This is a beginning class where students are taught standard Spanish grammar and vocabulary with particular emphasis on integrating the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course introduces beginning level vocabulary, verbs and grammar by means of dialogs, conversations and readings. Students will be introduced to the Hispanic countries and their cultures.

Course Length: All Year.
Requirement Fulfilled: Spanish 1 fulfills the Modern Language requirement for Form II or for Form III transfer students.

This course continues the Spanish language acquisition began in Spanish I. More complex grammatical structures and vocabulary are presented. Students are expected to be able to express themselves on a range of everyday topics in the present, past and future. Students also learn to express opinions and give recommendations in the subjunctive mood. Students are presented with a more in-depth knowledge of Spanish-speaking culture. Spanish is the primary language spoken in class.

Course Length: All Year.
Requirement Fulfilled: Spanish 2 fulfills Modern Language requirement for Form III or for new Form III-IV transfer students.
Prerequisite: Spanish 1 for Form III; Placement exam for Form III-IV transfer students.

This intermediate-level course is designed to review and refine the four basic skills emphasized in the introductory courses. More advanced grammatical structures and abstract vocabulary relating to basic political, social, and ecological themes are presented. Students are exposed to extracts of Spanish literature and short authentic articles from periodical literature. The class is conducted in Spanish. Qualifying students are sponsored to become part of The Spanish National Honor Society.

Course Length: All Year
Requirement Fulfilled: Spanish 3 fulfills Modern Language requirement for Form IV. Spanish 3 completes the Modern Language requirement for Form V transfer students.
Prerequisite: Spanish 2; Placement exam for new Form IV-V transfer students.

The class focuses on building and reinforce listening and speaking skills. Students will also learn more about the culture of Spanish-speaking countries and Hispanic literature through selections written by different writers. Grammar will be reinforced through compositions and activities; verbal skills will continue to develop through class discussions and exams. This class is taught in Spanish. Qualifying students are sponsored to become part of The Spanish National Honor Society.

Course Length: All Year.
Requirement Fulfilled: Fulfills Modern Language requirement for Form V.
Prerequisite: Spanish 3 for Form V; Placement exam for new Form V transfers.

This course will prepare the student for the AP Spanish Language and Culture examination. Students will be expected to integrate and synthesize their language skills to a level of general competency and fluency in the areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing. The course will include a general review of grammar, readings from newspapers, short stories, literary selections plus movies and audio-recordings in the target language. Qualifying students are sponsored to become part of The Spanish National Honor Society.

Course Length: All Year.
Requirement Fulfilled: Fulfills Modern Language requirement for Form V or VI.
Prerequisite: 85% or higher grade in the previous Spanish class taken or departmental approval.

Fall Semester

Through authentic readings, videos, and class discussions in the target language, students are introduced to the formal study of Peninsular Spanish, Latin American, and U.S. Hispanic literature. Spanish Literature and Culture is a one-semester course that aims to develop students’ critical reading and analytical writing skills in Spanish. This class will be conducted entirely in Spanish appropriate to this level and covers the entire official AP Spanish Literature and Culture reading list. Qualifying students are sponsored to become part of The Spanish National Honor Society. This course serves as the prerequisite for AP Spanish Literature.

Course Length: One semester.
Requirement Fulfilled: Elective for Forms V and VI.
Prerequisite: AP Spanish Language and Culture or placement test and departmental approval.

Spring Semester

AP Spanish Literature and Culture is the second part of a two-semester course designed to introduce students to the formal study of Peninsular Spanish, Latin American, and U.S. Hispanic literature. The course aims to develop students’ critical reading and analytical writing skills in Spanish as well as their ability to make interdisciplinary connections. The class is conducted entirely in Spanish and uses the official AP Spanish and Culture reading list. Qualifying students are sponsored to become part of The Spanish National Honor Society.

AP Option: Taken in sequence with the prerequisite course Spanish Literature and Culture - Fall Semester, this course satisfies the requirements for Advanced Placement, and the students will be required to take the AP Spanish Literature and Culture exam. Without the prerequisite, the student will receive credit for Spanish Literature and Culture without the AP designation.

Students will be able to:

1.Improve written and oral expression in Spanish and expand vocabulary.

2.Identify different literary periods and movements in Spanish and Latin American Literature in relation to historical and cultural periods.

3.Compare and contrast how representative authors from Spanish-speaking countries employ different literary genres.

4.Write reaction papers using technical terminology in the analysis of different types of narratives, such as poetry, short stories, plays and novels.

5.Present critical analyses of works of literature.

Course Length: One semester.
Requirement Fulfilled: Elective for Forms V and VI.
Prerequisite: Spanish Literature and Culture - Fall Semester or AP Spanish Language and Culture or placement test and departmental approval.

French 1 is the introductory-level course in a multi-level curriculum. Students are taught standard French grammar and vocabulary with particular emphasis on integrating the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 

Course Length: All Year
Requirement Fulfilled: Fulfills Modern Language requirement for Form II or for Form III transfer students.

French 2 is the second half of an introductory course that builds on the skills acquired in French I. More complex grammatical structures and vocabulary are presented. Students are expected to be able to express themselves on a range of everyday topics. Students are presented with a more in-depth knowledge of French-speaking culture. 

Course Length: All Year
Requirement Fulfilled: Fulfills Modern Language requirement for Form III or for new Form III-IV transfer students.
Prerequisite: French 1 for Form III; Placement exam for Form III-IV transfer students.

French 3 is an intermediate-level course designed to review and refine the four basic skills emphasized in the introductory courses. More advanced grammatical structures and abstract vocabulary relating to basic political, social, and ecological themes are presented. Students are exposed to extracts of French literature and short authentic articles from periodical literature.

Course Length: All Year
Requirement Fulfilled: Fulfills Modern Language requirement for Form IV and completes the Modern Language requirement for Form V transfer students.
Prerequisite: French 2; Placement exam for Form IV-V transfer students.

This is the second part of the intermediate course focusing on grammar, reading and composition skills with an important speaking and listening component. The principal objective of the course is to integrate the communication skills of students in activities that deepen students’ knowledge of French culture and history. By the end of the course, students should achieve competence in some advanced skills and structures.

Course Length: All Year
Requirement Fulfilled: Fulfills the Modern Language requirement for Form V.
Prerequisite: French 3 for Form V; Placement exam for Form V transfers.

This course is designed to prepare students for the AP French Language examination. Students will be expected to raise their language skills to a superior level of proficiency and fluency in the four major skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening through a variety of authentic readings, videos and audio-recordings. The class will be conducted in French.

Course Length: All Year
Requirement Fulfilled: Fulfills Modern Language requirement for Form V or VI

The Arabic 1 course introduces students to the Arabic alphabet and its mastery, as well as speaking, listening, writing, and learning about the cultural diversity of the Arab world. The course is Standards based (students learn, practice, and are assessed on very clear linguistic goals). These benchmarks are aimed to provide students with instruction that touches on the Communication, Community, Comparison, Culture, and Connection standards put forward by *ACTFL (the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).

Course Length: All Year
Requirement Fulfilled: Fulfills Modern Language requirement for Form II students

This course is a continuation of the foundation built in Arabic 1. Students will continue their progress by practicing spoken Arabic through dialogues and skit-scenarios during class time as well as listening and reading. Students will primarily practice Egyptian Arabic, but will also be introduced to the Levantine dialect while continuing learning Arab culture through poetry and music.

Course Length: All Year
Requirement Fulfilled: Fulfills Modern Language requirement for Form III students

This course is a continuation of the skills learned in Arabic 2. Students will now be expected to ask and answer questions with intermediate level proficiency and pronunciation, write responses in both colloquial and MSA Arabic as well as recognize the cultural differences between the Arab countries (fashion, food, art, etc.) Students will also work on their presentation skills while listening to authentic materials such as poems, music, videos, and television show clips.

Course Length: All Year
Requirement Fulfilled: Fulfills Modern Language requirement for Form IV students.

This course continues the emphasis on all four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing with student participation in Arabic around 90% of the time. Concentration is placed on delivering presentations, debating/explaining one's viewpoint, dialogues, negotiations, watching Arabic television programs, and enhancing one's ability to maintain extended discourse and accurately use idiomatic expressions.

Course Length: All Year
Requirement Fulfilled: Fulfills Modern Language requirement for Form V students.