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Spanish
Spanish I
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Grades 9 , 10 , 11 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite : None |
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Spanish I is an introduction to the basic proficiencies in language : listening , speaking , reading , writing and cultural understanding . Students study | ||
basic grammar and vocabulary and experience an introduction to Spanish culture , including art , music , food and history of the 21 Spanish-speaking | ||
countries . | ||
Spanish II |
Grades 10 , 11 , 12 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite : Spanish I |
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In Spanish II , students expand their proficiencies in listening , speaking , reading , writing and cultural understanding . Grammar is extensively | ||
analyzed . Spanish culture receives continued emphasis with the use of videos , internet technology and classroom experiences . | ||
Honors Spanish III |
Grades 11 , 12 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite : At least a “ C ” average in Spanish II |
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Spanish III continues exercises in all language proficiencies . Students are expected to communicate with the teacher in the Spanish language during regular classroom | ||
situations . This language course continues analysis of the language and grammar and begins to shift into the use of the Spanish language to study vocabulary and | ||
culture . | ||
Honors Spanish IV |
Grades 11 , 12 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite : At least a “ C ” average in Honors Spanish III |
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This course continues Spanish language study with exercises in literature and culture . All areas of Spanish language proficiency ( listening , speaking , reading , writing | ||
and culture ) are utilized as students study the Spanish language and Hispanic culture . Students are expected to communicate with the teacher in the Spanish | ||
language during regular classroom situations . | ||
AP Spanish |
Grades 11 , 12 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite : “ C ” average in Honors Spanish IV |
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This course prepares students for the AP exam . Students will work on grammar and usage , reading for interpretation and higher order thinking skills . Students are | ||
expected to concentrate on improving their skills during class and at home . | ||
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Latin
Latin I
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Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite : None |
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Latin I is an introduction to basic grammatical syntax of the Latin language . Emphasis is placed on vocabulary , word derivation and similarities in English . Selected | ||
works of various Roman authors are read along with textbook selections . Greco-Roman mythology and history are also incorporated into the course to expose the | ||
student to an overview of these two important components of the total study of Latin . | ||
Latin II |
Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite : Latin I |
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Further studies in Latin grammar are designed to enhance reading skills and increase vocabulary , both in Latin and English . Emphasis is placed on ability to translate . | ||
Readings include Jason and the Argonauts , the Labors of Hercules , and selections from Julius Caesar ’ s De Bello Gallico . Roman history and culture continue to be | ||
stressed . | ||
Honors Latin III |
Grades 10 , 11 , 12 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite : At least a “ C ” average in Latin II |
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Emphasis is on translating Latin poetry and prose and analyzing new grammatical structures and complex Latin syntax . Roman history and culture pertinent to the | ||
authors read in the course will be closely studied . Authors include Cicero , Catullus , Horace and Ovid . | ||
AP Latin |
Grades 11 , 12 |
1 Unit |
Prerequisite : Honors Latin IV in the previous semester . |
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This college level course involves the intense study of Latin literature , including works by Cicero , Catullus , Horace and Ovid . This course will provide students with | ||
both prose and poetry combined with high interest material . Issues of Roman morality , the role of women and the intellectual tradition of Rome will be covered . | ||
Class discussions and writing assignments will consist of in-depth analysis of stylistic elements and themes in the literature . | ||