Grade 9-12

5 Credits

Spanish 1 will provide the student with basic skills in pronunciation, vocabulary, conversation, grammar and reading comprehension. Speaking and communication will be emphasized. Also included is brief study of the Hispanic world through which the student will develop an awareness and appreciation of the Hispanic culture and language.

 

Grade 9 -12

5 Credits

Spanish II will continue to expand the vocabulary and communication skills begun in Spanish I. The student will learn the grammatical structures necessary to support the new linguistic information. The students will communicate orally and in writing at an intermediate level. Various aspects of the Spanish speaking world will be studied with emphasis placed on the country of Mexico. The prerequisite to this course is the successful completion of Spanish I.

Prerequisite:  Spanish I, those students who completed Spanish I in Middle School must have teacher recommendation also.

 

Grade 10-12

5 Credits

The students will continue to develop vocabulary and communicative skills. They will continue to study grammar structures at a more advanced level. Continued growth in cultural awareness will result through the exploration of some literary selections, history and the arts of the Spanish-speaking world. Active student participation is required in order to develop verbal communicative skills.

Prerequisite: minimum final average of 80 in Spanish II

Those students who completed Spanish I in Middle School (present freshmen in Spanish II), must take Spanish III to meet the high school language graduation requirement.

 

Grade 9 -12

5 Credits

Spanish II Honors will continue to expand the vocabulary and communication skills begun in Spanish I. In this advanced course, the student will learn and apply the grammatical structures necessary to support the new linguistic information. The students will communicate orally and in writing at an intermediate level. Various aspects of the Spanish speaking world will be studied with emphasis placed on the country of Mexico.

Prerequisite: Spanish I and teacher recommendation

Grade 10-12

5 Credits

Spanish III Honors will continue to expand the vocabulary and communication skills begun in Spanish I, & II Honors. In this advanced course, the student will learn and apply the grammatical structures necessary to support linguistic information. The students will communicate orally and in writing at an intermediate-mid level. Various aspects of the Spanish speaking world will be studied with emphasis placed on the artists and history of the Spanish-Speaking World.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 2 Honors and teacher recommendation

 

Grade 11-12

5 Credits

This course is designed for the student’s development of advanced skills in pronunciation, grammar, and oral and written expression The student will continue to learn vocabulary. The student will be introduced to selected readings from Spanish/Spanish-American authors and current events. Language skills will be reinforced with great concentration placed on thematic vocabulary acquisition supported by conversation, oral presentations and written composition.  Students are expected to participate in all activities to promote verbal proficiency.

Prerequisite: Spanish III Honors and teacher recommendation

 

 

Grade 9-12

5 Credits

This is a beginning course in Spanish which emphasizes oral communication in a variety of topics at a basic level. It covers only that grammar and structure absolutely necessary for speaking. The course is intended for students with no previous knowledge of the Spanish language. In addition to new vocabulary, the past tense and other useful grammatical points will be covered. There will be great emphasis on developing the students' speaking ability. The students will create their own dialogues on specified topics, and will be responsible for several readings and several short compositions.

 

 

Grade 12

5 Credits

This course is designed for the student to continue working for proficiency in the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis will be placed on the principle of oral and written communication.  Instructional themes presented will be based on literary, historical, cultural and everyday conversational vocabulary topics. Students will be involved in Advanced Placement /standardized test preparation. Active student participation in learning activities is mandatory. This course will be taught in Spanish.

Prerequisite:  Spanish IV and teacher recommendation

 

Grades 9-12

5  Credits

French I will provide the student with the basic skills in pronunciation, vocabulary, conversation, structure and reading comprehension. Speaking and communication will be emphasized. Also included is a brief study of the French way of life through which the student will develop an awareness and appreciation of the French culture and language.

 

Grade 9-12 5  

Credits

French II will continue to expand the vocabulary and communication skills begun in French I. The student will learn the grammatical structures necessary to support the new linguistic information. The students will communicate orally and in writing at an intermediate level. Various aspects of the French speaking world will be studied.

Prerequisite: French I

Grade 10-12

5 Credits

The student will continue to develop vocabulary and communicative skills. They will continue to study grammar structures at a more advanced level. Continued growth in cultural awareness will result through the exploration of some literary selections, history and the arts of the French-speaking world. Active student participation is required in order to develop verbal communicative skills.

Prerequisite: French II and teacher recommendation

 

5 Credits

Grade 10-12  

French III Honors will continue to expand the vocabulary and communication skills acquired in French I & II. In this advanced course, students will learn and apply the grammatical structures necessary to support linguistic information. Students will use these skills to increase literary comprehension and analysis in French.  The students will communicate orally and in writing at an intermediate-mid level. Various aspects of the French speaking world will be studied with emphasis placed on the art and literature of the French-Speaking World.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French II and teacher recommendation

Grade 11-12

5  Credits

This course is designed for the student’s development of advanced skills in pronunciation, grammar, and oral and written expression. The student will be introduced to selected readings from French authors and current events. Language skills will be reinforced with great concentration placed on thematic vocabulary acquisition supported by conversation, oral presentations and written composition.  Students are expected to participate in all activities to promote verbal proficiency.

Prerequisite: French III and teacher recommendation

 

Grade 12

5  Credits

This course is designed for the student to continue working for proficiency in the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.  Emphasis will be placed on the principle of oral and written communication. Instructional themes presented will be based on literary, historical, cultural and everyday conversational vocabulary topics. Students will be involved in Advanced Placement / standardized test preparation and may elect to take the AP exam.  Active student participation in target language learning activities is mandatory. This course will be taught entirely in French.

Prerequisite: minimum final average of 80 in French IV

 

 

Students have the opportunity to achieve the New Jersey Seal of Biliteracy. 

I. Explanation of the New Jersey Seal of Biliteracy (NJDOE)

The State Seal of Biliteracy recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, listening and writing in one or more world languages, in addition to English.  

The Seal of Biliteracy is an initiative  to acknowledge and award bilingual and multilingual students. On January 19, 2016, New Jersey became the 17th state to implement a legislated statewide Seal of Biliteracy. By achieving the Seal of Biliteracy, students demonstrate that they are able to speak, read, comprehend and write in two or more languages at a high level of proficiency.

Juniors and Seniors will have the opportunity to take a world language test in the available target language of choice in order to demonstrate a proficiency level of Intermediate Mid in a World Language. The tests assess listening, speaking, reading and writing. The four components of the test take a total of approximately two hours. 

II. Purpose

The Seal of Biliteracy seeks to:

• Encourage students to study languages
• Certify attainment of biliteracy
• Provide employers with a method of identifying people with language and biliteracy skills
• Provide universities with a method to recognize and award academic credit to applicants seeking admission
• Prepare students with 21st century skills
• Recognize and promote second language instruction in public schools
• Strengthen intergroup relationships, affirm the value of diversity, and honor the multiple cultures and language of a community

III. Why Seek the Seal

The Seal of Biliteracy opens up opportunities for those pursuing higher education or joining the workforce. As the world increasingly becomes more global, the need for employees with bilingual and multilingual skills has increased.

• Employers seek bilingual or multilingual individuals for reasons such as:
• Accessing expanding markets;
• Better serving customer needs;
• Reaching particular and wider ranges of audiences; or
• Opening a channel of communication with customers.

IV. Requirements

In order for students to be eligible to receive the Seal of Biliteracy, they must meet certain criteria:

• Students must demonstrate a proficiency level of Intermediate Mid in a World Language in all four domains of language.
• Students must demonstrate proficiency in English by meeting State high school graduation requirements in English or its alternatives, including through State ELA 

New Jersey State Seal of Biliteracy

Testing Criteria by the State of New Jersey and description of assessments

NJ Seal of Biliteracy Pathways

 

 

Pending Approval