One course required of all Freshmen (unless placed into higher level); Junior Elective; Honors Credit for Foreign Language courses may be earned upon satisfactory completion of extra requirements.
Freshmen may choose French or Spanish. Juniors may choose French, Spanish or American Sign Language.
A beginning course in which speaking, listening, writing and reading skills are introduced and practiced, with the goal of attaining level-one proficiency in a second language as defined by the New York State Department of Education. Students are familiarized with basic grammatical structure, vocabulary, and verbs in the present, immediate future, and recent past tenses. Discussion of the French-speaking world and major cultural differences between France and America, folkloric songs and varied performances in French during assemblies provide cultural enrichment.
Spanish IThis class provides the basic foundation (level-one proficiency in a second language as defined by the New York State Department of Education) to develop Spanish language skills. Vocabulary, basic grammar, writing, reading, listening and speaking skills are learned and practiced. The class also provides an introduction to Spanish and Hispanic cultures.
American Sign Language IASL I is an introduction to American Sign Language. The course includes learning basic vocabulary, grammar, numbers and fingerspelling. There is a focus on receptive and expressive skills. The class also gives a glimpse into Deaf culture and the Deaf community.
One course required of all Sophomores (unless placed into higher level); Senior Elective; Honors Credit for Foreign Language courses may be earned upon satisfactory completion of extra requirements.
Sophomores and Seniors continue the sequence for the language they chose as Freshmen and Juniors.
This is an intermediate course with greater emphasis on oral communication. After a review of material covered in French I, more advanced grammatical structures (level-two proficiency in a second language as defined by the New York State Department of Education) are presented and practiced. The students learn past tenses and read longer texts and write longer compositions. They continue to explore the French-speaking world through videos and music.
Spanish IIThis class continues the study of Spanish language begun in Spanish I to level-two proficiency in a second language as defined by the New York State Department of Education. Oral communication, writing and reading skills are further developed. Intermediate-level grammatical structures are learned and practiced.
American Sign Language IIASL II is a continuation of ASL I. In this course students will expand their vocabulary. They will further develop the knowledge of ASL grammar and syntax. They will also continue to study Deaf culture, the Deaf community and Deaf History.
One course required of all Juniors (unless placed into higher level); Honors Credit for Foreign Language courses may be earned upon satisfactory completion of extra requirements.
Juniors continue the sequence for the language they chose as Freshmen.
This class develops the content introduced in French II to level-three proficiency in a second language as defined by the New York State Department of Education. Conversational fluency is emphasized. Students learn and practice more complex grammatical structures with greater emphasis on oral and aural skills, composition and reading comprehension. Students watch news and entertainment programs and gain a deeper understanding of culture through French film, poetry and art. Completion of this course fulfills the requirements for the New York State Regents’ Diploma with Advanced Designation.
Spanish IIIThis class develops the content introduced in Spanish II. Conversational fluency is emphasized. Students learn and practice more complex grammatical structures with greater emphasis on composition and reading comprehension. Completion of this course fulfills the requirements for the New York State Regents’ Diploma with Advanced Designation.
This class is designed to increase proficiency in the French language and to enhance students’ understanding and appreciation of French and Francophone culture through the study of literature and the use of culturally relevant media. Students who successfully complete this course are eligible to receive 6 college credits through the St. John’s University Bridge Program.
Spanish IVThis class is designed for the appreciation of the culture of the Spanish-speaking peoples and to increase proficiency in the Spanish language. Students will concentrate on the study of the language through civilization, literature, films and current events of Spain and Latin America. Students who successfully complete this course are eligible to receive 6 college credits through the St. John’s University Bridge Program.
AP FrenchA very advanced course in which, through a thematic curriculum, students will gain the skills necessary for fluent written expression and sophisticated conversation, debate and oral presentation.