Modern and Classical Languages

Visitation Academy L+J Fall 2010

Our Faculty Viz’s Language Program

Latin:
The Department of Modern and Classi- The Upper School language courses
Dr. Matt Green
cal Languages has a multifaceted mis-
Spanish sion. We introduce students to some of
the world’s richest cultures and litera-
Graciela Buschardt tures, providing them with linguistic and
Caty Hughes communicative skills, analytic ability, and
an international perspective. The study
Jessica King
of language, culture, literature, and film
French: helps the student better understand the
historical and cultural contexts that form
Heidi Hale part of today’s global community.
Kenya Madison
begin in the 7th grade. All 7th grade
students take Latin. They may continue
with Latin contingent upon sufficient
class enrollment. Upon completion of
Latin, our students choose either Span-
ish or French. In the 8th grade they be-
gin with level I and continue in the 9th
and 10th grade taking levels II and III
respectively. In the 11th grade, students
may take level IV or honors IV. In the
12th grade they have the option of tak-
ing level V or Advanced Placement.

Courses
Latin
Seventh Grade: Level I

Spanish & French

Eighth Grade: Level I

Ninth Grade: Level II

Tenth Grade: Level III

Eleventh Grade:
Level IV Regular
Level IV Honors
/1818 College Credit

Twelfth Grade:
Level V/Conversation Mlle. Madison’s French II class performs a song about farm animals for our Viz
Advanced Placement kindergarten class.