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World Languages

The Foreign Language Department of St. Edmund Preparatory High School provides the students with the skills necessary for communication in the target language. The communicative skills: speaking, understanding, reading and writing are developed by using a variety of tools in order to achieve proficiency in the foreign language as a means of communication. Students are also exposed to the culture of other countries through local and international trips and the use of the Internet.

 

St. Edmund Preparatory High School offers Italian, Spanish and Chinese. Students are required to take 3 consecutive years of the modern language they choose. At the end of the third year they are required to take the New York State Regents Examination.

 

In addition to the school and state requirements, students who achieve an average of 85 or above in their study of the foreign language are eligible to take a college level course. St. John's University will grant 6 credits to those students who achieve a grade of C or better. Italian and Spanish are also offered as Advanced Placement courses. (AP)

If incoming freshmen have studied a foreign language in junior high school and they wish to continue studying the same language, they may take the St. Edmund foreign language placement test. A student who scores 85 or above will be placed in an honors level class. This test is given in the spring before the student enters 9 th grade.

 

Classroom Policies - Student Contract

Students in the World Languages must adhere to the following policies:

 

1. Test And Quizzes:
   I understand that if I take accurate notes, listen attentively, do my assignments on time and study I will succeed on my tests and quizzes. If I am absent, I must be ready to take the test on the day I return to school.

2. Preparation:

   I will bring to class my homework, textbook, workbook, notebook (8½ x 11) with a minimum of 200 sheets to be used for this subject only.), language magazine,  loose-leaf, a folder or binder (to hold the assignments and tests returned to me), and blue or black ink pens each day.  The language magazine and workbook will be purchased through the school.

3. Classwork:
   I understand that I must be present and on time for class. I know that absences will hinder my ability to learn. I am aware that it is my responsibility to get any notes I missed while I was absent. I will take my seat and be prepared to work as soon as I arrive to class. 
4. Participation:
   I agree to speak this foreign language as much as I possibly can in class. I will listen attentively, take notes accurately, ask questions and answer questions pertaining to the lesson. I will not call out but raise my hand and wait to be called before answering. I will not chew gum in this class.
5. Homework:
   I Agree to do all my homework assignments. I agree to hand in all my assignments when they are due. I understand that all my assignments must be done on loose-leaf and they must have the proper heading. I am aware that it is my responsibility to immediately make up any assignments I missed while I was absent.

6. Consultation: 

   I understand that it is my responsibility to seek out assistance from my teacher if I do not understand, if I am unsure or if I am confused about any work that was  done in class.