| Japanese 1 and 2 - In this course, students will acquire basic skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in Japanese with an emphasis on reading and writing the characters (Hiragana and Katakana). Students will be able to converse about themselves, their daily life, family, likes and dislikes, etc. in both present and past tenses. In addition, some Kanji will be introduced in Japanese 2, both for recognition and production. Cultural topics will also be introduced and discussed.
Japanese 3 and 4 - Students will be able not only to express themselves in more sophisticated ways both in terms of vocabulary and different modes of verbs (progressive, etc.), but also to interact with people in more intricate ways (requests, prohibition, permission, etc.). An emphasis will be placed on writing in paragraphs. More Kanji will be introduced. Cultural information will be key to using the language appropriately.
Japanese 5H and 6H - Students will be able to talk about their opinions, obligations, and ability to do things, not only in personal context but also in broader contexts such as national and global levels. Students will read, discuss and write about cultural topics by comparing and contrasting Japanese culture and other cultures. Learning Kanji will be key to success in this course. Students will be prepared to take the Regents examination by the end of the year.
Japanese 7 and 8, Advanced Placement - This course prepares students for the AP Japanese Language and Culture Examination. All instruction will be project-based. Students will be able to have discussions and debates with clear statements backed by opinions and reasons. Frequent writing assignments will be paired with oral presentations. Completing regular Kanji, vocabulary and grammar assignments will be key to success in this course.
Romance Language Course Offerings
French 1 and 2
Italian 1 and 2
Spanish 1 and 2
In the first year of Romance Languages, students will be introduced to French, Italian, or Spanish culture and language. Students will be expected to speak in the target language, and almost all instruction will take place in the target language, at a very basic level. Students will learn fundamental grammar items such as the present tense of regular and irregular verbs, basic adjectives, indefinite and definite articles, and basic vocabulary including colors, numbers, weather, and the family.
French 3 and 4
Italian 3 and 4
Spanish 3 and 4
French 5H and 6H
Italian 5H and 6H
Spanish 5H and 6H
The third year of Romance Language study culminates in a Regents examination. Much of third year is a review of first and second year grammatical items. In addition to past grammar and vocabulary, the subjunctive and conditional tenses are studied. Regents preparation is built into this third year course. For the Regents examination, students are expected to hold two separate conversations with their teacher entirely in the target language. In addition, the test evaluates reading, listening and writing skills.
Italian 7 and 8, Advanced Placement
French 7 and 8, Advanced Placement
Spanish 7 and 8, Advanced Placement
The fourth year of Romance Language study is the Advanced Placement course. This course follows the College Board's syllabus and is a rigorous, college-level course. Students in this class should be prepared for a challenging work load and a great amount of outside study time. This course is also excellent preparation for the SAT II examinations in French, Italian, or Spanish.
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