| French II
Pre-IB Honors Semesters 2
Foreign Language Credits 1
The Pre-IB curriculum begins with this level 2 class,
primarily for freshmen who have completed French 1 in
middle school. Active communication is emphasized to
prepare for the IB program. Speaking and listening exercises
from culturally authentic material will help the students
to improve the quality of their communicative abilities.
More reading and writing will be involved as well as
a thorough approach to grammar as prescribed by the
IB program.
FRENCH II Accel. Semesters 2
Foreign Language Credits 1
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 1 Students
will continue to develop the basic skills of speaking,
writing, listening and reading. Communication is emphasized
in partner and group activities carried out in French.
The culture of the many French speaking countries is
expanded.
FRENCH I Accel. Semesters 2
Foreign Language Credits 1
Prerequisite: grade of C or better in last English class
French 1 is an introduction to the culture and language
of the Francophone people. Students will develop basic
French language skills such as speaking, listening,
reading and writing while learning about the culture
of the countries where French is spoken.
FRENCH III Pre IB/Honors Honors Semesters 2
Foreign Language Credits 1
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 2 Accelerated
with a minimum average of 85% B or French 2 Pre-IB with
a minimum average of C or teacher recommendation. French
3 develops all language skills beyond the basic level.
Students will read short stories, current articles from
Francophone magazines and newspapers which will expand
their vocabulary and grammatical accuracy. Communication
is emphasized as well as further study of the cultures
of the many French speaking countries. The Pre-IB Curriculum
will include more reading, a strong grammatical component,
and communicative projects in order to prepare students
for the IB curriculum in levels 4 and 5.
FRENCH IV AP/IB AP/IB Semesters 2
Foreign Language Credits 1
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 3 Pre-IB
with a C or its equivalent and recommendation of French
teacher. French 4 begins to fine tune the communication
skills in French. A comprehensive review of grammar
will lead to more accurate speaking and writing of the
language. Study of current events, topics of student
interest, French as well as Francophone literature will
be the focus. Students will prepare for the AP exam
by participating in sample tests. Students will be continuously
preparing for the IB oral tests and papers.
GERMAN I Accel. Semesters 2
Foreign Language Credits 1
**Any student signing up for first year of a foreign
language must have a grade of "C" or better
in his/her last English class. The elementary course
of German begins work on basic conversational skills,
vocabulary building, and basic grammar. Cultural aspects
are included through reading passages and supplementary
materials.
GERMAN III Honors Semesters 2
Foreign Language Credits 1
Basic grammar studies continue in this advanced level.
In the second semester, conversation, listening, and
translation skills are emphasized.
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