Language

The language department strongly recommends that students considering the next level of language study for levels 1 through 3 have a final average of 70 in the preceding level. Students who are marginal in their skill and knowledge mastery will experience difficulty succeeding at the next level. For level 4, a final grade of 80 in level 3 is recommended and for level 5, a final grade of 80 in level 4. 

Spanish 1 (a) 601 Full Year

This course is designed to provide the 7th grade student with the first portion of Level 1 Spanish which will be completed by the end of grade 8 and will then receive high school credit. Basic vocabulary, grammar, and culture will be studied. Students are expected to learn to read, write, and speak in Spanish and to understand spoken Spanish appropriate for their level.

Spanish 1 (b) 611 Full Year 1 unit

This course will continue the study of Level 1 Spanish. Basic vocabulary, grammar, and culture will be studied. Students are expected to learn to read, write, and speak in Spanish and to understand spoken Spanish appropriate for their Spanish 1 (b). Students must pass this course and the proficiency exam to graduate.

Spanish2 621 Full Year 1 unit

Students will continue to work on written, oral, and aural competence with increased emphasis on grammar structure and translation. A continued awareness of the culture of Spanish speaking countries is included.

Spanish 3 631 Full Year 1 unit

Students will continue to develop skills in reading, listening, translation, and speaking with an added emphasis on composition as well as gain deeper knowledge of the cultural aspects of the Spanish speaking countries. Upon completion of Spanish 3, those students working towards an Advanced Regents diploma will have met the foreign language requirement.

Spanish 4 641 Full Year 1 unit

Students will be exposed to a more in-depth study of the history, geography and the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. They will also review grammar structures that have been learned.

MVCC Spanish 4 641 Full Year 1 unit

This course is the equivalent of MVCC 191 & 192 Spanish. The first semester is a strong intensive review of grammar that culminates in the creation of three major projects given throughout the semester. The second semester is highly intensive vocabulary building in each of the skill areas. Students must provide skill evidence of grammar and verb structures in all their creative writing and speaking assignments. It is recommended that students seeking dual credit have a cumulative average of 80 in Spanish 1-3.

*Students who receive a final grade of at least a "C" and pass the MVCC final exam will receive 3 college credits for each semester from MVCC.

MVCC Spanish 5 651 Full Year 1 unit

This course allows students to earn both high school and college credit. Students who receive a final grade of at least a “C” and pass the MVCC final exam will receive 6 college credits from MVCC. The aim of this course is to develop proficiency in each of the skill areas – reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Each class, which is conducted entirely in Spanish, will have one or more of these skills as the primary focus. The course is designed in alignment with national standards and the textbook that is used contains a collection of Spanish stories. It is recommended that students seeking dual credit have a cumulative average of 80 in the Spanish 1 – 3 courses and a final grade of 85 in Spanish 4. Students must also be recommended by their Spanish 4 teacher.

French I (a) 602 Full Year

This course is designed to provide the 7th grade student with the first portion of Level 1 French that will be completed by the end of grade 8 at which point they will earn one high school credit. Basic vocabulary, grammar, and culture will be studied. Students are expected to learn to read, write, and speak in French and to understand spoken French appropriate for their level.

French 1 (b) 612 Full Year 1 unit

This course will continue the study of Level 1 French. Basic vocabulary, grammar, and culture will be studied. Students are expected to learn to read, write, and speak in French and to understand spoken French appropriate for their level. Students must pass the course and the proficiency exam to graduate.

French 2 622 Full Year 1 unit

Students will continue to work on written and oral abilities, and aural competence with an increased emphasis on grammar, structure and translation. A continued awareness of the culture of the country is included.

French 3 632 Full Year 1 unit

Students will continue to develop skills in reading, listening, translating, speaking, and composition as well as attain a deeper knowledge of the cultural aspects of the people and country of France. Upon completion of French 3, those students working towards an Advanced Regents diploma will have met the foreign language requirement.

MVCC French 4 642 Full Year 1 unit

This course allows students to earn both high school and college credit. Students who receive a final grade of at least a C and pass the MVCC final exam will receive 6 college credits from MVCC, French 201-202. The aim of this course is to develop proficiency in each of the skill areas: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Each class, which is conducted entirely in French, will have one or more of these skills as the primary focus. The course is designed in alignment with MVCC standards and the reading units are comprised of a collection of French language short stories.

PREREQUISITES: cumulative average of 80 in French; final grade of at least an 80 in French 3.

MVCC French 5 652 Full Year 1 unit

This course allows students to earn both high school and college credit. Students who receive a final grade of at least a C and pass the MVCC final exam will receive 6 college credits from MVCC, French 301-302. This course is intended for those students who have chosen to develop their proficiency in French. Students will be exposed to a more in-depth study of the literature and rich cultures of the French-speaking world. This course offers the higher level vocabulary and grammar that is necessary to communicate in French. Students will read Francophone novels and poems, and will study the art, film, and music of Francophone cultures. Composition, research, and presentations will be included. The primary focus will be to increase the student’s ability to communicate in French with ease and confidence.

PREREQUISITE: grade of at least 80% in French 4 and the teacher recommendation.