FRENCH I
In the first four units the students will concentrate on learning new sounds and on learning to use some of the basic grammatical patterns of the language. To gain conversational control of the new sound system the students will recite dialogues by repeating after a model and will also work with pronunciation. The teacher is the primary model, but additional models will be provided on tapes. Reading will be introduced after the students have gained audio lingual control of the sound and structure patterns presented. The study of francophone culture, history, and civilization is presented. Freshmen must have had at least a "B" average in French on the junior high level and have teacher approval to take French 1 in the ninth grade.

FRENCH II
The oral approach to pattern practice is continued from French 1. However, dialogues are substituted by basic sentences taken from each reading session. Complex grammatical patterns are introduced. The grammatical construction of these patterns is explained in detail. The study of francophone culture, history, and civilization continues.

FRENCH III
French 3 provides practice in all stages of language learning (listening, speaking, reading and writing). There is a unit of study in French phonetics and the French novel Le Petit Prince is presented. The study of francophone culture, history, and civilization continues. The student must read a French novel (one per semester) chosen by teacher. To qualify, a student must have Mrs. Armstrong's permission, exhibit maturity to be able to work with minimum amount of supervision, and have at least a B+ average in French.

FRENCH IV
French 4 provides practice in all stages of language learning (listening, speaking, reading, writing). Computer assisted study is being incorporated to review verb tense. A review of French literature from the Middle Ages to the Twentieth Century is presented. The student must read a French novel (one per semester) chosen by teacher. To qualify, a student must have Mrs. Armstrong's permission, exhibit maturity to be able to work with minimum amount of supervision, and have at least a B+ average in French.

SPANISH I
Elementary listening and reading, speaking, and writing skills are the focus of level one Spanish. Pronunciation, grammar, and intonation practice help the student point a basic vocabulary toward active use of Spanish as a language. As these skill-getting efforts improve, they move into skill-using communications: (1) oral conversations of phonetically acceptable language; (2) reading graded and language-controlled materials; (3) listening to Spanish and writing the spoken word accurately in Spanish; and (4) listening tasks of increasing difficulty. The cultural component included words, phrases, and ideas connected with daily life such as greetings, school life, time/money/numbering, and simple geography.

SPANISH II
Level 2 begins with a review of Level 1. To the skills of listening, speaking, basic grammar, and phonology are added those of syntax mastery, expanded vocabulary, reading, and writing. Students learn to: (1) express themselves in group settings; (2) read and comprehend explanatory materials in Spanish; (3) write in Spanish short paragraphs and letters using correct idiom; and (4) listen to and comprehend information from oral Spanish. Culture study includes a view of history, government, and civilization of Spanish-speaking societies.

SPANISH III
Level 3 expands the Spanish skills begun in lower levels, especially those of speaking and writing. Here the students' growing facility in Spanish allows original ideas and interests a new outlet. Class work consists of expository reading, including culture studies in major art, music, literature, and history trends in Spanish-speaking societies. Ideally, this level is conducted primarily in Spanish. The student must read a Spanish novel (one per semester) chosen by teacher. To qualify, a student must have Mrs. Valley's permission, exhibit maturity to be able to work with minimum amount of supervision, and have at least a B+ average in Spanish.

SPANISH IV
Level 4 is an advanced reading course providing a broad survey of major Spanish authors. Emphasis continues on communication skills: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Contemporary cultural topics in newspapers, magazines, and other media flesh out the major trends of thought for Spanish-speaking people. The student must read a Spanish novel (one per semester) chosen by teacher. To qualify, a student must have Mrs. Valley's permission, exhibit maturity to be able to work with minimum amount of supervision, and have at least a B+ average in Spanish.