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World Languages

  • Advanced Placement French Language

    The Advanced Placement Language course prepares students for the AP exam in May, offering a rigorous curriculum equivalent to an intermediate college-level course. Emphasis is placed on deepening grammatical understanding and expanding vocabulary to enhance proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Note: Enrollment in this course requires a commitment to take the AP exam in May, and students are responsible for AP College Board fees. Summer work is required; failure to complete it by the due date will result in reassignment to another course. Prerequisite: Exceptional language skills demonstrated in Level 3.1 or 4.1, teacher recommendation, and a 92% average. Departmental approval required.
  • Advanced Placement Italian Language

    The Advanced Placement Language course prepares students for the AP exam in May, offering a rigorous curriculum equivalent to an intermediate college-level course. Emphasis is placed on deepening grammatical understanding and expanding vocabulary to enhance proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Note: Enrollment in this course requires a commitment to take the AP exam in May, and students are responsible for AP College Board fees. Summer work is required; failure to complete it by the due date will result in reassignment to another course. Prerequisite: Exceptional language skills demonstrated in Level 3.1 or 4.1, teacher recommendation, and a 92% average. Departmental approval required.
  • Advanced Placement Spanish Language

    The Advanced Placement Language course prepares students for the AP exam in May, offering a rigorous curriculum equivalent to an intermediate college-level course. Emphasis is placed on deepening grammatical understanding and expanding vocabulary to enhance proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Note: Enrollment in this course requires a commitment to take the AP exam in May, and students are responsible for AP College Board fees. Summer work is required; failure to complete it by the due date will result in reassignment to another course. Prerequisite: Exceptional language skills demonstrated in Level 3.1 or 4.1, teacher recommendation, and a 92% average. Departmental approval required.
  • French I (.1)

    A fundamental study of a foreign language encompassing the implementation and improvement of the skills involved in listening, speaking, reading and writing. An introduction to the culture and civilization is included.
  • French I (.2)

    A fundamental study of a foreign language encompassing the implementation and improvement of the skills involved in listening, speaking, reading and writing. An introduction to the culture and civilization is included.
  • French II (.1)

    This course is a continuation of the previous year’s foreign language study emphasizing further development in the student’s ability to speak, understand, read and write correct idiomatic language. Included is further study of verb forms and grammatical structures, in addition to an expansion of vocabulary. The study of culture and civilization is continued.
  • French II (.2)

    This course is a continuation of the previous year’s foreign language study emphasizing further development in the student’s ability to speak, understand, read and write correct idiomatic language. Included is further study of verb forms and grammatical structures, in addition to an expansion of vocabulary. The study of culture and civilization is continued.
  • French III (.1)

    This course continues to develop the student’s knowledge of the language by reviewing and expanding structural patterns. Instruction emphasizes more detailed practice in speaking and writing. Reading selections are drawn from various sources. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
  • French III (.2)

    This course continues to develop the student’s knowledge of the language by reviewing and expanding structural patterns. Instruction emphasizes more detailed practice in speaking and writing. Reading selections are drawn from various sources. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
  • French IV (.1)

    This course is designed for the more advanced student. Emphasis continues on increasing the student’s conversational ability, reviewing and expanding important principles of grammar, and introducing the student to literary analysis through selected readings. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

  • French IV (.2)

    This course is designed for the more advanced student. Emphasis continues on increasing the student’s conversational ability, reviewing and expanding important principles of grammar, and introducing the student to literary analysis through selected readings. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

  • French V (.1)

    This course is designed to maintain and further develop the proficiency attained in AP Language. Focused on advanced students, it emphasizes a deeper understanding of grammar and vocabulary to strengthen students’ ability to communicate effectively and comprehend both spoken and written language. Prerequisite: Successful completion of AP Language and departmental approval.
  • French V (.2)

    The course is designed to help maintain the level of proficiency attained in level IV (.1 or .2). Emphasis is placed on increasing the student’s conversational ability, reviewing and expanding important principles of grammar, and introducing the student to literary analysis through selected readings. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
  • Italian I (.1)

    Each course is a fundamental study of a foreign language encompassing the implementation and improvement of the skills involved in listening, speaking, reading and writing. An introduction to the culture and civilization is included.
  • Italian I (.2)

    Each course is a fundamental study of a foreign language encompassing the implementation and improvement of the skills involved in listening, speaking, reading and writing. An introduction to the culture and civilization is included.
  • Italian II (.1)

    Each course is a continuation of the previous year’s foreign language study emphasizing further development in the student’s ability to speak, understand, read and write correct idiomatic language. Included is further study of verb forms and grammatical structures, in addition to an expansion of vocabulary. The study of culture and civilization is continued.
  • Italian II (.2)

    Each course is a continuation of the previous year’s foreign language study emphasizing further development in the student’s ability to speak, understand, read and write correct idiomatic language. Included is further study of verb forms and grammatical structures, in addition to an expansion of vocabulary. The study of culture and civilization is continued.
  • Italian III (.1)

    This course continues to develop the student’s knowledge of the language by reviewing and expanding structural patterns. Instruction emphasizes more detailed practice in speaking and writing. Reading selections are drawn from various sources. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
  • Italian III (.2)

    Each course continues to develop the student’s knowledge of the language by reviewing and expanding structural patterns. Instruction emphasizes more detailed practice in speaking and writing. Reading selections are drawn from various sources. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
  • Italian IV (.1)

    Each course is designed for the more advanced student. Emphasis continues on increasing the student’s conversational ability, reviewing and expanding important principles of grammar, and introducing the student to literary analysis through selected readings. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

  • Italian IV (.2)

    Each course is designed for the more advanced student. Emphasis continues on increasing the student’s conversational ability, reviewing and expanding important principles of grammar, and introducing the student to literary analysis through selected readings. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

  • Italian V (.1)

    This course is designed to maintain and further develop the proficiency attained in AP Language. Focused on advanced students, it emphasizes a deeper understanding of grammar and vocabulary to strengthen students’ ability to communicate effectively and comprehend both spoken and written language. Prerequisite: Successful completion of AP Language and departmental approval.
  • Italian V (.2)

    The course is designed to help maintain the level of proficiency attained in level IV (.1 or .2). Emphasis is placed on increasing the student’s conversational ability, reviewing and expanding important principles of grammar, and introducing the student to literary analysis through selected readings. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
  • Spanish I (.1)

    Each course is a fundamental study of a foreign language encompassing the implementation and improvement of the skills involved in listening, speaking, reading and writing. An introduction to the culture and civilization is included.
  • Spanish I (.2)

    Each course is a fundamental study of a foreign language encompassing the implementation and improvement of the skills involved in listening, speaking, reading and writing. An introduction to the culture and civilization is included.
  • Spanish II (.1)

    Each course is a continuation of the previous year’s foreign language study emphasizing further development in the student’s ability to speak, understand, read and write correct idiomatic language. Included is further study of verb forms and grammatical structures, in addition to an expansion of vocabulary. The study of culture and civilization is continued.
  • Spanish II (.2)

    Each course is a continuation of the previous year’s foreign language study emphasizing further development in the student’s ability to speak, understand, read and write correct idiomatic language. Included is further study of verb forms and grammatical structures, in addition to an expansion of vocabulary. The study of culture and civilization is continued.
  • Spanish III (.1)

    Each course continues to develop the student’s knowledge of the language by reviewing and expanding structural patterns. Instruction emphasizes more detailed practice in speaking and writing. Reading selections are drawn from various sources. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
  • Spanish IV (.1)

    Each course is designed for the more advanced student. Emphasis continues on increasing the student’s conversational ability, reviewing and expanding important principles of grammar, and introducing the student to literary analysis through selected readings. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

  • Spanish IV (.2)

    Each course is designed for the more advanced student. Emphasis continues on increasing the student’s conversational ability, reviewing and expanding important principles of grammar, and introducing the student to literary analysis through selected readings. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

  • Spanish V (.1)

    This course is designed to maintain and further develop the proficiency attained in AP Language. Focused on advanced students, it emphasizes a deeper understanding of grammar and vocabulary to strengthen students’ ability to communicate effectively and comprehend both spoken and written language. Prerequisite: Successful completion of AP Language and departmental approval.
  • Spanish V (.2)

    The course is designed to help maintain the level of proficiency attained in level IV (.1 or .2). Emphasis is placed on increasing the student’s conversational ability, reviewing and expanding important principles of grammar, and introducing the student to literary analysis through selected readings. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.

Faculty

La Salle Academy is a high school rich in history and grounded in the person and teachings of Jesus and the Catholic faith, which are core to the school's life and culture. The De La Salle Middle School provides a strong holistic foundation for students to transition into high school. The high school and middle school provide students of diverse ethnic, economic, and religious backgrounds, a community to foster growth in the tradition of St. John Baptist de La Salle’s ideals of faith, service, and community.