4012 French 2
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
40 weeks
Exam: Local
Offering: Full year
Prerequisites: French 1
Reading Level: Average
This course begins where students left off in French 1. Students build upon their vocabulary and focus on the grammatical structures of language. Students participate in a variety of activities to increase their ability to speak, listen, read, and write in the target language. Students continue to develop their knowledge of French speaking countries, their cultures and traditions.
4011 French 2A
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
40 weeks
Exam: Local
Offering: Full year
Prereq: French 1 and teacher rec.
Reading Level: Average/High
This fast-paced course covers material from French 2 and French 3 in one year. Students are selected based on teacher recommendation during 8th grade. Students broaden their vocabulary through the use of more advanced grammatical structures. This course is taught in the target language.
4022 French 3
Grade: 10, 11, 12
40 weeks
Exam: Local
Offering: Full year
Prerequisites: French 2
Reading Level: Average
This course is a continuation of French 2 with emphasis given to the development of conversational skills, reading and listening comprehension and vocabulary development. The target language is used in the writing of controlled and semi-controlled compositions and to discuss certain cultural concepts.
4032 French 4
Grade: 10, 11, 12
40 weeks
Offering: Full year
Reading Level: Average/High
Prerequisites: French 3/French 2A
Exam:Checkpoint B Regional exam
The course spirals around topics covered in French 2 & 3. The curriculum is designed to reinforce previously learned language structures and strengthen students’ communicative competence. There is a strong emphasis on developing students’ speaking and writing. French is used extensively in the classroom.
4041 French 5
Grade: 11, 12
40 weeks
Exam: Local
Offering: Full year
Prerequisites: French 4
Reading Level: Average/High
French 5 is recommended for students who have completed French 4 and a minimum of 2 years of high school French. This course is an intermediate college level course that requires students to use French to read, discuss and write about French and Francophone literature, film and current events. With the exception of complex grammar concepts, this course is taught in French and students are required to use French when addressing other students or the instructor. Students can choose to enroll in this course for four college credits through the University in High the School Program at SUNY Albany. ($160) (SUNY Albany Intermediate French 4 credits, AFRE 200). Financial assistance may be available for students who qualify for the free and reduced lunch program.
4051 French 6
Grade: 12
40 weeks
Exam: Local
Offering: Full year
Prerequisites: French 5
Reading Level: Average/High
French 6 is recommended for students who have completed French 5 and a minimum of 3 years of high school French. This course is an intermediate college level course that requires students to use French to read, discuss and write about French and francophone literature, film and current events. With the exception of complex grammar concepts, this course is taught in French and students are required to use French when addressing other students or the instructor. Students can choose to enroll in this course for four college credits through the University in the High School Program at SUNY Albany. ($160) (SUNY Albany Intermediate French 4 credits, AFRE 201). Financial assistance may be available for students who qualify for the free and reduced lunch program.
4102 Spanish 1
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
40 weeks
Exam: Local, Proficiency
Offering: Full year
Prerequisites: None
Reading Level: Average
This course is an introduction to the use of authentic Spanish and the cultural aspects of Spanish-speaking people. Special emphasis is placed on conversational skills.
4112 Spanish 2
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
40 weeks
Exam: Local
Offering: Full year
Prerequisites: Spanish 1
Reading Level: Average
This course begins where students left off in Spanish 1. Students build upon their vocabulary and focus on the grammatical structures of language. Students participate in a variety of activities to increase their ability to speak, listen, read, and write in the target language. Students continue to develop their knowledge of Spanish speaking countries, their cultures and traditions.
4113 Spanish 2A
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
40 weeks Exam: Local
Offering: Full year
Prerequisites: Spanish 1 and teacher recommendation
Reading Level: Average/High
This course includes Spanish 2 and 3 curriculum and is taught at an accelerated pace. Students are placed by teacher recommendations and by performance in their classes in grade 8. Only the Spanish language will be used in class with special emphasis on reading, portfolio projects, compositions, skits, and the use of authentic materials and culture. Prior to the end of the year, teachers will recommend whether students will go into Spanish level 3 or 4.
4122 Spanish 3
Grade: 10, 11, 12
40 weeks
Exam: Local
Offering: Full year
Prerequisites: Spanish 2
Reading Level: Average
Students become familiar with more language and grammatical structures. The target language is used in writing compositions, and in discussing cultural concepts. Emphasis is on the development of conversational skills, reading and listening comprehension and vocabulary development.
4132 Spanish 4
Grade: 10, 11, 12
Exam: Checkpoint B
Offering: Full year
Reading Level: Average/High
Prerequisites: Span 3 or 2A
Audio-lingual skills are stressed through reading and listening comprehension, supplementary reading, Spanish culture and grammar review with Spanish being used extensively in the classroom.
4141 Spanish 5
Grade: 11, 12
40 weeks
Exam: Local
Offering: Full year
Prerequisites: Spanish 4
Reading Level: Average/High
Recommended for students who plan to continue language study in college. Special emphasis is on conversational skills and the ability to read and appreciate Spanish literature. Synthesis of grammar and vocabulary learned in previous Spanish courses is an integral part of this college level course. Spanish is used exclusively in the classroom. Students who wish to receive four college credits may opt to do so by paying college tuition to the University at Albany UHS program. ($160) (SUNY Albany, Intermediate Spanish 4 credits, ASPN 200). Financial assistance may be available for students who qualify for the free and reduced lunch program.
4151 Spanish 6
Grade: 12
40 weeks
Exam: Local
Offering: Full year
Prerequisites: Spanish 5
Reading Level: Average/High
Recommended for students who plan to continue language study in college. Special emphasis is on conversational and writing skills and the ability to read/appreciate written work. Students who wish to receive four college credits may opt to do so by paying college tuition.Students can choose to enroll in this course for four college credits through the University in High School Program at SUNY Albany.
Course is taught exclusively in Spanish. ($160) (SUNY Albany, Intermediate Spanish 4 credits, ASPN 201). Financial assistance may be available for students who qualify for the free and reduced lunch program.
4231 German 4
Grade: 10,11, 12
40 weeks
Offering: Full year
Reading Level: Average/High
Prerequisites: German 3
Exam: Checkpoint B Reg. exam
Audio-lingual skills are stressed through reading and listening comprehension, supplementary reading from authentic sources, German culture, and grammar review with German being used almost exclusively in the classroom.
4241 German 5
Grade: 11.12
40 weeks
Exam: Local
Offering: Full year
Prerequisites: German 4
Reading Level: Average/High
Special emphasis is on conversational skills and the ability to read and appreciate written work. Students who wish to receive three college credits may opt to do so by paying college tuition. ($160) (SUNY Oswego, Intermediate Ger 1, Ger 201). Financial assistance may be available for students who qualify for the free and reduced lunch program.
4312 Italian 2
Grade: 9
40 weeks
Exam: Local
Offering: Full year
Prerequisites: Italian 1
Reading Level: Average
Audio-lingual skills are stressed with increased emphasis placed on reading skills, conversations, compositions and vocabulary. Consistent use of Italian will be required in class.
4322 Italian 3
Grade: 10
40 weeks
Offering: Full year
Reading Level: Average
Prerequisites: Italian 2
Exam: Checkpoint B Reg. exam
This course is designed to develop greater proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Italian, while broadening understanding of Italian culture. Selected readings, cultural videos, projects of interest, and group discussions will be included. Emphasis will be placed upon written skills through a variety of compositions. Students will be required to work on a series of online projects. Consistent use of Italian will be required in class.
4332 Italian 4
Grade: 11-12
40 weeks
Exam: Local
Offering: Full year
Prerequisites: Italian 3
Reading Level: Average
Recommended for students who plan to continue language study in college. Special emphasis is on conversational skills and the ability to read and appreciate written work. Students will be required to work on a series of online projects. Students who wish to receive four college credits may opt to do so by paying tuition to the University in the High School Program through SUNY Albany.. ($160) (SUNY Albany, Intermediate Italian 3 credits, AITA 103). Financial assistance may be available for students who qualify for the free and reduced lunch program.
4452 ENL CONTENT
Grade: 9/10, (Course number 4424)
11/12 (Course number 4425)
40 weeks
Offering: Full year
This course is specially designed for non-native speakers of English who have been identified as English Language Learners (ELL) according to the state-approved identification assessment (the NYSITELL). Placement after the first year in the program will be based on NYSITELL scores. *Credit will be offered for up to two years in the same level.
4335 American Sign Language (ASL I)
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
ASL crosses over all groups of people and helps us to be more inclusive. Students will learn to communicate using ASL, while learning about: occupations that use signing, how to identify a home that is deaf-friendly, connect with deaf students through face-to-face and video communication, deaf sporting organizations, explore and analyze artwork by deaf artists, and much more. This is a silent class; all communication happens through sign.
4336 American Sign Language (ASL II)
Grade: 10, 11, 12
40 weeks
Prerequisites: ASL I
This class is a continuation of ASL I. Students need to have completed ASL I in order to enroll. Students will advance their skills and become more fluent in their communication with members of the Deaf community. This is a silent class as students will communicate through sign. ASL II is mandatory for students who are working towards Checkpoint B completion for graduation.
4337 American Sign Language (ASL III)
Grade: 10, 11, 12
40 weeks
Prerequisites: ASL I & II