Core Courses

Course #411 – French I (Grade 8)
Course #412 – Spanish I (Grade 8)

This full year course focuses on communication, both oral and written. Readings encompass mini-novels written for the beginning foreign language learner, as well as short stories and articles. Vocabulary and grammar are reinforced with computer activities and/or video segments. Culture is presented through videos, actual class celebrations and/or research projects in the library or on the Internet. This class is offered to students in the 8th grade who want to take accelerated language classes at the high school level. Students are required to successfully complete two years of World Language at the high school level, regardless whether or not they take Spanish I or French I at the 8th grade level. It is also offered to 9th grade students.