FRENCH

French I
The course is intended for beginners, as well as students who have taken French but have not mastered the basic skills. Each unit assesses listening comprehension, encourages oral expression, and involves activities in writing.

French II
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 7th Grade (IA) & 8th Grade (IB) language study or French I at high school. A minimum grade of C is recommended for success.
The course continues the basic study of French, including the study of elementary grammatical structures and the cultures of the French speaking world. The focus continues to be on developing proficiency in aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.

French III
This course continues to develop the language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in the context of everyday life in the French-speaking world. Previously learned structures are reviewed and reinforced; new grammatical concepts and tenses are presented in context.

French IV - Honors
This course helps develop and refine oral and written proficiency. A variety of contemporary and historical short stories, articles, music and poetry serve as a vehicle to examine literary, artistic and political figures of the francophone world.

French V - Advanced Placement
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation is required. This course also fulfills the requirements of the Univ. of Connecticut cooperative program for 6 credits.
The main objective is to develop students' communication skills in French, in preparation for the AP French examination, with emphasis on grammar study, conversation, and composition.

SPANISH

Spanish I
The course is intended for beginners, as well as students who have taken Spanish but have not mastered the basic skills. Each unit assesses listening comprehension, encourages oral expression, and involves activities in writing.

Spanish II
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 7th & 8th Grade Spanish I. A minimum grade of C is recommended for success.
This course concentrates on the development of oral and written proficiency through presentations and compositions. A variety of customs and traditions of the Spanish world are presented to sensitize the student to cultural differences.

Spanish III
Recommendation: A minimum grade of C in Level II is recommended for success.
This course is based upon students' knowledge of tenses, and builds vocabulary and verb usage using Cultural, Conversational, and Literary Readings. Students are expected to answer and speak in complete Spanish sentences. There are 4 major writings throughout the year.

Spanish IV
This course reviews the grammar topics and verb tenses already learned, and continues the study of the subjunctive mood. More complex readings are introduced along with more extensive writings and analysis of literary works. The class is conducted entirely in Spanish.

Spanish IV - Honors
Teacher recommendation is required.
This honors course deals with the development of more complex reading, writing and listening skills. Students are introduced to literary works of famous Spanish writers. Vocabulary and grammar is enhanced through the reading and analysis of literature.

Spanish V
Teacher recommendation is required.
Famous Spanish writers are introduced, and their works are analyzed. Oral and written skills are expected to reach a high level of proficiency by the end of the year. The reading of a novel will be part of the curriculum.

Spanish V - AP
This course also fulfills the requirements of the Univ. of Connecticut cooperative program for 6 credits.
This course prepares students for the AP Spanish exam and helps develop the students' communication skills in Spanish. The reading of a novel will be part of the curriculum.