FRENCH
Post-High School Benefits - Students who take French will find that their knowledge of the language will aid them in foreign travel, fields of literature, science, art, and music, diplomatic work, air travel careers, and industrial executive positions abroad.

Course Title:  FRENCH I
Grade Open to:  9-10-11-12       Semester: 1 & 2       Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation:  None
Fees:  None
Simple everyday French expressions are memorized.  The expressions and combination of expression parts are used by students to form new sentences, to read French conversations, and to answer French questions about the conversations.  Gradual introduction of new vocabulary and verb conjugations help the students to enlarge their speaking ability and understanding.

Course Title:  FRENCH II
Grade Open to:  10-11-12       Semester: 1 & 2       Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation:  "C" or better in French I
Fees:  None
Vocabulary and grammar of French I are reviewed.  More complicated vocabulary, verb tenses, and conversation are introduced.  More emphasis is placed on reading with French culture becoming an integral part of the readings.

GERMAN
German is recommended for students planning careers in medicine, science, history, literature, art, music, foreign travel, air travel careers, diplomatic work, and international business.

Course Title:  GERMAN I
Grade Open to:  9-10-11-12       Semester: 1 & 2       Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation:  None
Fees:  None
Vocabulary and everyday German expressions are memorized.  Extensive work is done in German grammar.  Conversational expression is emphasized.  The culture of the German speaking people is studied in conjunction with the history and geography.

Course Title:  GERMAN II
Grade Open to:  10-11-12       Semester: 1 & 2       Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation:  "C" or better in German I
Fees:  None
The course consists of the completion of basic grammatical structure and application of both spoken and written German.  More complicated vocabulary and verb tenses are introduced.  It is an extension of the geography, history and culture begun in German I.

SPANISH
Knowledge of the Spanish language and culture is very beneficial.  Spanish is the second most spoken language in the United States today, and is extremely useful in medically related fields, social work, law enforcement, clerical/secretarial, business, and education.  Job candidates in any of the above areas improve their employment status by having completed a program of study that includes Spanish.

Course Title:  SPANISH I
Grade Open to:  9-10-11-12       Semester: 1 & 2       Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation:  None
Fees:  None
Emphasis is placed on the development of a working vocabulary in order to understand and to use conversational Spanish.  Spanish I is a study of basic Spanish grammar, and it develops the student's ability to read the Spanish language.  The culture and customs of the Spanish-speaking people are also emphasized.

Course Title:  SPANISH II
Grade Open to:  10-11-12       Semester 1 & 2       Credit 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation:  "C" or better in Spanish I
Fees:  None
After a brief review of Spanish I, Spanish II provides a continued stress on the ability to understand and to use the Spanish language.  The study of Spanish grammar and vocabulary is continued enabling the student to read more rapidly and to understand more difficult Spanish selections.  The study of Spanish customs and culture is also central in this second-level program.

Course Title:  FRENCH III
Grade Open to:  11-12       Semester: 1 & 2       Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation:  "C" or better in French II, "B" recommended
Fees:  None
Commonly used verbs and expressions from French II are reviewed.  More complicated expressions, vocabulary and conversations are introduced.  Communicative competence is fostered at this level in oral and listening activities.  There is also a possibility of a field trip.

Course Title:  FRENCH IV
Grade Open to:  11-12       Semester: 1 & 2       Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite:  "C" or better in French III, "B" recommended
Fees:  None
Students are introduced to French history and the works of famous French writers.  Students will speak, read and write French.

Course Title:  FRENCH IV - ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Grade Open to:  11-12   Semester:  1 & 2  Credit:  1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation:  Recommendation of teacher required
Fees:  Possible field trip
Students will be engaged in a rigorous and fast paced study of French.  This course is offered to those students who wish to excel in their ability to comprehend, speak and write French.  Although grammar and vocabulary units are included in the course, the major emphasis is perfecting listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.  Students are introduced to French history and literature, studying the correlation of the literature to the social and economic conditions of France.  Students will also study current magazine and newspaper articles, review grammar and composition, and communicate entirely in French.  Course curriculum is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Exam, which they may choose to take at the end of the year.

Course Title:  GERMAN III
Grade Open to:  11-12       Semester: 1 & 2       Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation:  "C" or better in German II, "B" recommended
Fees:  None
This is a study of the more complex grammar and selected readings from German literature.  Cultural and historical aspects continue to be stressed.

Course Title:  GERMAN IV
Grade Open to:  11-12      Semester: 1 & 2       Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation:  "C" or better in German III, "B" recommended
Fees:  None
Modern German literature is read and grammar is refined.  Literature includes short stories, poetry, and a play.  The survey of German history and culture will be completed.  Written compositions and oral conversations are emphasized.

Course Title:  GERMAN IV - ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Grade Open to:  11-12   Semester:  1 & 2  Credit:  1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation: Recommendation of teacher required
Fees:  Possible field trip
Students will be engaged in a rigorous and fast paced study of German.  This course is offered to those students who wish to excel in their ability to comprehend, speak, and write German.  Although grammar and vocabulary units are included in the course, the major emphasis is perfecting listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.  Literature includes short stories, poetry, and a play.  Newspapers, magazines, and videos in German will be used.  Grammar is thoroughly reviewed in preparation for the AP exam.  Written compositions and oral conversations are emphasized.  Course curriculum is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Exam, which they may choose to take at the end of the year.

Course Title:  SPANISH III
Grade Open to:  11-12       Semester: 1 & 2       Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation:  "C" or better in Spanish II, "B" recommended
Fees:  None
After a brief review of Spanish II, there is more stress on oral communication and a further study of more complex Spanish grammar, composition and cultural aspects.  Selected readings become more challenging.  Supplementary mini-units are included to reinforce new vocabulary, grammar and culture.

Course Title:  SPANISH IV
Grade Open to:  11-12       Semester: 1 & 2       Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation:  "C" or better in Spanish III, "B" recommended
Fees:  None
The student will read short stories.  Spanish IV includes review of essential and more troublesome grammatical points, use of Spanish in class, vocabulary building, continued study of the culture and writing.  This level is the culmination of the Spanish sequence for those not wishing to pursue the Advanced Placement course.  Both courses are intended to prepare students for post high school study.

Course Title:  SPANISH IV - ADVANCED PLACEMENT
Grade Open to:  11-12   Semester:  1 & 2  Credit:  1.0
Prerequisite Course/Grade Recommendation:  Recommendation of teacher required
Fees:  Possible field trip
Students will be engaged in a rigorous and fast paced study of Spanish.  This course is offered to those students who wish to excel in their ability to comprehend, speak and write Spanish.  Although grammar and vocabulary units are included in the course, the major emphasis is perfecting listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.  Students are introduced to Hispanic literature and current newspaper and magazine articles.  Students will also review and deepen their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and composition.  Communication in class will be in Spanish.  Course curriculum is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Exam, which they may choose to take at the end of the year.