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youth, the family, social classes/prejudice and images of contemporary France. The course uses video clips, feature films, contemporary music, audio programs, short stories, contemporary articles and speaking activities to explore these themes. The goal of the course is to improve one’s communication skills, knowledge of French culture, and listening and reading proficiency. This course is helpful for those who have not yet taken the CEEB SAT II in French and who intend to do so, for those who plan to continue their French studies at the college level and for those who aspire to improve their listening and speaking proficiency for career or travel. Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits FRENCH V 541 (H/AP) Grade 12 Grouping: Homogeneous Prerequisite: B- or higher in French IV H or at the discretion of the department head in consultation with the teacher. French V H/AP is taught at an accelerated pace and challenging level to expose students to contemporary Francophone culture and literature and to prepare the students for the French Language Advanced Placement exam in May. The curriculum is organized around the six themes suggested by the College Board: contemporary life, the quest for self, science and technology, global challenges, family and community and beauty and aesthetics. A wide variety of literary, cultural and journalistic readings encourages the acquisition of sophisticated vocabulary and strong reading skills. Clarity, accuracy and fluidity in writing are honed through cultural comparisons, grammar review, and varied forms of written expression including literary analysis. At this level, oral proficiency is a major goal. The teacher and students will use French in all situations. Guided activities encourage students to make connections between the chapter themes and the occurrence of the same or related issues in their own culture and in their lives. Speaking assessments range from oral presentations, video broadcasts and interviews, to debates, storytelling and literary and cultural analysis. The use of authentic French audio interviews, websites with contemporary news broadcasts, contemporary music, and both short and feature films are designed to improve listening comprehension, to habituate the student to native speakers, and to familiarize the student with contemporary Francophone culture. This course is significantly more demanding than French 5 AE in order to develop the skills assessed on the French Language AP exam. It is also excellent preparation for those students who have not yet taken the CEEB SAT II test in French and who intend to do so. Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits 63
SPANISH In an effort to meet the different needs of our beginning language learners, the department offers two options for studying first year Spanish. •The Spanish I CP course is open to all language learners. Unlike more traditional language offerings, grammar is modeled in this course, rather than analyzed. Therefore this approach to language learning is ideal for those who would benefit more from an aural approach to second language learning and a functional view of grammar rather than an analytical approach. Spanish I CP part I students will be able to continue this methodology in Spanish I CP part II. Spanish I at the CP level will be taken during two years. •Spanish I AE is an integrated approach to language learning which includes the study of grammar. It is recommended for those with strong language skills, that is, for those with grades of B- or higher in their English courses. 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. SPANISH I Part I 554 (CP) Grades: 9-12 Grouping: Homogeneous Prerequisite: None This course will introduce students to the Spanish language and to Hispanic culture. A variety of strategies and methods are used to appeal to various learning styles (visual, aural) and intelligences (interpersonal, kinesthetic). Emphasis is placed on how grammar is used to convey meaning. Practical vocabulary is presented through teacher modeling, and is reinforced through interactive activities, games, and readings. Language learning tips, realia, technology, and audio visual resources help the students to learn Spanish. This course is for students who have no prior experience studying Spanish. Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits SPANISH I Part II 555 (CP) Grades 9-12 Grouping: Heterogeneous Prerequisite: C- or higher in Spanish I Part I; D+ or higher in grade 8 Spanish After a period of review, Spanish I Part 2 continues the work begun in Spanish I Part I. Students will continue to acquire vocabulary and to study grammar and 64
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GENERAL INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTEN
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• Starting with the Class of 2016
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MATHEMATICS PORTFOLIOS - 30 Hours S
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COURSE HRS. COURSE HRS. COURSE HRS.
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Honors Level (H, H/AP) courses are
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Page 25 and 26: LITERATURE AND THE HUMAN CONDITION
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Page 35 and 36: MATHEMATICS The goal of the Mathema
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Page 43 and 44: PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS 346 (Sem
Page 45 and 46: SCIENCE EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY: We
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Page 59 and 60: LATIN II 502 (AE) Prerequisite: C-
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Page 65 and 66: FRENCH II 512 (AE) Grades: 9-12 Gro
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