1400 FRENCH I (Grades 9-11; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
French I teaches the basic skills of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing the French language. The course is also designed to acquaint the student with the customs and daily life of French-speaking people as well as lead them to an understanding of the French-speaking world.
Prerequisite: None
1401 FRENCH II (Grades 10-12; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
French II is designed to further develop the student’s skills in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing the French language. More emphasis is given to grammar and vocabulary expansion. Students are exposed to more of the culture of the people who speak the language and to their history.
Prerequisite: Minimum of "C" in French I
Incentives for Advancing to Levels III and IV in Foreign Language
1. Many universities waive a foreign language requirement when four years of the same language are successfully completed in high school.
2. Students are better prepared for the Klepp Examination upon entrance into college. When a student scores highly enough, he may earn a number of credit hours of A on his college transcript, allowing him to be advanced in the Freshman year before actually attending class. For example, should he earn eighteen credit hours of A, he may possibly have enough hours to qualify for a minor in the target language, which saves time and money. (It should be pointed out that currently a small number of colleges charge a nominal fee to award “free” credit hours of A.)
3. With regard to most universities requiring a possible twelve hours in foreign language for some degrees or major areas of study, another advantage for continuing with III and IV is that dual credit for these hours may be applied toward both high school and college.
4. Dual credit may also transfer to another area such as humanities, eliminating the need to enroll in further courses such as philosophy, drama, et. al. Students are eligible to earn up to twenty-four college credit hours prior to entrance.
5. Foreign travel enhances the language educational experience. The more training the student receives in the target language before a trip, the more confident he should be in attempting to speak
to natives. A variety of chaperoned trips is offered to interested students.
1402 FRENCH III (Grades 10-12; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
French III is designed to expand the student’s knowledge and use of the language in the four skill areas of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing. Grammar becomes more complex.
Prerequisite: Minimum of "C" in French II
1403 FRENCH IV (Grade 12; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
French IV continues to develop the grammatical knowledge of the student and the application of that knowledge in the four skill areas. Special emphasis is given to reading and composition. Students begin to do daily writings in journals.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French III
1404 FRENCH V (Grade 12; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
Special emphasis on literature, grammar and teaching the lower levels of French. This course is independent study.
1405 SPANISH I (Grades 9-11; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
1406 SPANISH II (Grades 10-12; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
Both Spanish I and II are designed to prepare students for college work. The Vistas textbook is a college freshman review text and is used in both levels. Vocabulary and structure are emphasized to build a foundation for later. Reading, writing, speaking and interpreting are enhanced throughout the year, as well as culture of Hispanic countries.
Prerequisite for Spanish II: Minimum "C" average in Spanish I
Incentives for Advancing to Levels III and IV in Foreign Language
1. Many universities waive a foreign language requirement when four years of the same language are successfully completed in high school.
2. Students are better prepared for the Klepp Examination upon entrance into college. When a student scores highly enough, he may earn a number of credit hours of A on his college transcript, allowing him to be advanced in the Freshman year before actually attending class. For example, should he earn eighteen credit hours of A, he may possibly have enough hours to qualify for a minor in the target language, which saves time and money. (It should be pointed out that currently a small number of colleges charge a nominal fee to award “free” credit hours of A.)
3. With regard to most universities requiring a possible twelve hours in foreign language for some degrees or major areas of study, another advantage for continuing with III and IV is that dual credit for these hours may be applied toward both high school and college.
4. Dual credit may also transfer to another area such as humanities, eliminating the need to enroll in further courses such as philosophy, drama, et. al. Students are eligible to earn up to twenty-four college credit hours prior to entrance.
5. Foreign travel enhances the language educational experience. The more training the student receives in the target language before a trip, the more confident he should be in attempting to speak to natives. A variety of chaperoned trips is offered to interested students.
1407 SPANISH III (Grades 11-12; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
Spanish III is designed to continue to develop the four skills of communication in language; that is listening, reading, writing, and most importantly, speaking. The goal of this course is to communicate using Spanish in several tenses; the subjunctive will be studied throughout the year. Cultural knowledge such as holidays, dances, foods, music, and politics as well as current issues will be expanded.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish II
1408 SPANISH IV (Grades 11-12; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
Spanish IV expands upon the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills learned in levels I, II, and III. The content of the course explores Latin American literature, history, current issues, art, culture and colloquial language (slang) in a Spanish language format. This is done through conversation, studying advanced grammar issues, lectures in both Spanish and English, reading Latin literature and movies. The intent of the course is to make the student more verbal in the target language in order to better prepare that student for more advanced college courses.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish III
1409 SPANISH V (Grade 12; 2 semesters; 1 credit; Prerequisite: Instructor's approval)
Criteria for Independent Students of French and Spanish:
1. Student must be in the third year of the first language studied.
2. Student must have approval from both French and Spanish instructors.
3. Student must be aware of the fact that he/she will work completely independently and understand what independent study is.
4. Student will be required to sign a contract stating conditions of study.
Criteria for Fifth Year Students of French and Spanish:
1. Student must have cumulative 3.0 GPA average in third and fourth year levels of the foreign language.
2. Student must have approval of the language instructor.
3. Student must be aware of the fact that he/she will work completely independently and understand what independent study is.
4. Student will be required to establish a program of study with the instructor.
1400 FRENCH I (Grades 9-11; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
French I teaches the basic skills of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing the French language. The course is also designed to acquaint the student with the customs and daily life of French-speaking people as well as lead them to an understanding of the French-speaking world.
Prerequisite: None
1401 FRENCH II (Grades 10-12; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
French II is designed to further develop the student’s skills in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing the French language. More emphasis is given to grammar and vocabulary expansion. Students are exposed to more of the culture of the people who speak the language and to their history.
Prerequisite: Minimum of "C" in French I
Incentives for Advancing to Levels III and IV in Foreign Language
1. Many universities waive a foreign language requirement when four years of the same language are successfully completed in high school.
2. Students are better prepared for the Klepp Examination upon entrance into college. When a student scores highly enough, he may earn a number of credit hours of A on his college transcript, allowing him to be advanced in the Freshman year before actually attending class. For example, should he earn eighteen credit hours of A, he may possibly have enough hours to qualify for a minor in the target language, which saves time and money. (It should be pointed out that currently a small number of colleges charge a nominal fee to award “free” credit hours of A.)
3. With regard to most universities requiring a possible twelve hours in foreign language for some degrees or major areas of study, another advantage for continuing with III and IV is that dual credit for these hours may be applied toward both high school and college.
4. Dual credit may also transfer to another area such as humanities, eliminating the need to enroll in further courses such as philosophy, drama, et. al. Students are eligible to earn up to twenty-four college credit hours prior to entrance.
5. Foreign travel enhances the language educational experience. The more training the student receives in the target language before a trip, the more confident he should be in attempting to speak
to natives. A variety of chaperoned trips is offered to interested students.
1402 FRENCH III (Grades 10-12; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
French III is designed to expand the student’s knowledge and use of the language in the four skill areas of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing. Grammar becomes more complex.
Prerequisite: Minimum of "C" in French II
1403 FRENCH IV (Grade 12; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
French IV continues to develop the grammatical knowledge of the student and the application of that knowledge in the four skill areas. Special emphasis is given to reading and composition. Students begin to do daily writings in journals.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French III
1404 FRENCH V (Grade 12; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
Special emphasis on literature, grammar and teaching the lower levels of French. This course is independent study.
1405 SPANISH I (Grades 9-11; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
1406 SPANISH II (Grades 10-12; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
Both Spanish I and II are designed to prepare students for college work. The Vistas textbook is a college freshman review text and is used in both levels. Vocabulary and structure are emphasized to build a foundation for later. Reading, writing, speaking and interpreting are enhanced throughout the year, as well as culture of Hispanic countries.
Prerequisite for Spanish II: Minimum "C" average in Spanish I
Incentives for Advancing to Levels III and IV in Foreign Language
1. Many universities waive a foreign language requirement when four years of the same language are successfully completed in high school.
2. Students are better prepared for the Klepp Examination upon entrance into college. When a student scores highly enough, he may earn a number of credit hours of A on his college transcript, allowing him to be advanced in the Freshman year before actually attending class. For example, should he earn eighteen credit hours of A, he may possibly have enough hours to qualify for a minor in the target language, which saves time and money. (It should be pointed out that currently a small number of colleges charge a nominal fee to award “free” credit hours of A.)
3. With regard to most universities requiring a possible twelve hours in foreign language for some degrees or major areas of study, another advantage for continuing with III and IV is that dual credit for these hours may be applied toward both high school and college.
4. Dual credit may also transfer to another area such as humanities, eliminating the need to enroll in further courses such as philosophy, drama, et. al. Students are eligible to earn up to twenty-four college credit hours prior to entrance.
5. Foreign travel enhances the language educational experience. The more training the student receives in the target language before a trip, the more confident he should be in attempting to speak to natives. A variety of chaperoned trips is offered to interested students.
1407 SPANISH III (Grades 11-12; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
Spanish III is designed to continue to develop the four skills of communication in language; that is listening, reading, writing, and most importantly, speaking. The goal of this course is to communicate using Spanish in several tenses; the subjunctive will be studied throughout the year. Cultural knowledge such as holidays, dances, foods, music, and politics as well as current issues will be expanded.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish II
1408 SPANISH IV (Grades 11-12; 2 semesters; 1 credit)
Spanish IV expands upon the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills learned in levels I, II, and III. The content of the course explores Latin American literature, history, current issues, art, culture and colloquial language (slang) in a Spanish language format. This is done through conversation, studying advanced grammar issues, lectures in both Spanish and English, reading Latin literature and movies. The intent of the course is to make the student more verbal in the target language in order to better prepare that student for more advanced college courses.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish III
1409 SPANISH V (Grade 12; 2 semesters; 1 credit; Prerequisite: Instructor's approval)
Criteria for Independent Students of French and Spanish:
1. Student must be in the third year of the first language studied.
2. Student must have approval from both French and Spanish instructors.
3. Student must be aware of the fact that he/she will work completely independently and understand what independent study is.
4. Student will be required to sign a contract stating conditions of study.
Criteria for Fifth Year Students of French and Spanish:
1. Student must have cumulative 3.0 GPA average in third and fourth year levels of the foreign language.
2. Student must have approval of the language instructor.
3. Student must be aware of the fact that he/she will work completely independently and understand what independent study is.
4. Student will be required to establish a program of study with the instructor.
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