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COURSE TITLE (411)	Spanish 1B
LEVEL	Remedial
GRADE(S)	10
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course utilizes an aural-oral approach to the beginning learning of Spanish with a very fundamental level of grammar at a slow pace. An introduction to the Spanish-speaking people is given.
PREREQUISITE	Recommendation of the Guidance Department.

COURSE TITLE (413)	Spanish 1R
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	9, 10, 11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course offers a combination of the aural/oral traditional approach to learning Spanish with emphasis on listening and speaking. Fundamental grammar is an integral part of this course. An introduction to the culture of the Spanish-speaking people is included.
PREREQUISITE	Recommendation of the Guidance Department. Upperclassmen who already have a language need Curriculum Specialist approval

COURSE TITLE (415)	Spanish 1H
LEVEL	Honors
GRADE(S)	9, 10, 11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course offers a combination of the aural/oral traditional approach to the learning of Spanish. The emphasis is placed on the skills of listening and speaking. Basic grammar and an introduction to the Hispanic culture are presented. The ultimate end of this course is an extensive and thorough Spanish foundation.
PREREQUISITE	Recommendation of the Guidance Department. Upperclassmen who already have a language need Curriculum Specialist approval

COURSE TITLE (419)	Spanish 1 AC
LEVEL	Accelerated
GRADE(S)	9, 10, 11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course offers a combination of the aural/oral traditional approach to the learning of Spanish. The emphasis is placed on the skills of listening and speaking. Basic grammar and an introduction to the Hispanic culture are presented. An intensive study of vocabulary is included. The ultimate end of this course is an extensive and thorough Spanish foundation.
PREREQUISITE	Recommendation of the Guidance Department.

COURSE TITLE (423)	French 1
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	9, 10, 11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course offers a combination of the aural/oral traditional approach to learning French with emphasis on listening and speaking. A fundamental grammar study is an integral part of this course. An introduction to the culture of the French-speaking people is included. The CD-Rom that accompanies the text, as well as Internet use, is integrated into the course.
PREREQUISITE	Recommendation of the Guidance Department. Upperclassmen who already have a language must have Curriculum Specialist approval.

COURSE TITLE (425)	French 1 Honors
LEVEL	Honors
GRADE(S)	9, 10, 11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course offers a combination aural/oral traditional approach to learning French. Strong emphasis is placed on the skills of listening, speaking, simple reading comprehension, and written expression. A grammar study as well as an introduction to the culture of the Francophone countries is presented. The ultimate goal of this course is to establish a strong foundation in the study of the French language and a genuine appreciation of French culture and the ethnic diversity of the Francophone community. The CD-Rom and audiocassettes that accompany the text, as well as Internet use, are an integral part of the course.
PREREQUISITE	Recommendation of the Guidance Department. Upperclassmen who already have a language must have Curriculum Specialist approval.

COURSE TITLE (427)	Italian 1
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	9, 10, 11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course offers a combination of the aural/oral traditional approach to learning Italian with emphasis on listening and speaking. A fundamental grammar study is an integral part of this course. An introduction to the culture of the Italian-speaking people is included. Internet usage is also a part of the course.
PREREQUISITE	Recommendation of the Guidance Department. Upperclassmen who already have a language must have Curriculum Specialist approval.

COURSE TITLE (431)	Spanish 2B
LEVEL	Remedial
GRADE(S)	10, 11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course continues the aural-oral aspects of Spanish 1 Remedial. A review of the present tense of regular and irregular verbs begins the course. The formation of the preterit tense is studied. A fundamental study of grammar is emphasized and importance is given to vocabulary building. The skills of speaking, listening and reading are further developed. The culture of the Spanish-speaking people continues to be studied. The CD-ROM that accompanies the text is part of the course.
PREREQUISITE	Successful completion of Spanish 1 Remedial.

COURSE TITLE (433)	Spanish 2R
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	10, 11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course continues the aural/oral traditional approach of Spanish 1 Regular with emphasis on listening, speaking and reading. Grammar study and review are integral parts of this course. All indicative tenses are studied. The culture of the Spanish-speaking world continues to be emphasized.
PREREQUISITE	Successful completion of Spanish 1 Honors or Spanish 1 Accelerated or a grade of "C" or better in Spanish 1 Regular

COURSE TITLE (435)	Spanish 2H
LEVEL	Honors
GRADE(S)	9, 10, 11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course continues the aural/oral traditional approach of Spanish 1 Honors. All the indicative tenses are studied and the subjunctive mood is introduced. Added emphasis on conversation and aural comprehension in Spanish, simple exercises in composition and reading passages are part of the course work. The culture of the Spanish-speaking world continues to be an integral part of this course
PREREQUISITE	Completion of Spanish 1 Honors with a grade of B or better or Spanish 1 Accelerated with a grade of C+ or better or present teacher approval, Freshmen choosing this course must take department placement test

COURSE TITLE (437)	Spanish 2RA
LEVEL	Regular Adapted
GRADE(S)	10, 11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course continues the aural/oral traditional approach of Spanish 1 Regular. An intensive review of the grammar learned in Spanish 1 will be emphasized. The Preterit and Progressive tenses are studied. The skills of speaking and listening are stressed. The culture of the Spanish-speaking people is further emphasized. This course is not designed to prepare a student for Spanish 3 Regular. The CD-ROM that accompanies the text is part of the course.
PREREQUISITE	Completion of Spanish 1 Regular with a grade of D or teacher recommendation.

COURSE TITLE (439)	Spanish 2AC
LEVEL	Accelerated
GRADE(S)	9, 10, 11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course continues the aural/oral traditional approach of Spanish 1 Accelerated. All the indicative tenses and the subjunctive mood are studied. Added emphasis on sustained conversation and aural comprehension in Spanish, simple exercises in composition and lengthier reading passages are part of the course work. An intensive study of idioms is included. The culture of the Spanish-speaking world continues to be an integral part of this course. The CD-ROM that accompanies the text is part of the course.
PREREQUISITE	Completion of Spanish 1 Accelerated with a grade of B+ or better or Curriculum Specialist approval.

COURSE TITLE (441)	French 2H
LEVEL	Honors
GRADE(S)	9, 10, 11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course offers an intensive review of the fundamental materials learned in French 1 Honors. A higher-level grammar and verb study, along with critical thinking, will lead to more accurate oral proficiency. Idiomatic expressions will be introduced. The CD-Rom and audiocassettes that accompany the text, as well as cooperative learning, will enhance these conversational skills. The cultural diversity of the Francophone community will be further explored via text and Internet integration. A portfolio will be established.
PREREQUISITE	Completion of French 1 Honors with a B or better, French 1 Regular with a B+ or better or present teacher approval.

COURSE TITLE (443)	French 2R
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	9, 10, 11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course continues the aural/oral traditional approach of French 1 Regular, with emphasis on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Grammar study and review are integral parts of this course. All indicative tenses are included as well as cultural study and exercises in simple conversation. The CD-ROM that accompanies the text is also part of the course.
PREREQUISITE	Successful completion of French 1 Regular

COURSE TITLE (447)	Italian 2R
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	9, 10, 11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course continues the aural/oral traditional approach of Italian 1 with emphasis on listening, speaking and reading. Grammar study and review are integral parts of this course. All indicative tenses are included as well as cultural study and exercises in simple conversation. Internet usage is also a part of the course.
PREREQUISITE	Successful completion of Italian 1

COURSE TITLE (453)	Spanish 3R
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	10, 11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The skills of speaking and listening will receive greater emphasis. There will be a review of all major grammar points and all the indicative tenses. The subjunctive mood is introduced and studied. Lengthier reading passages and simple exercises in writing are part of the course. A study of the culture of Spain is included. The CD-ROM that accompanies the text and Internet usage is part of the course
PREREQUISITE	Successful completion of Spanish 2 Honors or a grade of "C" or better in Spanish 2 Regular

COURSE TITLE (455)	Spanish 3H
LEVEL	Honors
GRADE(S)	10, 11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The skills of speaking and listening will be emphasized. There will be a review of all major grammar points and all the indicative tenses. The subjunctive mood will be studied in more depth. Lengthier reading passages are also part of the course. Simple exercises in composition will be undertaken. A more detailed study of the culture of Spain is also included. Internet usage is also part of the course
PREREQUISITE	Successful completion of Spanish 2 Honors with a grade of B or better or a grade of B+ or better in Spanish 2 Regular

COURSE TITLE (457)	Spanish 3AC
LEVEL	Accelerated
GRADE(S)	10, 11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will emphasize speaking and conversation. Aural comprehension and writing skills will be further developed. Selections of Spanish stories will be read. All subjunctive and indicative tenses are reviewed. Grammar points are studied more intensively as an integral part of the language. A more detailed study of the culture of Spain is included. Internet usage is also part of the course.
PREREQUISITE	Completion of Spanish 2 Accelerated with a grade of "B+" or better or Curriculum Specialist approval

COURSE TITLE (463)	French 3R
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	10, 11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be further emphasized. There will be a thorough review of the grammar covered in French 1 and 2. New verb tenses will include the imperfect, future and conditional; the subjunctive mood will be introduced. Portfolio work will continue. A more detailed study of the culture of France, with emphasis on the city of Paris, is included. Cooperative learning will enhance conversational skills. CD-Rom, audiocassettes, and Internet work are integral to the course.
PREREQUISITE	Completion of French 2 with a grade of "C" or better

COURSE TITLE (465)	French 3 H
LEVEL	Honors
GRADE(S)	10, 11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The goal of this course is to establish more accurate French proficiency, along with the skill of reading for pleasure. More meaningful context will enhance longer conversational exchanges. A higher-level grammar study will take place. New Verb tenses will include the imperfect, future, conditional, and pluperfect; the subjunctive mood will be introduced. Reading comprehension will include critical thinking skills. The city of Paris will be explored via the Internet. CD-Rom work is now more creative, with established pieces added to portfolios.
PREREQUISITE	Completion of French 2R with a grade of B+, French 2H with a B.

COURSE TITLE (467)	Italian 3R
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	10, 11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The skills of speaking and listening will be further emphasized. There will be a review of all major grammar points and all the indicative tenses. The subjunctive mood will be studied. Various stories in Italian will be read. Simple exercises in composition will be undertaken. A more detailed study of the culture of Italy is included. Internet usage is also part of the course.
PREREQUISITE	Completion of Italian 2 with a grade of "C" or better

COURSE TITLE (469)	Italian 3H
LEVEL	Honors
GRADE(S)	10, 11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This full-emersion course provides students with an opportunity to develop their linguistic as well as communicative competencies in Italian. Designed for students that demonstrate strong academic commitment and interest in Italian, students will continue to explore the Italian language and culture through thematic units. All indicative tenses and the subjunctive are covered. A strong emphasis is placed on spoken Italian and vocabulary development. Readings are designed to broaden students’ knowledge of Italy: includes reading and discussion of modern texts, conversation, composition, grammar instruction and cultural activities.
PREREQUISITE	Successful completion of Italian 2H with an average of B, or Italian 2R with an average of A, and permission of the instructor.

COURSE TITLE (472)	World Lang. TA Semester 1
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	12
CREDITS	2.5
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students in this elective course function as teacher aides and assist students in a one-to-one or small group setting. In addition, articles will be read dealing with methods of teaching foreign language and various educational topics. Students must also enroll in Selected Topics in Education, Course # 195; see English Department Selections
PREREQUISITE	Students must have completed three years of the language with a grade of B+ or higher. Approval by Curriculum Specialist.

COURSE TITLE (473)	World Language TA Full Year
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students in this elective course function as teacher aides and assist students in a one-to-one or small group setting. In addition, articles will be read dealing with methods of teaching foreign language and various educational topics. Students must also enroll in Selected Topics in Education, Course # 195; see English Department Selections
PREREQUISITE	Students must have completed three years of the language with a grade of B+ or better. Approval by Curriculum Specialist.

COURSE TITLE (475)	Spanish 4H
LEVEL	Honors
GRADE(S)	11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will emphasize advanced conversation with emphasis on the skills of listening and speaking. There will be an intensive review of grammar, all the indicative tenses and the subjunctive mood. Various Spanish idioms will be studied. Short stories will be read. Exercises in writing will be emphasized. An in-depth study of the culture of Latin America will be included. Internet usage is also part of the course. This is the logical follow-up course for students who have completed Spanish 3R.
PREREQUISITE	Completion of Spanish 3 Regular with a grade of "B" or better or Spanish 3 Honors or Spanish 3 Accelerated with a grade of "C+" or better; or present teacher approval

COURSE TITLE (476)	World Lang TA Semester 2
LEVEL	Regular
GRADE(S)	12
CREDITS	2.5
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students in this course function as teacher aides and assist students in a one-to-one or small group setting. In addition, articles will be read dealing with methods of teaching world language and student will summarize these articles and submit them to the teacher. Students must also enroll in Selected Topics in Education, Course # 195; see English Department Selections
PREREQUISITE	Students must have completed three years of the language with a grade of B+ or better and approval by Curriculum Specialist.

COURSE TITLE (477)	AP Spanish
LEVEL	Advanced Placement
GRADE(S)	11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will emphasize advanced conversation with emphasis on the skills of listening and speaking. There will be extensive readings of short stories and poetry. Writing skills will be emphasized. There will be an intensive review of all grammar and emphasis will be placed on Spanish idioms and increased vocabulary. An in-depth study of the culture of Latin America will be included. Oral and written reports in Spanish are required. A person taking this course will be prepared to take the Advanced Placement test in Spanish. Internet usage is also part of the course. NOTE: All students must take the Advanced Placement Test at the end of the course. A non-refundable fee of $65 will be charged at the book sale for this exam. Students are eligible to earn 3 college credits for this course through the Fairleigh Dickinson Middle College Program. Enrollment in the Middle College Program is optional and involves a fee of $200 per course. Registration takes place during the first week of the school year.
PREREQUISITE	Completion of Spanish 3 Accelerated or Spanish 4H with a grade of at least a B+ and with at least a B in speaking; or the approval of the Curriculum Specialist.

COURSE TITLE (483)	French 4H
LEVEL	Honors
GRADE(S)	11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The goal of this course is to establish French proficiency in aural, oral, and written work. An intense grammar review will precede the study of the higher level verb tenses, in both indicative and subjunctive moods. A brief survey of French history will enhance the understanding of certain readings taken from the major literary periods. Longer papers will become part of the final French portfolio. A piece will be read from Les Mis?rables, and culture will include a unit on French Impressionism. Le Petit Prince will be read in the spring. Internet research is integral to this course.
PREREQUISITE	Completion of French 3R with a grade of B+, French 3H with a B

COURSE TITLE (486)	Italian 4H
LEVEL	Honors
GRADE(S)	11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is the next sequential course after Italian 3 Regular. It will emphasize advanced conversation with stress on the skills of listening and speaking. An intensive review of grammar and all indicative tenses and subjunctive mood will be done. Various Italian idioms will be studied. Short stories will be read. Exercises in writing will be emphasized. An in-depth study of the culture of Italy will be included. Internet usage is also a part of the course.
PREREQUISITE	Completion of Italian 3 with a grade of "B" or better or present teacher approval

COURSE TITLE (540)	Virtual High School (Year)
LEVEL	Regular, Honors, Accelerated, AP
GRADE(S)	11, 12
CREDITS	5.0
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Course Catalog is available at www.govhs.org. Working in the Virtual High School environment demands good time management skills. Students participate in group discussion, do group projects, complete papers, and communicate with their teachers and peers located around the world via the internet. Students should take time to visit the Virtual High School site, look through the Course Catalog, select three options, and email Mrs. Andrews. The email of 100 words should indicate why the student is interested in taking online courses, which course(s) he/she is interested in taking and why. This will begin the application process. Mrs. Andrews will contact you with further information. Parents & students can send questions to Mrs. Andrews at nandrews@unioncatholic.org
PREREQUISITE	A desire to experience the online course environment, good time management skills, and a good academic record.

COURSE TITLE (541)	Virtual High School (Sem. 1)
LEVEL	Regular, Honors, Accelerated, AP
GRADE(S)	11, 12
CREDITS	2.5
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Course Catalog is available at www.govhs.org. Working in the Virtual High School environment demands good time management skills. Students participate in group discussion, do group projects, complete papers, and communicate with their teachers and peers located around the world via the internet. Students should take time to visit the Virtual High School site, look through the Course Catalog, select three options, and email Mrs. Andrews. The email of 100 words should indicate why the student is interested in taking online courses, which course(s) he/she is interested in taking and why. This will begin the application process. Mrs. Andrews will contact you with further information. Parents & students can send questions to Mrs. Andrews at nandrews@unioncatholic.org
PREREQUISITE	A desire to experience the online course environment, good time management skills, and a good academic record.

COURSE TITLE (542)	Virtual High School (Sem. 2)
LEVEL	Regular, Honors, Accelerated, AP
GRADE(S)	11, 12
CREDITS	2.5
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Course Catalog is available at www.govhs.org. Working in the Virtual High School environment demands good time management skills. Students participate in group discussion, do group projects, complete papers, and communicate with their teachers and peers located around the world via the internet. Students should take time to visit the Virtual High School site, look through the Course Catalog, select three options, and email Mrs. Andrews. The email of 100 words should indicate why the student is interested in taking online courses, which course(s) he/she is interested in taking and why. This will begin the application process. Mrs. Andrews will contact you with further information. Parents & students can send questions to Mrs. Andrews at nandrews@unioncatholic.org
PREREQUISITE	A desire to experience the online course environment, good time management skills, and a good academic record.