class and they will be studying the culture of the people who speak the target language as well as their customs.

Pre-Requisites: None

Grade: 7-12

Length: 2 semesters

Graduation Requirement Credit: Elective

A: Fall B: Spring

Latin 2

Second year study enables students to expand vocabulary and explore the target language using more complicated structures and systems such as past tenses, future tense, reflexive verbs and the subjunctive. As students increase their ability to understand, they will be translating with more confidence and complexity. In addition, they will read short selections and stories at more advanced levels, including original Roman writings. They will be able to talk about the history and culture of Rome, as well as learn to communicate about food, education, and life events. Classwork will be conducted in the language as much as possible to provide practice in expression and comprehension. Students’ cultural awareness expands through a multimedia, hands-on approach.

Pre-Requisites: Successful Completion of Latin 1

Grade: 8-12

Length: 2 semesters

Graduation Requirement Credit: Elective

A: Fall B: Spring

Latin 3

The third year of language is the year when all the pieces of language come together. Students will read and translate authentic pieces of literature including poetry, prose, and biography, learn sophisticated vocabulary, grammar, syntax and speak and learn totally in the target language. Third year language study offers students the opportunity to go beyond the basics and attain a higher level of fluency and competency in all language skills. Grammar includes complex sentence structures, a review of all tenses, indicative vs subjunctive mood, and more uses of the ablative case. Activities may include creative, self-directed projects and presentations. Students will be encouraged to communicate predominately in the language. Note: Some universities require 3 years of a world language for admission.

Pre-Requisites: Successful Completion of Latin 2

Grade: 9-12

Length: 2 semesters

Graduation Requirement Credit: Elective

A: Fall B: Spring

Spanish 1

The first year of a world language is a highly communicative introduction to the language and it is the base upon which levels 2,3,4 and AP are built. Students will learn important vocabulary and grammar and they will be asked to put their knowledge to work in real-life settings. They will be able to talk about their lives, their family and friends, discuss and inquire about weather and pastimes, order food at a restaurant, shop, find their way around a foreign city, and function in new situations. Grammar includes present tense regular and some irregular verbs, adjective agreement, syntax and much more. Students will be reading, writing, listening and speaking every day in class and they will be studying the culture of the people who speak the target language as well as their customs.

Pre-Requisites: None

Grade: 7-12

Length: 2 semesters

Graduation Requirement Credit: Elective

A: Fall B: Spring

Spanish 2

Second year study enables students to expand vocabulary and explore the target language using more complicated structures and systems such as past tenses and reflexive verbs, . As students increase their ability to understand, they will be speaking with more confidence and complexity. In addition, they will read short selections and stories at more advanced levels. They will be able to talk about where they live, life after school, clothing, technology, vacations by plane and train and family celebrations. Classwork will be conducted in the language as much as possible to provide practice in expression and comprehension. Students’ cultural awareness expands through a multimedia, hands-on approach.

Pre-Requisites: Successful Completion of Spanish 1

Grade: 8-12

Length: 2 semesters

Graduation Requirement Credit: Elective

A: Fall B: Spring

Spanish 3

The third year of language is the year when all the pieces of language come together. Students will read authentic pieces of literature, watch and comprehend foreign films, learn sophisticated vocabulary, grammar, syntax and speak and learn totally in the target language. Third year language study offers students the opportunity to go beyond the basics and attain a higher level of fluency and competency in all language skills. Grammar includes the imperative, the Subjunctive, double object pronouns and the present perfect. Activities may include creative, self-directed projects and presentations. Students will be encouraged to communicate predominately in the language. Note: Some universities require 3 years of a world language for admission.

Pre-Requisites: Successful Completion of Spanish 2

Grade: 9-12

Length: 2 semesters

Graduation Requirement Credit: Elective

A: Fall B: Spring

Spanish 4

Fourth-year courses enable students to attain a high degree of proficiency in speaking, reading, writing and understanding the language. Practice in listening, conversation skills and reading novels in the target language is emphasized along with deeper understanding of history and traditions. Students learn advanced grammar and syntax such as highly irregular past tense verbs, progressive tenses, the subjunctive in all its forms, the passive voice and all perfect tenses. In addition, the text studies many places/areas of the Spanish speaking world, looking at each region’s culture, geography and history. You will also work with authentic news articles that come from that part of the world as well as poetry and prose that originates from the area being studied. The classes are conducted entirely in the target language.

Pre-Requisites: Successful Completion of Spanish 3

Grade: 10-12

Length: 2 semesters

Graduation Requirement Credit: Elective

A: Fall B: Spring