The purposes of learning a foreign language are many – it expands one’s own world and opens up the mind to other cultures, and thus hopefully will help to promote understanding of people whose lives, traditions, and beliefs are different than our own. In addition, it enables one to take part in many cultural experiences (art, music, theater, literature) and draw greater meaning and enjoyment from them. On the practical side, for almost any field of employment, knowing a second language is a desirable an sometimes essential qualification, especially in today’s changing world.

French I

Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1 Unit
Length of Course: 1 Year
Grade Level: 9-12
Type of Exam: Local

*3 units of a foreign language is a requirement for a Regents/Advanced Regents Diploma
Students will study basic, common words and expressions dealing with familiar situations from everyday life. Reading and writing skills will begin to develop as well as speaking and listening.

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French II

Prerequisite: Completion of French I or a minimum score of 65% on the N.Y.S Proficiency
Exam at the end of 8th grade is mandatory
Credit: 1 Unit
Length of Course: 1 Year
Grade Level: 9-12
Type of Exam: Local

French II is a continuation of level one with an emphasis on more complex and diverse vocabulary and grammar in order to communicate on a high level.

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French III

Prerequisite: Completion of French II
Credit: 1 Unit
Length of Course: 1 Year
Grade Level: 11-12
Type of Exam: Regents

Reading, writing, speaking and listening skills will be further developed and refined with a greater stress on verbal skills. A regents exam is offered at the end of this course.

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French IV: University in the H.S. Program

Prerequisite: Completion of French III and Regents Exam with an overall 85% average or special permission of instructor.
Credit: 4 College Credits
Grade Level: 12
Type of Exam: Local

French IV is offered to seniors who are serious about academics and show a great interest in the French language and it’s study. Not only does this class offer college bound students an option to continue in language, but it affords those students who wish to fulfill a high school sequence in French the opportunity.

Best of all, French IV is offered through SUNY’s University in the High School Program, which upon successful completion of the course gives students college credit.

French IV will stress the development of oral and written expression at a higher and more intensive level. Students will be exposed to all aspects of the language with emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture. In general, our student goals should be to understand essential points of discussions, speak more confidently in the language, increase comprehension through literature, express written thoughts in an organized manner, and show an understanding and appreciation of the culture being studied.

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Spanish I

Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1 Unit
Length of Course: 1 Year
Grade Level: 9-12
Type of Exam: Local

The main goal in studying a foreign language is to enable the student to express him/herself and to communicate. Students will study basic, common words and expressions dealing with familiar situations from everyday life. Reading and writing skills will begin to develop as well as speaking and listening.

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Spanish II

Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish I or a minimum score of 65% on the N.Y.S. Proficiency Exam at the end of 8th grade is mandatory.
Credit: 1 Unit
Length of Course: 1 Year
Grade Level: 9-12
Type of Exam: Local

Spanish II is a continuation of level one with an emphasis on more complex and diverse vocabulary and grammar in order to communicate on a higher level.

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Spanish III

Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish II
Credit: 1 Unit
Length: 1 Year
Grade Level: 11-12
Type of Exam: Regents

Reading, writing, speaking and listening skills will be further developed and refined with a greater stress on verbal skills. A Regents exam is offered at the end of the course.
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Spanish IV: University in the H.S. Program

Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish III and Regents Exam with an overall 85% average or special permission of instructor.
Credit: 4 College Credits
Grade Level: 12
Type of Exam: Local

Spanish IV is offered to seniors who are serious about academics and want to pursue their interest in the Spanish language and culture. This class offers college bound students an option to continue language instruction and the opportunity to fulfill a high school sequence in Spanish.

Spanish IV stresses the development of oral and written expressions at a higher level. Students will be exposed to many aspects of the language. We will emphasize listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural differences.

Spanish IV is offered through SUNY’s University in the High School Program. Upon completion of the course students will receive college credit.

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