World Languages 8 Courses Found

This course introduces the German language and culture for beginners. Students develop foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while exploring daily life topics such as family, school, food and community. Web-based resources and lab activities support interactive learning where students can interact with peers. THIS CLASS IS TAUGHT ONLINE ONLY Honors Option NCAA

This course builds upon German 1, reinforcing and expanding vocabulary and grammar. Students engage in listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities while discussing daily routines. The past tense is presented and practiced extensively. World language lab listening and partner speaking activities continue. Topics include the weather, travel, entertainment, and daily life. THUS CLASS IS TAUGHT ONLINE ONLY.] Honors Option Available NCAA Prerequisite: German 1

German 3 Honors focuses on communication and cultural perspectives through authentic materials such as film, art, and music. Students enhance fluency by creating original dialogues, compositions, and projects. Vocabulary and grammar are further developed through real-world contexts. Interactive and web-based activities are used to develop skills to create with the language writing original skits and short compositions. The course includes selected reading and short projects. Students learn to understand main ideas and supporting details of clear language texts about family, travel situations and personal interests. Available online only 2026-2027 NCAA Prerequisite: German 2

German 4 Honors emphasizes high-level communication and comprehension in the use of the language. Students engage with authentic texts, films, and multimedia to deepen understanding of contemporary culture. Integrated web-based activities, presentation software, and video resources align with advanced proficiency goals based on ACTFL standards. Course content will reflect intellectual interests shared by the students and teacher. Available online only 2026-2027 NCAA Prerequisite: German 3 Honors

Rome.Latin 2 continues developing vocabulary and grammatical knowledge, with the textbook setting moving to Roman Britain. Students explore daily life in Britain compared to Rome, Roman philosophy, the history of the Roman Empire in the 1st century A.D., and notable Roman architecture. Other topics of study include Roman philosophy, history of the Roman Empire at the end of the 1st century A.D., famous Roman buildings architectural structures. Participation in the National Latin Exam each March allows students to compete nationally and earn awards. This class is taught online only 2026-2027. Honors Option Available NCAA Prerequisite: Latin 1

Latin 3 Honors advances students' vocabulary, grammar, and reading proficiency where students continue to develop their knowledge of the Latin language. The focus shifts from Roman Britain to Rome itself, including government, society, religion, mythology, entertainment, and marriage customs. Students will learn about the government, society, and major landmarks of Rome. Students continue participation in the National Latin Exam each March, with opportunities to earn awards for high performance. This class is taught online only 2026-2027 and 2027-2028. NCAA Prerequisite: Latin 2

Latin 4 Honors focuses on refining grammar, syntax, and reading proficiency through authentic Latin texts. Students explore historical contexts of the Late Republic and the Age of Augustus to provide a comprehensive understanding of Roman culture over a span of 100 years. Students continue to prepare for the National Latin Exam each March. This class is taught online only 2026-2027 and 2027-2028. NCAA Prerequisite: Latin 3 Honors

Note: This course provides ELECTIVE CREDIT and DOES NOT satisfy a World Language credit. Students in this class will learn an introduction to translation, interpretation, and language access and the skills and knowledge needed to work in schools, health care, courts, and other settings. They will learn about the foundational principles of the field as well as career options across industries. Students will also learn how to adhere to the code of ethics and standards of practice for interpreters. The course also gives practice in different types of interpreting-- like consecutive, simultaneous, phone, virtual, and sight translation. Students will have an opportunity to shadow and/or observe interpreters in the field in at least one of these areas: court interpretation, government service, educational setting interpretation, phone interpretation, and in-person or virtual interpretation. Students will be responsible for transportation to off-campus sites. If transportation is a concern, see the course instructor. Students who also pass language proficiency exams for both English and their language of choice, will have the opportunity to receive an RPS interpreter certification. This certification may qualify students to interpret at RPS in informal settings and during school events.