MHS French Courses 
FRENCH I
Placement: 9-12
Prerequisite: None Credits: 1
In this course, students begin conversational French
as they learn to interact with peers and adults in French, exchange information
in French, express opinions and feelings, and persuade peers and adults
in French. Students also study cultural history, contemporary attitudes
of the Francophone world, and the geography of Paris and France.
FRENCH II
Placement: 9-12
Prerequisite: French I Credits: 1
This course continues the study of the language and culture
with an emphasis on communicating in French. Students also study cultural
history, contemporary attitudes of the Francophone world, and the geography
of France.
PRE-AP FRENCH II
Placement: 9-12
Prerequisite: Teacher approval or 90+ in French I Credits:
1
This course studies in more depth the language and culture
with an emphasis on communicating in French. Students also study cultural
history, contemporary attitudes of the Francophone world, and the geography
of France. Contemporary French films may be used as a tool to study authentic
use of the language and as examples of the cultures of the Francophone
world.
FRENCH III
Placement: 10-12
Prerequisite: French II Credits: 1
This course continues the development of communication
in speaking, listening, writing, and reading, especially in everyday situations.
The course also studies cultural history, contemporary attitudes of the
Francophone world, and the geography of the Francophone world.
PRE-AP FRENCH III
Placement: 10-12
Prerequisite: Teacher approval or 90+ in French II or 85+
in Pre-AP French II Credits: 1
This honors course expands students’ development in speaking,
listening, writing, and reading, especially in everyday situations. Literary
selections are included for study of language and culture. The class uses
contemporary French films as tools to study authentic language and as examples
of the cultures of the Francophone world.
ADVANCED FRENCH IV
Placement: 11-12
Prerequisite: French III or Pre-AP French III Credits: 1
This course expands the students’ development of personal
expression in everyday situations with a focus on reading and writing.
Students will study selections from French literature and history.
AP FRENCH IV
Placement: 11-12
Prerequisite: Teacher approval or 90+ in French III or 85+
in Pre -AP French III Credits: 1
This course studies the development of personal expression
in everyday situations with a focus on reading, writing, and language.
Students will be expected to take the AP French Language exam.
Fifth level of French will be available based on student
demand. Students are encouraged to enroll in community college or 4 year
college at this level. Students may receive dual credit upon proof of completion.
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