Frequently Asked Questions - World Languages

• What textbooks are used for foreign language classes?
• French I, II, and III - Allez, viens!
• Holt, Rinehart, Winston
• Italian I, II, and III - Forza
• EMC Publishing
• Japanese I, II, and III - Obentoo
• Nelson
• Latin I, II - Ecce Romani
• Prentice Hall
• Spanish I, II, and III - Paso a Paso
• Prentice Hall
• French IV - Discovering French, Rouge
• McDougal Littell
• Spanish IV - Pacesetter Spanish
• College Board
• AP French - Connaissances et Reactions
• Heinle and Heinle
• Tresors du Temps
• Glencoe
• AP Spanish - Galeria de Arte y Vida
• Glencoe
• Conexiones
• Prentice Hall

Other courses use a variety of textbooks, readers, and resources that support the curricula.

• How many years of Foreign Language are required?
• Two years of Foreign Language study are required for graduation from a Maryland school for a college completer program.
• A minimum of two years of study of the same Foreign Language is required for admission to the University System of Maryland.
• Many out-of-state colleges and some in-state private colleges or universities require more Foreign Language study. It is advisable to contact the Admissions Office of colleges of interest to you to determine the Foreign Language requirements for their school.

• Does middle school Foreign Language study count for graduation or entrance to college?
• Middle school Foreign Language study can count as a high school credit for graduation and admission to college under these circumstances:
• The course must complete the same content indicators and curriculum as the high school course.
• The student must pass the course for the year.