World Languages Classes and Faculty

Department Head: Lori Montiverdi 508-829-6771 ext. 1665

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Educational Guide - World Languages Program

World Languages Program

Prerequisites:  incoming 9th grade

Course

Level

Prerequisites

Placement 

Test

Other

Department Head/Teacher Recommendation

French 1

Spanish 1

Honors

80-83


Required

CPA

70-79


Required

CP

69 or lower


Required

Spanish 1 Language and Culture

Basic


Documented language-based learning disability.

Required if prerequisites not met. 

French II

German II

Spanish II

Honors

88 or above


Required

CPA

84-87


Required


Prerequisites:  Grades 10-12


Course

Level

Prerequisites

Grade

Other

Department Head/Teacher Recommendation

French 2

Spanish 2

Honors

Level 1 Honors 85 or above

Level 1 CPA 90 or above


And teacher recommendation

CPA

Level 1 CPA 70 or above


Or teacher recommendation

CP

Successful completion of Level 1 CP

Level 1 CPA 69 or lower


Or teacher recommendation

Spanish 2 Language and Culture

Practical


Successful completion of Spanish 1 Basic. Documented language-based learning disability.


Required if prerequisites not met. 


French 3

German 3

Spanish 3

Honors

Level 2 Honors 85 or above

Level 2 CPA 90 or above


And teacher recommendation

CPA

Level 2 CPA 70 or above


Or teacher recommendation

CP

Successful completion of Level 2 CP

Level 2 CPA 69 or lower


Or teacher recommendation

French 4

German 4

Spanish 4

Honors

Level 3 Honors 85 or above

Level 3 CPA 90 or above


And teacher recommendation

CPA

Level 3 CPA 70 or above


Or teacher recommendation

CP

Successful completion of Level 3 CP

Level 3 CPA 69 or lower


Or teacher recommendation

French 5

German5

Spanish 5

Honors (German only)

Level 4 Honors 85 or above

Level 4 CPA 90 or above


Or teacher recommendation

CPA

Level 4 CPA 70 or above

AP French Language and Culture

AP Spanish Language and Culture

Advanced Placement

Level 3 Honors 90 or above

Level 4 CPA 87 or above

Level 4 Honors 85 or above


And teacher recommendation

AP Spanish Literature and Culture

Advanced Placement

Successful completion (85 or above) in Spanish Language 


And teacher recommendation


World Languages Faculty

Department Head: Lori Montiverdi
508-829-6771 ext. 1665 (Spanish)
Kristen Cross (Spanish)
Robyn DeGennaro (formerly Robyn Spain) (Spanish)
Erin DeStratis (Spanish)
Erin Dubzinski (Spanish)
Lana LeBlanc (ELD)
Johnna Little (Spanish, German)
Charlene Merithew (Spanish)
Danielle Marginson (French)
Marlon Perez (Spanish)
Erika Reichert (German) 
Mary Sanfacon (French)
Michael Taylor (Spanish)
Douglas Tyler (Spanish)

 

 

World Languages Course Offerings

To graduate from WRHS, students must complete at least 10 credits in world languages. Students must successfully complete two consecutive years in the same language. The World Languages Program Guide lists and describes all courses, sequences and prerequisites.

French Program
French I Honors
French I CPA/CP
French II Honors
French II CPA/CP
French III Honors
French III CPA/CP
French IV CPA/CP
French IV Honors
French V CPA
AP French Language & Culture
German Program
German II Honors
German II CPA/CP
German III Honors
German III CPA/CP
German IV CPA/CP
German IV Honors
German V CPA/Honors

Spanish Program
Spanish I Honors
Spanish I CPA
Spanish I Basic
Spanish II CPA/CP
Spanish II Honors
Spanish II Practical
Spanish III Honors
Spanish III CPA/CP
Spanish IV CPA/CP
Spanish IV Honors
Spanish V CPA/CP
AP Spanish Language and Culture
AP Spanish Literature and Culture

French Program

(French I CPA/CP) 5 credits
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of the French language and culture. Students will learn to communicate using basic grammatical structures and vocabulary in the context of everyday situations. They will engage in a variety of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural activities to support the development of their communicative skills, with the focus being on listening and speaking.

(French I (H) 5 credits
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of the French language and culture at an accelerated pace. Students will learn to communicate using basic grammatical structures and vocabulary in the context of everyday situations. They will engage in a variety of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural activities to support the development of their communicative skills.

French II (CPA/CP) 5 credits
Students will learn to use complex structures and extensive vocabulary in more varied situations. Although the focus on listening and speaking skills will continue, there will be more emphasis reading and writing in the target language. Students will develop an awareness of Francophone cultures.

French II (H) 5 credits
In this accelerated course, students will learn will to use more complex structures and more extensive vocabulary in a wider variety of situations. There will be a greater emphasis on the skills of reading and writing. Students will develop an awareness of Francophone cultures.

French III (CPA/CP) 5 credits
At this intermediate level, students will read authentic texts and refine their listening skills. They will develop their grammatical skills and writing abilities, while continuing to increase their vocabulary. Selected audio and authentic web-based materials will be used.

French III (H) 5 credits
In this advanced intermediate level course, students will read authentic texts and refine their listening skills. Students will further develop their writing skills and focus on the interpretation of texts with attention to the use of complex tenses.

French IV (CPA/CP) 5 credits
Students will continue to refine the four communicative skills while studying the following topics: daily life, French history, youth culture, social activism, philosophy, and fine arts. Authentic texts and media/technology resources will be used to further the study of contemporary French culture. Students will continue to acquire essential vocabulary and review French grammatical structures.

French IV (H) 5 credits
In this advanced pre-AP course, students will continue to refine their communication skills with audiotapes, realia and a review of French grammatical structure. Authentic texts and media/technology resources will be used to further the study of contemporary French culture.

French V (CPA) 5 credits
In this advanced course, students will focus on Francophone culture and language through the study of current events, literature, film, music and art. Students will have the opportunity to explore the historic and cultural influence of the French in North America, in particular Quebec, New Brunswick and Louisiana. Readings: local legends and magazine articles. Audio: interviews with local writers, artists and activists. , artists and activists.

AP French Languageand Culture 5 credits
This class is designed to prepare students for the French Language Advanced Placement Exam. The course will focus on extemporaneous speech, listening comprehension of extended discourse, essay writing using complex linguistic structures and reading of contemporary authentic texts of different genres. Students who take Advanced French are expected to sit for the AP French Language exam in May. Audiotape: AP French audio exercises. Selected literary and audio materials.

German Program

German II (CPA/CP) 5 credits
Students will learn to use more complex structures and extensive vocabulary in more varied situations. Although the focus on listening and speaking skills will continue, there will now be more emphasis on reading and writing than in German I.

German II (H) 5 credits
Students will learn to use complex structures and broaden their vocabulary in German to fit more varied situations. Students will be reading authentic German texts and will further develop their writing skills.

German III(CPA/CP) 5 credits
At this intermediate level, students will develop their reading and writing skills in German while continuing to improve their listening and speaking. Authentic German texts will include topics of most recent historical and cultural interest. This course places a greater emphasis on developing students' writing skills.

German III (H) 5 credits
In this accelerated intermediate level course, students will continue to read authentic texts to further develop their reading skills, as well as their writing skills, refine their listening skills with the audio tapes and their speaking skills in class discussions. Authentic German texts will include topics of most recent historical and cultural relevance. This course places a greater emphasis on developing students' writing skills. It also refines students' listening skills with authentic audio materials.

German IV (CPA/H) 5 credits
This course is designed to further improve students' reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills while increasing their awareness of aspects of contemporary culture, language and literature. This course also has a strong focus on developing subject-related vocabulary and language skills which will prepare students to continue their studies in German.

German V (CPA/H) 5 credits
In this class students will advance their study of the German language. They will develop their communicative skills through the study of the history and culture of Germany in the 20th and 21st centuries. A thematic approach will be taken as students study modern German culture.

Latin Program

Latin I (CPA/CP) 5 credits
Students are introduced to the Latin language through the reading of Latin passages. Students will learn the basic elements of Latin grammar and syntax. Students are introduced to Roman history, culture, geography, and daily life by following the story of a typical Roman family living in 80 A.D. Vocabulary is enhanced through an introduction to Latin roots and word derivatives.

Latin II (CPA/CP) 5 credits
Students continue to develop their translation skills as they are introduced to more advanced grammatical constructions. Students further their study of Roman history, culture, geography, and daily life with the story about a typical Roman family. Vocabulary is enhanced as students broaden their knowledge of Latin roots and word derivatives.

Latin II (H) 5 credits
In this accelerated course, students will continue to develop their translation skills as they are introduced to more advanced grammatical constructions. Students further their study of Roman history, culture, geography, and daily life, with the story of a typical Roman family. Vocabulary is developed as students broaden their knowledge of Latin roots and word derivatives. A greater emphasis is placed on sight translations.

 
Spanish Program

Spanish I: Basic Vocabulary and Culture (CP) 5 credits
This course is designed for students with a documented language-based or other disability, a significant reading deficit, and/or low scores on standardized tests Students will learn basic vocabulary and structures within the context of a variety of topics as well as the customs and cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. Each topic will be presented in several modalities.

Spanish I (CPA/CP) 5 credits
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of the Spanish language and culture. Students will learn to communicate using basic grammatical structures and vocabulary in the context of everyday situations. They will engage in a variety of listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities to support the development of their communicative skills, with the focus being on listening and speaking.

Spanish I (H) 5 credits
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of the Spanish language and culture at an accelerated pace. Students will learn to communicate in Spanish using grammatical structures and vocabulary in the context of everyday situations. They will also engage in a variety of listening, speaking, reading and writing activities to support the development of their communicative skills, with the focus being on listening and speaking.

Spanish II: Practical Vocabulary and Culture (CP) 5 credits
This course is designed for students with a documented language-based learning disability. Students will learn practical vocabulary and related customs for a variety of situations most commonly found in daily interactions.

Spanish II (CPA/CP) 5 credits
Students will continue to learn to communicate in Spanish using more complex structures and extensive vocabulary in the context of a wider variety of situations. Although the focus on listening and speaking will continue, a greater emphasis will be placed on the development of reading comprehension and writing skills.

Spanish II (H) 5 credits
In this accelerated course, students will learn to use complex structures and extensive vocabulary in more varied situations. Although the focus on listening and speaking will continue, a greater emphasis will be placed on the development of reading comprehension and writing skills.

Spanish III (CPA/CP) 5 credits
This intermediate level course is designed to meet the requirements of the five framework standards: communication, connections, cultures, comparisons, and communities. Using a variety of materials, including legends, children's stories, and selected authentic short prose, students will refine their speaking and writing skills, their reading comprehension skills, and their listening comprehension skills.

Spanish III (H) 5 credits
At this intermediate level, students will read authentic texts and refine their listening skills. Students will further develop their speaking skills while increasing their writing skills with attention to the use of complex tenses and the interpretation of texts.

Spanish IV (CPA/CP) 5 credits
Students will continue to polish their communicative skills as they explore the origins of Hispanic cultures, and Hispanic literature and art.

Spanish IV (H) 5 credits
This fast-paced course is designed for students who are planning to continue their studies of Spanish at the AP level. Students will continue to polish their communicative skills as they explore the origins of Hispanic cultures, and Hispanic literature and art.

Spanish V (CPA) 5 credits
This course will focus on culture and language as represented in contemporary Latin American and Spanish film and literature. It will discuss the history of the Southwest and explore current events in the Hispanic world. Latino life in the United States, Hispanic influences in American music and art, and Hispanic culture are highlighted. Discussions will center on immigration and assimilation issues, as Hispanic culture becomes more and more integrated into mainstream American culture.

AP Spanish Languageand Culture 5 credits
This class is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam. Students who take this class are expected to take the AP exam in the spring. It will focus on extemporaneous speaking, listening comprehension of extended discourse, writing using complex linguistic structures, and reading contemporary authentic texts of different genres.

AP Spanish Literatureand Culture 5 credits
This class is offered to those students who have successfully completed the AP Spanish Language course. In this course, students will study the literature of Spain and Latin America. They will learn how to compare and contrast the themes in the literature. Students will be assigned analytical writing assignments and oral presentations on the readings, authors, and historical/literary periods.