Grades 9-12
The study of foreign languages is essential for students to be able to communicate their thoughts and ideas with peoples of different nationalities and ethnic groups. Language studies also contribute to students' respect for individuals, their cultural differences, the interdependence of people, and the contributions of other cultures to the development of our own nation and culture.
Courses in individual foreign languages taken in the middle grades will count toward fulfilling graduation requirements.
If you need additional information on Foreign Languages contact Maria Still at mstill@vbschools.com.
FRENCH I (FL 5110)
GERMAN I (FL 5210)
SPANISH I (FL 5510)
Japanese I (FL 5850)
Russian I (FL 5410)
One credit, One year, Grades 9-12
Students begin the sequential development of communicative skills. They use the language for oral and written communication, interpretation of spoken and written information, and presentations to audiences of listeners and readers. In addition, culture is an integral part of any meaningful language use.
FRENCH II (FL 5120)
GERMAN II(FL 5220)
SPANISH II(FL 5520)
Japanese II (FL 5860)
Russian II (FL 5420)
One credit, One year, Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: French I, German I, Spanish I, Japanese I, Russian I
Students continue the sequential development of all communicative skills. They use the language for oral and written communication, interpretation of spoken and written information, and presentations to audiences of listeners and readers. In addition, culture is an integral part of any meaningful language use.
FRENCH III (FL 5130)
GERMAN III (FL 5230)
SPANISH III (FL 5530)
Japanese III (FL 5870)
Russian III (FL 5430)
One credit, One year, Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: French II, German II, Spanish II, Japanese II, Russian II
Students continue to develop their competency using all communicative skills. They use the language for oral and written communication, interpretation of spoken and written information, and presentations to audiences of listeners and readers. In addition, culture is an integral part of any meaningful language use.
FRENCH IV (FL 5140)
GERMAN IV (FL 5240)
SPANISH IV (FL 5540)
One credit, One year, Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: French III, German III, Spanish III
Students continue to increase their proficiency using all communicative skills. They use more sophisticated language for oral and written communication, interpretation of spoken and written information, and presentations to audiences of listeners and readers. In addition, culture is an integral part of any meaningful language use.
FRENCH V (FL 5150)
GERMAN V (FL 5250)
SPANISH V (FL 5550)
One credit, One year, Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: French IV, German IV, Spanish IV
Students become increasingly proficient in their ability to use all communicative skills. They use more sophisticated language for oral and written communication, interpretation of spoken and written information, and presentations to audiences of listeners and readers. In addition, culture is an integral part of any meaningful language use.
LATIN I (FL 5310)
One credit, One year, Grades 9-12
Students are introduced to the culture and institutions of the Romans as they begin to read, understand, and interpret Latin. In addition, they use oral skills, listening and writing to assist them in the development of their reading skills. Students gain an appreciation of the Roman contributions to Western civilization and the Latin influence on the development of the English language.
LATIN II (FL 5320)
One credit, One year, Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Latin I
Students increase their ability to read, understand, and interpret Latin. They continue to use oral skills, listening, and writing to assist them in the development of their reading skills. English word derivation, Roman mythology, history, and culture are integral parts of the learning process.
LATIN III (FL 5330)
One credit, One year, Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Latin II
Students continue to develop competency in their ability read, understand, and interpret Latin. They increase their historical and cultural knowledge of the Romans through extensive readings in authentic Latin literary selections. Their study of English derivatives continues with an emphasis on more complex words and word families.
LATIN IV (FL 5340)
One credit, One year, Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Latin III
Students increase their ability to read, understand, and interpret Latin. They study Vergil; the Augustan age; and the history, mythology, and other elements pertinent to the Aeneid. An increasingly sophisticated understanding of English derivatives is acquired through the analysis of Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
LATIN V (FL 5350)
One credit, One year, Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Latin IV
Students explore various literary styles and become acquainted with several Latin authors through a survey of Latin literature, a review of major grammatical forms, and continued study of English word derivatives.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT FRENCH LANGUAGE (FL 5160)
ADVANCED PLACEMENT GERMAN LANGUAGE (FL 5260)
ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH LANGUAGE (FL 5560)
One credit, One year, Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: French IV or V, German IV or V, Spanish IV or V
These college-level courses prepare students to take the Advanced Placement language examination. Students use language for active communication and expand their ability to express ideas with fluency and accuracy in both spoken and written language. In addition, they develop the ability to understand spoken language in various contexts and use extensive and sophisticated vocabulary for reading current and traditional texts.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT LATIN: VERGIL (FL 5360)
One credit, One year, Grades 10-112
Prerequisite: Latin IV or V
This college-level course prepares students to take the Advanced Placement examination. Students develop the ability to read, translate, understand, analyze, and interpret the required selections of the Aeneid.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT LATIN: LATIN LITERATURE (FL 5361)
One credit, One year, Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Latin IV or V
This college-level course prepares students to take the Advanced Placement Latin Literature examination. Students develop the ability to read, translate, understand, analyze, and interpret the required selections from Catullus and from one of the following authors: Ovid, Horace, or Cicero.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) FRENCH LITERATURE (FL5161)
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) SPANISH LITERATURE (FL5562)
One credit, One year, Grades 11 and 12
Prerequisites: AP French Language AP Spanish Language
These college-level courses prepare students to take the Advanced Placement literature examination. The courses introduce students who have advanced language skills to the formal study of a representative body of literary texts in French or Spanish. They will participate actively in discussions on literary topics, as well as formulate and express critical opinions and judgments while using correct oral and written language. In addition, emphasis will be placed on the critical analysis of the form and content of selected literary works.
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