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Many of the more selective colleges may require or prefer that a student have foreign language credits for entrance. In addition, foreign language is often required to satisfy degree requirements. The State Regents Diploma requires three years in one language or two years of Latin plus two years of another language. LSU-Baton Rouge requires two years of the same language.

Students with previous formal study or native speaking ability in French or Spanish may take a state proficiency examination for credit in French I or Spanish I. A score of 75% on this challenging written and tape recorded exam will earn credit and a designation of "S" (satisfactory) on the student's transcript. Request for the examination must be submitted by the parent to the middle school principal by April 15. The tests will be administered at central office during the first week following the end of the current school year.

FRENCH I - general, full year, 1 credit. Prerequisite: None

This course stresses listening comprehension and speaking through the use of dialogue development and oral description. Fundamentals of grammar are included in each unit. Reading and writing of simple material are included. Cultural supplements include learning traditional French songs, doing reports on famous French people, and studying French-speaking countries.

FRENCH II - enriched, full year, 1 credit. Prerequisite: French I

This course is a continuation of dialogue development with advanced grammar, reading, and writing. There is a varied vocabulary for comprehension. Compositions are written. Cultural supplements include research projects on French-speaking countries and reports on the provinces of France. It is strongly recommended that the student have at least a "C" average in French I.

FRENCH III - enriched, full year, 1 credit. Prerequisite: French II

Vocabulary is emphasized along with conversing, reading, and writing. Advanced grammar is continued and all the tenses are used. Cultural supplements include research on the artists of the French-speaking world: musicians, painters, sculptors, writers, poets. Reading French short stories is included.

FRENCH IV - enriched, full year, 1 credit. Prerequisite: French III

Four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing are used in original works such as themes, reports, critiques, and letter writing. Each unit has a cultural approach including Haiti, Quebec, and Africa. Le Petit Prince and L'Etranger are read and critiqued in French. There is a continuation of the study of French Culture.

LATIN I - general, full year, 1 credit. Prerequisite: None

This course stresses fundamental grammar and syntax, derivation study, and reading and writing of simple material. In addition, it introduces the culture and civilization of the ancient Roman Empire.

LATIN II - enriched, full year, 1 credit. Prerequisite: Latin I

This course is a continuation of the basic Latin skills with greater emphasis on development of reading and writing skills. Minor mythology is studied, while translations range from Caesar to poetry.

LATIN III - enriched, full year, 1 credit. Prerequisite: Latin II

This course is the reading of Cicero's orations, including the famous speeches against Cataline. The course continues to stress syntax and derivation.

LATIN IV - enriched, full year, 1 credit. Prerequisite: Latin III

This course involves reading from authors such as Sallust, Livy, Virgil and Ovid. The course continues to stress syntax and deviation.

SPANISH I - general, full year, 1 credit. Prerequisite: None

Spanish I offers an introduction to Spanish through the use of dialogue development and conversational situations. It stresses listening, comprehension, and speaking as it presents the fundamentals of Spanish grammar. Reading and writing of simple materials are introduced, as well as the culture and geography of Spanish-speaking countries.

SPANISH II - enriched, full year, 1 credit. Prerequisite: Spanish I

Spanish II is a continuation of listening and speaking skills previously developed, with greater vocabulary development and more advanced grammar, reading and writing. Students expand their knowledge of culture. It is strongly recommended that the student have at least a C average in Spanish I and begin study of literature through short readings.

SPANISH III - enriched, full year, 1 credit. Prerequisite: Spanish II

Spanish III emphasizes vocabulary and continues the formal study of grammar to an advanced level, with increased vocabulary development and more advanced reading and writing. Major authors are read. Students do individual and group projects in Spanish.

SPANISH IV - enriched, full year, 1 credit. Prerequisite: Spanish III

Students study the prose and poetry of Hispanic writers and do individual and group projects. Spanish IV reviews grammar as the need arises.