While there is no graduation requirement for foreign languages, it is recommended that students take at least two years of a language if there is an interest in attending college. Success in a foreign language demands a consistently strong effort involving attention, ability to memorize, regular completion of homework and a good attendance record.
If a student is failing a foreign language class after one semester, he/she will be asked to drop the course. If a student’s performance in a foreign language is below average (D level) after one semester, the student will have one term to bring up his performance to at least a C level under contract. If the student is unable to improve his performance to the C level after a term, he/she will be asked to drop the course for the time being. Students and their parents should jointly consult the instructor if continued enrollment in this course is advisable.
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Latin I:
Grade Level: 9
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): None; see above information for continued enrollment.
Description: This course seeks to provide the basics of Latin vocabulary, grammar and syntax, which takes the student through approximately thirty-two chapters of the text. This course also seeks to strengthen the student’s knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary. Special emphasis is given to the many English words that are derived from the Latin language.
Latin II:
Grade Level: 10
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): Latin I; see above information for continued enrollment.
Description: This course will begin by quickly reviewing the basics learned in Latin I. Then it will build upon those basics with more grammar and syntax. Finally, if time permits, there will be translating from Caesar’s Gallic Wars and the Latin Bible.
Latin III:
Grade Level: 11-12
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): Latin II; see above information for continued enrollment.
Description: This course will emphasize translation.
Advanced Languages: (honors level)
Grade Level: 12
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): Latin III; instructor’s consent
Description: A combination of Latin IV and Koine Greek, this course is aimed pre-ministerial and other interested students. Course materials include the Greek Bible and books 1, 2 and 6 of the Aeneid.
Spanish I:
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): Incoming 9th graders will be asked to take a grammar test show the proficiency for mastering a foreign language.
Description: Emphasizes vocabulary, basic grammar, oral and written work, in preparation for reading everyday Spanish and carrying on basic conversations in the target language.
Spanish II:
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in second semester of Spanish I; see above information for continued enrollment.
Description: Emphasizes advanced grammar needed to read, understand and use the Spanish language in oral and printed forms. Develops appreciation of Spanish culture and prepares students for college entrance by fulfilling language requirement.
Spanish III:
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): Spanish II; see above information for continued enrollment.
Description: Emphasizes improving oral and written communication skills through conversation, Spanish literature and AV materials.
Spanish IV: (honors level)
Grade Level: 11, 12
Course Credit: (Course not available at this time)
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