LATIN 1- Grades 9, 10, 11The 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.
LATIN 3 (H) - Grades 10, 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). Latin 3 and 4 enable the good student to "test out" of some basic World Language requirements in college.
AP Latin-Grades 11,12
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 10, 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 and Culture- Grades 11, 12
The AP Spanish Language and Culture course is college-level. Students focus on six themes: Families and Communities, Personal and Public Identities, Contemporary Life, Beauty and Aesthetics, Science and Technology, and Global Challenges. Students build communication skills (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational) and knowledge to make cultural comparisons with Spanish speaking cultures. Students take the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam at the end of the course which promises the possibility of earning college credit. A teacher recommendation is required for this course.
FRENCH 1- Grades 9, 10, 11
The first-year student is introduced to French conversation, pronunciation, and reading and writing skills. Students practice conversations with peers in class, listen to contemporary French music, and make cultural comparisons with the French-speaking world. Students build foundational vocabulary and grammar skills throughout this course. Themes studied include introductions, family, school, meals, shopping, and travel.
FRENCH 2 - Grades 10, 11, 12
The second-year student completes his study of the basics of the French language. There is significant growth in all communication modes (interpretative, interpersonal, and presentational). Students continue to converse with peers in class and to listen to music throughout the course. Students also continue to explore the cultures of the French-speaking world. Themes studied include holidays, media, neighborhoods, daily routine, and travel.
FRENCH 3 (H) - Grades 10, 11, 12
The third-year student continues to grow his vocabulary and grammar skills, including more complex studies such as telling stories in the past and talking about the future. Students converse with peers, write short compositions, and make short presentations. Students study the cultures of the French-speaking world through reading and discussion in French. Themes studied include talking about the past, professions, holidays, and French Impressionism.
FRENCH 4 (H) - Grade 12
The fourth-year student continues to grow his vocabulary and grammar skills, including more complex studies such as telling stories in the past and talking about the future. Students converse with peers, write short compositions, and make short presentations. Students study the cultures of the French-speaking world through reading and discussion in French. Themes studied include talking about the past, professions, holidays, and French Impressionism.
AP FRENCH LANGUAGE & CULTURE - Grades 11, 12
The AP French Language and Culture course is college-level. Students focus on six themes: Families and Communities, Personal and Public Identities, Contemporary Life, Beauty and Aesthetics, Science and Technology, and Global Challenges. Students build communication skills (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational) and knowledge to make cultural comparisons with francophone cultures. Students take the AP French Language and Culture exam at the end of the course which promises the possibility of earning college credit. A teacher recommendation is required for this course.
German 1 – Grades 9, 10, 11
The 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. Klasse 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 9, 10, 11, 12
The 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, online research, and German readers.
Klasse 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 10, 11, 12
The 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 online exercises and short stories. Klasse 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).
German 4 (H) Grades 11, 12
The 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 online exercises as well as short stories.
Klasse 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).
AP German Language and Culture – Grades 11, 12
The AP German Language and Culture course is college-level. Students focus on six themes: Families and Communities, Personal and Public Identities, Contemporary Life, Beauty and Aesthetics, Science and Technology, and Global Challenges. Students build communication skills (interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational) and knowledge to make cultural comparisons with German speaking cultures. Students take the AP German Language and Culture exam at the end of the course which promises the possibility of earning college credit. A teacher recommendation is required for this course.