LATIN 1- Grades 9, 10, 11, 12The beginning student is taught classical Latin pronunciation as well as the basics of Latin grammar, including all six tenses of the indicative mood, all five declensions of nouns, and both adjective systems. The vocabulary and culture presented are geared toward understanding the world of Julius Caesar, which will be the student's focus in the second year.
LATIN 2- Grades, 10, 11, 12The second-year Latin course culminates in the reading of Julius Caesar's Gallic Wars. In order to prepare well for this undertaking, the student reviews his first-year work and then concentrates on second-year structures and vocabulary, as well as the geography and history of Caesar's world. In addition, special attention is given to correct pronunciation of classical prose and poetry.
LATIN 3 (H) - Grades 11, 12The third and fourth-year Latin courses are intended for the very serious student. Each year begins with a review of Latin grammar. Vocabulary study and grammar refinements are featured throughout the year. Special attention is given to Latin composition. Each year focuses on the works of either Cicero (and the Roman political world of the 1st century B.C.) or Vergil (and the mythological and political background of the founding of Rome). Latin 3 and 4 enable the good student to "test out" of some basic World Language requirements in college.
LATIN 4 (H) - Grade 12The third and fourth-year Latin courses are intended for the very serious student. Each year begins with a review of Latin grammar. Vocabulary study and grammar refinements are featured throughout the year. Special attention is given to Latin composition. Each year focuses on the works of either Cicero (and the Roman political world of the 1st century B.C.) or Vergil (and the mythological and political background of the founding of Rome).
AP Latin
AP Latin is designed to provide advanced high school students with a rigorous Latin course focusing on the in-depth study of two of the greatest works in Latin literature: Vergil's Aeneid and Caesar's Gallic Wars.
SPANISH 1- Grades 9, 10, 11The first-year Spanish course is an introduction to a reading and writing knowledge of the language. The student will learn accurate pronunciation and intonation of modern Spanish in realistic everyday situations. Grammatical structures will be stressed using a conceptual approach. Spanish customs, geography, and other aspects of daily life in Hispanic countries will be touched upon throughout the course. This is primarily a freshman subject. Students wishing to take this subject should have a good knowledge of English grammar.
SPANISH 2- Grades 9, 10, 11, 12This second-year Spanish course continues the student's study of the Spanish language in all aspects - reading, writing, speaking, and listening. This course will offer the student a firm foundation in grammatical usage. It will enlarge the vocabulary and increase the student's comprehension of spoken Spanish. The student will learn some basic cultural practices of the 20 Spanish-speaking countries.
SPANISH 3 (H) - Grades 11, 12The third-year Spanish course is intended for the serious student. A firm foundation in Spanish grammar is essential for success in this course. This course will provide practice in written and spoken Spanish, and an intense study of idioms, grammar, vocabulary, and culture.
SPANISH 4 (H) - Grades 11, 12A firm foundation in Spanish grammar is essential for success in this course. This course will provide practice in written and spoken Spanish. The course includes advanced grammar and vocabulary, literary and cultural studies, and weekly journal writing.
AP SPANISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE - Grade 12In this course students will apply their knowledge of the Spanish language to acquire and discuss information about the products, practices, and perspectives of cultures in Spanish-speaking places. Covering the six thematic units, students will discover culture though communication, connections to other subject areas, and comparing to first culture. Students will regularly communicate in Spanish both through speaking and writing. At the end of the course students will take the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam. This provides students the opportunity to receive some college credit for their studies. A teacher recommendation is required for this course.
FRENCH 1- Grades 9, 10, 11The beginning student is introduced to French pronunciation and conversation in addition to reading and writing in the French language. He studies current usage and is given ample opportunity to practice speaking in class. In the French 1 course, students also study French geography, Paris monuments, music, and numerous other aspects of modern culture in France and in French speaking countries.
FRENCH 2 - Grades 10, 11, 12The second-year student completes his study of the basics of the French language in all of its various forms. There is significant growth in all language skills (speaking, reading, writing, and reading). Students study the history of France and music throughout the course. Students also have the continued opportunity to explore the products and practices of contemporary France, as well as those of other French speaking countries.
FRENCH 3 (H) - Grades 11, 12The two areas of concentration at this level are speaking and writing French well. There is daily opportunity to speak French, and each student has frequent occasion to improve writing skills. This course also includes an intense study of idioms, composition-building words, advanced grammar and vocabulary, and literary and cultural studies.
FRENCH 4 (H) - Grade 12The two areas of concentration at this level are speaking and writing French well. There is daily opportunity to speak French, and each student has frequent occasion to improve writing skills. The courses also include an intense study of idioms, composition-building words, advanced grammar and vocabulary, and literary and cultural studies.
AP FRENCH LANGUAGE & CULTURE - Grade 12The AP French Language and Culture course is designed as a culmination of the student's high school French studies. The course is college-level. Students review, refine, and broaden their study of grammatical structures while learning new vocabulary useful to communicate in French on a variety of topics. Students gain considerable knowledge of francophone cultures and make comparisons to their own cultural experiences. A teacher recommendation is required for this course.
GERMAN 1- Grades 9, 10, 11, 12The first-year German course is an introduction to the language with an emphasis in grammar as well as oral, listening, reading and written comprehension. It offers a firm foundation in the basic forms of the language. Videos, listening, pair and group work as well as online exercises help in understanding and learning German. A strong emphasis is placed on a fundamental vocabulary. German culture and geography will also be taught as well as the differences between everyday life in D A CH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) and the USA. Genial Klick A1 is used and this multimedia German course for adolescents is designed according to both the US National Standards and the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).
GERMAN 2- Grades 10, 11, 12The second year German course is a continuation of learning the language and grammar through oral, listening, reading and written comprehension. Videos, listening, pair and group work as well as online exercises help in understanding and speaking German. This course reviews the grammar which was taught in German 1 and completes all basic German grammar. Geography and culture are also taught through videos, on line research and German readers. Genial Klick A 2 is used and this multimedia German course for adolescents is designed according to both, the US National Standards and the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).
GERMAN 3 (H) - Grades 11, 12The third year German course reviews and applies the knowledge of grammar gained in the first two years. It enlarges the vocabulary and increases the comprehension of written and spoken German. We continue using videos, listening exercises, pair and group work as well as on line exercises and short stories. Genial Klick B 1 is used and this multimedia German course for adolescents is designed according to both, the US National Standards and the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR) During the third and fourth year it prepares the students to take the examinations from the German Government or Goethe Institute to obtain the “Das Deutsche Sprachdiplom” B1 Level. German magazines are employed to stay abreast of the current German scene.
GERMAN 4 (H) - Grade 12The fourth year German course reviews and applies the knowledge of grammar gained in the first three years. It enlarges the vocabulary and increases the comprehension of written and spoken German. We continue using pair and group work, videos, listening and on line exercises as well as short stories. Aspekte Neu B1 is used and this multimedia German course for adolescents is designed according to both, the US National Standards and the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR). During the fourth year it continues preparing the students to take the examinations from the German Government or Goethe Institute to obtain the “Das Deutsche Sprachdiplom” B1 Level. When approving this examinations, students wanting to study in Germany will not have to take the remedial German course and students wishing to study in the US can get a Minor in German after only 2 more years of studying since it will be recognized by the universities. German magazines are employed to stay abreast of the current German scene. This course helps the student to "test out" of some or all of his college language requirements.
AP German Language and Culture
AP German Language and Culture is equivalent to an intermediate level college course in German. Students cultivate their understanding of German language and culture by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations as they explore concepts related to family and communities, personal and public identities, beauty and aesthetics, science and technology, contemporary life, and global challenges.