ASL II continues the study of American Sign Language, the history of ASL, and Deaf culture.  Students deepen their knowledge of talking about the passage of time, life events, daily activities, use of descriptive classifiers, verb tenses and storytelling. Students grow their knowledge of ASL vocabulary and their understanding of ASL grammar.

ASL III expands on the study of American Sign Language, the history of ASL, and Deaf culture.  Students extend their understanding of advanced grammar and verb tenses, asking for and giving advice, telling time and discussing the passage of time and giving spatial directions. Students also gain a greater understanding of number inflection and importance of the use of space when communicating through a visual-spatial language.

With the benefit of smaller class sizes, the first two years of French aim to develop students’ proficiency in the four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  In both French I and French II, it is the goal to use the language of St. Francis de Sales and begin acquiring communicative skills from the first day of class.  Students analyze authentic materials, original language samples, and will be exposed to a variety of accents from francophone regions. A wide variety of contextualized tasks is provided to foster growth in the interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication throughout these courses. College Prep (CP) emphasizes basic communicative and comprehension skills. A more extensive working knowledge of basic structures is expected in Accelerated (AC) and Honors (HN) classes.

With the benefit of smaller class sizes, the first year of French aims to develop students’ proficiency in the four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  Our main goal is to use and learn the language of Salesianum’s Oblate founders in many contexts, and students begin acquiring communicative skills from the first day of class. We analyze authentic materials, original language samples, and will be exposed to a variety of accents from francophone regions. A more extensive working knowledge of basic structures is expected in Honors (HN) classes while basic communicative and comprehension skills is expected in Accelerated (AC).

With the benefit of smaller class sizes, the first year of French aims to develop students’ proficiency in the four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  Our main goal is to use and learn the language of Salesianum’s Oblate founders in many contexts, and students begin acquiring communicative skills from the first day of class. We analyze authentic materials, original language samples, and will be exposed to a variety of accents from francophone regions. A more extensive working knowledge of basic structures is expected in Honors (HN) classes while basic communicative and comprehension skills is expected in Accelerated (AC).

Prerequisite for French II: Successful completion of French I or entrance exam scores and/or previous experience, Department approval.

Prerequisite for French II: Successful completion of French I or entrance exam scores and/or previous experience, Department approval.

Prerequisite for French II: Successful completion of French I or entrance exam scores and/or previous experience, Department approval.

Prerequisite: Department approval.

Prerequisite: Department approval.

Prerequisite:  Department approval.

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of French III or French IV, department approval.

The aim of this introductory course is to provide basic grammatical and cultural instruction in Latin and the Roman world. After a brief survey of Latin’s structure as a highly inflected language, students learn to form and use 3 of the 5 Latin noun types (declensions) and the entire indicative mood of all 4 verb conjugations. Students also strengthen English vocabulary from Latin and Greek roots using Quotes of the Day (QOTDs) and Words of the Day (WOTDs). Additionally, the culture of the Roman world is explored at an introductory level, wherein students will learn the basic structure of Roman history beginning with its legendary foundation and continuing through its metamorphosis into the Roman empire. 

The aim of this introductory course is to provide basic grammatical and cultural instruction in Latin and the Roman world. After a brief survey of Latin’s structure as a highly inflected language, students learn to form and use 3 of the 5 Latin noun types (declensions) and the entire indicative mood of all 4 verb conjugations. Students also strengthen English vocabulary from Latin and Greek roots using Quotes of the Day (QOTDs) and Words of the Day (WOTDs). Additionally, the culture of the Roman world is explored at an introductory level, wherein students will learn the basic structure of Roman history beginning with its legendary foundation and continuing through its metamorphosis into the Roman empire. 

In this course, students continue developing their Latin skills, learning more complex structures and forms including the subjunctive mood, indirect statement, participles, and the remaining two noun declensions; by the end of this year, students will be familiar with all major verb and noun forms and will have complete morphological control of the language. There is continued emphasis on strengthening English vocabulary from Greek and Latin roots using QOTDs and WOTDs.. Roman culture is explored in more depth, with an emphasis on the critical developments that take place during the era of the Roman Republic, specifically the Punic Wars and the civil wars in the 1st century BCE. 

In this course, students continue developing their Latin skills, learning more complex structures and forms including the subjunctive mood, indirect statement, participles, and the remaining two noun declensions; by the end of this year, students will be familiar with all major verb and noun forms and will have complete morphological control of the language. There is continued emphasis on strengthening English vocabulary from Greek and Latin roots using QOTDs and WOTDs.. Roman culture is explored in more depth, with an emphasis on the critical developments that take place during the era of the Roman Republic, specifically the Punic Wars and the civil wars in the 1st century BCE. 

This course is designed to give Latin students with a strong grammatical background an introduction to more advanced readings. After a brief review of salient grammatical topics from their first two years of study, students transition to using intermediate readers, complete with ample vocabulary and textual notes, to explore the world of Latin literature. Works and authors which are covered include Caesar, Vergil, Sallust’s Bellum Catilinae and the Res Gestae Divi Augusti, as well as selections from Ovid’s Metamorphoses and the poetry of Catullus. Culturally, students continue their exploration of the transitional years between the republic and empire, specifically the rise of Octavian/Augustus and his pivotal role in Roman history as the first princeps. Students also continue to hone their vocabulary skills with QOTDs and WOTDs. Prerequisites:  Final grade B in Latin II AC or HN. 

This course is designed to give Latin students with a strong grammatical background an introduction to more advanced readings. After a brief review of salient grammatical topics from their first two years of study, students transition to using intermediate readers, complete with ample vocabulary and textual notes, to explore the world of Latin literature. Works and authors which are covered include Caesar, Vergil, Sallust’s Bellum Catilinae and the Res Gestae Divi Augusti, as well as selections from Ovid’s Metamorphoses and the poetry of Catullus. Culturally, students continue their exploration of the transitional years between the republic and empire, specifically the rise of Octavian/Augustus and his pivotal role in Roman history as the first princeps. Students also continue to hone their vocabulary skills with QOTDs and WOTDs. Prerequisites:  Final grade B in Latin II AC or HN. 

This course builds off the introduction to reading authentic Latin accomplished in the previous year of study by providing students an opportunity to read more complex works in more detail. Authors and works students explore include Catullus, Ovid, Julius Caesar’s De Bello Gallico, and Vergil’s Aeneid. Students continue their study of Roman culture by tracing the history of the Roman empire from its golden age, the Pax Romana and the five “Good Emperors,” to the traumatic Crisis of the Third Century; students end the course by investigating how (or if?) the Roman Empire fell and the long-lasting impact of Rome into the modern age. Students continue to build their vocabulary skills through QOTDs and WOTDs. As this class is primarily focused on translation, it is not open to students who have not taken Latin previously.  Prerequisites: Final grade of B in Latin III AC or HN.   

In the first year of Spanish students build communication and comprehension skills in the target language. Greetings and phrases are introduced and practiced in short dialogues and skits.  Throughout the course, students acquire every-day vocabulary about family, personal life, past times, and school life. Basic grammar structures that focus on present tense are introduced and practiced meaningfully in communication. Speaking, writing, and listening activities are included on a daily basis. The culture and geography of Spanish-speaking countries is introduced and an appreciation of the cultures of Hispanic people is emphasized throughout the year. 

In the first year of Spanish studies students build communication and comprehension skills in the target language. Greetings and phrases are introduced and practiced in short dialogues and skits. Throughout the course, students acquire every-day vocabulary about family, personal life, past times, and school life. Grammar structures that focus on present tense are introduced and practiced meaningfully in communication. Speaking, writing, and listening activities are included on a daily basis. The culture and geography of Spanish-speaking countries is introduced and an appreciation of the cultures of Hispanic people is emphasized throughout the year. College Prep (CP) emphasizes basic communicative and comprehension skills. A more extensive working knowledge of grammar concepts and vocabulary, and higher percentage of target language is expected in Accelerated (AC) and Honors (HN) classes.

In the first year of Spanish studies students build communication and comprehension skills in the target language. Greetings and phrases are introduced and practiced in short dialogues and skits. Throughout the course, students acquire every-day vocabulary about family, personal life, past times, and school life. Grammar structures that focus on present tense are introduced and practiced meaningfully in communication. Speaking, writing, and listening activities are included on a daily basis. The culture and geography of Spanish-speaking countries is introduced and an appreciation of the cultures of Hispanic people is emphasized throughout the year. College Prep (CP) emphasizes basic communicative and comprehension skills. A more extensive working knowledge of grammar concepts and vocabulary, and higher percentage of target language is expected in Accelerated (AC) and Honors (HN) classes.

In the first year of Spanish studies students build communication and comprehension skills in the target language. Greetings and phrases are introduced and practiced in short dialogues and skits. Throughout the course, students acquire every-day vocabulary about family, personal life, past times, and school life. Grammar structures that focus on present tense are introduced and practiced meaningfully in communication. Speaking, writing, and listening activities are included on a daily basis. The culture and geography of Spanish-speaking countries is introduced and an appreciation of the cultures of Hispanic people is emphasized throughout the year. College Prep (CP) emphasizes basic communicative and comprehension skills. A more extensive working knowledge of grammar concepts and vocabulary, and higher percentage of target language is expected in Accelerated (AC) and Honors (HN) classes.

Spanish  for Heritage Learners-AC/HN is designed for native or heritage learners who speak Spanish in their household. In this course students focus on writing and reading skills, and build upon the oral proficiency base that they already possess. The following year they will continue into Spanish III or IV based on recommendation of the course instructor. 

Spanish  for Heritage Learners-AC/HN is designed for native or heritage learners who speak Spanish in their household. In this course students focus on writing and reading skills, and build upon the oral proficiency base that they already possess. The following year they will continue into Spanish III or IV based on recommendation of the course instructor. 

Spanish II courses build upon the  basis of vocabulary and grammar that students have developed in their first year of study of the Spanish language. After a brief review students learn new vocabulary and grammar structures that focus on past tenses. Students learn how to communicate in real life situations discussing travel, vacations, shopping and daily routine. Comprehension and communication skills are emphasized through interpersonal, presentational and interpretive modes of communication.  Speaking, writing, and listening are practiced on a daily basis. Hispanic culture is included in each unit through reading comprehension, videos, student centered activities and presentations.

College Prep (CP) emphasizes basic communicative and comprehension skills. A more extensive working knowledge of grammar concepts and vocabulary, and higher percentage in target language is expected in Accelerated (AC) and Honors (HN) classes.

Spanish II Foundations CP builds upon the  basis of vocabulary and grammar that students have developed in their first year of study of the Spanish language. After a brief review students move on to learning new vocabulary and grammar structures that focus on past tense. Students learn to communicate in real life situations discussing travel, vacations, shopping and daily routine. Comprehension and communication skills are emphasized through interpersonal, presentational and interpretive modes of communication.  Speaking, writing, and listening are practiced on a daily basis. Hispanic culture is included in each unit through reading comprehension, videos, student centered activities and presentations.

Students who stay in the Foundations track complete their language requirement in Spanish III Foundations CP and may not continue into Spanish IV.   

Spanish II courses build upon the  basis of vocabulary and grammar that students have developed in their first year of study of the Spanish language. After a brief review students learn new vocabulary and grammar structures that focus on past tenses. Students learn how to communicate in real life situations discussing travel, vacations, shopping and daily routine. Comprehension and communication skills are emphasized through interpersonal, presentational and interpretive modes of communication.  Speaking, writing, and listening are practiced on a daily basis. Hispanic culture is included in each unit through reading comprehension, videos, student centered activities and presentations.

College Prep (CP) emphasizes basic communicative and comprehension skills. A more extensive working knowledge of grammar concepts and vocabulary, and higher percentage in target language is expected in Accelerated (AC) and Honors (HN) classes.

Spanish II courses build upon the  basis of vocabulary and grammar that students have developed in their first year of study of the Spanish language. After a brief review students learn new vocabulary and grammar structures that focus on past tenses. Students learn how to communicate in real life situations discussing travel, vacations, shopping and daily routine. Comprehension and communication skills are emphasized through interpersonal, presentational and interpretive modes of communication.  Speaking, writing, and listening are practiced on a daily basis. Hispanic culture is included in each unit through reading comprehension, videos, student centered activities and presentations.

College Prep (CP) emphasizes basic communicative and comprehension skills. A more extensive working knowledge of grammar concepts and vocabulary, and higher percentage in target language is expected in Accelerated (AC) and Honors (HN) classes.

Third year of Spanish Foundations CP starts with a more comprehensive review of grammar structures and vocabulary acquired in the previous two years. New grammar concepts are practiced throughout the year, focusing on familiar, formal commands and subjunctive mood. Students learn to communicate using vocabulary about health, technology, housing and chores and get to practice those through dialogues, skits and real life situations.

Culture of Spanish speaking countries is included through various activities, presentations, and projects.  Upon completion of this course, students may not progress into Spanish IV.  

Spanish III brings students from the novice level of oral proficiency, where they are beginning to communicate using basic structures and vocabulary, to the intermediate level, where they can create with language, participate in conversations, and  use Spanish in communication in everyday situations. New grammar concepts are practiced throughout the year, focusing on familiar, formal commands and subjunctive mood. Students learn to communicate using vocabulary about health, technology, housing and chores and get to practice those through dialogues, skits and real life situations. Students are provided with ample opportunities to use the target language in the classroom in communication. Comprehension and communication skills are emphasized through interpersonal, presentational and interpretive modes of communication. Cultural readings and authentic materials are used to give the student a greater awareness of the Hispanic world. Culture of Spanish speaking countries is also included through various presentations, projects, and reading and audio comprehension activities. Upon completion of Spanish III CP, students who have earned final grade A or B+ may progress into Spanish IV AC.

Spanish III brings students from the novice level of oral proficiency, where they are beginning to communicate using basic structures and vocabulary, to the intermediate level, where they can create with language, participate in conversations, and  use Spanish in communication in everyday situations. New grammar concepts are practiced throughout the year, focusing on familiar, formal commands and subjunctive mood. Students learn to communicate using vocabulary about health, technology, housing and chores and get to practice those through dialogues, skits and real life situations. Students are provided with ample opportunities to use the target language in the classroom in communication. Comprehension and communication skills are emphasized through interpersonal, presentational and interpretive modes of communication. Cultural readings and authentic materials are used to give the student a greater awareness of the Hispanic world. Culture of Spanish speaking countries is also included through various presentations, projects, and reading and audio comprehension activities. Upon completion of Spanish III CP, students who have earned final grade A or B+ may progress into Spanish IV AC.

Spanish III brings students from the novice level of oral proficiency, where they are beginning to communicate using basic structures and vocabulary, to the intermediate level, where they can create with language, participate in conversations, and  use Spanish in communication in everyday situations. New grammar concepts are practiced throughout the year, focusing on familiar, formal commands and subjunctive mood. Students learn to communicate using vocabulary about health, technology, housing and chores and get to practice those through dialogues, skits and real life situations. Students are provided with ample opportunities to use the target language in the classroom in communication. Comprehension and communication skills are emphasized through interpersonal, presentational and interpretive modes of communication. Cultural readings and authentic materials are used to give the student a greater awareness of the Hispanic world. Culture of Spanish speaking countries is also included through various presentations, projects, and reading and audio comprehension activities. Upon completion of Spanish III CP, students who have earned final grade A or B+ may progress into Spanish IV AC.

In Spanish IV, students continue to refine grammar, expand vocabulary, and improve communicative ability as well as engage in an in-depth study of the culture and current events of Spanish-speaking countries.  Authentic materials are used to provide stimulus for speaking Spanish in the classroom.  It is expected that class discussions be carried on in the target language with a greater degree of fluency than in the third year. 

In Spanish IV, students continue to refine grammar, expand vocabulary, and improve communicative ability as well as engage in an in-depth study of the culture and current events of Spanish-speaking countries.  Authentic materials are used to provide stimulus for speaking Spanish in the classroom.  It is expected that class discussions be carried on in the target language with a greater degree of fluency than in the third year. 

In AP Spanish Language & Culture, taught exclusively in Spanish, students will improve their proficiency in preparation for the AP Exam of Spanish Language and Culture. Students will analyze and discuss authentic resources including online print, audio, and audiovisual resources, as well as traditional print resources that include literature, essays, and magazine and newspaper articles with the goal of providing a rich, diverse learning experience. They will expand their general and academic vocabulary and linguistic structures as they build proficiency in all modes of communication toward the pre-advanced level. This course may be eligible for college credit through Dual Enrollment.

Course Prerequisite: Successful completion of AP Spanish language with grade A or B, departmental approval required.