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level. As in the past, students may be able<br />
to take band opposite science labs and/or in<br />
conjunction with the Choir,<br />
Wind Ensemble Cr.S<br />
Grds, 10-12<br />
Prerequisite: Audition<br />
Upperolassmen who are accomplished musicians<br />
will be enrolled in the "Wind Ensemble".<br />
Students will receive instruction in<br />
playing music harmoniously as a unit.<br />
Marching band, wind ensemble, and jazz<br />
ensemble are included in this group.<br />
Concert Band Cr.S<br />
Grds. 9-12<br />
This band will consist <strong>of</strong>: freshmen, upperclassmen<br />
at an intermediate level <strong>of</strong> ability<br />
andfor students with scheduling difficulties<br />
that interfere with their ability to meet at the<br />
time the "Wind Ensemble" convenes. Students<br />
will participate in marching band,<br />
concert band and jazz ensemble,<br />
Jazz/Rock Ensemble Cr. 6<br />
Grds, 10-12<br />
Prerequisite: Audition<br />
Students will participate in an ensemble<br />
and in an atmosphere for creative expression<br />
in the art <strong>of</strong> popular music. Included<br />
will be the music <strong>of</strong> the rock genre from the<br />
1950's to today. The jazz idiom will be studied<br />
in the small ensemble setting covering<br />
stylos from blues to bop, Students will rehearse*<br />
perform, and compose the various<br />
styles <strong>of</strong> music as part <strong>of</strong> the course requirement.<br />
instrument improvisation Cr. 5<br />
Grds. 9-12<br />
Prerequisite: A udition<br />
Students will explore the skills needed to<br />
improvise in various musical idioms, ranging<br />
from Jazz to Rock. Students must be<br />
able to play an instrument and read music,<br />
Students will apply traditional music theory<br />
and analysis and gain an understanding <strong>of</strong><br />
jazz history and the importance <strong>of</strong> popular<br />
music in American history. Designated<br />
reading and listening assignments as well<br />
as performances at school functions will be<br />
required components.<br />
String Orchestra Cr. 5<br />
All Grades<br />
Prerequisite: Audition or teacher recommendation.<br />
This class is for students who currently are<br />
able to play at an intermediate level <strong>of</strong> ability.<br />
Students will receive instruction in playing<br />
strings harmoniously as an ensemble<br />
and performing.<br />
WORLD LANGUAGEJJ<br />
French 1 CP ' Cr.S<br />
Students will continue to review previously<br />
developed material and acquire additional<br />
vocabulary and grammatical structures.<br />
Poetry and poetic figures <strong>of</strong> speech as exemplified<br />
by Roman poets such as the epic<br />
poet, Virgil, will also be studied.<br />
French 2 Cr.S<br />
CPorADV Grds. 9-12<br />
Prerequisite: French 1<br />
Students will continue the study <strong>of</strong> French<br />
and further develop the four language skills.<br />
Students listen to spoken French on cassettes<br />
and videos and read authentic materials.<br />
Practical vocabulary is studied in thematic<br />
units, Students work with partners to<br />
develop their speaking and writing skills.<br />
French 3CP »Cr,S<br />
Grds. 10-12<br />
Prerequisite: French 2<br />
Students will refine the language skills<br />
learned the previous tw. years. The presentation<br />
<strong>of</strong> thematic vocabulary is continued<br />
with students <strong>of</strong>ten engaging in roleplaying<br />
situations. Students will also study<br />
the monuments and history <strong>of</strong> Paris,<br />
French 4 OP Cr.S<br />
Grds. 11-12<br />
Prerequisite: French 3<br />
Students will participate in a course designed<br />
to provide maximum exposure to the<br />
French language. Students will discuss literary<br />
texts, write essays, view French movies,<br />
and study vocabulary and grammar in<br />
thematic units, Pertinent information relating<br />
to foreign travel will also be examined,<br />
Latin 1CP Cr. 5<br />
Grds. 9-12<br />
Students will increase their English vocabulary<br />
through the study <strong>of</strong> Latin roots, prefixes,<br />
and derivatives. An appreciation <strong>of</strong><br />
Roman history and culture will also be<br />
gained. Carpe diem.<br />
LaUn2CP , Cr.S<br />
Grds. 10-12<br />
Prerequisite: Latin 1<br />
Students will work to acquire additional<br />
Latin grammar skills, vocabulary, and derivative<br />
knowledge through many activities<br />
featuring cooperative learning techniques.<br />
Latin 3 CP Cr. 5<br />
Grds. 11-12<br />
Students will thoroughly review Latin grammar,<br />
vocabulary, derivatives, roman culture,<br />
and reading skills developed in the<br />
previous two levels. Rhetoric and figures <strong>of</strong><br />
speech as exemplified by the great Roman<br />
orator, Cicero, are presented and discussed.<br />
Latin 4 CP Cr.S<br />
Grds. 11-12<br />
Prerequisite: Latin 3<br />
Students will continue to review previously<br />
developed material and acquire additional<br />
vocabulary and grammatical structures.<br />
Poetry and poetic figures <strong>of</strong> speech as exemplified<br />
by Roman poets such as the epic<br />
poet, Virgil, will also be studied.<br />
2003-2004 PROGRAM OF STUDIES<br />
Spanish 1 Cr, 5<br />
General or CP Grds. 9-12<br />
Students will gain an introduction to the<br />
Spanish language in a course which requires<br />
a high amount <strong>of</strong> participation.<br />
Speaking and listening skills will be emphasized.<br />
Spanish 2 Cr. 5<br />
General or CP orADV Grds. 9-12<br />
Prerequisite: Spanish 1 or Spanish 1 CP<br />
Students will have previous topics expanded<br />
and spiraled. Personalized collaborative<br />
learning activities are utilized to continue<br />
the development <strong>of</strong> listening and<br />
speaking skills. Reading, writing, and<br />
grammatical skills continue to develop.<br />
Spanish 3 Cr, 5<br />
General or CP Grds. 10-12<br />
Prerequisite: Spanish 2<br />
Students will be <strong>of</strong>fered practical, survival<br />
situations and simulations to provide opinions,<br />
deal with abstract ideas and symbolism,<br />
and express emotions, wishes, and<br />
preferences using the target language,<br />
Spanish 4 CP Cr, &<br />
Grds, 11-12,<br />
Prerequisite: Spanish 3<br />
Students participating in this rigorous and<br />
challenging course will be provided with<br />
good preparation for the advanced placement<br />
course and/or college level programs.<br />
Activities requiring higher order thinking<br />
skills are used to continue to develop language<br />
usage.<br />
HONORS) WORLD LANGUAGE<br />
PROGRAM<br />
Students who have demonstrated except<br />
tional ability and interest in the study <strong>of</strong><br />
world languages may apply to participate in<br />
the honors courses listed below. Honors<br />
World Language courses provide an expanded<br />
and accelerated approach to the<br />
curriculum previously described under the<br />
college preparatory listings. The requirements<br />
in the writing, speaking and listening<br />
domains will be more challenging. Successful<br />
applicants will have earned a minimum<br />
3.3 (8+) grade point average over the<br />
last 6 marking periods in their chosen language.<br />
Students must also receive a recommendation<br />
from their current world language<br />
instructor. <strong>On</strong>ce enrolled in the program,<br />
students must earn a final grade no<br />
lower than B- in order to continue to take<br />
honors level courses.<br />
Spanish 3 Honors<br />
Spanish 4 Honors<br />
French 3 Honors<br />
French 4 Honors<br />
Cr. 5<br />
Grds. 10-12<br />
Cr. 5<br />
Grds. 11-12<br />
Cr.S<br />
Grds. 10-12<br />
Cr.S<br />
Grds. 11-12