In the 21st century, knowing a second language is not only beneficial, but necessary for success in life. The continual globalization of the world’s economy is bringing diverse cultures and communities into more frequent contact with each other. The case of global travel and the internet have collapsed the distance that once kept the world’s communities separate. From the corporate marketplace to the individual consumer, from pre-schools to universities, from the beach vacationer to the global jet setter, the world community has become integrated and interdependent. Institutions of higher learning are scrutinizing applicants to identify future leaders. Employers and businesses are seeking applicants who can navigate the modern global economy. It is through learning another language that students can develop skill sets. Learning another language also provides many other benefits including greater academic achievement, greater cognitive development, and more positive attitudes towards other languages and cultures. Simply put, language learning is necessary for students to effectively function in the modern global society.
World Languages Department Head: Colin Quinn (ext. 33316)
Graduation Requirements
All students are required to earn 1 unit in a language for graduation unless language exempt. Students who successfully completed two years of study in middle school and passed the World Language Checkpoint A Proficiency Examination in a language have earned 1 unit. Students pursuing a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation must earn three units of language and pass the Comprehensive Checkpoint B Proficiency Examination in a language.
FRENCH 1
0359 Full Year 1 Credit Grades 9-12
This introductory course places an emphasis on developing strong communication skills while learning about the culture of the Spanish speaking world. This course may be used to fulfill the proficiency language requirement for graduation.
FRENCH 2
0358 Full Year 1 Credit Grades 9-12
Students continue to develop communication skills and cultural awareness. Topics and themes are expanded to facilitate a greater development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Culture is embedded in each unit to give students a better understanding of French speaking people and cultures.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all three: 7th grade course, 8th grade course and Checkpoint A exam or French 1.
FRENCH 3
0354 Full Year 1 Credit Grades 10-12
Students continue to expand communication skills and cultural awareness. Topics and themes will strengthen listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Culture is embedded in each unit to give students a better understanding of French speaking people and cultures. The Checkpoint B Comprehensive Exam for Regents credit is given at the end of the course.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 2.
FRENCH 4
0352 Full Year 1 Credit Grade 11-12
This course offers students the opportunity to increase their proficiency, prepare for college language requirements, and enjoy the language and culture. Projects, research, music, films, and literature broaden student understanding of the language and French speaking cultures. Students may register for this course as Intermediate French 1/French 201 and take the course as dual credited through a university partner for college credit. Students will begin preparation for the New York State Seal of Biliteracy in this course.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 3
College credit: SUNY Adirondack. Fee required for college credit. Students may opt to take the course for high school credit only.
FRENCH 5
(University in the High School Program)
0350 Full Year 1 Credit Grade 12
In this course students begin to reach for advanced proficiency in the language and cultural knowledge. Projects, research, music, films, and literature broaden student understanding of the language and French speaking cultures. Students may register for this course as Intermediate French 2/French 202 and take the course as dual credited through a university partner for college credit. Students will have the opportunity to achieve the New York State Seal of Biliteracy for graduation distinction.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of French 4.
College credit: SUNY Adirondack. Fee required for college credit. Student may opt to take the course for high school credit only.
SPANISH 1
0376 Full Year 1 Credit Grades 9-12
This introductory course places an emphasis on developing strong communication skills while learning about the culture of the Spanish speaking world. This course may be used to fulfill the proficiency language requirement for graduation.
SPANISH 2
0374 Full Year 1 Credit Grades 9-12
Students continue to develop communication skills and cultural awareness. Topics and themes are expanded to facilitate greater development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Culture is embedded in each unit to give students towards a better understanding of Spanish speaking people and cultures.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all three: 7th grade course, 8th grade course and Checkpoint A exam or Spanish 1.
SPANISH 3
0370 Full Year 1 Credit Grades 10-12
Students continue to expand communication skills and cultural awareness. Culture is embedded in each unit to give students a better understanding of Spanish speaking people and cultures. The Checkpoint B Comprehensive Exam for Regents credit is given at the end of the course.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Checkpoint A requirements.
SPANISH 4
0368 Full Year 1 Credit Grades 11-12
This course offers students the opportunity to increase their proficiency, prepare for college language requirements, and enjoy the language and culture. Projects, research, films, and literature broaden student understanding of the language and Spanish speaking cultures. Students may register for this course as Intermediate Spanish 1/Spanish 201 and take the course as dual credited through a university partner for college credit. In the spring, students demonstrate their work through a World Languages Cultural Project. Students will also begin preparing to achieve the New York State Seal of Biliteracy in this course.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 3.
College Credit: SUNY Adirondack. Fee required for college credit. Students may opt to take the course for high school credit only.
SPANISH 5
0366 Full Year 1 Credit Grade 12
In this course students begin to reach for advanced proficiency in the language and cultural knowledge. Projects, research, music, films, and literature broaden student understanding of the language and Spanish speaking cultures. Students may register for this course as Intermediate Spanish 2/Spanish 202 and take the course as dual credited through a university partner for college credit. In the spring, students will again demonstrate their work through World Languages Cultural Project. Students will have the opportunity to achieve the New York State Seal of Biliteracy for graduation distinction.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish 4.
College Credit: Fees required for college credit. Students may opt to take the course for only high school credit.
LATIN 4 UHS
(University in the High School Program)
0392 Full Year 1 Credit Grades 11-12
Attain an even greater appreciation of all things Latin. Embark on a course that is equivalent to a second or even third year college course. College credit may even be earned by enrolling in the UHS course through the University of Albany. Students can also earn the New York State Seal of Biliteracy. Make your high school transcript stand out from the crowd by having a four-year sequence in the most useful of the classical languages.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Latin 3 or its equivalent.
College Credit: University at Albany. Fee required for college credit. Students may opt to take the course for high school credit only.
EACH ONE TEACH ONE
0383 1 Semester .5 Credit Grades 11-12
EOTO is a one semester course where juniors and seniors will teach French, Latin, or Spanish at the elementary schools in the district. The first five weeks of the semester, students are in a class at the high school where they learn how to create lesson plans, create materials, and learn about teaching. The rest of the semester students will travel to an elementary building during the class time to teach 20-minute lessons to elementary students. They will continue to meet as a class occasionally to work on plans and activities and discuss their lessons. Interested students should be accomplished in the language, have excellent attendance and be responsible and willing to represent the high school well in the community.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the World Languages three-year sequence (study through level 3.)
ENGLISH AS A NEW LANGUAGE FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
STAND-ALONE ENL
English as a New Language (ENL) for English Language Learners. Students receive instruction to acquire academic and social language needed for success in core content classes and beyond. Stand-Alone ENL is typically held in the ENL classroom with the ENL teacher and ELL students. Students are not taken out of core classes to receive Stand-Alone ENL.
INTEGRATED ELA/ENL
This course is for English Language Learners of all levels of English proficiency and their peers. The ENL and ELA instructors co-teach English Language Arts that includes strategies to assist all students with various lessons.