The Spanish I course is designed to expand upon the basic vocabulary and context of the language learned in Introduction to Spanish. This course is open to students who would like to Spanish. Spanish I stresses reading, writing, and speaking of Spanish together with comprehension of the spoken word.  Students study additional vocabulary and grammar concepts needed to converse in the language. 

Spanish II helps students further develop basic skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. Students should attain the Intermediate-Mid level as described in the ACTFL provisional proficiency guidelines. This course is open to students who have successfully completed Spanish I.

Spanish III is designed for students who desire to broaden their grasp of advanced Spanish grammar and vocabulary. Students develop more sophisticated skills in listening comprehension, speaking, writing, and reading and develop a broader foundation in grammar skills and vocabulary. Exposure to Spanish cultural values will be an integral part of the course. This course is open to students who have successfully completed Spanish II. 

Spanish IV is open to students who have completed Spanish III and who desire to broaden their advanced language skills. Students utilize the target language both orally and in writing to gain an understanding of the history and literature of the Spanish-speaking world. Students develop foreign language proficiency transferable to a variety of careers and/or further language study at the collegiate level. This course is open to students who have successfully completed Spanish III. 

AP Spanish Language students practice perfecting their Spanish speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. They study vocabulary, grammar, and cultural aspects of the language, and then apply what they’ve learned in extensive written and spoken exercises. By the end of the course, students will have an expansive vocabulary and a solid, working knowledge of all verb forms and tenses. The equivalent of a college-level language course, Spanish V prepares students for the AP examination and for further study of the Spanish language, culture, or literature. Prerequisites: 4 years of Spanish or equivalent native fluency.

French I is designed to expand upon the basic vocabulary and context of the language learned in Introduction of French. It is open to 9th graders who have successfully completed the introductory course (1/2 year) in the Junior High, and to grade 10, 11, and 12 students who have reviewed the basic concepts covered in the introductory course. French I emphasizes the necessary skills of reading, writing, and speaking in French, together with the comprehension of the spoken word. Students study additional grammar and vocabulary concepts through story-telling and comprehensible input.

French II helps students further develop basic skills in listening and reading comprehension, speaking, writing, and cultural understanding. Students focus on communication in the past tense and focus on grammar with a whole language learning approach. Students are evaluated on their performance in the skills of speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. This course is open to students who have successfully completed French I. 

French III is designed for students who desire to broaden their grasp of advanced French grammar and vocabulary. This class will be a combined class with French IV/Honors.  Students will read daily to build vocabulary and grammar concepts. Through discussion of the novels and authentic texts, students will be exposed to French and Francophone culture and enhance their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Because this class is combined, the material used will rotate on an every other year basis to insure that students are not completing the same material twice. This course is open to students who have successfully completed French II.

This is a combined class with French III. Due to the weighted nature of this course, students should expect to review all elements covered in French III and refine their skills through classwork and independent work.  Students will read daily to build vocabulary and grammar concepts. Through discussion of the novels and authentic texts, students will be exposed to French and Francophone culture and enhance their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Because this class is combined, the material used will rotate on an every other year basis to insure that students are not completing the same material twice. This course is open to students who have successfully completed French III.

German I is a course intended for students who have completed the Introduction to German course in grade 8, or for those who would like to begin studying the German language. The focus is on speaking and comprehension, as well as developing reading and writing skills in German. 

German II combines the study of grammar, vocabulary, and culture.  The primary emphasis is on communication in the foreign language. Learners should attain the Intermediate-Mid level as described in the ACTFL provisional proficiency guidelines. This course is open to students who have successfully completed German I.

German III is a continuation of German II in the areas of grammar, vocabulary, and culture. This course places more emphasis on reading and writing German. Students develop more sophisticated skills in listening comprehension, speaking, and reading as they acquire a broader foundation in grammar skills and vocabulary. Exposure to German cultural values is an integral part of the course. This course is open to students who have successfully completed German II. 

German IV is a course in which students utilize the target language both orally and in writing to gain an understanding of the history and literature of the German-speaking world. The focus is on reading, writing, and speaking German without the use of English. Students develop foreign language proficiency transferable to a variety of careers and/or further language study at the collegiate level. This course is open to students who have successfully completed German III.

German V is designed to develop student language proficiency in a seminar conducted almost exclusively in German. The course is an approved advanced placement course through the College Board and prepares students for the advanced placement test in the spring of the year. Course materials encompass a variety of materials including film, magazines, newspapers, CD's, the internet, and books. Another valuable resource is our partnership school in Mossberg, Germany. While AP German V is essentially literature based, the course continues the world language focus on effective real-life communication. The course is recommended for all German students interested in pursuing careers in international business, translating, world literature, world history, or international affairs. Students interested in earning college credit for their language proficiency are strongly urged to consider this course. Prerequisite: 4 years of German or equivalent native fluency.

Latin II is a course which expands students' knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and which gradually introduces more advanced concepts. Students further develop word analysis skills as they study Greek prefixes, suffixes, and bases. The students read and study the literary works and contributions of Roman writers, especially Caesar. Advanced translations include the story of Jason and the Argonauts and several Trojan War readings.  The readings include some in their original forms. This course is open to students who have successfully completed Latin I.

Latin III is a course that strongly emphasizes grammatical and vocabulary development as well as Roman cultural and historical contributions.  Students study original selections from Ovid's Metamorphoses and Vergil’s Aeneid as well as selections from the Roman historians Tacitus and Suetonius.  Students continue to develop word analysis skills through a study of Greek and Roman prefixes, suffixes, and bases. This course is open to students who have successfully completed Latin II.

Latin IV is a course that strongly emphasizes grammatical and vocabulary development as well as Roman cultural and historical contributions. Completion of the Anderson and Groton Latin text and readings is a course requirement. Additional readings include selections by Vergil, Tacitus, Tibullus, and Livy. This course is open to students who have successfully completed Latin III.