Spanish
Spanish I
Textbook & Workbook: En Español 1a (McDougal-Little, 2000); Spanish/English Dictionary
Structural elements of basic vocabulary are presented. Students learn by oral and visual stimulation and association. The study of the culture and customs of Hispanic countries is presented through lectures, readings, and research. At the end of the academic year, the students should be capable of identifying objects used in daily life and must have acquired basic skills of: Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, Basic Grammar Structures, Basic Writing, and Basic Oral Skills.
Students are assessed through class participation, class work, homework, quizzes, tests and projects.
Spanish II
En Español 2 textbook & workbook (McDougal-Littell, 2000) - Spanish dictionary
Spanish 2 provides proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students are exposed to the following grammar structures: imperfect tense, commands, reflexives, conditionals and subjunctive. They are more immersed in the study of cultural differences among Hispanic countries. Students become more fluent in the use of the language skills in general, both written and orally. Through the use of readings and videos they increase their vocabulary and their comprehension of daily life situations.
Assessment includes: homework, class participation, quizzes, presentation of projects, essays, tests, and semester exams.
Spanish III
En Español 3 textbook & workbook (McDougal-Littell, 2000) -Spanish dictionary
Spanish 3 develops proficiency in all the language skills. Students acquire a stronger command of the language while studying and using more advanced grammar structures with linguistic emphasis on compound sentences, and more complex verbal tenses using the subjunctive. They learn the importance of the use of connectors, prepositions, verbal phrases and idiomatic expressions. The class is taught mainly in Spanish.
Assessment includes: homework, class participation, quizzes, presentation of projects, essays, tests, and semester exams.
Spanish IV
Spanish 4 works on the review of all the linguistic structures acquired in the previous courses. It reinforces the four language learning skills through the study of Hispanic literature, videos and current events. The class is completely taught in the target language.
Assessment includes: homework, class participation, quizzes, presentation of projects, essays, tests, and semester exams.
AP Spanish
This is a course for those students who want to continue their studies of Spanish. It is intended to help students expand their interpersonal communication skills and prepare them for the AP Spanish test. Students achieve mastery of the language increasing and refining their written and oral performance. Students review specific grammar structures when needed. They read, converse, and analyze Hispanic Literature of different genres. Students view movies produced in the target language and expand their conversation skills by critiquing and discussing them.
Assessment includes: homework, class participation, quizzes, presentation of projects, essays, tests, and semester exams.
Conversation & Culture
This Conversation course is offered to those students who want to continue their studies of Spanish. It is intended to help students expand their interpersonal communication skills, achieve mastery of the language and increase and refine their oral performance. Students review specific grammar structures if needed. They read, converse, and analyze Hispanic Literature of different genres. Students read articles of topics of interest, view movies produced in the target language and expand their conversation skills by critiquing and discussing them.
Assessment includes: homework, class participation, oral presentations, and oral tests.
French
French I
Text: Moi, je parle français – Niveau 1 – Anne-Marie Connelly; French for beginners - Barron’s
The students will acquire a basic understanding of daily life situations through speaking, listening, reading and writing in French. The students will be introduce to the geography of France.
The students will cover the following:
Polite essentials; Colors, numbers, time, key questions, transportation, eating, shopping and sleeping essentials; the articles: definite and indefinite; masculine, feminine , plural and singular: nouns and adjectives; the possessive adjectives; the personal pronouns; verbs of the first group (er); present tense and future with “aller”; irregular verbs: avoir, être, faire, aller; affirmative, negative, interrogative sentences ; object: direct and indirect; idiomatic expressions with « avoir »
The students are graded on each chapter, on a daily and weekly basis through homework, quizzes and exams. Participation, accuracy and neatness are also graded.
French II
Text: Moi, je parle français – Niveau 2 -Anne Marie Connelly; Learn French, The Fast and Easy Way - Barron’s
The students will acquire a greater understanding of daily life situations through speaking, listening, reading and writing in French. The students will develop an ability to engage in a dialogue. The students will be introduced to the francophonie and to Paris, ville-lumière
The students are reviewing French 1 basics: colors, numbers, month, days, family members, body parts, etc.; the articles: definite and indefinite ; masculine, feminine , plural and singular: nouns and adjectives; the possessive adjectives; the personal pronouns: direct, indirect, reflective; verbs of the first, second and third groups ; pronominal verbs; demonstrative adjectives and pronouns; irregular verbs: pouvoir, vouloir, devoir;: subordinate clauses with « croire », « dire », « penser »; présent, passé composé, imparfait, futur ;: affirmative, negative, interrogative sentences ; object: direct and indirect; idiomatic expressions with « avoir », « être », « faire », « prendre »
The students are graded on each chapter, on a daily and weekly basis through homework, quizzes and exams. Participation, accuracy and neatness are also graded.
French II Honors
Text: Moi, je parle français – Niveau 2 -Anne Marie Connelly; Learn French, The Fast and Easy Way - Barron’s
French 2 Honors is an advanced course. A study of the French culture and literature as well as intense practice in speaking and writing the language are included.
Honors students will be required to read on a daily basis the French news on the internet and write in French on a daily basis in their journal. The Honors students are expected to be able to work independently but under the supervision of the teacher.
The Honor students are graded on each chapter, on a daily and weekly basis through homework, quizzes and exams. Participation, accuracy and neatness are also graded. They are graded also for their journal and independent work.
French III
Text: Moi, je parle français – Niveau 3 - Anne Marie Connelly; French, The Easy Way - Barron’s
The students will be introduced to more challenging life situations in French. The students are expected to read and converse in French. The students will be introduced to French literature and culture. (La France, ses départements et grandes régions)
The students will cover the following:Review of French 1 and French 2 basics; Review of third group verbs; subordinate clauses; present, passé composé, imparfait, future , subjonctif;: complex sentences; and idiomatic expressions with :(avoir, être, faire, prendre.
The students are graded on each chapter, on a daily and weekly basis through homework, quizzes and exams. Participation, accuracy and neatness are also graded.
French III Honors
Text: Moi, je parle français – Niveau 3 - Anne Marie Connelly; French, The Easy Way - Barron’s
This Honors course is designed to reinforce the skills acquired in the previous courses. It is a step in maturity.
The students are expected to read and converse in French with the teacher and other students. The students will be introduced to more challenging life situations in French. They will also be introduced to French literature, and French newspapers via the Internet. They will listen to French films and news programs. They will write daily in French in their journal. Honors students are expected to be able to work independently but under the supervision of the teacher.
The Honors students are graded on each chapter, on a daily and weekly basis through homework, quizzes and exams. Participation, accuracy and neatness are also graded. They are graded also for their journal and independent work.
French IV – Honors
Text: Moi, je parle français – Anne-Marie Connelly – Niveau 4 et Nveau 5
The students reinforce their knowledge of French in reading, writing, speaking and listening. They also reinforce their understanding of grammar rules and exceptions. The students are introduced to French literature. The students are asked to write essays in French, prepare oral presentations and write daily in a journal. They will explore “ La Francophonie”.
The Honors students are graded on each chapter, on a daily and weekly basis through homework, quizzes and exams. Participation, accuracy and neatness are also graded. They are graded also for their journal and independent work.