Languages

  • AP French Language 12

    The AP French Language and Culture course emphasizes communication (understanding and being understood by others) by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills in real-life situations. This interactive class allows students to develop language skills and learn about a variety of topics related to the francophone culture. Learning activities include listening and reading comprehension, writing and…

  • AP Spanish Language 12

    The AP Spanish Language course emphasizes communication (understanding and being understood by others) by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills in real-life situations. This interactive class allows students to develop all of their language skills and learn about a variety of topics related to the Hispanic culture. Learning activities include listening and reading comprehension, writing…

  • Beginner Mandarin

    This course covers all language competencies: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will develop these skills by immersing themselves in a Mandarin-rich classroom environment supported by visual aids such as posters, signs, and gestures. Language acquisition is fostered through storytelling and engaging classroom discussions. Cultural exploration is an integral part of the course. Activities include…

  • Spanish 11

    This course explores the connection between language and culture while providing the opportunity to improve all language skills in a very interactive way. Students develop their skills in reading and listening comprehension, as well as in (creative) writing and oral communication. Students learn through interactive stories and novels that include all the basic grammatical structures…

  • Beginner Spanish

    This course will offer students who did not begin Spanish studies in previous grades the opportunity to pursue them at the secondary level. It is a course for beginners, designed for anyone with limited or no Spanish knowledge who wants to learn. The proficiencies acquired through the study of Spanish at this level will equip…

  • Spanish 9

    This course is designed to accommodate both beginners to the language and students who have had some previous Spanish instruction. Listening, speaking, and writing skills are emphasized, along with a sound grammatical understanding. Students will be introduced to Spanish through storytelling, which will facilitate genuine language acquisition. Most of the instruction in this course is…

  • French 10

    Reading and listening comprehension, creative writing, and oral expression are developed throughout the course, with regular exploration of cultures and perspectives from Francophone countries. Students are assessed through a combination of individual work and collaborative projects. Learning is supported through interactive stories and novels that incorporate the core grammatical structures needed to become confident, effective…

  • French 11

    This course targets all areas of language competency—reading, writing, speaking, and listening—using an acquisition-based approach. The emphasis is on acquiring language naturally rather than through isolated grammar drills or vocabulary lists. Students will have many opportunities to build on and extend their existing language skills through novel studies, cultural explorations, personal and formal writing, interactive…

  • French 12

    This course targets all areas of language competency—reading, writing, speaking, and listening—through an acquisition-based approach that emphasizes natural language development rather than isolated grammar drills and vocabulary lists. Learning activities include novel studies, cultural investigations, personal and formal writing, interactive games, and dictées. Students will also extend their learning beyond the classroom through experiences such…

  • French 9

    This course is designed to accommodate both beginners to the language and students who have had some previous French instruction. Listening, speaking, and writing skills are emphasized, along with a sound grammatical understanding. Students will be exposed to French through storytelling, which will facilitate genuine language acquisition. Any student who already speaks or has studied…