AP® Chinese Language and Culture is for qualified students who are interested in completing studies comparable in content and difficulty to a full-year course at the second-year college level.Students will read, discuss and analyze texts and media dealing with arts, geography, history, literature, social and cultural practices of the Chinese-speaking world. Students also review the linguistic functions and grammatical structures of intermediary Chinese. Speaking, listening, reading, and writing of Mandarin will be practiced and developed further within a cultural framework.Mandarin will be the primary language of instruction. Emphasis will be on language as an expression of culture and a medium of communication.

AP Spanish Language is a college-level course geared to fine tuning students' knowledge of Spanish language and contemporary culture topics. The class is conducted in Spanish. We review all major grammar topics, and put those topics into practice with daily activities geared to develop reading, listening, speaking and writing skills.

This is college-level survey course of literature from Spain and Latin America.We begin with literature from the Middle Ages and over the year progress into contemporary works. Students will become familiar with major literary movements and the historical contexts in which they arose; improve their skills in reading, analytical writing, and conversation in Spanish; and gain a deeper appreciation for how these works are directly relevant to gaining a greater understanding of our modern lives.

This course is designed for students with no previous experience in the French language. This course may also be the appropriate class for a student who has had previous study of basic grammar, but does not yet demonstrate sufficient mastery of the language, or who has not studied in a predominantly French-speaking classroom.
The course will give students a solid foundation in the structure of the language, stressing acquisition of high-frequency grammar, vocabulary, and functional language; while simultaneously emphasizing cultural awareness and understanding.
This class is conducted primarily in French.

This class is for students coming from an elementary French class or middle school French program who have mastered the basics of the French language. This course will help you to perfect what you already know and acquire new grammatical concepts such as new irregular verbs, subjunctive, conditional, relative and interrogative pronouns and adverbs. You will read and understand French stories and documents. You will learn to write accurately and increase your vocabulary, and to express yourself proficiently when speaking. We will also explore such world issues as globalization, ecology, culture to enrich your understanding of France and French-speaking peoples around the world - in French of course !
In this class, you will get the tools and practice you need to communicate meaningfully and spontaneously in French.

French 3 Honors is an accelerated and rigorous course designed to provide opportunities for students to use French effectively and accurately in a wide range of authentic settings and situations, and for a variety of purposes. French 3 emphasizes mastery and proficiency in the four language skills: listening, speaking, writing, and reading.
Simultaneously, the course extends students’ cultural knowledge and awareness of the Francophone world and develops its appreciation.
The course is conducted exclusively in French.

French 3 is designed to provide opportunities for students to use French effectively and accurately in a wide range of authentic settings and situations, and for a variety of purposes. French 3 emphasizes mastery and proficiency in the four language skills: listening, speaking, writing, and reading.
Simultaneously, the course extends students’ cultural knowledge and competency of the Francophone world.
The course is conducted in French.

French IV is an intermediate-level conversation, writing and culture course. This year you will speak and write French more proficiently, acquire a richer and more extensive French vocabulary, and explore French culture, art, politics and history. Soyez les bienvenues!

This course is offered in preparation for the Advanced Placement Exam of French Language. Students enrolled in this course should already have a strong command of French grammar and vocabulary, as well as strong competency in reading, writing, speaking and understanding spoken French. The objectives of this class are to lead you toward a greater mastery of advanced spoken and written French, to refine your understanding of spoken French in a wide variety of situations, and to read, analyze and interpret written texts including literature, the media and even some technical writing.

COURSE DESCRIPTION


This course is designed for incoming students who are fluent or semi-fluent in French and/or for students who have completed French IV or French AP and wish to maintain their speaking, reading and writing skills. The course offers a unique opportunity to explore the many facets of Francophone cultures around the world, and to build solid linguistic competency.
This course is extremely innovative as it uses a non-traditional method, with French feature films as the point of departure for the vocabulary and grammar structures, cultural points, reading selections, writing and communication activities presented in the textbook.
This French language and culture course is conducted entirely in French.

For students with no previous experience in Japanese. This may also be the appropriate class for a student who has had some previous study of basic grammar, but who does not yet demonstrate written mastery, or who has not studied in a predominantly Japanese speaking classroom. The Hiragana and Katakana writing systems are introduced in this class, which is conducted in Japanese and English.

This course is for students with three years of previous study in middle school. Students entering this level will have an adequate understanding of non-past tense and past conjugations, basic vocabulary and expressions taught in level I (introductions, telling time, likes and dislikes, school, food, physical descriptions), adverbs, 30 kanji words and expressions. This course is conducted primarily in Japanese

JAPANESE III
For students who have successfully completed Japanese II or its equivalent. Students entering this level will be able to describe an ongoing state or action, to grant or ask for permission, and to prohibit actions, among several other language functions. The class is conducted in English and Japanese.

JAPANESE III Honors
This is a rigorous, accelerated course for students who have achieved a minimum grade of A- in Japanese II. Students must demonstrate advanced mastery of several language functions including: describing an ongoing actions, granting or asking for permission, prohibiting actions, making suggestions and discussing future plans. Students must demonstrate strong speaking and writing proficiency. The class is conducted entirely in Japanese.

For students who have completed Japanese III. Students entering this level must demonstrate adequate proficiency of basic vocabulary words, expressions and grammar from the Adventure Japanese I textbook. Students in this level receive intensive review and practice of intermediate-level grammar and language functions. The class is conducted in Japanese and English.

For Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors who have achieved a minimum grade of A- at the III Honors level. Students entering this college-level language course must demonstrate advanced grammar mastery, speaking, writing, listening comprehension and reading abilities. Language is taught through content-based themes such as a history, tradition, contemporary culture, and social issues.

Latin 3H takes up where Latin 2 left off. We will continue covering the basics of Latin Grammar & Syntax, along with a healthy dollop of cultural background—especially mythology, history & the influence of Latin on English.

Both a postlude of Latin 3 and a prelude to the AP, this course offers a chance to read some of the lively Latin not covered by the AP. We will also look at some Roman History and the influence of Roman Civilization on modern life.

We will be reading Vergil's fabulous "Aeneid", practicing sight passsages, and reviewing grammar for the AP exam. We will use every gray period (when C block is first period) and, hopefully, the tutorial period on Day 1. Please do not sign up for an activity that will not allow you to be in class for gray period. You need that time.

Latin I introduces us to the world of the ancient Romans. We study the Latin language, culture, daily life, and religion, and we look at English words that derive from Latin. We also do a little speaking.

In Latin II we continue learning grammar (from Lesson 15 of Latin for the New Millennium) and Roman culture and history. You will also give presentations on the Roman Forum.

We are continuing to learn about the wonders of the Latin language and the Latin world. You have not reached the level of sophistication to learn about Indirect Statement and the Subjunctive forms and uses. Congratulations! We will also explore some aspect of Roman culture/history for individual presentations (like the Forum in Latin II). Any ideas? Finally we will continue reading more real Latin: Catullus, Horace, Vergil.

For students with no previous experience in Mandarin. This may also be the appropriate class for a student who has had some previous study of basic grammar, but who does not yet demonstrate written mastery, or who has not studied in a predominantly Mandarin-speaking classroom. This class will be conducted mostly in Mandarin toward the end of year.

This course is for students with three years of previous study in middle school. This may also be the appropriate class for a student who had has some previous study in weekend Chinese school. On the placement test, we look for sufficient mastery of pinyin dictation and pronunciation, basic vocabulary and expressions taught in level I (greetings, family, hobbies, dates and time, visiting friends, making appointments), word order with time and location, alternative questions, measure words, and the ability to compose a character-written paragraph of ten or more sentences in topics such as self-introduction, hobbies and making appointments. Students entering this level will be familiar with Chinese word processing and major Chinese holidays. This class and all subsequent levels are conducted mostly in Mandarin.

For students who have successfully completed Mandarin II or its equivalent. Students placed into level III will have had previous study of the auxiliary verbs, serial verbs/verb phrases, prepositions, double objects, conjunctions, comparative sentences, topic-comment sentences, and descriptive complements. On the placement test, we look for sufficient mastery of materials covered in Mandarin II, paragraphs reading, writing, listening, speaking and typing skills in topics such as school life, shopping, weather, and transportation.

Mandarin3 Honors

This is a rigorous course for students who have achieved a minimum grade of A- in Mandarin II. Mandarin3 Honors students are expected to learn material presented in Mandarin 3, to integrate all material and topics covered since Mandarin 1 and to be able to demonstrate with greater details, near-native fluency and accuracy. The class is conducted entirely in Mandarin.

For students who have completed Mandarin III. Students entering this level must demonstrate adequate proficiency of intermediate vocabulary words, expressions and grammar from the Integrated Chinese Level 1 textbook. Students in this level receive intensive review and practice of intermediate- high level of grammar and language functions. The class is conducted in Mandarin.

This course is designed for students with no previous experience in the Spanish language. This course may also be the appropriate class for a student who has had previous study of basic grammar, but does not yet demonstrate sufficient mastery of the language, or who has not studied in a predominantly Spanish-speaking classroom.
The course will give students a solid foundation in the structure of the language, stressing acquisition of high-frequency grammar, vocabulary, and functional language; while simultaneously emphasizing cultural awareness and understanding.
This class is conducted primarily in Spanish.

Spanish 2 continues the development of basic Spanish skills through listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. Students continue to expand their understanding of the Spanish-speaking world and are required to show sufficent mastery, both in writing and orally, in the following areas: 1) Grammar: The present tense verb conjugation (regular and irregular verbs, gustar, ser and estar, reflexive verbs, and compound constructions—such as the present progressive, and ir + a + infinitive) prepositions of place,and direct object pronouns. 2) Basic vocabulary (Greetings, personal information, telling time, food, the house, in the school, family, passtimes/sports, vacations, daily routine,). It is expected that students of Spanish 2 are also capable to write short paragraphs in Spanish using simple sentences and a basic understing of Gender/Number and adjective agreement. This class is conducted mostly in Spanish.

Spanish 3 is designed to strengthen students' existing knowledge and skills by way of rigorous review and practice of essential grammar and vocabulary topics. Every class will allow for interactive and communicative activity, which will help students improve their fluency, accuracy and confidence with the language. This course also introduces students to new cultural themes and provides several opportunities for research, creation and presentation.

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Spanish 5 is designed to expand and deepen students’ understanding of language structures and the social and cultural realities of the world in which they live. The course follows a communicative approach to language learning that emphasizes developing proficiency and communicative competence in all four language skills – speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students will examine and discuss aspects of culture and society, and explore ideas through discussions, compositions and independent and/or group projects. They will begin to read and analyze short literary texts as a vehicle to stimulate discussion and to further their understanding of Hispanic culture and society. In addition, fiction and non-fiction readings will be employed, together with film, to stimulate lively discussion and exposition related to a variety of topics relevant to students’ lives.