French I A
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
5 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the student to basic vocabulary, speech patterns, and structure of the French language. Emphasis is placed on communication through reading, speaking, listening, and writing. The student will also develop an appreciation for the culture of French speaking countries.
5 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the student to basic vocabulary, speech patterns, and structure of the French language. Emphasis is placed on communication through reading, speaking, listening, and writing. The student will also develop an appreciation for the culture of French speaking countries.
French II Honors
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Outstanding achievement in French I A with teacher recommendation, and outstanding performance on Benchmark Assessments.
This level is designed for students who have demonstrated outstanding aptitude, interest, and achievement in French skills, as well as the motivation and self-discipline to engage in serious study. The objective of this course is to increase the student’s ability to understandspoken French and to develop speaking, listening reading, and writing skills. These skills will be reinforced through challenging oral and written assignments. In addition, students will continue to study and appreciate the culture, geography, and history of French-speaking countries in greater depth.
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Outstanding achievement in French I A with teacher recommendation, and outstanding performance on Benchmark Assessments.
This level is designed for students who have demonstrated outstanding aptitude, interest, and achievement in French skills, as well as the motivation and self-discipline to engage in serious study. The objective of this course is to increase the student’s ability to understandspoken French and to develop speaking, listening reading, and writing skills. These skills will be reinforced through challenging oral and written assignments. In addition, students will continue to study and appreciate the culture, geography, and history of French-speaking countries in greater depth.
French II A
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Successful completion of French I A with teacher recommendation, and successful performance on Benchmark Assessments.
The objective of French II is to increase the student's ability to understand spoken French and to develop speaking, reading and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, grammatical structure, and speech patterns. The student will continue to study and appreciate the culture, geography and history of French-speaking countries.
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Successful completion of French I A with teacher recommendation, and successful performance on Benchmark Assessments.
The objective of French II is to increase the student's ability to understand spoken French and to develop speaking, reading and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, grammatical structure, and speech patterns. The student will continue to study and appreciate the culture, geography and history of French-speaking countries.
French III Honors
Grades: 10, 11, 12
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Outstanding achievement in French II Honors/A with teacher recommendation, and outstanding performance on Benchmark Assessments.
This course is designed for students who have demonstrated outstanding aptitude, interest, and achievement in French language skills, as well as motivation and self-discipline. The objective of the course is to further refine and develop communication skills, both oral and written. This will be accomplished through challenging verbal and written assignments and activities. The cultural aspects of the language will be interwoven in the course of study.
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Outstanding achievement in French II Honors/A with teacher recommendation, and outstanding performance on Benchmark Assessments.
This course is designed for students who have demonstrated outstanding aptitude, interest, and achievement in French language skills, as well as motivation and self-discipline. The objective of the course is to further refine and develop communication skills, both oral and written. This will be accomplished through challenging verbal and written assignments and activities. The cultural aspects of the language will be interwoven in the course of study.
French III A
Grades: 10, 11, 12
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Successful completion of French II A, with teacher recommendation and successful performance on Benchmark Assessments.
The objective of this course is to further refine and develop communication skills, both oral and written. The grammatical concepts learned in French I and II are reviewed and new structures are introduced. The cultural and geographical aspects of the language are interwoven throughout the course of study.
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Successful completion of French II A, with teacher recommendation and successful performance on Benchmark Assessments.
The objective of this course is to further refine and develop communication skills, both oral and written. The grammatical concepts learned in French I and II are reviewed and new structures are introduced. The cultural and geographical aspects of the language are interwoven throughout the course of study.
French IV Honors
Grades: 10, 11, 12
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Outstanding achievement in French III Honors/A with teacher recommendation, and outstanding performance on Benchmark Assessments.
This level is designed for those students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, aptitude, and interest in French language skills, as well as the motivation and self-discipline to engage in serious study. This course is designed to improve and refine listening, speaking, reading, and writing communicative skills. The students will study selected cultural topics, periods of French history, and styles of art.
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Outstanding achievement in French III Honors/A with teacher recommendation, and outstanding performance on Benchmark Assessments.
This level is designed for those students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, aptitude, and interest in French language skills, as well as the motivation and self-discipline to engage in serious study. This course is designed to improve and refine listening, speaking, reading, and writing communicative skills. The students will study selected cultural topics, periods of French history, and styles of art.
AP French Language and Culture
Grades: 11, 12
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Outstanding achievement in French IV Honors or in French III Honors/A with teacher recommendation, and outstanding performance on Benchmark Assessments.
This course covers the equivalent of a third year college course in advanced composition and conversation. It stresses verbal skills, composition, and grammar. This course emphasizes the use of French for active communication. Students will be expected to comprehend formal and informal spoken French, compose expository passages, express ideas orally with accuracy and fluency, and read easily and accurately newspaper and magazine articles and modern French literature. French will be the sole language of communication. Students in this course will be preparing for the College Board Advanced Placement French Language Exam.
5 Credits
Prerequisites: Outstanding achievement in French IV Honors or in French III Honors/A with teacher recommendation, and outstanding performance on Benchmark Assessments.
This course covers the equivalent of a third year college course in advanced composition and conversation. It stresses verbal skills, composition, and grammar. This course emphasizes the use of French for active communication. Students will be expected to comprehend formal and informal spoken French, compose expository passages, express ideas orally with accuracy and fluency, and read easily and accurately newspaper and magazine articles and modern French literature. French will be the sole language of communication. Students in this course will be preparing for the College Board Advanced Placement French Language Exam.