World Languages

(Meets UC and Cal State University Requirements)
Ninth Grade
2 Semesters

This course introduces the language patterns of French in which the four basic language skills of speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing are presented at an elementary level. There is an emphasis on oral proficiency. Cultures of the Frenchspeaking world will be examined. 

(Meets UC and Cal State University Requirements)
Tenth Grade
2 Semesters

This course continues instruction of the elementary French language patterns with an emphasis on oral proficiency. Additional cultural sections will be presented.

(Meets UC and Cal State University Requirements)
Tenth Grade
2 Semesters

This course continues instruction of the elementary Spanish language patterns with an emphasis on oral proficiency. Additional cultural sections will be presented but taught at a more accelerated pace.

Prerequisite: Mark of A in Spanish 1 and Department Recommendation.

(Meets UC and Cal State University Requirements)
Eleventh Grade
2 Semesters

This course continues the linguistic development of the French language and culture. Reading and writing skills receive more attention as students are introduced to more lengthy reading materials. Students demonstrate their comprehension both orally and by written word. Students are required to read one French literary work.

Prerequisite: Mark of C or better in French 2

(Meets UC and Cal State University Requirements)
Eleventh Grade
2 Semesters

This course is an intermediate/advanced language course intended to build on and continue developing a student’s knowledge of the language patterns acquired in French 1 and French 2, and the culture of the people who speak it. The class emphasizes the four language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking, stressing the speaking skills. Emphasis is placed on reading and writing skills as the students begin to encounter lengthier reading materials and are required to demonstrate their comprehension of those materials. Students are required to read one French literary work.

Prerequisite: Mark of A in French 2, or a mark of B in Honors French 2, for both semesters or the recommendation of the French 2 instructor. Students follow a regular course of study for French 3 and sign an Honors Contract outlining certain Requirements needed to receive Honors credit.

(Meets UC and Cal State University Requirements)
Twelfth Grade
2 Semesters

Students enrolling in this course should have a good command of French grammar and vocabulary and have competence in listening, reading, speaking, and writing. This course stresses interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communication through the development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Extensive emphasis will be placed on the organization and writing of composition as well as an appreciation for French culture.

Prerequisite: Mark of B or better in Hn French 3 or French 4 and Department Recommendation.

(Meets UC and Cal State University Requirements)
Ninth Grade
2 Semesters

This course is designed to convey to the student the fundamentals of Latin grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. In addition, this course provides the student with an introduction to culture and history of Roman Republic and Empire.

(Meets UC and Cal State University Requirements)
Tenth Grade
2 Semesters

This course is the continuing development of Latin fundamentals: grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Translations from Roman history and literature increase reading skills, and the study of Roman culture continues.

Prerequisite: Mark of C or better in Latin 1.

(Meets UC and Cal State University Requirements)
Tenth Grade
2 Semesters

Prerequisite: Mark of B or better in Latin 1 in both semesters.

(Meets UC and Cal State University Requirements)
Eleventh Grade
2 Semesters

This course is devoted to reading and translating classics of Latin literature, using the works of Caesar, Cicero, Ovid, Sallust, and others. Ongoing grammar and vocabulary development with in-depth study of Roman history and culture.

Prerequisite: Mark of C or better in Latin 2.

(Meets UC and Cal State University Requirements)
Tenth or Eleventh Grade
2 Semesters

Prerequisite:  Mark of B or better in Latin 2 in both semesters. 

(Meets UC and Cal State University Requirements)
Twelfth Grade
2 Semesters

This two-semester course covers Latin selections of Vergil's Aeneid in the first semester and Caesar's Gallic Wars in the second.  The grammatical structures, vocabulary, and political, cultural and social context of each work will be thoroughly examined. This course involves daily readings of un-adapted Latin texts and as a result, students must have learned all the forms for Latin nouns, verbs, adjectives and pronouns and must have the ability to both translate at sight and do prepared translations of Latin texts.

Prerequisites: Latin III and Department Recommendation. 

(Meets UC and Cal State University Requirements)
Ninth Grade
2 Semesters

This course introduces the language patterns of Spanish in which the four basic language skills of speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing are presented at an elementary level. There is an emphasis on oral proficiency. Cultures of the Spanish-speaking world will be examined with an emphasis on the cultures of South America and Mexico.

(Meets UC and Cal State University Requirements)
Tenth Grade
2 Semesters

This course continues instruction of the elementary Spanish language patterns with an emphasis on oral proficiency. Additional cultural sections will be presented.

(Meets UC and Cal State University Requirements)
Tenth Grade
2 Semesters

This course continues instruction of the elementary Spanish language patterns with an emphasis on oral proficiency. Additional cultural sections will be presented but taught at a more accelerated pace.

Prerequisite:  Mark of A in Spanish 1 and Department Recommendation. 

(Meets UC and Cal State University Requirements)
Eleventh Grade
2 Semesters

This course will introduce intermediate-level grammar with an emphasis placed on vocabulary and oral communication. Literary works are incorporated into the curriculum.

Prerequisite: Mark of C or better in Spanish 2.

(Meets UC and Cal State University Requirements)
Eleventh Grade
2 Semesters

This course will introduce intermediate-level grammar with an emphasis placed on vocabulary and oral communication. Literary works are incorporated into the curriculum but taught at a more accelerated pace with more in-depth grammar and vocabulary being introduced.

Prerequisite: Mark of A in Spanish 2, or a mark of B or better in Honors Spanish 2, with the recommendation of the instructor.

(Meets UC and Cal State University Requirements)
Eleventh or Twelfth Grade
2 Semesters

Designed to complete a study of the advanced grammatical structures, emphasizes oral and comprehension proficiency and includes instruction on essays. The student is required to take the AP exam as part of his grade.

Prerequisite: Mark of A or B in Honors Spanish 3, or recommendation of instructor.