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LANGUAGE 9
GRADE..........................................
9
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EXAMINATION ............ School
PREREQUISITE .... Below 65% on the Second Language Proficiency
Exam
This course will be made available only to those
students who did not achieve at least a 65 on the SLP exam at the end of
grade 8. In this course students will relearn the basic vocabulary,
idioms, and grammar structures found in checkpoint A of the NYS learning
standards. Upon successful completion of Language 9, students will earn
one unit of Foreign Language credit required for graduation from high
school.
FRENCH – LEVEL 2
GRADE ........................
9, 10, 11, 12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EXAMINATION ............ School
PREREQUISITE .. 65% or better on the Second Language Proficiency
Exam and teacher recommendation
French 2 advances the student to the intermediate
level of language acquisition. The study of grammar structures,
vocabulary and idioms becomes more intensive in this course. Students
are expected to demonstrate proficiency in listening, speaking, reading
and writing in order to progress to the next level. The study of French
culture and aspects of everyday life is continued.
FRENCH – LEVEL 3
GRADE ............................
10, 11, 12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EXAMINATION.... NYS Regents
PREREQUISITE ........ Passing grade in French 2 and teacher
recommendation
In the third year the study of grammar structures,
vocabulary and idioms progresses to a more sophisticated level. Emphasis
is on conversation, compositions, authentic readings, written
assignments and oral reports of more advanced content.
Students must demonstrate competency in listening, speaking, reading and
writing skills in order to be successful on the New York State Regents
exam in June. The study of geography, culture and lifestyles of French
speaking countries is continued.
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FRENCH – LEVEL 4 - UHS*
GRADE ..................................
11, 12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EXAMINATION ............ School
PREREQUISITE...... Final class average of 90% or better in French 3,
90% or better on Regents exam and teacher recommendation
The fourth year of French is taught at an introductory
college level. Emphasis is on students’ oral participation, in-depth writing
assignments, reading and discussion of literary works, exposure to authentic
movies, and the continued study of the culture and lifestyles of French
speaking countries. Students are expected to enroll in the University in
the High School French program of studies. Interested, eligible students
will complete a UHS application and submit the tuition payment directly to
UAlbany. The curriculum and grades are determined by the high school
teacher. Upon receiving a passing grade, students will be awarded 4 college
credits per course by UAlbany. These credits are accepted at most
institutions of higher learning. Official transcripts will be made available
to the student’s college of choice.
FRENCH – LEVEL 5 - UHS*
GRADE ..................................
11, 12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EXAMINATION ............ School
PREREQUISITE ....................Final class average of 90% or better
in Level 4 and teacher recommendation
The fifth year of French is taught at an introductory
college level. Emphasis is on students’ oral participation, in-depth writing
assignments, reading and discussion of literary works, exposure
to authentic movies, and the continued study of the culture and lifestyles
of French speaking countries. Students are expected to enroll in the
University in the High School French program of studies. Interested,
eligible students will complete a UHS application and submit the tuition
payment directly to UAlbany. The curriculum and grades are determined by the
high school teacher. Upon receiving a passing grade, students will be
awarded 4 college credits per course by UAlbany. These credits are accepted
at most institutions of higher learning. Official transcripts will be made
available to the student’s college of choice.
SPANISH – LEVEL 2
GRADE ........................
9, 10, 11,
12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EXAMINATION ............ School
PREREQUISITE .. 65% or better on the Second Language Proficiency Exam and
teacher recommendation
Spanish 2 advances the student to the intermediate level
of language acquisition. The study of grammar structures, vocabulary and
idioms becomes more intensive in this course. Students are expected to
demonstrate proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in order
to progress to the next level. The study of Spanish culture and aspects of
everyday life is continued. |
SPANISH – LEVEL 3
GRADE ............................
10, 11, 12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EXAMINATION.... NYS Regents
PREREQUISITE.............. Passing grade in Spanish Level 2 and
teacher recommendation
In the third year the study of grammar structures,
vocabulary and idioms progresses to a more sophisticated level. Emphasis is
on conversation, compositions, authentic readings, written assignments and
oral reports of more advanced content. Students must demonstrate competency
in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in order to be successful
on the New York State Regents exam in June. The study of geography, culture
and lifestyles of Spanish speaking countries is continued.
SPANISH – LEVEL 4 - UHS*
GRADE ..................................
11, 12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EXAM/PROJECT .......... School
PREREQUISITE ......Final class average of 90% or better in Spanish 3,
90% or better on Regents exam and teacher recommendation
The fourth year of Spanish is taught at an introductory
college level. Emphasis is on students’ oral participation, in-depth writing
assignments, reading and discussion of literary works, exposure to authentic
movies, and the continued study of the culture and lifestyles of Spanish
speaking countries. Students are expected to enroll in the University in
the High School Spanish program of studies. Interested, eligible
students will complete a UHS application and submit the tuition payment
directly to UAlbany. The curriculum and grades are determined by the high
school teacher. Upon receiving a passing grade, students will be awarded 4
college credits per course by UAlbany. These credits are accepted at most
institutions of higher learning. Official transcripts will be made available
to the student’s college of choice.
SPANISH – LEVEL 5 - UHS*
GRADE ..................................
11, 12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EXAMINATION/
PROJECT .............................. School
PREREQUISITE ....Final class average of 90% or better in Level 4 and
teacher recommendation
The fifth year of Spanish is taught at an introductory
college level. Emphasis is on students’ oral participation, in-depth writing
assignments, reading and discussion of literary works, exposure to authentic
movies, and the continued study of the culture and lifestyles of Spanish
speaking countries. Students are expected to enroll in the University in
the High School Spanish program of studies. Interested, eligible
students will complete a UHS application and submit the tuition payment
directly to UAlbany. The curriculum and grades are determined by the high
school teacher. Upon receiving a passing grade, students will be awarded 4
college credits per course by UAlbany. These credits are accepted at most
institutions of higher learning. Official transcripts will be made available
to the student’s college of choice. |
