Program of Studies - Acton-Boxborough Regional School District ...

proficiency tests, compositions, journal writing, projects, and oral presentations.
Nightly homework is necessary to reinforce class work, and is therefore required
in all courses. Students are encouraged to participate in the classroom by using
the target language individually, in pairs, and in group work. In addition, all
modern language students are encouraged to access teacher and textbook
recommended websites to develop their listening and speaking skills as well as
to enrich or reinforce classroom instruction.
Advancement from the first level of a high school world language course or
entry from the 8 th grade to the next level, is determined by several criteria.
1) If a student wishes to move to an honors level from a non-leveled first
year course (French, Italian, or Latin), Spanish 1 accelerated/enriched,
Spanish 1 college preparatory, or either 8 th grade French or Spanish, he
must achieve a 90-100; for advancement from a non-leveled course or
Spanish 1AE to an accelerated/enriched level, he must achieve an 80-89;
for continued enrollment in a college preparatory class, he must achieve a
70 or above.
2) In addition to this criterion of grade achievement, teachers will take into
consideration the following criteria:
a) competency regarding the listening, speaking, reading and writing
skills
b) ability to retain and use new vocabulary and expressions
c) facility with learning and using new grammar and verbs
d) consistent preparation of daily homework assignments
e) self-discipline and positive attitude towards second language
acquisition
f) readiness with materials and paperwork for daily class
LATIN
Latin introduces the students to the classical world via the Latin language. Study
is further enhanced through examination of English derivatives from both Latin
and Greek, connections between Latin and English grammar, as well as the
exploration of Greek and Roman myth and Roman history and culture, and its
ultimate influence upon western civilization.
A “C-“ average at the end of the year in a World Language course, unless
otherwise stated, indicates that the student may advance to the next year of
language study, however, teachers in the World Language Department will
make their level recommendations based on departmental grade average
guidelines as well as demonstrated skill development.
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