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

presenting research results. Language laboratory listening, dialoguing, and
Chinese typing are integral parts of this course. Expanded knowledge of Chinese
culture, literature, history, and modern development of the country will be
acquired through readings, discussions, interaction with invited guest speakers,
and field trips.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits.
CHINESE IV (AE) 556
Grades: 10-12 Grouping: Homogeneous
Prerequisite: C- or higher in Chinese III AE or permission of the W.L.RDL in
conjunction with the teacher of Chinese. In addition, any student who has not
studied Chinese in AB must take a placement test which will indicate the
accurate level for the student.
This course continues the fourth year study of the Chinese language at a
moderate pace.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits
SUMMER MAKEUP
The development of listening and speaking skills holds a high priority in World
Language Department modern language courses. This is accomplished through
student/student, student/teacher, and student/software interaction. Therefore,
independent study is not a make up option for any modern world language
course without previous consultation with the department head. In addition, if
permission is granted, the student will need to pass a departmental assessment
for admission to the next level. Students who have completed four terms of
French I or II or Spanish I or II, and who have received a grade of 69 or below,
may enroll in the ABRHS Summer School to earn credit and/or progress to the
next year of study. French or Spanish Summer School students will be required
to take a departmental examination which measures competence in grammar
and verb usage as well as accumulated vocabulary and knowledge of diverse
cultures. In addition, the World Language Summer School exam will measure
proficiency in the listening and reading skills. The ABRHS Summer School
French and Spanish instructors will grade student coursework (50%) and the
departmental final examination (50%). A grade of 60 or higher in this course is
required to receive world language credit; a grade of 70 or higher is required to
progress to the next year of study. The Summer School instructors will submit
Summer School student grades to the World Language Regional Department
Leader, who will determine appropriate ability level placement for September.
Summer make up is not an option in Spanish or French III, IV, or V electives. The
depth and range of language proficiency required in these courses cannot be
duplicated in a summer make up offering.
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