World Languages

Spanish 1 is designed to enable the student to understand oral and written communication relating to daily situations regarding topics, such as weather, family, travel, and school. The student will also be able to interact in the language in basic situations, such as obtaining information and completing transactions. The initial skills of speaking and listening will be emphasized during the primary stages in order to facilitate the acquisition of proper pronunciation and intonation. Reading and writing will be integrated in order to achieve world language competencies. Cultural understanding and insight will be achieved through presentations, reports, videos, guest speakers and the use of 21^st century technology. Spanish will be used throughout the class when appropriate.

Prerequisite – Successful completion of Spanish 1

Oral and written communication will be broadened to include comprehension and discussion of short literary readings and dialogues. Students will present brief prepared reports on familiar topics.  Review and examination of the world language grammar will continue, creating a better understanding of Spanish as well as a better understanding of English grammar. Cultural appreciation will be advanced through presentations and discussions of current events accessed through a variety of ways including the Internet and 21^st century technology. Spanish will be used throughout the class when appropriate.

Prerequisite – Successful completion of Spanish 1

Oral and written communication will be broadened to include comprehension and discussion of short literary readings and dialogues. Students will present brief prepared reports on familiar topics. Review and examination of the world language grammar will continue, creating a better understanding of Spanish as well as a better understanding of English grammar. Cultural appreciation will be advanced through presentations and discussions of current events accessed through a variety of ways including the Internet and 21^st century technology.  Spanish will be used throughout the class when appropriate.

Prerequisite – Successful completion of Spanish 1

Oral and written communication will be broadened to include comprehension and discussion of short literary readings and dialogues. Students will present brief prepared reports on familiar topics. Review and examination of the world language grammar will continue, creating a better understanding of Spanish as well as a better understanding of English grammar. Cultural appreciation will be advanced through presentations and discussions of current events accessed through a variety of ways including the Internet and 21^st century technology. Spanish will be used throughout the class when appropriate.

Prerequisite – Successful completion of Spanish 2

The refinement of grammar study will continue with the examination of complex structures such as the subjunctive and compound tenses.  Pronunciation and intonation will be refined through modeling and continued use of professionally prepared language recordings.  Students will present information via reports and projects on topics with which they are “unfamiliar” and which may reflect cultural similarities and differences of the host cultures of Spanish speaking countries. Students will work with bulletins, announcements, official notices and cultural materials presented in Spanish. Discussion of literary pieces and dialogues, including poetry, will become standard activities. Students will also produce original essays, short stories and poetry in Spanish. The internet and modern technology will also play an integral role in this course. Spanish will be used throughout the class when appropriate. 

Prerequisite – Successful completion of Spanish 2

The refinement of grammar study will continue with the examination of complex structures such as the subjunctive and compound tenses. Pronunciation and intonation will be refined through modeling and continued use of professionally prepared language recordings. Students will present information via reports and projects on topics with which they are “unfamiliar” and which may reflect cultural similarities and differences of the host cultures of Spanish speaking countries. Students will work with bulletins, announcements, official notices and cultural materials presented in Spanish. Discussion of literary pieces and dialogues, including poetry, will become standard activities. Students will also produce original essays, short stories and poetry in Spanish. The internet and modern technology will also play an integral role in this course. Spanish will be used throughout the class when appropriate. 

Prerequisite – Successful completion of Spanish 2

The refinement of grammar study will continue with the examination of complex structures such as the subjunctive and compound tenses. Pronunciation and intonation will be refined through modeling and continued use of professionally prepared language recordings. Students will present information via reports and projects on topics with which they are “unfamiliar” and which may reflect cultural similarities and differences of the host cultures of Spanish speaking countries. Students will work with bulletins, announcements, official notices and cultural materials presented in Spanish. Discussion of literary pieces and dialogues, including poetry, will become standard activities. Students will also produce original essays, short stories and poetry in Spanish. The internet and modern technology will also play an integral role in this course. Spanish will be used throughout the class when appropriate. 

Prerequisite – Successful completion of Spanish 3

Listening and speaking proficiencies will continue to be reinforced and refined, but special emphasis will be placed on reading and writing in order to reach an analytical level of world language comprehension and expression. Students will also become familiar with noted authors and predominant themes of Spanish and Hispanic literature. Grammar review will be achieved via literature. The Internet will also serve as a vital tool. The class will be conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisite – Successful completion of Spanish 3

Listening and speaking proficiencies will continue to be reinforced and refined, but special emphasis will be placed on reading and writing in order to reach an analytical level of world language comprehension and expression. Students will also become familiar with noted authors and predominant themes of Spanish and Hispanic literature. Grammar review will be achieved via literature. The Internet will also serve as a vital tool. The class will be conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisite – Successful completion of Spanish 3

Listening and speaking proficiencies will continue to be reinforced and refined, but special emphasis will be placed on reading and writing in order to reach an analytical level of world language comprehension and expression. Students will also become familiar with noted authors and predominant themes of Spanish and Hispanic literature. Grammar review will be achieved via literature. The Internet will also serve as a vital tool. The class will be conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisite – Successful completion of Spanish 4

Spanish 5 will achieve a refined synthesis of the skills acquired in previous years of language study.  Students will be able to express themselves in creative discussion and analysis on a variety of topics, including politics, religion, history, literature, and art. These discussions will take on a universal dimension.  The class will be conducted in Spanish.

Prerequisite – Successful completion of Spanish 4

Students will follow the guidelines and requirements established by The College Board Advanced Placement Language Program. All participants in the program must take the Advanced Placement Exam in the spring. 

Additional Requirement
AP Spanish Language & Culture will meet until 3:30 p.m. every time the class meets last period. 

Italian 1 is designed to enable the student to understand oral and written communication relating to daily situations regarding topics, such as weather, family, travel, and school. The student will also be able to interact in the language in basic situations, such as obtaining information and completing transactions. The initial skills of speaking and listening will be emphasized during the primary stages in order to teach proper pronunciation and intonation. Reading and writing will be integrated in order to achieve world language competencies. Cultural understanding and insight will be achieved through presentations, reports, videos, guest speakers and 21^st century technology. Italian will be used throughout the class when appropriate.

Prerequisite – Successful completion of Italian 1

Oral and written communication will be broadened to include comprehension and discussion of short literary readings and dialogues. Students will present brief prepared reports on familiar topics. Review and examination of the world language grammar will continue, creating a better understanding of Italian as well as a better understanding of English grammar. Cultural appreciation will be advanced through presentations and discussions of current events accessed through a variety of ways including the Internet and 21^st century technology. Italian will be used throughout the class when appropriate.

Prerequisite – Successful completion of Italian 1

Oral and written communication will be broadened to include comprehension and discussion of short literary readings and dialogues. Students will present brief prepared reports on familiar topics. Review and examination of the world language grammar will continue, creating a better understanding of Italian as well as a better understanding of English grammar. Cultural appreciation will be advanced through presentations and discussions of current events accessed through a variety of ways including the Internet and 21^st century technology. Italian will be used throughout the class when appropriate.

Prerequisite – Successful completion of Italian 1

Oral and written communication will be broadened to include comprehension and discussion of short literary readings and dialogues. Students will present brief prepared reports on familiar topics. Review and examination of the world language grammar will continue, creating a better understanding of Italian as well as a better understanding of English grammar. Cultural appreciation will be advanced through presentations and discussions of current events accessed through a variety of ways including the Internet and 21^st century technology. Italian will be used throughout the class when appropriate.

Prerequisite – Successful completion of Italian 2

The refinement of grammar study will continue with the examination of complex structures such as the subjunctive and compound tenses. Pronunciation and intonation will be refined through modeling and continued use of professionally prepared language recordings. Students will present information via reports and projects relating to Italian heritage and culture. Students will work with bulletins, announcements, and official projects relating to Italian heritage and culture. Students will work with bulletins, announcements, official notices and cultural materials presented in Italian. Discussion of literary pieces and dialogues, including poetry, will become standard activities. Students will also produce original essays, short stories, and poetry in Italian. The internet and modern technology will also play an integral role in this course.  Italian will be used throughout the class when appropriate. 

Prerequisite – Successful completion of Italian 2

The refinement of grammar study will continue with the examination of complex structures such as the subjunctive and compound tenses. Pronunciation and intonation will be refined through modeling and continued use of professionally prepared language recordings. Students will present information via reports and projects relating to Italian heritage and culture. Students will work with bulletins, announcements, and official projects relating to Italian heritage and culture. Students will work with bulletins, announcements, official notices and cultural materials presented in Italian. Discussion of literary pieces and dialogues, including poetry, will become standard activities. Students will also produce original essays, short stories, and poetry in Italian. The internet and modern technology will also play an integral role in this course.  Italian will be used throughout the class when appropriate. 

Prerequisite – Successful completion of Italian 2

The refinement of grammar study will continue with the examination of complex structures such as the subjunctive and compound tenses. Pronunciation and intonation will be refined through modeling and continued use of professionally prepared language recordings. Students will present information via reports and projects relating to Italian heritage and culture. Students will work with bulletins, announcements, and official projects relating to Italian heritage and culture. Students will work with bulletins, announcements, official notices and cultural materials presented in Italian. Discussion of literary pieces and dialogues, including poetry, will become standard activities. Students will also produce original essays, short stories, and poetry in Italian. The internet and modern technology will also play an integral role in this course.  Italian will be used throughout the class when appropriate. 

Prerequisite – Successful completion of Italian 3

Listening and speaking proficiencies will continue to be reinforced and refined, but special emphasis will be placed on reading and writing in order to reach an analytical level of world language comprehension and expression. Students will also become familiar with noted authors and predominant themes of Italian literature. Modern technology will serve as a resource in this class. Grammar review will be achieved via literature. The class will be conducted in Italian.

Prerequisite – Successful completion of Italian 3

Listening and speaking proficiencies will continue to be reinforced and refined, but special emphasis will be placed on reading and writing in order to reach an analytical level of world language comprehension and expression. Students will also become familiar with noted authors and predominant themes of Italian literature. Modern technology will serve as a resource in this class. Grammar review will be achieved via literature. The class will be conducted in Italian.

Prerequisite – Successful completion of Italian 4

Students will follow the guidelines and requirements established by The College Board Advanced Placement Language program.  All participants in the program must take the Advanced Placement Exam in the spring. 

Students are also participants in a cultural exchange program which occurs in February of each year.  A two week reciprocal stay with a family is undertaken. Students attend school while in Italy, and enjoy field trips to cultural highlights. 

Additional Requirement
AP Italian will meet until 3:30 p.m. every time the class meets last period.