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Foreign Language Courses

~Latin~

Latin 9 - Jr. High, 1 year, 1 unit
This course is designed for those students who passed Latin 8 with a grade of B- or higher. Included will be the continued study of vocabulary and the structure of the language as well as mythology and other areas of cultural awareness associated with the language.

Latin 10 - Sr. High, 1 year, 1 unit
Latin 10 is designed for the student who has successfully completed the junior high school Latin sequence. The course will include a more advance study of the structural analysis of Latin with continued emphasis on Roman civilization and culture, and Roman and Greek Mythology. A school final examination wil I be administered.

Latin 11 - Sr. High, 1 year, 1 unit
Latin grammar is reviewed and the subjunctive mood is introduced. Mythology readings include Cupid and Psyche. Opportunity is given to study and appreciate Roman history and culture through the original words of statesmen such as Julius Caesar and Marcus Cicero. Word derivation is an integral part of the curriculum.
Recommended to students who have completed Latin 10 with a final averages not less than 75%. The Comprehensive Regents Examination is given at the end of this course.

Latin 12 - Sr. High, 1 year, 1 unit
Students will spend first semester studying Vergil's Aeneid and second semester studying Catullus, Horace and Martial. Study will include meter, style, literary analysis and author's place in Latin and Western literature. The variety of authors affords the students experience in many important poetic genres: epic, elegiac, lyric, the epigram.

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~French Courses~

French I - Jr. High, 1 year, 1 unit
This course is an introduction to the use of authentic French and the civilization of France with an emphasis on communicative proficiency. Readings and writings are developed from what is first heard and spoken.
Open to students in grades 9-12

French II - Sr. High, 1 year, 1 unit
French 11 offers a further studv of the language and culture of France with continued emphasis on communicative proficiency. French I is a prerequisite.
Recommended to those who have completed French I with a final average of not less than 75%.

French III - Sr. High, 1 year, 1 unit
The goal of this course is the development of communicative proficiency. There is continued practice in listening and speaking with increased emphasis on reading and writing. French culture is presented through dialogues, readings, films and video tapes. French 11 is a prerequisite. The Comprehensive Regents Examination will be administered at the conclusion of this course in June.
Recommended to those who have completed French II with a final averages of not less than 75%

French IV - Sr. High, 1 year, 1 unit
This advanced course offers a further studv of French with continued practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Prerequisite: French III with a final average of not less than 75% and a passing grade on the Comprehensive Regents Examination

French 9 - Jr. High, 1 year, 1 unit
Continued studv of the French language and culture with continuing emphasis on communicative skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Recommended to students who have completed grade 8 French with a final average of not less than B-

French 10 - Sr. High, 1 year, 1 unit
French 10 is designed for the student who has successfully completed the junior high school French sequence. Its goal is the development of communicative proficiency using Current idiomatic French. There is continued practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing, French Culture is taught bv dialogues, readings and video tapes. A school final examination will be administered in June.

French 11 - Sr. High, 1 year, 1 unit
French I I is designed for the student who began studv in grade seven and who has completed French 10. Communicative proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing is developed at a more advanced level on a wider scope of topics taken from the New York State Svllabus for Modern Foreign languages. Cultural awareness is developed bv dialogues, readings, videotapes, and movies. The Comprehensive Regents Examination in French will be administered at the conclusion of this course in June.

College French 12 (Honors)- Sr. High, 1 year, 1 unit and College Option
This advanced course offers instruction in advanced grammar and composition in conjunction with SUNY curriculum standards. Students will cover a varietv of topics designed to meet their interests and talents and will read I short stories, newspaper and magazine articles, prepare frequent written and oral exposes, watch and discuss videotapes. A study of one major literarv work is required. The Course is conducted in French. Students who satisfactorily, complete the course receive one high school credit. As an option, students can receive College Credit. In conjunction with SUNY standards, a final average of C and tuition payment, students will receive 3 credits on a SIJNY transcript.

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~German Courses~

German 9 - Jr. High, 1 year 1 unit
Further study of the Gemian language and culture with continuing emphasis on communicative skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Recommended to students who have completed grade 8 German with a final average of not less than B-

German 10 - Sr. High, 1 year 1 unit
Gemian 10 is designed for the student who has successfully completed the junior high school German sequence. its goal is the development of communicative proficiency using current idiomatic German. There is continued practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing. German culture is taught by dialogues, reading and video tapes. Opportunities for a German exchange (German American Partnership Program - 3 weeks and Congress Bundestag Exchange - one year) are available at the end of grade 10 or I 1. A school final examination will be administered in June.

German 11 - Sr. High, 1 year 1 unit
German 11 is a course designed for the student who has successfully completed the junior high school Gemian sequence and Geniiaii 10. Communicative proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing is developed at a more advanced level on a wider scope of topics taken from the New York State Syllabus for Modem Foreign Languages. Cultural awareness is developed by dialogues, reading, video tapes, and movies. The Comprehensive Regents Examination in German will be administered at the conclusion of this course in June

College German 12 (Honors) - Sr. High, 1 year 1 unit
This advanced course is designed to offer enrolled students a variety of topics in order to meet their interests and talents. This includes grammar review and writing assignments in combination with the study of German literature, art, music, history and contemporary social issues. Audio cassettes, VCR tapes and guest speakers supplement the curriculum. As an option, students may receive College Credit
Prerequisite: German 11, a final average of 75% and a passing grade on the Comprehensive Regents Examination

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~Spanish Courses~

Spanish I - Jr. High, 1 year, 1 unit
This course is an introduction to the use of Spanish and the civilization of Spain and of the Latin American countries with emphasis on listening and speaking according to the communicative approach. Reading and writing are developed from what is first heard and spoken.
Open to students in grades 9-12

Spanish II - Sr. High, 1 year, 1 unit
Spanish 11 offers a further studv of the Spanish with continued emphasis on listening and speaking, but with increasing emphasis on reading and writing.
Recommended to students who have completed Spanish I with a final average of not less than 75%

Spanish III - Sr. High, 1 year, 1 unit
The goal of this course is the development of corn municative proficiency using structural anaivsis and conversational Spanish. There is added emphasisi is on reading and composition as well as preparation for the Comprehensive Regents Examination which is administered at the end of the course.
Recommended to students who have completed Spanish II with a final average of 75%

Spanish IV - Sr. High, 1 year, 1 unit
This advanced course offers a continuation of structural analysis of the Spanish language, with emphasis on conversation, oral presentation, cultural projects, written and oral analysis of literary and videotaped materials.
Prerequisite: Spanish III with a 75% average and a passing grade on the Comprehensive Regents Examination.

Spanish IB - Jr. High, 1 year, 1 unit
The focus of this course is communication and culture. It is designed for and should be chosen only by the student who intends to end the study of Spanish after the 2 mandatory years of study, and who has unique needs in language study.
Permission of Department Adminstrator required.

Spanish 9 - Jr. High, 1 year, 1 unit
Continued study of the Spanish language and culture with continuing emphasis on communicative skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Recommended to students who have completed grade 8 Spanish with a final average of not less than B-

Spanish 10 - Sr. High, 1 year, 1 unit
Spanish 10 is designed for the student who has successfully completed the junior high school Spanish sequence. its goal is the development of communicative proficiency using current idiomatic Spanish. There is continued practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Spanish culture is taught by dialogues, reading, and video tapes. A school final examination will be administered in June.

Spanish 11 - Sr. High, 1 year, 1 unit
Spanish 11 is a course designed for the student who has successfully completed Spainish 10. Communicative proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing is developed at a more advanced level on a wider scope of topics. Cultural awareness is developed bv dialogues, reading, video titles and movies. The Comprehensive Regents Examination in Spanish will be administered at the conclusion of this course in June.

College Spanish 12 (Honors) - Sr. 1 year, 1 unit, w/ College Option
This advanced course offers instruction in advanced grammar and composition. Students will read a varietv of literary works, discuss videotapes and prepare frequent oral and written reports. The course is conducted in Spanish. Students who satisfactorily complete the course receive one high school credit. As an option, students can receive College Credit in conjunction with SUNY standards, a final average of C and tuition payment, students will receive 3 credits on a SUNY transcript.

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