ITV French I – Year Course *Intensive Homework* - Grade 11 – 12

(Value: 1 credit for the entire year – Academic Elective)

A study of the French language and culture through conversation and reading. Students will converse daily in French, learn about the French people and the activities of their daily lives.

 

ITV French II – Year Course            *Intensive Homework*   - Grade 12

Prerequisite: French I

(Value: 1 credit for the entire year – Academic Elective)

An advanced study of the French language. Students considering post secondary education are recommended to take this course, as two years of foreign language are required at more and more universities. 

 

ITV German I – Year Course         *Intensive Homework*    - Grade 11 – 12

(Value: 1 credit for the entire year – Academic Elective)

Prerequisite: Students must have a minimum “B” average in previous language courses, or permission of the instructor to enroll. The German I course is an introduction to the German language, history, customs and culture through daily interactive studies of grammar, vocabulary, reading, speaking, listening and writing. Diction and enunciation are also taught. Students must be self-motivated and willing to follow instructions. Emphasis is on verbal and written communication and instructions are presented via TV, textbooks, workbooks, CDs, the Internet, and Videos.

 

ITV German II - Year Course       * Intensive Homework*    - Grade 12

(Value: 1 credit for the entire year – Academic Elective)

Prerequisite: German I

The grammatical themes of German I are reviewed and treated in a more profound way. Two new tenses are introduced: the future (proper as opposed to conversational) and the imperfect. Texts, tapes, vocabulary and general tenor become more sophisticated and writing in the foreign language plays a more important part. Students are expected to read, discuss and write about menus, schedules, newspaper clippings, films, plays, current events, other countries and choices and situations which relate to young people.

 

ITV Sign Language I – Year Course      * Intensive Homework*   - Grade 11 – 12

(Value: 1 credit for the entire year – Academic Elective)

Participants will learn the manual alphabet, signed numbers, sign vocabulary, and develop receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language (ASL). Students will interact with a variety of people, assistive devices, and an animal from the Deaf Culture. Students will perform in ASL at various school functions. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to communicate effectively in basic signed conversations and be familiar with the values of the Deaf Community.

ITV Sign Language II – Year Course     *Intensive Homework*   - Grade 12

(Value: 1 credit for the entire year – Academic Elective)

Prerequisite: Sign Language I

Students will improve their expressive and receptive signing skills and be able to communicate effectively in most social situations. The Deaf Culture will be stressed and students will communicate with students during field trip experiences. Students will perform throughout the term in school activities. Students will read a book about a deaf individual and research current deaf personalities.    Students in ASL II have the opportunity to perform in a Signed Theater in the spring. 

 

Remedial Course – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Quarter   Grade 9 – 12

(Monday – Thursday) A remediation class is offered only to a student who has made an honest attempt to pass the original semester class. We feel that by having the student put in an additional 30 hours of work in that subject they would earn the lowest possible passing semester grade. St. Croix Central will offer four remediation classes, one each quarter. They will be Language Arts, Social Studies and Basic Math Skills. Term offerings, subject to change.

            Term 1: Social Studies Remediation – (Value: ½ credit – Social Studies)

            Term 2: Language Arts Remediation – Value: ½ credit – Language)

            Term 3: Math Remediation – (Value: ½ credit – Math)

            Term 4: Language Arts Remediation – Value: ½ credit – Language)

Students will work on basic skills during class time. Students must have thirty hours of seat time plus successfully complete all assignments.