World Languages

Last updated 2/26/2007

Note: World languages are taught sequentially. Students must complete each level with a passing grade before enrolling in the next level. Each course offers one unit of credit. If the student is on the University Path, two (2) units of a world language must be earned in grades 9-12. Completion of level II of a world language in grades 9-12 will meet a two-year college admission requirement.

Generic course descriptions for French, German, Russian, and Spanish appear below. Russian does not offer Advanced Placement. Latin descriptions are listed separately.

LEVEL I [3041 French I; 3051 German I; 3061 Russian I; 3021 Spanish I]   

For students who are interested in acquiring knowledge of the culture and language. The curriculum includes the study of the culture and basic communicative skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Recommended for 9th grade students who read and perform language arts skills on or above grade level, and for any students in grades 10-12 who need to meet the two-year college entrance requirement. Students may wish to defer fulfilling this requirement until 10th grade or later.

LEVEL II [3042 French II; 3052 German II; 3062 Russian II; 3022 Spanish II]   

For students who are interested in developing the skills learned in the first level. The curriculum includes further study of the skills acquired in level one. Students who have successfully completed level I or who have demonstrated proficiency as determined through a language proficiency test or through teacher recommendation are eligible to take this course.

LEVEL III [3043 French III; 3053 German III; 3063 Russian III; 3023 Spanish III]

For students who are motivated to move beyond the standard levels of language study. The curriculum includes extensive use of the language as well as further development of reading and writing skills and the study of literature. This course is recommended for college-bound students who plan to take university placement tests in a world language. Students who have successfully completed level II or who have demonstrated proficiency as determined through a language proficiency test or through teacher recommendation are eligible to take this course. Students who take this course must be able to work independently, as this course may be completed as an independent study. (Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation)

LEVEL IV [3044 French IV; 3054 German IV; 3064 Russian IV; 3024 Spanish IV]

For students who are motivated to continue the study of language. The curriculum includes the study of literature and further development of communication skills in the language and will help to prepare the student for university-level placement tests in the language. This course may be offered in combination with level V. Note: Many university world language departments offer placement test options for all students which may allow them to test out of lower level language requirements and for which they may receive university credit. (Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation)

Advanced placement [3084 French AP]
Advanced Placement [3046 French AP; 3055 German AP; 3025 Spanish AP]
For students who are motivated to continue intensive study of the language in preparation for the Advanced Placement examination. The curriculum includes the study of literature and further development of oral/aural skills in the language and will help to prepare students for the Advanced Placement examination in the language. Students who have successfully completed level III of the language or who have demonstrated proficiency as determined through a language proficiency test or through teacher recommendation are eligible to take this course. Note: These courses should not be taught in combination with other world language courses. (Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation)

3031 Latin I

For students who are interested in acquiring knowledge of the Roman language and culture. The curriculum includes the development of vocabulary, grammar, and translation skills and the study of the historical and cultural values of Rome and its continuing contributions to western civilization. Recommended for 9th grade students who read and perform language arts skills on or above grade level, and for any students in grades 10-12 who need to meet the two-year college entrance requirement.

3032 Latin II

For students who are interested in developing the skills learned in the first level. The curriculum includes further study of Latin grammar, language, history, and culture of the Romans. Students who have successfully completed level I or who have demonstrated proficiency as determined through a language proficiency test or through teacher recommendation are eligible to take this course.

3033 Latin III

For students who are interested in developing the skills learned in the first and second levels. The curriculum includes further study of Latin grammar, and translating the works of Cicero, Pliny, Livy, and others. Students who take this course must be able to work independently. Recommended for students who have successfully completed levels I and II.
(Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation)

Advanced Placement [3083 Latin IV AP; 3036 Latin V AP]

This class includes reading and translating specific works of literature and/or intensive language study in preparation for the Advanced Placement examination in Latin. Two advanced placement tests are offered in Latin. (Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation)

3035 AP Latin Vergil

This class includes reading and translating Vergil’s Aeneid and other related literature. This course is an intensive language study in preparation for the Advanced Placement examination in Latin. (Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation)

3036 AP Latin Literature

This class includes reading and translating the works of Catullus and related Latin writers including Horace, Cicero, or Ovid. The course is an intensive language study in preparation for the Advanced Placement examination in Latin. (Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation)