1.FRENCH I

This course is geared to the level of the college-bound student. This course provides for an experience in all phases of the language including speaking, listening, comprehension, reading, and writing in French. Time is also given to instruction in the culture and history of the French people. Vocabulary of a practical nature is introduced in this course that covers a wide area of subject matter. French grammar is presented in such a manner so as to reinforce knowledge of English grammar. Projects and class time will make use of various available technologies for written and/or oral assignments.

2.FRENCH II

French II is a continuation of French I. Emphasis is on the four basic skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. There is a heavy emphasis on grammar and increased vocabulary building. An appreciation of French culture and understanding of the French way of life is achieved by reading supplementary articles and discussion. Projects and class time will make use of various available technologies for written and/or oral assignments.

3.FRENCH III

The student is expected to improve composition skills and reading comprehension through use of contemporary vocabulary and the finer points of grammar. Through the reading of short stories and two novels, the student will learn and practice vocabulary and grammar in context. Part of the evaluation in this class is the student’s ability and willingness to use the language. Projects and class time will make use of various available technologies for written and/or oral assignments.

4.FRENCH IV

French IV includes a thorough grammar review. Many outside readings are used including books introducing modern French culture. French IV treats several important works of literature from the viewpoint of philosophy and style. There is a continuation of composition study and emphasis in fluency at this level. Projects and class time will make use of various available technologies for written and/or oral assignments.

5.SPANISH I

This course is geared to the level of the college-bound student. A combination of the traditional cognitive and audio-lingual methods is used to develop the student’s abilities in the areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing Spanish. The students make a limited study of the geography and culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Emphasis in speaking is done with dialogues, short conversations or songs. The present tense and the simple future are introduced, as well as rules for gender, agreement, pronoun placement and word order. Practical vocabulary units are also emphasized. Projects and class time will make use of various available technologies for written and/or oral assignments.

6.SPANISH II

Spanish II is the level where students will be able to piece together language elements to make them comprehensible. The abilities to listen, speak, read, and write are further developed using TPRS/CI methods. There is a heavy emphasis on grammar and increased vocabulary building. Present (tense), Present Progressive, Past, Imperfect, Future, Conditional, pronouns & commands are highlighted. Students will work toward the Intermediate Low level of the ACTFL/ODE standards using texts, songs, short stories, non-fiction, & online resources.

7.SPANISH III 

There is a heavy concentration on the culture of Spain through the study of literature, music, and art. Lectures on culture are delivered in Spanish. Additional grammar including compound tenses, degrees of comparison, passive structures and subjunctive tenses are taught at this level. Conversation, listening in the target language and composition are stressed. Students will work toward the Intermediate High level of the ACTFL/ODE standards using texts, songs, short stories, non-fiction, & online resources.