As a continuation of the progression of courses begun in French 9, the goal of this course is to further communicative proficiency using current idiomatic French. There is continued practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing. French culture is taught through dialogs, readings and video presentations. A school final examination will be administered in June. Recommendation: A final average of not less than 75% in French 9.

French 11 is designed for the student who has successfully completed French 10. Communicative proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing is developed to a more advanced level on a wide scope of topics taken from the New York State Learning Standards for Languages Other Than English. Cultural awareness is further developed through dialogues, readings, and video presentations. Students may participate in the PEACE Program (Partners in Educational and Cultural Exchange) our exchange program with Lycée Genevoix in Montrouge, France. The Comprehensive Regents Examination in French will be administered at the conclusion of the course in June. Recommendation: A final average of not less than 75% in French 10.

This advanced course offers instruction in advanced grammar and composition in conjunction with SUNY curriculum standards. Students will cover a variety of topics designed to meet their interests and talents. They will read short stories, newspaper and magazine articles, prepare frequent written and oral exposes, and watch and discuss video presentations. A study of one major literary work is required. The course is conducted in French. Students may participate in the PEACE Program (Partners in Educational and Cultural Exchange) our exchange program with Lycée Genevoix in Montrouge, France. +As an option, students can receive College Credit. In conjunction with SUNY standards, with a final average of C and tuition payment, students will receive 4 credits on a SUNY transcript.

This course is designed for the student who has successfully completed German 10. Communicative proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing is developed at a more advanced level, and on a wider scope of topics taken from the New York State Learning Standards for Languages Other Than English. Cultural awareness is further developed through dialogues, readings, and video presentations. The Comprehensive Regents Examination in German will be administered at the conclusion of the course in June. Recommendation: A final average of not less than75% in German 10.

This advanced course is designed to offer enrolled students a study of 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/video presentations and guest speakers supplement the curriculum.+As an option, students may receive College Credit. In conjunction with SUNY standards, a final average of C and tuition payment, students will receive three (3) college credits on a SUNY transcript.

Latin 10 is designed for the student who has successfully completed the progression begun in Latin 9. The course will include a more advanced study of the structural analysis of Latin with continued emphasis on Roman civilization and culture, and Roman and Greek mythology. A school final examination will be administered in June. Recommendation: A final average of not less than 75% in Latin 9.

As a continuation of the progression from Latin 10, this course continues the study of the structure of the language along with vocabulary, word derivation and Roman culture with emphasis upon Roman literature. The Comprehensive Regents Examination is administered at the end of this course. Recommendation: A final average of not less than 75% in Latin 10.

Spanish 10 is designed for the student who has successfully completed Spanish 9. 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 through dialogues, readings, and video presentations. A school final examination will be administered in June. Recommendation: A final average of not less than 75% in Spanish 9.

Spanish 11 is a course designed for the student who has successfully completed Spanish 10. Communicative proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing is developed to an advanced level on a wide scope of topics taken from the New York State Learning Standards for Languages Other Than English. Cultural awareness is further developed through dialogues, readings, and video presentations. The Comprehensive Regents Examination in Spanish will be administered at the conclusion of the course in June. Recommendation: A final average of not less than 75% in Spanish 10.

Spanish 12 is a course designed for the student who has successfully completed Spanish 11. It is for students who wish to continue their study of Spanish, but not in the Honors level. The course of study is challenging and demands advanced use of the language while allowing for creativity of expression and utilizing a variety of resources at a less demanding level than the college course. Students will read a variety of literary works, discuss video presentations and prepare oral and written reports. There is also further instruction in grammar and composition. The course is conducted in Spanish. Requirement: Spanish 11 (Eleven) and a passing grade on the Comprehensive Regents Examination. Recommendation: A final average of not less than 75% in Spanish 11.

Spanish II offers a further study of Spanish with continued emphasis on strengthening skills in listening and speaking, but with increasing emphasis on reading and writing. A final examination will be administered in June. Recommendation: A final average of not less than 75% in Spanish I.

The goal of the course is the development of communicative proficiency using structural analysis and conversational Spanish. There is added emphasis on reading and composition. Cultural awareness is further developed through dialogues, readings, and video presentations. A final examination will be administered in June. Note: Beginning with the Class of ’05, students will take the Comprehensive Regents Examination in Spanish IV. Recommendation: A final average of not less than 75% in Spanish II.

This course offers a continuation of structural analysis of the Spanish language with continued practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Communicative proficiency is developed to a more advanced level and on a wider scope of topics taken from the New York State Learning Standards for Languages Other Than English. The Comprehensive Regents Examination in Spanish will be administered at the conclusion of the course in June. Note: Beginning with the Class of ’05, students will take the Comprehensive Regents Examination in Spanish IV. Recommendation: A final average of not less than 75% in Spanish III.