French+1A+Overview


 * Welcome to 7th grade French!** A message from Madame Carlson...

This is the **first level of studies** of your two-year Middle School French program. Students complete **level 1A in 7th grade** and **level 1B in 8th grade**. It is important to **do your best** during the entire two years of French class. Why? Read on...

At the end of 8th grade, all students in 8th grade Foreign Language will take a **NYS Proficiency Exam** in Spanish, French or German. **Passing the NYS Proficiency Exam** **completes one credit** of study in Foreign Language. **All students need 1 credit in Foreign Language** **to graduate from High School** (unless exempt from the program). Students going to college after graduation are then encouraged to **continue with French 2 (9th grade) and French 3 (10th grade)** to earn a Regents Diploma with Distinction. Students may then **continue to take college-credit courses at the AP level** (Advanced Placement). By completing French 4 (11th grade) and French 5 (12th grade), **students will earn 6 college credits** in Foreign Language study and certainly be exempt from taking these courses at the college level.

Below are several papers outlining the 7th grade, level 1A French course this year. **Access this wikispace** to look for **homework assignments**, get **help in listening and speaking**, find **information about the NYS Proficiency Exam**, and **watch videos** about life in the French-speaking world. It's sure to be an exciting year and I'm glad that you are my student! What we will be doing in 7th grade French this year: Class expectations (supplies & grades)