September 2019

Spanish I and Spanish II are basic foreign language classes for the college-bound student who understands the value and importance of doing daily out-of-class preparation. These classes provide the foundation for further language study at either the high school or collegiate level. It should be noted that this is a high-level class that meets every day of the six-day cycle. Students who have successfully mastered the vocabulary and grammar of Spanish I may enroll in Spanish II with a recommendation by the instructor. Students will learn the basic parts of a foreign language: rules for good pronunciation, vocabulary words, and grammar. Emphasis is placed on the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. In addition, students will study important elements of Hispanic culture: geography, history, traditions, customs, music, art, clothing, foods, and school life. Students are encouraged to use Spanish on a daily basis.
Prerequisite: A student must have a cumulative average of 77% or higher and the recommendation of the Spanish I teacher to enroll in Spanish II.

September 2019

Spanish I and Spanish II are basic foreign language classes for the college-bound student who understands the value and importance of doing daily out-of-class preparation. These classes provide the foundation for further language study at either the high school or collegiate level. It should be noted that this is a high-level class that meets every day of the six-day cycle. Students who have successfully mastered the vocabulary and grammar of Spanish I may enroll in Spanish II with a recommendation by the instructor. Students will learn the basic parts of a foreign language: rules for good pronunciation, vocabulary words, and grammar. Emphasis is placed on the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. In addition, students will study important elements of Hispanic culture: geography, history, traditions, customs, music, art, clothing, foods, and school life. Students are encouraged to use Spanish on a daily basis.
Prerequisite: A student must have a cumulative average of 77% or higher and the recommendation of the Spanish I teacher to enroll in Spanish II.

September 2019

This course builds on the vocabulary and grammar skills mastered in Spanish I and II and focuses on basic elements of effective communication, both oral and written. Students have an opportunity to practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing on a daily basis. While the activities are similar to those used in Spanish I and II, language is faster and more diverse and grammar is presented in greater depth. Emphasis is placed on encouraging students to express themselves in the language. Cultural information from Spanish I and II is recycled and reviewed and provides the foundation for further study. The cultural content of Spanish III focuses on the influence of Spain in the New World, contemporary Hispanic cultures, and their impact on American culture and the English language. Students are encouraged to use Spanish on a daily basis. Prerequisite: A student must have a cumulative average of 77% or higher and the recommendation of the Spanish II teacher to enroll in Spanish III.

September 2019

This course is designed for the serious language student who has developed an appreciation for foreign language study and has been successful with skill development. It will provide a solid foundation for success in college-level language classes. It will concentrate on the acquisition of vocabulary and idiomatic expressions, pronunciation refinement, oral fluency, aural comprehension, and grammatical knowledge. Literary works of varying length will be read and discussed. The geography, history, art, music and other cultural aspects of Spain and the Hispanic world will continue to be studied in greater depth. In order to prepare students for college-level placement tests, class time throughout the year will be devoted to practicing for these exams in Spanish. It is expected that students will use Spanish daily in class.
Prerequisite: A student must have a cumulative average of 77% or higher and the recommendation of the Spanish III teacher to enroll in Spanish IV.

May 2013

AP Spanish is the culmination of a student's study in the Spanish program at Northern. This course is for seniors who have successfully completed Spanish I, II, III, and IV. The AP Spanish course develops all aspects of language: listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. The course is designed to focus on real world events, vocabulary and problems. This course is also designed to prepare students for the AP Spanish Language and Culture examination. In the AP Spanish Language and Culture course, Spanish is used exclusively in the classroom by both teacher and students. Prerequisite: 77% in Spanish IV and the teacher's recommendation.

September 2019

French I and French II are basic foreign language classes for the college-bound student who understands the value and importance of doing out-of-class preparation. These classes provide the foundation for further language study at either the high school or collegiate level. Any student, regardless of curriculum, is permitted to enroll in French I; however, it should be noted that this is a high-level class that meets every day of the six-day cycle. Students who have successfully mastered the vocabulary and grammar of French I may enroll in French II with a recommendation by the instructor. In both these classes, students will learn the basic parts of any modern world language: vocabulary words, simple rules of grammar, elementary rules of good pronunciation, and attack strategies for reading short literature selections. Students will also study important parts of the French culture: geography, life styles, history, foods, clothing, high school life, and music. Prerequisite: A student must have a cumulative average of 77% or higher and the recommendation of the French I teacher to enroll in French II

September2019

French I and French II are basic foreign language classes for the college-bound student who understands the value and importance of doing out-of-class preparation. These classes provide the foundation for further language study at either the high school or collegiate level. Any student, regardless of curriculum, is permitted to enroll in French I; however, it should be noted that this is a high-level class that meets every day of the six-day cycle. Students who have successfully mastered the vocabulary and grammar of French I may enroll in French II with a recommendation by the instructor. In both these classes, students will learn the basic parts of any modern world language: vocabulary words, simple rules of grammar, elementary rules of good pronunciation, and attack strategies for reading short literature selections. Students will also study important parts of the French culture: geography, life styles, history, foods, clothing, high school life, and music. Prerequisite: A student must have a cumulative average of 77% or higher and the recommendation of the French I teacher to enroll in French II

September 2019

French III is a continuation of the skills studied in French I and II: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This course builds on the vocabulary and grammar skills mastered in French I and II and focuses on basic elements of effective communication, both oral and written. Students have an opportunity to practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing on a daily basis. While the activities are similar to those used in French I and II, language is faster and more diverse and grammar is presented in greater depth. Emphasis is placed on encouraging students to express themselves in the language. The course will also study French art, the French provinces, holidays, customs, leisure activities, and short literary selections.
Prerequisite: A student must have a cumulative average of 77% or higher and the recommendation of the French II teacher to enroll in French III.

September 2019

French IV is a language course designed for the serious student who has developed an appreciation for foreign language study and has been successful with skill development. Enrolling in French IV provides the student with a solid foundation for success in college-level language courses. This course will concentrate mainly on vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation refinement, oral fluency, and grammatical knowledge. Literary works of varying length and genre will be read and discussed. Brief compositions on appropriate topics will also be required. The geography, history, art, music, and other cultural aspects of France and the francophone world will continue to be studied in greater depth. In order to prepare the student for college-level placement tests, class time will be devoted to practicing for these exams in French. It is expected that students will use French daily in class. Prerequisite: A student must have a cumulative average of 77% or higher and the recommendation of the French III teacher to enroll in French IV.nch IV.

May 2013

AP French is the culmination of a student's study in the French program at Northern. This course is for seniors who have successfully completed French I, II, III, and IV. The AP French course develops all aspects of language: listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture. This course is designed to prepare students for the AP French Language and Culture examination. In the AP French Language and Culture course, French is used exclusively in the classroom by both teacher and students.
Prerequisite: A student must have a cumulative average of 77% or higher and the recommendation of the French IV teacher to enroll in AP French.